Virginia City museums will be free on the first Friday of the month starting in May. This promotion will last through October, but will not include July. The historic mining town has 17 museums. Go online for more info.
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By Andy Furillo, Sacramento Bee The parents of a 13-year-old girl with a peanut allergy who went into shock and died after eating a night-time snack at Camp Sacramento have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city. Louis Giorgi and his wife, Joanne, charged in the suit, filed Friday in Sacramento Superior Court, that […]
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By Alexei Koseff, Sacramento Bee When Marcela Sosa opened her email last month and saw the “congratulations” message from the University of California, Berkeley, she was so shocked that she jumped out of her chair. “I didn’t even think I was going to get in,” the St. Francis High School senior said. “I had always […]
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By Kathryn Reed Cauliflower used to be one of my least favorite vegetables. But like so many veggies, it’s all about how it is cooked and seasoned. Much like broccoli, cauliflower is usually cut into florets and then cooked. The recipe below cooks the entire head of cauliflower before cutting it into pieces to serve. […]
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• South Lake Tahoe is hosting a workshop May 17 at 5:30pm at Lake Tahoe Airport to discuss how the plastic bag ban ordinance is affecting businesses. • Washoe County residents are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at the sheriff’s office’s Forensic Science Division on April 24 from 8:30am-4pm at 911 Parr Blvd., Reno. • […]
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The 2nd annual Made in Tahoe Festival returns to Squaw Valley May 24-25. It showcases local businesses, artisans, product designers, nonprofits and performers all hailing from the Tahoe region. Food will also be available. New this year will be live performances by local artists including Tahoe Flow Arts, a studio that specializes in aerial arts, […]
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In the 1860s, Glenbrook was the smoky and cluttered site of A.W. Pray’s lumber and shingles mills. Lake Tahoe was a primary lumber source for burgeoning Virginia City. By the early 1900s, the mills were gone and Glenbrook became a favorite of high society. The Glenbrook Inn, left, is seen on a hand-colored 1909 postcard. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Flying critters may become problematic sooner this year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. With temps being in the 60s for much of last week and the basin coming off a relatively dry winter, it means yellowjackets could be in abundance. And despite the lack of water, it’s impossible to completely skip mosquito […]
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To the community, Bread & Broth would like to thank the “Daisies” Girl Scout Troop 31 for the seven dozen cupcakes they made and decorated for B&B’s dinner guests on April 14. The members of Troop 31 are kindergartners and first-graders who meet at St. Theresa School. They made the delicious cupcakes as a special […]
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It will be hard not to find an art event on the South Shore this summer. Works will range from pottery, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, photography and woodwork to unique hand-crafted items/ Some of the money raised will benefit Kiwanis, Tahoe Art League, Christmas Cheer and American Legion. Show schedule: May 23-26 South Lake Tahoe Y […]
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