By Chloe Stepney, Christian Science Monitor This summer, Texas’ drought of the century is an uncomfortable reminder that often there just isn’t enough water to go around. But the 40 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures and minuscule rainfall may also be boosting the case for a new freshwater source being developed in Big Spring, Texas, […]
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The 4th annual John Reichert Memorial Classic Car Show will be Sept. 10 from 1-3:30pm at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. This event is free and open to the public; both spectators and those who wish to show their cars. This event is organized and presented by the Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe […]
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Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is offering two free training classes with the support of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Classes are Sept. 12 from 8am–5 pm at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Building, 1625 8th St., Minden and Oct. 11 from 8am–5pm at the Lake Tahoe South […]
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Saturday Mornings, the award-winning morning discussion and lecture series collaboration of Sierra Nevada College and Incline Village Parks & Recreation Senior Programs, continue this fall. College faculty and other knowledgeable locals present bite-size offerings of intellectually stimulating material to pique people’s interest and challenge their sensibilities. An optional continental breakfast will be provided for $3. […]
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Lise is a young, pretty Alaskan Malamute who is going to be a fairly large adult. She is very affectionate with people and loves to play with other dogs. She has lots of energy and needs lots of exercise. She’s a big, goofy girl who needs to learn more manners, but she’s smart and will […]
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Meyers publisher and editor, Kim Wyatt, will be speaking about her press, Bona Fide Books, as well as workshops and special events she will be hosting. Wyatt will speak at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library Sept. 14 at 6:30pm. The library is at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. For additional information, call […]
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Another school year means many things. Back-to-school shopping meant $7.4 billion being spent at clothing stores in August. 2010. Only in November and December were sales significantly higher. Similarly, sales at bookstores in August 2010 totaled $2.2 billion, an amount approached in 2010 only by sales in January, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The […]
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By Ben Miller, Reno Gazette-Journal Homeowners in the Reno area have begun to retrofit their houses for energy efficiency through a Nevada State Office of Energy rebate program. The program, which is called the Nevada Home Energy Fitness Campaign, offers rebates of $1,000 for homeowners who have improved their energy efficiency by at least 20 […]
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By Ted Thayer and Kimberly Boyd Paddlers at Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf, and Echo Lakes get to enjoy the peace and solitude of skimming over some of the world’s clearest water while being surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain scenery. There is a spirit of rugged individualism that kayakers, canoeists and paddle boarders can share in as […]
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By Kathryn Reed I need to use less energy. Well, I don’t, but our house should be using less. That was the conclusion by Sten Seemann after he performed an energy audit last week. “You do pretty good in the summer, but in the winter you almost use twice as much energy. We are going […]
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