By Colin Whyte, ESPN Bud Fawcett’s images are such an integral part of snowboarding’s history that we couldn’t believe the photos currently hanging on the walls of the White Rabbit Bakery in Aurora, Ore., are part of his first solo photography show. Seeing such legendary photos in an intimate setting, espresso and doughnut in hand, […]
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To the community, We tend to take our electrical appliances for granted, but with age and extended use, they do wear out. Check the cords on your electric blanket. Damage to cords under the bed is caused by objects crammed in for storage or by pets chewing on cords. This not only can cause a […]
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By Kathryn Reed TAHOMA – People with guns on cross country skis. That certainly set the tone for a unique day in the woods. Fortunately, they were shooting at electronic targets with laser rifles. A sign saying “Olympic Heritage Event” made us wonder if we should turn around because we are nowhere near Olympic caliber […]
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Parenting expert Tyler Durman will speak at South Tahoe Middle School on Feb. 8 from 7-8:15pm. The talk is entitled “Bite-Sized Wisdom for Parent of Teenagers.” The event is free.
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A fundraiser for the Hudson family will be Jan. 31 fro 5-8pm in the multipurpose room at South Tahoe Middle School. Scott Hudson was a teacher at the school who died earlier this month. Dinner will from 5-7pm, with silent auction from 7-8pm. Advance tickets are $10 adults, $5 children under 8 and seniors, $25 […]
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Explore Tahoe Winter Speaker Series continues on Jan. 20 at 6pm. Local author and speaker David Antonucci presents “Amazing Facts About Lake Tahoe.” The presentation highlights the unique natural wonders of geology, lake depth, and natural history of Lake Tahoe that set it apart from other lakes. Explore Tahoe is located in the Heavenly Village […]
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By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times Surgeons at Tucson’s University Medical Center removed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords from a ventilator Saturday and inserted a tracheotomy tube into her neck to assist her breathing, according to the center. Removing her from the ventilator, which means she is now breathing on her own, allows the medical […]
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By Freddy Perryman, U.S. Ski Team MONT GABRIEL, Quebec City – Jeremy Cota of Maine led the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team with a career best fourth place finish in Saturday’s dual moguls World Cup at Mont Gabriel. Olympic champion Hannah Kearney of Vermont remains on top of the women’s overall World Cup standings. Cota, who […]
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Thin Air Distance Festival will hold their four-day marathon in South Shore for the second year; dates are Aug. 11-14. For info, go their website.
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By Reno Gazette-Journal A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck this morning in southern Douglas County about 15 miles southeast of Gardnerville, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory reported. The quake came at 8:35 a.m. and was about 4.5 miles deep. The reading has been reviewed by a seismologist. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it has no reports […]
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