By Elizabeth Norton Lasley, Dana Foundation Some stress-related disorders, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, are twice as common in women as in men. A new study suggests that the difference may not be merely a matter of personality. In certain cells in the female brain, the receptors for a key stress hormone, corticotropin […]
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By Joanne Marchetta We are in the midst of extraordinary times here at Lake Tahoe and I believe the basin is at a crossroads. We can either move toward a sustainable, prosperous future for our treasured environment and communities, or we can cling to old paradigms and continue the sliding decline. As TRPA’s executive director, […]
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By Kathryn Reed If the 2008-09 audit of South Tahoe Area Transit Authority’s books had been completed before this fall, would it have meant avoiding bankruptcy? Dan Garrison, treasurer of the board of the bankrupt agency since January 2010, doesn’t think so. He says several factors contributed to the financial ruin of STATA. Joe Harn, […]
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The South Lake Tahoe branch library has book club the third Wednesday of the month at 3pm in the library conference room off Rufus Allen Boulevard. The group reads and discuss a wide variety of critically acclaimed books. Nov. 17: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Group leader is Ellen Davis. Dec. […]
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By Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee The El Dorado County sheriff and jail commander are the latest officials to oppose unsealing documents in the Jaycee Lee Dugard kidnapping case, saying releasing any information about security at the Placerville jail involving Phillip and Nancy Garrido could pose a “serious breach of security.” The concerns, outlined in court […]
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Dear friends of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe is so full of beauty and provides so many great outdoor activities year around. These are the reasons why my family and I live in this great city. Even though we are here in a land of beauty, we are not in the land of bounty. […]
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Knowing the importance of educating buyers and sellers, the South Tahoe Association of Realtors has created an education program where members learn about the complex codes and regulations pertaining to a real estate transaction in the Lake Tahoe Basin and are then able to pass along this valuable information and resources to clients. Every year, […]
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• Tahoe City Olympian Shannon Bahrke married Matthew Happe in October in Hawaii. • Northstar-at-Tahoe again made the Top 50 list of best tennis resorts in the country. The results are published in the November issue of Tennis magazine. The Truckee resort is also ranked No. 4 in the budget conscious list. • A blurb […]
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To the community, Of the 10 people running for the South Lake Tahoe City Council, all have expressed concern for the unemployment situation. But governing takes more insight than just copying another candidate’s views. Tom Davis and Joy Curry honestly have an understanding that small business is key to the financial stability of our city, […]
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Harvest is wrapping up in most of El Dorado County’s vineyards, while crush pads and cellars continue to buzz with activity as winery owners recall one of the latest — and shortest — harvests in 25 years. Winemakers report that while crop yields are smaller than usual, the quality is excellent. “We’re excited to see […]
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