By Gina Kolata, New York Times One of the largest and most meticulous studies of mammography ever done, involving 90,000 women and lasting a quarter-century, has added powerful new doubts about the value of the screening test for women of any age. It found that the death rates from breast cancer and from all causes […]
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By Scott Neuman, NPR Mark Twain once said: “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” He was making an unknowing reference to the jet stream, which drives the weather over North America and Europe like a high-altitude conveyor belt. But increasingly, the jet stream is taking a […]
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The Alta Alpina Cycling Club is looking for riders for the annual Challenge on June 28. This event allows cyclists to explore the Eastern Sierra near Lake Tahoe, beneath snow-capped mountains, on smooth scenic roads running alongside rushing rivers. The ride spans Douglas County and Alpine County. Cyclists may ride as little or as far […]
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By Berne Broudy, Outside Your iPad doesn’t mix well with the outdoors. Even if you keep it away from water and grit, you still have to contend with the lack of internet and electricity in the backcountry. That’s where Earl comes in. This new backcountry survival Android tablet works where your smartphone or iPad would […]
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By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — Citing studies linking soda to obesity, a state lawmaker and medical experts proposed a first-in-the-nation bill Thursday that sugary drinks sold in California carry health warning labels similar to those on cigarette packs. They want warning labels on the fronts of all cans and bottles of soda […]
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By Paul Rogers, San Jose Mercury News In a major reversal, Yosemite National Park officials have dropped controversial plans to ban a wide variety of recreational activities in Yosemite Valley, including ending bike and raft rentals and tearing out swimming pools at the Yosemite Lodge and famed Ahwahnee Hotel. The decision came after a yearlong […]
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Tahoe City Public Utility District is going to rehab the Lake Forest boat ramp. The plan is to remove the existing concrete boat ramp, dredge the boat ramp fairway, construct a precast concrete boat ramp and cast-in-place concrete drive, and install sheet pile. TCPUD is in the process of soliciting bids for the project. The […]
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By Kathryn Reed More than $700,000 from stormwater violation fines is going to be spent on three projects in the Truckee area. Five years after a settlement agreement was reached with Lahontan Regional Water Quality Board and East West Partners, the parent company of Northstar Mountain Properties, the remaining money is going to be put […]
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Diana is a well-mannered 6-ear-old Lab-Rottweiler mix who lived with her very caring owner until he died. She i s a sweet, calm, affectionate girl who is house trained and crate trained. She walks nicely on her leash and loves to play with friendly dogs. Diana weighs 50 pounds. Diana is spayed, microchipped, tested for […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Feb. 3, 2014, Los Angeles Times. As California’s drought continues, and more than a dozen rural communities ponder what to do when their drinking water runs out sometime in March, it would be nice if the state’s Republican politicians brought some straightforward plans for relief to the table. […]
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