Lake Tahoe Community College has a slew of art exhibits going on. Through March 14 is the UNR MFA Student Exhibit in the Haldan Art Gallery. Ginny Schankerman’s “Seeking the Elephant” is in the Foyer Gallery through March 22. Tahoe Area High School Art Exhibit is in the Student Gallery until March 22. The college’s […]
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By John Branch and Sam Dolnickfeb, New York Times KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — Warm weather is threatening the outdoor events at the Winter Olympics, forcing organizers to shuffle schedules, tap into reserve stockpiles of snow and scramble workers into action. Afternoon temperatures at the ski jumping venue on Thursday reached 63 degrees. A practice session […]
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By Charles Passy, MarketWatch How far can the bacon boom go? It’s a question that veteran “As Seen on TV” marketer Scott Boilen asked when he was given the opportunity to introduce yet another bacon product to an already crowded marketplace. But Boilen couldn’t resist the invention, a simple gizmo that turns a few strips […]
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Washoe County Regional Animal Services has extended its free microchipping campaign for an additional two years. Washoe County pet owners may microchip their pets for free at animal services through January 2016. Because microchips have proven themselves as invaluable to their mission, Regional Animal Services initiated a yearlong free microchipping campaign in January 2013. The […]
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By Kathryn Reed “Frankly, I feel that by remaining we are subjecting the clients of our wellness center to unjustified and disrespectful mistreatment.” That is what Terri Daly, chief administrative officer for El Dorado County, wrote in a letter to South Lake Tahoe officials on May 15, 2013. It was in reference to mental health […]
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By Kathryn Reed It’s not a noise study. It’s not a comprehensive economic study. It’s not a study to do away with the airport. It’s not a study to bring back commercial air service. The master plan for Lake Tahoe Airport is a vision for the South Lake Tahoe airfield for the next 20 years. […]
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By George Runner We’ve all heard dramatic stories of lottery winners acquiring hundreds of millions of dollars only to declare bankruptcy a few years later. In fact, studies show 70 percent of all individuals who suddenly receive large amounts of money will lose it in a short period of time. The cause of this problem […]
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By Allison Aubrey, NPR Energy drinks tend to get a bad rap. The Food and Drug Administration has investigated reports of deaths and sickness linked to them. Hospitals have reported increased ER visits. And on Capitol Hill last summer, senators grilled energy maker execs about marketing to kids. But when it comes to caffeine intake, […]
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By Claudia Buck, Sacramento Bee When it comes to income, the Bay Area rocks. In the Central Valley and Inland Empire, not so much. Overall, in another sign that California’s economy is shaking off the recession, state tax officials reported Tuesday that the statewide median income – for 2012 – was $70,938, up 4.1 percent […]
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By Holly Ramer NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Allison Willette’s first few skiing lessons left her with a sore butt and aching knees but not a lot of skills. But one day’s worth of terrain-based learning made all the difference. “Yesterday was probably the first day that I enjoyed it,” she said. The instruction Willette got […]
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