Whiplash is so lonely, she is the only dog at the shelter right now. She is a happy, bouncy, playful 1-year-old poodle mix who loves everyone. Whiplash came to Tahoe from a Central Valley shelter where her days were numbered. More dogs will arrive Wednesday from other shelters, and we hope Whiplash will have been […]
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By Kathryn Reed Diet, exercise and body weight are critical factors when it comes to dealing with cholesterol. David Young, a doctor with Barton cardiology, outlined the steps people can take to prevent getting high cholesterol as well as what to do when the numbers are above a good range. “It is one of the […]
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By Joe Guzzardi, Lodi News-Sentinel For decades, federal, state and municipal governments have ignored the consequences of population growth. Despite California’s ongoing battle against too little water, the Club for Growth and Wall Street want more, more, more. The 2012 birth rate drop triggered a series of near-panic mainstream media stories that a demographic zero […]
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Applications for Placer County’s Bucks for Bikes program will be accepted through March 10. Successful applicants will receive reimbursement of 50 percent up to $200 toward the cost of a commuter bicycle, and if needed, bicycle helmet, light, lock, and/or rack. Accessories alone will not be funded. Applicants must be 18 years of age or […]
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El Dorado Community Foundation is giving out money to various organizations, however the amounts have not been disclosed. Recipients are: Boys & Girls Club Western Slope, EDC Community Health Center, Center for Violence-Free Relationships, Partners In Care, South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center, city of Placerville, El Dorado County Academic Decathlon and Sierra Community Access […]
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By Nelson D Schwartz, New York Times In Manhattan, the upscale clothing retailer Barneys will replace the bankrupt discounter Loehmann’s, whose Chelsea store closes in a few weeks. Across the country, Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants are struggling, while fine-dining chains like Capital Grille are thriving. And at General Electric, the increase in demand […]
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By KCRA-TV She’s going for the gold in Russia, but Olympian Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe has a whole legion of fans in Sacramento that she’s never met. Yet, Anderson is inspiring those fans to reach for the stars. “The way she does tricks on her snowboard is very cool,” said Alexandra Infata, a […]
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Flooding has been spotty throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin, as mostly rain has continued to fall on Sunday. However, it’s snowing at higher elevations. Chains or four-wheel drive was needed along the American River Canyon on Highway 50 between Twin Bridges and Meyers on Sunday. Snow on the side of the road is more than […]
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Diamond Peak Ski Resort is moving forward with its Master Plan update, with the goal of being a year-round community recreational resource. The Master Plan, created by the SE Group, explores opportunities for maximizing the existing winter business, while assessing the potential for new summer activities that will generate additional revenue. The Master Plan will […]
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The Great Ski Race from Tahoe City to Truckee is March 2. The Great Ski Race is the main fund-raising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, a nonprofit all-volunteer organization. Race proceeds are used primarily to purchase equipment for the team, and to support winter survival and avalanche education programs sponsored and […]
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