By G.W. Schulz and Daniel Zwerdling, Center for Investigative Reporting For some, revelations that the National Security Agency has been collecting vast amounts of personal information on U.S. citizens might seem as far removed as the city of Moscow. But it’s not just an ultrasecret spy agency that can create a dossier on you. Many […]
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A series of public meetings will be convened across the state to get input from Californians on how the state should prepare for climate risks. The California Natural Resources Agency in coordination with other state agencies will be drafting the new Safeguarding California Plan, an update to the 2009 climate adaptation strategy, and is inviting […]
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Truckee is well on its way to becoming the home to a community complex to house nonprofit groups, much like the Parasol Foundation in Incline Village. The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT), which is spearheading the efforts, has secured a generous land donation from the Joerger family, and a number of nonprofit tenants and […]
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By Cotten Timberlake, Bloomberg Businessweek High-end retailers such as Bloomingdale’s are always happy to sell a glitzy party or bridesmaid dress that can cost hundreds of dollars. The return of a pricey frock after it’s been worn is a less jubilant event. If a garment comes back obviously used — sweat-stained, for example — a […]
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By Makiko Kitamura, Bloomberg Physical activity may be as effective as drugs in treating heart disease and should be included as a comparison in the development of new medicines, according to a review published this month in the British Medical Journal. No statistically detectable differences were evident between exercise and drug treatment for patients with […]
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By Heather Hansman, Outdoor According to pro skier and personal trainer Pip Hunt the best way to get in shape for ski season is to already be in shape. “I believe in training and staying active year-round,” she says. “Trying to get back in shape after a considerable amount of time of sucks.” Hunt, who […]
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In an effort to encourage dog owners in El Dorado County to have their dogs licensed or renew expired licenses, El Dorado County Animal Services is offering an amnesty period for late and never-licensed, spayed or neutered dogs through Nov. 30. During the amnesty licensing period, the penalty fees for late, expired, and never-licensed spayed […]
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Shoulder Injuries and Treatment Options is what Dr. Kyle Swanson will be talking about Oct. 23. The free lecture is from 6-7pm at Kahle Community Center in Stateline. Swanson will talk about arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears and treatment options for shoulder arthritis. For more info, call (530) 543.5537.
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By Kathryn Reed When I can find multiple places to disperse homemade cookies, all the better for my waistline. After all, I’ve eaten my share of dough so no need to have much of the end product in the house. With my youngest niece starting her first year in college, it was time to bake […]
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Glen looks a little like a mop — but under all that hair is a very nice, somewhat shy, fluffy Shih Tzu (best guess) mix. He came into the shelter very matted, and was glad for a quick haircut. He will benefit from some professional grooming, and will be quite beautiful when his hair grows […]
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