The Golden Touch: Science Magic program is part of Douglas County Library’s summer program. This special reading program storytime will be at Mormon Station State Historic Park on June 25 at 10:30am. Beth Hyland and Christopher Turbeville will retell the myth of King Midas and his Golden Touch. Afterward children will perform experiments that include […]
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By CBS News The number of whooping cough cases throughout California has reached epidemic proportions, state health officials said Friday. The California Department of Public Health said in a statement released Friday that more than 800 cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have been reported over the past two weeks. As of June […]
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Tahoe Water Suppliers Association has awarded $500 Future of Water scholarships to four area high school graduates. The scholarships are available to a student working toward his or her first undergraduate degree and who is enrolled in a program related to water resources, environmental science or the sciences. The students are selected by the following […]
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North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista is be the home of a summer concert series. The schedule includes: July 17 — Slightly Stoopid, NOFX, Stephen Marley, and Fishbone. July 19 — Bass Camp Festival featuring DJ/Producers Datsik,Infected Mushroom Live, Candyland, Kill Paris, MartyParty from PANTyRAID, and Flinch, along with a massive lineup of regional […]
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Publisher’s note: This is the second of two stories about El Dorado County’s pioneer cemeteries. “As you walk through these burial grounds, walk softly, quietly, and with deep respect. The Pioneer Spirit is sleeping here. The spirit which founded a nation of freedom, and tamed the west.” — “Burial Grounds of El Dorado County, 1849-“, […]
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By Joanne Marchetta A dream of the future has a way of inspiring people to achieve seemingly impossible feats. The goal is emblazoned in the imagination and obstacles are swept aside by an unwavering vision. A marquis objective in the effort to make our communities more walkable and bikeable is a dream many people in […]
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Business owners, employers and managers who need the tools to respond effectively and minimize business disruption during a crisis situation are invited to attend Crisis Communications Training 101, Tactics for Effective Community, News and Social Media Relations during a Crisis on June 19 from 8am-noon. It will be at the Cedar House Sports Hotel located […]
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• Mary Dedrick of Dedrick’s Main Street Cheese in Placerville was a judge for this year’s California State Fair cheese competition. • Truckee will be hosting a memorial for Ron Florian, the town’s former mayor, on June 21 at 4pm at the town hall. • The Tahoe Rotary Yacht Club is sponsoring a fish dinner […]
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By Mike Stobbe, Washington Post NEW YORK — American teens are smoking less, drinking less and fighting less. But they’re texting behind the wheel and spending a lot of time on video games and computers, according to the government’s latest study of worrisome behavior. Generally speaking, the news is good. Most forms of drug use, […]
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Truckee’s history will come alive June 27 with the Chautauqua performance by Cathryn Fairlee playing Virginia Reed Murphy. It will be at the Veterans Hall at 10214 High St. starting at 7pm. Cost is $10. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.
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