Kenneth Carl Rollston died on Jan. 3, 2017, while on a trip to Monterey. He was 72. Rollston was born on Nov. 14, 1944, in Burbank to Henry and Irene Rollston. Ken graduated from James Monroe High School in North Hills, Calif., in 1962. In 1966 he received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, where […]
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By Larry Weitzman I have been testing cars for nearly 20 years and about 1,000 different makes and models, from every manufacturer (except for the Yugo). In testing I consider all factors from looks to performance, handling, ride, fuel economy, interior design and comfort, room, overall size, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness), safety, utility, quality, […]
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To celebrate the 185th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s birthday, the Douglas County Public Library will be having an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. Tea and cookies will be served with Alice and the Mad Hatter at the Minden Library on Jan. 21 from 3-4:30pm. Children ages 4-10 are invited. The Minden Library is located at […]
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Is there something about snowstorms that makes us want to eat French toast and sit on the toilet? With every predicted blizzard, there’s a mad dash to load up on milk, bread, eggs and toilet paper. But why those particular items? Sure, there are some variations, including booze, snack foods […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Level UP Workshop series will be the third Wednesday of the every month throughout 2017. The workshop series will kick off with the Human Resource Employment Law Workshop on Jan. 18 from noon-1:30pm. This ongoing chamber workshop series brings the latest business resources and hot topics to the […]
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Sierra Nevada College is accepting applications before the start of spring semester for bachelor’s degree-completion programs on the Lake Tahoe Community College campus in education, psychology and global business management. The program is a partnership between Incline Village-based SNC and LTCC. Tuition for SNC Tahoe students at LTCC is discounted ($382 per credit hour) and […]
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Peanut is a 9-month-old mystery puppy. We see Pug, maybe terrier, maybe miniature Schnauzer. But whatever his background, he’s a very cute puppy who gets along well with other dogs, cats, and kids. Peanut is one of eight dogs at the shelter, including several other small young dogs, looking for new homes. Many of the […]
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By John Meyer, Denver Post VAIL— When a teen-aged Richard Steadman answered the phone one fateful weekend morning in 1955 at his family’s home in Sherman, Texas, the voice at the other end of the line was that of Paul “Bear” Bryant, calling with a scholarship offer to play football for him at Texas A&M. Steadman […]
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By Ann Patchett, New York Times The pilgrims have been coming to Nashville for as long as the Grand Ole Opry has been on the radio. They come for Fan Fair and Taylor Swift concerts or just to walk down Lower Broad in cowboy boots. Parents visit their children in college. Conventioneers deplane by the […]
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By Kathryn Reed A quiet man who never wanted much attention, but whose family has left a rich history at Fallen Leaf Lake has died. Bill Craven died Dec. 28, 2016. He was 88. His grandfather, William W. Price, started Camp Agassiz for boys in 1895, which led to the resort at Fallen Leaf Lake. […]
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