Former South Lake Tahoe resident Alan Wilkie died Nov. 10, 2016. He was 99. Alan grew up in the Oakland Hills. Most recently he was living in Sonoma. He rode horseback all his life. He road in the Cavalcade in the 1939 World Fair on Treasure Island. Starting as a child he spent summers at […]
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By Susan Wood FREESTONE – Like a child within, tears rolled down my face as I listened to the sentimental music through headphones while lying wrapped in a robe resting in a hammock enveloped by nature. I was smitten with surprise and awe that I could be so moved by my setting – and in […]
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By Anne D’Innocenzio, AP Thanksgiving Day shopping — a delight to some, an anathema to others — isn’t going away, but some stores are rethinking their strategies on whether it makes sense to be open on the holiday itself. Many of the nation’s major mall operators and the big retailers that anchor them, such as […]
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The U.S. Postal Service can help prove Santa is real when he replies a child’s letter — complete with a North Pole postmark. Here are the steps to get a letter back from Santa: 1. Write a letter to Santa and place it in an envelope addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole. 2. Later, […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is launching Go Local & Win on Nov. 26. This campaign promotes and rewards shopping and dining locally by having a chance to win gift certificates and a shot at three grand prizes. For business owners and operators, it provides an opportunity to increase customers. To participate, pickup […]
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By Olivia DeGennaro, KRNV-TV As the medical marijuana industry grows in Nevada, more people are turning to cannabis to treat their chronic pain; but now some dog owners are following suit. In Jaci Goodman’s household, dogs aren’t just pets. They’re part of the family. She said, “they’re our children because we didn’t have kids.” As […]
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Park rangers at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dutch oven cooking demonstration on Nov. 19. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and how the pioneers used the same cast iron techniques to cook meals in the 1850s. Park staff will serve samples […]
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The Truckee Community Christmas nonprofit organization has provided help in the form of a large box of food items, grocery store gift cards, toys and coats for more than 25 years to individuals and families identified as the most in need during the holiday season. This program, which vets recipients and depends on the generosity of […]
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By Rick Gross For many of us, the holiday season is a time of joy and rest. However, planning for the season’s festivities can feel hectic and create financial stress. According to the Consumer Reports National Research Center, top holiday stressors for Americans include gift shopping, crowds and long lines, traveling and taking on some […]
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South Tahoe High School has opened a teen resource room. Students use the room to get needed clothing including hats and coats, school supplies and food, as well as bicycles. Counseling services are also offered. The community may check out the center (Room C-1) on Nov. 16 from 5-8pm. More items are needed to fill […]
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