Longtime South Lake Tahoe resident Johanna “JoJo” Conroy died July 9, 2016, after a 3½-year battle with brain cancer. She was 65. She was born July 24, 1950, and grew up in Alhambra as the youngest of four children. The summer before her senior year of high school JoJo lived in Tahoe with her sister […]
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For families without a health care provider, El Dorado County Public Health is offering low-cost back-to-school immunizations. Public health can provide all childhood vaccinations required for school entry, as well as other vaccinations recommended to keep children healthy. Call 530.573.3155 for an appointment. Vaccinations are charged at cost for those who have private insurance. Children on […]
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By Susan Wood STATELINE – It was as if Tahoe found a friend this summer with long-time Grammy award-winning singer, guitarist, songwriter James Taylor, who showered the crowd at the Harveys outdoor concert Wednesday night with his love of music. Aside from a triple encore capped off by one overzealous fan barely crawling on stage […]
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By Daniel Victor, New York Times You’re alone at the beach, or maybe in a pair or a small group. It’s pretty hot out there, so it’s time to cool down in the water. How do you make sure your phone, money and keys aren’t stolen? It’s a simple question with no easy answer, especially […]
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Sierra State Parks Foundation is offering Music in the Castle on July 16 at 5pm. This fundraising evening features violinist John Metros, concert pianist David Nelson and guest musicians playing a special concert inside Vikingsholm with Scandinavian music themes. The concert will include the custom six-legged Steinway piano, commissioned by the home’s original owner in […]
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By Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle The question is, can you fix stupid? The answer is yes, according to the greatest director in the history of the national park service, Bill Mott. But you need a lot of people on board for the effort. The aftermath of the Fourth of July weekend shows there is […]
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Snoopy is a handsome 8 month old Boxer mix who came to Tahoe from Contra Costa County to find his new home. He has lots of energy. He needs a patient owner who will give him lots of exercise and will take him to training classes. He walks nicely on the leash and he knows […]
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TOCCATA — Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus — will continue its 21-concert Summer MusicFest with a new series entitled Mozart in the Mountains. The first concert is Aug. 7, 4pm at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Incline Village (341 Village Blvd.). It opens with Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No. 5” in A major performed by soloist Alex […]
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A fundraiser for the League to Save Lake Tahoe will simultaneously feature two movies and music. Guests will receive headphones for the evening that have three channels for the movies and music. It’s up to each person to choose his or her entertainment. The July 20 event starts at 7pm at Lakeland Village in South […]
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Publisher’s note: This is one of several stories about mental health issues in the Lake Tahoe Basin that will be running through October. All stories may be accessed by going to the Home page, Special Projects, then hit Mental Health. By Jeanne Nelson Nearly five years ago a kind nurse saw me sobbing in the […]
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