Mount Tallac High School teacher Angela Cazares has been singled out by the El Dorado County Office of Education for her hard work that contributes to providing quality support and services to students, schools, families, and the community. Cazares earned the excellence in education award for 16 years she has supported teen mothers at the South Lake Tahoe continuation […]
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By Amy Ellis Nutt, Washington Post You pulled a muscle in your back carrying groceries, took a shot to the shin in flag football or suffer from fibromyalgia. But it’s months later, and the lower back still aches, the leg still throbs, the body remains tender to the slightest insult. Welcome to the club of […]
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A chemical discovered in a UC Davis lab may be a new, innovative tool to control depression. Studies involve an enzyme (soluble epoxide hydrolase or sEH) which is found in many species from bugs to humans. Karen Wagner, a researcher in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will be talking June 30 at […]
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Chico is an 8-year-old rat terrier who likes other dogs. He is friendly and active. For little dogs, 8 years old is not even middle age. Rat terriers are great little dogs with lots of personality – they are smart and very trainable, and loyal to their families. They do best when they get lots […]
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Throughout the summer the El Dorado County Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss different topics regarding medical marijuana. The following are the dates and topics of the meetings: June 20, 1-3pm – Cultivation (e.g. indoor, outdoor, and larger grows) June 27, 1-pm – Dispensaries, transportation and manufacturing Aug. 8, 1-3pm – Taxation Aug. 22, 1-3pm – Compliance (e.g. […]
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During the summer, a Reading Paws therapy dog will be available at the Douglas County Public Library every Thursday from June 2-Aug. 11 between 10:30am and noon. Reading with animals can help children feel calm, gain confidence, and become strong readers. Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy […]
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South Lake Tahoe native Ryan Row was honored at the annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement awards for his “The Broad Sky Was Mine, And the Road” in the writers of the future contest. The Lake Tahoe Community College alumnus was one of 12 writers to have his story published in the bestselling science fiction anthology […]
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South Shore student athletes are eligible for a free sports physical on May 25 at the South Tahoe High School Blue Gym. The pre-participation physical includes vital signs, orthopedic evaluations, and medical screenings. Sports athletes from the Tahoe area can participate. The sports physicals start at 5:30pm with the approximate schedule as follows: 5:30pm: South […]
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By Erin Jones May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Do you know the facts about hepatitis and if you may have it? Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. There are three major types: A, B and C. Vaccines are available to protect against Hepatitis A and B, but none are available for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis […]
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By Larry Weitzman As reported recently here, Mitsubishi is on a roll with a continuing sales growth exceeding 20 percent in 2015 and continuing into the first three months of 2016. Competition has made the automobile into the good car business. No one makes a bad car anymore. There are good cars and better cars, […]
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