Romeo is a cute designer dog — Basset and Beagle — he’s a Bagel! He is about 3 years old and a bit confused to find himself in the shelter. He needs a well fenced yard or to be on a runner when outside. Like most hounds he follows his nose wherever it takes him. […]
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By Colleen Long, AP The cocker spaniel arrives at the animal hospital with a police officer, whimpering and shaking. He has a pus-filled pink socket for a left eye and is so skinny his spine and ribs show through his caramel-colored fur. Because animal abuse is suspected, this dog won’t be handled like the other […]
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By Larry Weitzman If Webster’s had a definition for a mid-size car, it would likely have a picture of a Camry SE Special Edition. Now in its seventh generation Camry has been the bestselling car in the United States from 1997 to 2015 except for year model 2001. For every year but two, sales exceeded […]
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Longtime South Lake Tahoe resident Carol Roberta Elder died April 17, 2016. She was 80. Carol was born March 17, 1936, in Reno. She was raised in Marin County. She lived in South Lake Tahoe for the last 56 years. Carol touched lives in very precious ways. Her passion for life and infectious laugh immediately made a friend of […]
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By Matthew Perrone, AP Critics of how prescription painkillers are administered in the U.S. are calling on health officials to phase out hospital procedures and questionnaires used to manage pain. They say the current system inadvertently encourages the overprescribing of addictive drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin, fueling an epidemic of overdoses tied to the opioid […]
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By James Doubek, NPR As laptops become smaller and more ubiquitous, and with the advent of tablets, the idea of taking notes by hand just seems old-fashioned to many students today. Typing your notes is faster — which comes in handy when there’s a lot of information to take down. But it turns out there […]
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The 4th annual Made in Tahoe Festival returns to the Village at Squaw Valley for Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-29. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates all things local, and hosts an array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas. Local artisans, businesses, foodies, organizations and entertainers will […]
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Participants in El Dorado County mental health programs will have a chance to show off their skills in an art exhibit hosted by the Tahoe Art League. The exhibit will take place at Lake Tahoe Community College May 2-6 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The art that will be on display has been created through […]
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By Suzy Strutner, Huffington Post For some travelers, relaxing while on vacation seems like the last thing they should do. Trips are best spent exploring, culture-seeking and absorbing every single second, right? Not quite. Travel can indeed teach lessons that alter the course of your life. But it also serves as a time to decompress, unplug and get […]
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Novelist and short story writer Daniel Chacón will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on May 13 at 7pm. Chacón will read selections from his works, answer audience questions about the writing process, and sign copies of his books, which will be available for sale. This free event will be in the college library. Chacón is […]
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