Spike and Trinity are 7-year-old siblings who are looking for a new home together. Both have declawed front paws, and they have lived with dogs. They are both friendly cats with beautiful fur. Their adoption fee has been paid by a kind donor. Spike and Trinity are spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested for FIV, and vaccinated. They […]
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By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times Adding a little dark chocolate to a training diet may effortlessly improve endurance performance, according to a new study of sports nutrition. The findings provide ammunition both for athletes looking for an edge and those hoping for an excuse to indulge. For some time, dark chocolate has been touted […]
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By Julie Lasky, New York Times On Feb. 15, Rob Calabrese, a Canadian radio disc jockey, launched a website inviting Americans to take refuge on a Nova Scotia island. The site, Cape Breton if Donald Trump Wins, has received 977,000 visits and so many inquiries about emigrating that it now offers a link to the […]
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will accept submissions for the 2016-17 California Duck Stamp Art Contest from May 13-June 13. The contest is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older as of March 14, 2016. Entrants need not reside in California. The winning artwork will be reproduced on the 2016-2017 California Duck […]
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By Susan Wood While it isn’t a one-woman unit, those who do business with South Lake Tahoe’s planning department have been relying on the same person for the past 16 years – Judy Finn. The associate planner is retiring this month. “I have to tell you, this is the worst news to come out of […]
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Eleanor Preger will talk about her photography during the closing reception for her exhibition From the Lens of Eleanor Preger on April 5. The photography exhibition, which is on display until April 8, includes images from Burning Man 2011-15, including new images that have not been shown before in public. Preger visits Burning Man each […]
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To mark the 20th year of the Boathouse Theatre at the Tallac site, there will be an anniversary fundraiser, two Valhalla produced dramatic theater productions, an eclectic line up of musical artists, comedy improv and some vaudeville. The staff and board is very busy preparing for the summer and we are very excited to see you […]
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Author John Vanek, retired lieutenant with the San Jose Police Human Trafficking Task Force, will discuss his book “The Essential Abolitionist: What You Need to Know about Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery” on April 26 in South Lake Tahoe. He will address the most commonly asked questions and topics surrounding human trafficking and the challenges […]
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By Elyse Wanshel, Huffington Post To many, a pet isn’t “just a dog” or “just a cat.” People share deep bonds with their animals, and when one dies, the experience can be devastating. Fortunately, a few companies are beginning to take this loss more seriously. CBS Miami reports that some companies are now offering “pet bereavement […]
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By Amy Smith The links between your mind and body are abundant. One significant connection is how the mind can affect your physical state of health. There are many healthful benefits of positive thinking, imagery and meditation. More than 1,000 clinical trials indicate meditation can help treat anxiety, chronic pain, high blood pressure, and insomnia. […]
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