A proposal to create trail maps for North Lake Tahoe and another to produce a television program featuring areas along Highway 50 are among 65 projects approved for funding from the Nevada’s Rural Grants Program. The Nevada Commission on Tourism has authorized $294,677 in grants for programs and initiatives to deliver more tourists to rural […]
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By John C. Heil III Joy Barney has dedicated her life to connecting youth to the land. In the process she has touched many lives. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit’s conservation education program specialist since 2007, Barney received regional and national recognition this fall with the Gifford Pinchot Pacific Southwest Region and the National Interpreter and Conservation […]
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By Howie Nave I admit it; I escape by watching movies and sometimes wish I were actually in the movie, in the time period that was taking place. I could see myself in glorious black and white just observing Jimmy Stewart as George Baily in that classic 1946 flick “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Given the state […]
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Avea is a 3 year old girl who is house trained and very affectionate. Her face looks a little like a German shepherd, but she is smaller, maybe 35 pounds, and our best guess is that she is a cattle dog/French bulldog mix. She likes to go for walks and loves to play with gentle […]
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By Kim Wyatt I’ve read that in Iceland on Christmas Eve, people often exchange books and spend the evening reading. In the spirit of this, I offer a review of two books that recently captivated me and would make fine gifts for the fiction and nonfiction readers in your life. For busy readers, I’ve boiled […]
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Starting Dec. 18 homeless people in South Lake Tahoe will have a place to sleep other than the outdoors. The shelter will be open from 7pm to 7am, December to April. It is located at 981 Silver Dollar Ave., South Lake Tahoe. There will be 20 beds. Those staying will receive prepackaged foods and hot beverages. The warm […]
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On Dec. 17, the FNCTN Winter Launch Party will rock the Lakeview Loft located above Dart Beverage. On Dec. 18, FNCTN returns to Xhale Lounge with live disc jockey’s for Roger That House Parties. Both venues are in Stateline. South Lake Tahoe’s Stranger Weather will headline the first show of the second annual FNCTN Winter […]
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University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will be conducting a class in safe home food preservation for people wanting to train as a master food preserver volunteer. These trained volunteers learn research-based information that is then shared through public classes, community events, and newsletters. The training information meeting is Jan. 23, 10‐11 am at the UCCE Office, […]
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By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times For many people, working out and alcohol are closely linked. Sports teams and training partners celebrate victories, bemoan defeats or mark the end of training sessions with a beer or three. Beer, in fact, provides a substantial portion of some exercisers’ fluid intake after workouts. But whether exercise encourages […]
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By Phyllis Korkki, New York Times Most of us have days at work when we walk around with a spring in our step and perform our tasks with gusto — and other days when our feet drag and we just can’t seem to get motivated. A new study encourages employees to look more closely at […]
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