Lake Tahoe Community College begins the fall art season with a free artist reception Oct. 1 for three exhibits. From 5-7pm people will be able to meet the artists, see their works up close, and enjoy light refreshments. In the Haldan Gallery inside the library building, Southern California artist Yu Ji presents Recent Drawings. LTCC […]
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By Paul Barrett, Bloomberg Businessweek Dogs suffer similarly to humans from certain cancers. The emerging field of comparative oncology seeks therapies for people that build on treatments effective in canines (and vice versa). In the book “Heal” dog lover and science journalist Arlene Weintraub conducts a brisk and often-moving tour of the frontier of comparative […]
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Meyers Community Foundation is hosting the second Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap in the Westgate Center parking lot adjacent to the Divided Sky on Oct. 18 from 11am-3pm. Bring quality summer or winter gear to sell. Skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys wanted. Public merchandise registration will take place […]
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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency this week announced and recognized award recipients for its annual Best in the Basin program. This is the 25th year for the Best in the Basin program. TRPA created the program to recognize and showcase projects that demonstrate exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities. Winners […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association will be hosting the 8th annual K9 Trials at Lakeview Commons on Oct. 3. As a sanctioned Western States Police Canine Association event, it is expected to draw 45-50 canine teams throughout California. The competition will begin at 9am on that Saturday with the Field Search phase, which tests […]
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By Alex Williams, New York Times Hear the word “millennial,” and plenty of images spring to mind. There’s Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, in his hoodie, earning his first billion by the age of 23. There’s Miley Cyrus, preening for the cameras in a flesh-baring act that recalls a Snapchat sexting session. They’re brash, they’re narcissistic, they’re […]
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Friends of the South Lake Tahoe Library on Oct. 24 are hosting William Lindemann, local author of contemporary and historical fiction. During the past 25 years he has researched, written and developed exhibits for art, history, and technology museums and state parks. In addition, he wrote and produced an award-winning historical short film, “Auto Tour of Lake […]
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By Larry Weitzman Besides the hybrid drive system, other than some badging and some other small details like a 2-gallon smaller gas tank, there are not a whole lot of differences between the RX350 and the RX450h, except for fuel economy, which is obviously better in the RX450h. Of course there is a price differential […]
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By Lisa Jarvis It was a beautiful day for horseback riding in March. The sky was a sharp blue, and a light breeze swept over the meadow grass, cooling Sharon Gonzalez and her riding partner, Petra Van De Hey, while they rode. The two were out riding a groomed trail, surveying a section of their […]
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Oktoberfest — the yearly celebration of all things German — will have a taste of California at Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina Oct. 3-4. This event will feature German beers brewed in the Golden State. Saint Archer Brewery of San Diego created a beer infused bratwurst exclusively for the event with its IPA. And […]
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