By Larry Weitzman New nomenclature means all new cars from Scion. Stodgy is out and fun is in. And these cutting-edge vehicles are from Scion, an inexpensive, high value brand from Toyota. One of the models, the upscale iM is all Scion, but the other model, the iA, is a joint project from Scion and […]
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By Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle In the days before medical cannabis dispensaries offered dozens of strains, marijuana smokers blindly scored their weed on the street. Or, more likely, “from a guy I know.” Some still do. But in this era of heirloom tomatoes and shade-grown coffee, a more discerning generation wants to meet the […]
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By Kim Komando, USA Today There are plenty of reasons to rent a car, from leaving an unreliable car behind on a vacation to getting around on a business trip. But there’s a real hidden danger when doing so that you may not even realize — one that potentially puts you and your family at […]
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By Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle It was close to midnight at remote Richardson Lake near Tahoe when Tony Rowell looked up from his campsite to see a meteor streak across the night sky, then explode into three pieces. “As a kid out camping, seeing shooting stars was always one of my favorite parts of […]
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Bridget is a 3-year-old Dachshund-beagle mix. She is house trained and has good manners, and she walks nicely on the leash. Plus, she does well with other dogs. Bridget was left in a shopping cart at a store with a note saying she is good with kids and needs a new home. Bridget is spayed, […]
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By Cate Neal Summer around Tahoe is the perfect time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For some, drinking alcoholic beverages is part of the fun-in-the-sun experience. But excessive alcohol consumption and summer activities don’t mix. The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma reports alcohol plays a role in half of all trauma-related […]
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By Amy Kraft, CBS News Summertime is all about enjoying the great outdoors. But there is a pesky little threat that could spoil your fun: insects like mosquitoes and ticks. The threats posed by insect bites are increasing, according to researchers, as climate change makes summers hotter and, in some places, wetter. “One insect can […]
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By Teresa F. Lindeman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette If being late to work were not a problem, no one would need to come up with an excuse. But people do — trying to appease the boss with a reason for their tardiness — and that can lead to strange clues on what’s happening outside of the workplace. “I had […]
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By Joni Tevis, High Country News Nevada Test Site, 1953 Put yourself in his shoes: cold, Army-issue, treads packed with sand. Rise before dawn, climb into the truck and bump down the road to Doom Town. As the convoy tops the last ridge, narrow your eyes at the rising sun’s brilliant seam. Showtime. Up the ladder you go, […]
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By Evangeline Elston Valhalla Tahoe has upped its game when it comes to professional technical and production staff for the 2015 Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival. For the festival to become known for excellent productions including concert sound, theater lighting, and play direction, it must have topnotch staff in place to help realize the […]
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