By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times Exercise has had a Goldilocks problem, with experts debating just how much exercise is too little, too much or just the right amount to improve health and longevity. Two new, impressively large-scale studies provide some clarity, suggesting that the ideal dose of exercise for a long life is a […]
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By Kristen Desilva, Las Vegas Review-Journal Despite the sweltering heat, Nevada was named the sixth best state for a summer road trip, for the drive from Las Vegas to Reno. The ranking from WalletHub was determined by driving and accommodation costs, traffic conditions and safety, weather conditions as well as fun and scenic attractions. There […]
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Tucker is a young retriever mix who’s had it rough in the first few months of his life. He was found running loose in a busy part of town, and was very scared and super skinny. Now he’s safe at the animal shelter, eating good food and getting used to nice people. Tucker is about […]
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By Kristen Desilva, Las Vegas Review-Journal When it comes to raising a family, many have different opinions about Nevada’s two major cities of Las Vegas and Reno. Turns out neither Clark County nor Washoe County are ranked as the best in Nevada to raise a family — it’sLander County located toward the center of the […]
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To help mark the late Malcolm X’s birthday, Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a screening of his most famous speech followed by a faculty panel discussion on May 19 from noon-2pm. The free event begins with a screening of “The Ballot or the Bullet,” one of Malcolm X’s most famous speeches, delivered at the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Crystal Ann Aguilar is no ordinary 11-year-old. She was born with a crushed aortic valve and three holes in her heart. Two were repaired within days of her birth. She has spent months at a time in the hospital. For an entire year she was on a feeding tube. Doctors said she […]
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Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra this week hosted an awards and scholarship breakfast honoring eighth-graders and graduating seniors from South Tahoe Middle School, Whittell High School, South Tahoe High School, and Mt. Tallac High School. The awards and scholarships totaled $11,800, which was split between 18 students. Receiving awards for most improved eighth-grade student and […]
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Rajan Zed will be the guest speaker at Unity at the Lake on May 17. He will be sharing his unique and powerful experiences in the interfaith movement. Zed is a distinguished religious statesman residing in Reno who has taken up Hindu, interfaith, peace, environmental and other causes all over the world. He read the […]
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Barton Health, Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and Lake Tahoe Unified School District are offering free sports physicals for student athletes. South Shore students may receive medical and orthopedic screenings on June 1 at the South Tahoe High School blue gym. The sports physicals start at 5:30pm with the schedule as follows: 5:30pm: South Tahoe High […]
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By Larry Weitzman While I call the Lexus ES350 a gentleman’s express, the buyer’s demographics show a majority of the majority of drivers are women. When you look at the performance numbers, you will see that the ES is a real performer, posting numbers well beyond my expectations, although I did receive a clue after […]
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