Emily Harrington, one the top rock climbers in the world, continues the Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series on Feb. 12 at 7pm at Squaw Valley’s Olympic Village Lodge. Her show “The Long Way,” documents a National Geographic expedition of adventure, suffering, and ultimate reward in the remote jungles and high altitude peaks of Myanmar. Harrington […]
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Reba is a beautiful Catahoula leopard dog-Lab mix who is 3-year- old and very sweet. She is about 45 pounds, and has very soft, pretty fur. She gets along well with other dogs, but appears to be a little too interested in cats. Reba is an active girl who would like to get exercise each […]
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By Kathryn Reed RENO – It’s hard to believe this is Reno. No stench of stale cigarettes. No casino. A restaurant that is a destination unto itself. A lobby like many boutique hotels; meaning modern, chic and upscale. And live music that rocks. Whitney Peak Hotel isn’t what one would expect from any Nevada hotel. […]
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By Doni Bloomfield, Bloomberg Tim Tyrrell’s bosses wouldn’t pay for a standing desk, so he took matters into his own hands. The software engineer in Austin, Texas, used parts from Ikea for a makeshift desk to prop up his keyboard and monitor, letting him avoid the excessive sitting he had heard was bad for him. […]
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Carl Thomas “Tom” Ritchie passed away at Renown Regional Medical Center on the morning of Jan. 1, 2015, after receiving fatal injuries in a fall. He was 60. Tom was born Oct. 24, 1954, in Huntington Park and grew up in Pico Rivera in Southern California. He moved to his beloved Lake Tahoe in […]
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By Jack Lowrey People pondering their retirement years often conjure images of spending more time on a favorite pastime or traveling around the country or the world. Health concerns can intrude on those idyllic scenes, though, not only affecting enjoyment of life but also punching a heavy dent in retirement savings. As we age, usually […]
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Publisher’s note: This is one in a series of stories Lake Tahoe News will be running leading up to the 50th anniversary of South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 30. By Kathryn Reed “The people of Lake Tahoe’s South Shore formally have taken steps to control and preserve the natural beauty of this area. The overwhelming […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Trail Talk Series features diverse speakers and topics related to the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. These once a month presentations are free and open to the public. The schedule: Feb. 25, 6-8pm — Equine First Aid, Colic & Muscle Abnormalities Seminar: Two vets from Large Animal Veterinary Services will present on equine-specific […]
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Random Acts of Improv returns to Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theater on Feb. 6 at 7:30pm. This family-friendly show will feature seasoned improvisation performers, along with a few fresh faces. Willing kids will be invited on stage to help the performers. Random Acts of Improv is the resident improvisation company of the Theater Arts […]
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By Andrea Domanick, Las Vegas Sun Millions of people come to Las Vegas every year hoping to win big at a casino table. But gambling isn’t the only way to cash in on casino games. Anyone with an idea for a new table game can submit it to Nevada’s Gaming Control Board to be approved […]
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