By Kathryn Reed Anyone who knew Steve Jobs is likely to say he was a difficult man with a tremendous vision who barely knew the word no. It takes that kind of individual to bring the type of products to the market that Apple is responsible for. As he liked to say, he didn’t believe […]
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By Amanda MacMillan, Outdoor Ah, the middle-age-man belly. You can try to run it off, but cardio alone won’t be nearly as successful at battling the bulge as combining cardio with strength training, says a study published in the journal Obesity. As we get older, our bodies tend to lose muscle mass and hold onto […]
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California students may participate in the Conservation Creativity Challenge Poster Contest. The contest aims to educate students about California’s drought, and to help raise awareness of everyday water conservation practices through the arts and creativity. All California students in fourth and fifth grade are eligible to participate and win prizes, and the opportunity for their […]
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Gilbert Irving Smith passed away peacefully at home in the loving embrace of his wife, Linda, and collected family members. He was 91. During the past several months myriad friends dropped by to visit with Gil and to share stories. We heard so many stories about how dad had helped people in their careers and […]
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By Larry Weitzman Naming a vehicle after the highest state capital of any of the 50 states and also the oldest state capital in the country gives the Hyundai Santa Fe lofty goals. On top of that, the city of Santa Fe is one of our country’s art centers. Hyundai’s Santa Fe meets that challenge […]
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By Kathryn Reed TAHOE CITY – A multi-theater indoor-outdoor performing arts center in the mountains has a growing audience of supporters. Now organizers need the funds to make the facility a reality. The Tahoe Regional Arts Foundation is planning to build a center at Castle Peak. A 75-year lease has been signed with Vail Resorts-Northstar. […]
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The FNCTN Winter Music Series is a biweekly event that offers a diverse lineup of live music from California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest. The series will alternate between Xhale Lounge and Lake Tahoe Golf Course every other Friday night from Jan. 9-April 17. Doors open at 8pm and admission is $10 — free on […]
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Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Jungle Book” are Jan. 12 at Sierra House Elementary School’s multipurpose room from 4-6pm. Plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions. Auditions are free. If cast, there is a […]
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Blue is a big pit bull puppy with beautiful silver fur and blue eyes. He is 9 months old, and may get just a bit bigger than his current 75 pounds. He knows several commands, and after he works out his initial excitement at going for a walk he walks pretty nicely on the leash. […]
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On Jan. 31 at 11am South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library will be supporting the Sugar Pine Foundation with the reading of “The Happiest Tree in the Forest”, a new children’s book about the sugar pine trees of Lake Tahoe. With colorful and playful illustrations, the book tells the story of Lambe, a lonely […]
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