By Leanne Wagoner There may come a time in your life when you become injured unexpectedly or are too sick to make health care decisions for yourself. Who do you want to make medical decisions for you? What type of life-saving measures do you want to keep you alive? Here are a few reasons you […]
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By Michelle Feeney Knowing when to send your student to school or daycare and when to keep him or her home can be a tough judgment call — especially in the rush of a weekday morning. When you’re wondering how sick is too sick for school, a few general guidelines can help. Keep your child […]
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By Angela Moniot Since 2009, South Lake Tahoe resident Rick Robinson has been battling cancer. He traveled more than an hour to Truckee for chemotherapy, and 45 minutes down the hill to Carson City for radiation treatments. While being treated in Truckee, Robinson learned of Tahoe Forest’s cancer wellness program that focused on exercise, yoga, and […]
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Cooper is a 6-year-old Labrador mix, about 55 pounds, who has lived with other dogs and children. Cooper is blind, so he would do best in a home with another dog, preferably a mid-sized female. He is a nice boy who is a bit confused at being in the shelter. He loves to go for […]
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By Rebecca Hersher, NPR Banned Books Week kicked off Sunday: Each year, the American Library Association takes this week to sponsor events all over the country to talk about the books that shock, offend, and generally make Americans uncomfortable. Violence and curse words are two of the top three reasons books get banned in the […]
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By Ed Pearce, KOLO-TV Investigators say the King Fire, now burning out of control near Pollock Pines, was deliberately set and they have a suspect. Thirty-seven-year-old Wayne Huntsman has been arrested, pleading not guilty Friday to felony arson with enhancement. Huntsman’s guilt or innocence and any possible motive will be determined by further investigation and […]
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By Rodger Alan Friedman Shocking stats continue to make news regarding America’s preparedness for retirement, including the fact that one of five citizens near retirement age have zero money put away for the golden years, according to statistics recently released from the Federal Reserve. About 20 percent of pre-retirees have nothing stocked away, and 31 […]
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By Susan Wood HOMEWOOD – As active as I am, I never dreamed I’d look so forward to waking up early on vacation. I also never thought I’d go to a hotel and have sitting be my favorite activity. But a couple days at the West Shore Café and Inn isn’t just any experience – […]
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By Kris Terrian With fall and winter sport seasons upon us, concussion awareness is a timely topic. But concussions are not only a sports-related injury. A concussion can occur from a fall on the head, whiplash in a car accident, or other significant impacts to the head or body. A concussion, a type of traumatic […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 7th annual Blue Ribbon Awards. The awards focus on businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the South Shore economy and community through their unique programs, exceptional customer service, entrepreneurship and otherwise. The following categories are open for nominations: Geotourism award: Providing […]
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