By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana may lead to different types of harmful consequences for teens, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed 2007 to 2011 data gathered from more than 7,400 U.S. high school seniors who said they had used alcohol or marijuana at least once. The investigators found that drinking alcohol […]
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The Theater Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College is seeking men and women of various ages and types for the comedy “Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig. Auditions are Sept. 23 at 7pm in the LTCC Duke Theatre. Performances will be Nov. 14-23. In this farce, the year is 1958 and two British Shakespearean actors, […]
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By Meeri Kim, Washington Post The pervasive glow of electronic devices may be an impediment to a good night’s sleep. That’s particularly noticeable now, when families are adjusting to early wake-up times for school. Teenagers can find it especially hard to get started in the morning. For nocturnal animals, it spurs activity. For daytime species […]
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By Robert D. Dávila, Sacramento Bee Dean Adraktas, a broadcast journalist who was a news reporter at KFBK until his voice on the air was silenced by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, died Aug. 28, his wife said. He was 49. With a booming voice, outgoing personality and enthusiasm for covering […]
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Internationally known organist Roger Nyquist will put on a virtuoso recital program Sept. 27. This is first visit to Lake Tahoe since the dedication of the organ at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in 2005. He will be at the church (341 Village Blvd., Incline Village) at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the […]
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Mark McLaughlin, award-winning, nationally published author, professional speaker, and photographer returns to the South Lake Tahoe Library on Sept. 20 at 11am. His presentation will be about the history of Lake Tahoe and the Comstock. The 1859 discovery of silver in western Nevada and the development of the Comstock brought entrepreneurs of all types to […]
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Barton Health puts on a Type I Diabetes Support Group the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Led by medical professionals, the support group provides a place for those affected by Type 1 Diabetes to share ideas, experiences, and resources. All ages welcome. The guest speaker on Sept. 2 is CalSTAR nurse Beth Frisby […]
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By Martin Griffith, AP The Burning Man counterculture festival drew a peak crowd of nearly 66,000 celebrants as it neared an end Monday on the Northern Nevada desert. Friday’s official peak attendance of 65,922 was within the population cap of 68,000 the federal Bureau of Land Management imposed on the quirky art and music festival, […]
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Yazzy is a 2-year-old Australian shepherd mix who is house trained and very affectionate with her people. She walks nicely on her leash, and has lived with teenagers. Yazzy does well with large dogs, but cannot be trusted with cats and small animals. She has a lot of energy and would make a great hiking […]
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By Susan Wood STATELINE – I was 12 years old when the Eagles’ debut album came out. I spent so many hours in my room listening to it that my mom would occasionally feel the need to check on me. I loved the melodic harmony and kickback California style so much that it set the […]
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