By Jeremy Miller “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is Marc Webb’s sequel to the much-needed reboot of the Spider Man franchise. Returning to the screen we have Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone as the leads, and welcome Jamie Foxx and Dane DeHaan. Peter Parker (Garfield) continues his heroic day-to-day as Spider Man, swinging around through the […]
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By Meg James, Los Angeles Times Smokey Bear turns 70 this summer. But instead of kicking back in retirement — whacking golf balls or sniffing around for early-bird dinner specials — the bear in bluejeans is returning to work to educate people about wildfires. Last year, there were 47,579 wildfires nationwide, according to the federal […]
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By Kenneth Spielvogel How can you live a longer, healthier life? The answer is complicated and simple. “Experts” claim every conceivable option: cleanses, hormones, pills, exercises, diets, the list goes on. The options are dizzying, even to healthcare professionals. As a physician, I understand people want quick and easy answers.To be frank, consider the facts […]
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By Jeremy Miller I’ve been dying to see “Godzilla” for the past several months. Having been very well educated by my old man, Godzilla was a household favorite for me. Mothra, Rodan, whoever, I loved it. So, when I heard that Gareth Edwards was doing the reboot I was pumped. He wrote and directed 2010’s […]
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Billy Ray Cyrus will perform at the Red, White and Tahoe Blue Festival in Incline Village on July 4-5. Performances will take place outside on the Village Green directly across from the beach. On July 4 Cyrus will join the Reno Philharmonic during their grand concert celebrating the 200th anniversary of the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Cyrus […]
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By Liz Moyer, Wall Street Journal Being born to the manor is one thing. Marrying one of its occupants is something else altogether. Just ask Steven Siig, a self-described “ski bum” and extreme-sports documentary filmmaker who was living near Lake Tahoe and scraping by as a landscaper when he met his wife, Melissa, in 2001. […]
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By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times Ben Wu took a six-figure pay cut when he left a career in private equity for a shot at the marijuana boom. Trained to spot small businesses with big potential, he started this year as chief executive of Kush Bottles, a Santa Ana company that sells child-resistant plastic cannabis […]
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By John Weber, Wall Street Journal Social networks offer a window into how people live their lives. But should employers be looking into that window? It’s becoming an increasingly important question. The number of people fired over social-media posts is rising, and many employers look closely at a job candidate’s online presence before making a […]
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There will be a handbell concert by Tintabulations, an ensemble from Reno, on June 14 at 3pm at the South Lake Tahoe Library. The concert series entitled Greetings From Tintab weaves stories from the group’s past with modern bell literature. Traditional folk songs, smooth jazz, and classic rock are all part of the concert, as […]
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Sophia is a playful 5-year-old Chihuahua mix with soft long hair. She’s very sweet and loves to go for walks, and would fit into just about any home. Sophia is spayed, microchipped, tested for heartworm, and vaccinated. She is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with many other dogs and […]
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