By Mandy Kendall Are you really protecting yourself against the sun? We may be most of the way through the summer but it is never too late to make sure we are protecting ourselves correctly in the sun. Here are some common mistakes people make when it comes to spending time in the sun: I […]
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By Soraya Chemaly, Salon Gender as an organizing principle for how we value labor appears to have depressingly early, yet unsurprising, roots. Boys, on average, spend two fewer hours doing household chores per week than girls do (they play two hours more). And if they live in households where children are compensated for doing chores, […]
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By John McDonough Generation after generation, parents have taught their children to prepare for college now, which often means in elementary school or even earlier. These days, financial experts are giving parents the same advice. Can you afford the college that will give them the best chance in life? Will paying for their education force […]
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Rebelution and Matisyahu will bring their Island-fused rock spirited jams and blissful irie grooves to Lake Tahoe on Aug. 21. Known for their grassroots blend of soul and rhythm beats capped with messages of world peace, Rebelution and Matisyahu, along with special guests Collie Buddz and Zion-I, have spent the summer headlining music festivals nationwide […]
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Temple Bat Yam is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a weekend of festivities, Aug. 16-18. On Friday at 6pm at the temple (3260 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe) there will be a pre-shabbat nosh. At 6:3pm, there will be a “Friday Night Live” with Sam Glaser, world renown entertainer. On Saturday at 9am, there will […]
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By Kathryn Reed Where would women journalists be today if it weren’t for a group from Newsweek who decided to sue their bosses for discriminating against them? That’s a hard question to answer. What is easier to discern is their lawsuit had a lasting impact on how men in newsrooms treat women. “The Good Girls […]
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The documentary film “McConkey” will go on the road this fall with one-night screenings in more than 20 locations, including a special film tour premiere in Shane McConkey’s hometown of Squaw Valley. Tickets are on sale for the Oct. 5 5pm screening. Attendees are advised to dress in warm clothes because it’s an outdoor venue. […]
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Tepid Club of Cool is coming to Genoa on Aug. 18. Tepid Club of Cool is an acoustic jazz/swing quintet playing swing style and American songbook type music. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street. The 5-7pm concert is free.
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By Darlene Quinn Brushes with poverty, extended periods of joblessness and a reliance on welfare is part of the “new normal” for the average American worker, according to data reported from the Associated Press. Economic security isn’t what it used to be before the economic crash of 2008; survey data points to the loss of […]
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Buddy is a 1-year-old Rottweiler who just arrived at the shelter along with 10 other dogs from overcrowded shelters in Reno and the Central Valley. He is nice boy who gets along well with other dogs. With proper food he will put on the appropriate 15-plus pounds better suited to his frame. He is also […]
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