By Mary MacVean, Los Angeles Times As if reducing the threat of skin cancer was not enough, scientists report that they have shown using sunscreen daily can slow the signs of aging skin — even into middle age. Skin ages as people age, obviously. The sun is a major culprit in the skin’s deterioration. Signs […]
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By Kathryn Reed “My goal here is when I leave your house it has a chance.” A chance to survive a fire that is. Tyler Jack is a South Lake Tahoe Fire Department captain who does defensible space inspections. He likes the composite roof. But there are pine needles that need to come down. The […]
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TOCCATA — Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus — is celebrating its eighth anniversary with the summer music festival July 7-14. It includes the Mozart Coronation Mass, Saint Saen’s 2nd Piano Concerto, and Beethoven’s 8th Symphony. Guest artists Michael Angelucci, piano; Josue Casillas, flute; and Joy Strotz, soprano will be featured. Performances are: July 7 at […]
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By Ted Long We come to the end of our introduction of the sheriff’s department with an inspection and tour of the evidence room and a detailed description of a traffic stop. The evidence room is, to say he least, very crowded, mostly with guns and marijuana. We were shown how evidence is received and […]
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The Ventana Sierra Advanced Writers Workshop at Western Nevada College in Carson City is designed for young writers. The free, daylong workshop on June 15 is for those ages 18 and younger. It is to help improve and promote writing through safe and social networking. Four award-winning authors, including Ellen Hopkins, and a literary agent […]
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The Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series has released the lineup for the summer concert series that starts June 20. Now in its second year, changes include a larger stage, larger beer garden, and a much larger free bike valet. Vehicle parking is limited. Off-site parking is available at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center, […]
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By Susan Wood MONTEREY – Still evolving while turning 30 in 2014, that’s the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Central Coast’s famed aquarium plans to go dark Labor Day weekend on one of its most popular exhibitions to date – the Secret Life of Seahorses. The 15 species of these elusive creatures and kin – the […]
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Plans for the HGTV Dream Home 2014 are well under way in Truckee. The HGTV Dream Home 2014 is a custom-built, fully furnished home set in the Schaffer’s Mill community, with panoramic views of the mountains. The 18th annual HGTV Dream Home is part of a grand prize package that will be awarded in March […]
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Bonzai is a very handsome German shorthair Pointer with unusual coloring. His spots are charcoal gray. He is about 1 year old, very athletic and friendly, and his head is huge. He is a very strong, smart dog who needs a job, and with just a little training to channel all his energy he’ll make […]
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Mormon Station State Historic Park is kicking off its Historic Speaker Series with three Chautauqua presentations: Anita Watson will portray Mary Oxborrow, a pioneer midwife and healer; Laurie Hickey will give a presentation on the life of Dr. Eliza Cook, one of the first female doctors in Nevada and Bob Ellison will speak on about […]
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