By Kathryn Reed “Crimes of the government can become sins against the innocent, especially in the mind of a child.” “In 1942, all three branches of the government violated the Constitution.” “Immigrants are often scapegoats.” Those are some of the thoughts Jeanne Watatsuki Houston shared with nearly 200 people who listened to her speak this […]
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Lake Tahoe fire protection agencies all agree defensible space isn’t a bunch of hot air. To back up the importance of defensible space, they’re organizing a free Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off event that includes free tethered Smokey Bear hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), firefighter photo opportunities, a pancake breakfast and more on May 25 […]
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The “Kokanee” literary journal is accepting submissions of poetry and prose for its 2014 edition. Lake Tahoe Community College students, former students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit up to five poems and/or 10 pages of prose (fiction or literary nonfiction/memoir) for consideration. Include a 50-word bio written in the third person. Submit as […]
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The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical “Rent” is coming to Lake Tahoe Community College. Shows are June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8pm, with 2m shows on June 16 and 23. Set in New York City’s East Village, “Rent” follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians as they […]
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Slightly Stoopid is returning to the South Shore this summer. The San Diego-based headliner, with a legion of followers known as the Stoopidheads, will bring its folk, rock, reggae and blues fused with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk to MontBleu on July 18. The last time the band was here was in 2011 at Harveys. […]
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By Rebecca Wass Enjoying life to the fullest may be difficult for a terminally ill person without help. Hospice care provides physical, emotional, spiritual, and social support for those who need health care associated with a terminal illness. “Barton Hospice is attentive, sensitive, and responsive to patients’ and families’ needs, from information to reassurance and […]
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TOCCATA Summer Solstice Serenade concert series is June 20-25. The program includes works by CPE Bach, J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, and Reinberger with guest flutist Josue Casillas; tenor, Daniel Paulson; and organist, David Brock. Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performances are: June 20 at 7pm at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Incline Village (341 Village Blvd.) […]
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By Mandy Kendall Gone are the days when it was thought that in order to meditate you had to spend hours crossed legged on a hill somewhere in the middle of nowhere focusing on trying to relax. Studies have shown that even just a few minutes of concentrating on something (pretty much anything that isn’t […]
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By Ted Long Crime scene investigation was the focus of this week’s sheriff’s citizen group. We were educated on the role and procedures of the El Dorado County sheriff’s crime scene team. We saw everything from beginning of an investigation to the use of evidence in the courtroom. El Dorado County does not have a […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Ask someone what Armed Forces Day is and they’ll probably respond with a puzzled look. It was created in August 1949 to have one day dedicated to the men (mostly at that time) and women serving in every branch of the U.S. military. At the same time, it was also […]
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