Esther Bernice Hughes was born in Pomfret, Conn., on Dec. 28, 1921. She came to California as a tot with her parents and they settled into Long Beach where her siblings, Roland and Mildred, were born. Esther grew up with music in the house, cats in the yard and playmates on every corner. After high […]
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The English faculty at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village has recently been making its mark on the literary scene far and wide. Brian Turner, director of the MFA program, was recently featured in Parade magazine. His book “Here, Bullet” was listed as one of the top 10 by this generation of vets. The reviewer […]
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Sidney is a nice hound mix. All of her breeds are a bit of a mystery. She is 3-years-old and very sweet, about 45 pounds, and she will lean up against you for pets. She is house trained and has good manners. She likes to play with other friendly dogs and would like to meet […]
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By Susan Wood OAKLAND – Guitarist Earl Klugh played to a sold-out crowd this month at the legendary Yoshi’s – proving why he has been nominated for a dozen Grammy awards. For 30 years, Klugh has been honing his skills as an artist. Yoshi’s Oakland, which is celebrating 40 years in business this year, brought […]
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By Susan Wood BERKELEY – Many would say the Claremont Hotel Club and Spa ages like a fine wine. It breathes comfort, brings on total relaxation, embraces the good life and evolves through a rich history that permeates every inch of the 279-room, 22-acre estate that turns 100 in 2015. Just driving into the parking […]
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By Mandy Kendall The holidays can often be a double-edged sword. On one hand it is wonderful getting friends and family together, but on the other hand, the reality can often have even the closest families coming to blows (physically or verbally). Extended travel, house guests, hosting, cooking, overindulging and the odd skeleton in the […]
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Christmas in the Sierra Concert, featuring David John and the Comstock Cowboys returns to the historic Genoa Town Hall on Dec. 8. This musical stage performance is in the Old West style. There are performances at 5pm and 8pm. Tickets are $20. Seating is limited. A no host bar will be in the Town Hall. […]
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By Kathryn Reed Holiday music spills into the hallway, beckoning visitors to find the classroom the sounds are emanating from. Swiveling to the song, two rows of young women are lined up between the desks and chairs. Some know the words by heart, while others read them on the screen. “Guys, it’s the twist. You […]
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By Kathryn Reed Working 10-, 12-hour days, sometimes seven days a week. Unable to leave until every patient was treated because there was no on-call doctor to call. But all the while forming a bond with patients that doesn’t happen today. Oh, and then there were the cattle drives along Highway 50. Things have changed […]
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By Gene Hall Veteran CalStar flight nurse Mark Haase, who works in South Lake Tahoe, is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, and in so doing will help the poverty-stricken nation of Tanzania. Haase, who has been with CalStarfor 12 years, will be one of a select group of 200 paragliders from […]
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