Carson City is getting a big present this upcoming holiday season with the return of the Polar Express train that will roll through the frosty Northern Nevada landscape on 15 dates throughout November and December. For the second year, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is one of the officially licensed Polar Express Train Ride events […]
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By Mandy Kendall There is a very prevalent condition that affects an estimated 10 percent of the population and, for a change, its name actually describes what it does. Restless leg syndrome is a condition with an unknown cause and currently is without a known cure. Symptoms reported by sufferers are generally very similar; an […]
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Barton Health’s Community Advisory Committee along with the Barton Foundation gave $24,000 in health grants to nine organizations at the foundation’s annual Philanthropy Day Lunch last week. The CAC is comprised of individuals who represent different entities in the South Lake Tahoe area. They identify and advise the Barton board of directors regarding the unmet […]
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By Katy Steinmetz, Time Chris Adamson is a let-live libertarian, but he didn’t mind that most of his Facebook friends are uberliberal–until this election season. That’s when the Grand Rapids, Mich., computer programmer noticed a stream of less-than-subtle posts invading his News Feed. The breaking point came when one of his buddies pledged to post […]
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The Missoula Children’s Theater via Tahoe Arts Project is having auditions for “The Secret Garden” Nov. 13 from 4-6pm at South Tahoe Middle School’s multipurpose room. Auditions are free. If cast, there is a $35 fee per child to participate. There are more than 50 roles for ages 5-17. Rehearsals are Nov. 14-16 from 4-8pm, […]
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Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Over the years, Halloween customs have changed dramatically. Today, Halloween is celebrated many different ways, including wearing costumes, children trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and going to haunted houses and parties. The estimated number of […]
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Ghosts, vampires and scary monsters aren’t the only things to be wary of when you are out trick-or-treating on Oct. 31, accidents and unfortunate mishaps increase dramatically on Halloween. To help keep children safe while out trick-or-treating, and avoid potential hazards, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office recommends parents follow the basic precautions below. Some are […]
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Army Spec. Charles Douglas Harris is coming home this week to Placerville for a visit. On May 3, the 22-year-old Harris received serious injuries in Afghanistan to both legs and his right arm when an improvised explosive device was set off. His right leg was removed below the knee, his left leg was removed from […]
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Are you looking for an companion for runs or long walks? Someone with short, easy to groom hair? A big smile with beautiful white teeth? Katie could be your new best friend. She is a sweet, young adult black Lab, who is quite affectionate. She’d probably keep your yard clear of squirrels, and would probably […]
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By Kathryn Reed Kiss, sit, dance, do a trick, eat fast – oh, and look really cute. Halloween games aren’t just for kids. They aren’t even just for humans. Dogs got into the act Saturday during the second annual Howl’ween Party at Tahoe Best Friends in South Lake Tahoe. Owner Paige Rice loves Halloween almost […]
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