Tahoe Writers Works literary publication “EDGE, Volume 5” was recently recognized as a finalist in the 2012-13 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the best anthology category. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest not-for-profit book awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. In its fifth year of operation, the Next Generation […]
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Are you good at solving murders? If yes, then you will want to participate in the interactive “Great Gadfly Murder Mystery” at the Valhalla Grand Hall. J. J. Gadfly is Lake Tahoeʼs most foremost and respected philanthropist, whose cultural and environmental endeavors are almost as legendary as his lavish weekend soirees. So why do so […]
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Eve is a very sweet, but shy short-haired cat who is scared at the shelter. She is about 5-years-old and doesn’t mind other well mannered animals. She has been an indoor cat. Eve is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. She is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with many other dogs […]
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By Sam Ward, USA TODAY The digital revolution may not be as revolutionary as believed, according to a music survey that found listeners more in tune with friends’ tips and radio than blogs and social networking. The Nielsen study shows that file sharing, legal and illicit, is not a primary source of discovering and acquiring […]
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By Ravali Reddy, Sacramento Bee Have you ever wondered what happened to the items you have had to surrender at airport security over the years? There’s a chance your confiscated belongings found a new owner Saturday at the state property auction in Natomas run by the California Department of General Services. The auction featured hundreds […]
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Lake Tahoe pets are invited to star in a calendar project to benefit local Tahoe pets in need. Pets are eligible to become a 2013 Tahoe Pet Calendar Cover Pet, Pet of the Month or be part of a Tahoe Pets on Parade montage. Photo submission deadline is Aug. 31. This is sponsored by the […]
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Children are invited to spend Aug. 11 with scientists learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. The 13th annual Children’s Environmental Science Day is a free event sponsored by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. More than 40 interactive science activities hosted by organizations around the region will be […]
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A team of 50 craftsmen from across the country, including people in Lake Tahoe, is creating The Life Cube, an interactive public art installation at Burning Man. Scott Cohen will begin on-site construction in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada in mid–August. “I am overwhelmed with their support — donations of time, materials, tools, and […]
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By Susan Wood LONDON – It’s only fitting England’s largest city hosts the 204 nations that make up the family of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. London is a city of vast diversity – given its multicultural atmosphere. The many languages and ethnicities heard and seen on the streets and in the “tube” are as […]
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A life-long advocate for social change, Joy Rothschild never stopped fighting for what she believed in. In her 63 years she inspired others to be part of the change she sought. She was not one who just talked a good game, but instead spent time and money supporting the issues that were important to her […]
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