By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times Every morning, she climbed the wide marble steps of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga was not trained for this work. She was a homemaker, not a historian. But she had a lifetime of simmering anger and unanswered questions. By lamplight in the grand reading room, she […]
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The Nevada Commission on Tourism has launched a website to meet the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, an increasingly lucrative and vibrant market within the travel industry. The site offers information on LGBT-featured events, as well as information on Nevada’s hotels, shows and amenities. “The Nevada Commission on Tourism recognizes the […]
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By Deborah Blum, Los Angeles Times I still remember the moment in my childhood in which I lost all faith in the innocent purity of plants. One day, I was a carefree adolescent at summer camp, exploring the leafy woods with my fellow campers. A couple of days later, I was an illustration for a […]
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Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation recently bestowed $141,000 in grants to 18 organizations throughout Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Adventure Risk Challenge was this year’s top recipient, receiving $30,000. TMRF presents a number of grants and scholarships annually to organizations aiding environmental, educational, athletic, and cultural endeavors. Adventure Risk Challenge spearheads a unique 40-day program designed […]
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The free Summer Jazz in the Park is July 3 from 11am-2pm at the Valhalla Grand Lawn on the South Shore. This is the newest addition to the Valhalla Summer Festival program. Bring a picnic basket, lawn chairs and sunscreen and relax near the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Carolyn Dolan and Friends will be providing […]
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By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee Filmfare’s benefit screening of “Breaking Away” at the El Dorado County Main Library Saturday will include a special bonus: a chance to meet one of the key actors in the classic cycling movie. Robyn Douglass, who played the love interest Katerina, lives in Placerville and offered to show up. “I […]
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By Jason Hildago, Reno Gazette-Journal Clarity is the hallmark of Lake Tahoe’s pristine, blue waters. But when Shari Chase first decided to move to Tahoe from San Francisco a few decades ago, the path to founding her own company wasn’t as crystal clear. “I really just wasn’t quite sure about what I was going to […]
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By Linda Fine Conaboy Just when you thought the economy was soon to be irretrievably annihilated, along comes Chase International Realty with some eye-popping homes, definitely worth a look-see. “The luxury home market is now showing fantastic opportunity for buyers,” said Shari Chase, as she greeted people at one of the Glenbrook properties her company […]
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The Children’s Museum in Carson City is exhibiting The Art of the Brick — Nathan Sawaya’s Lego creations. This New York-based artist has three unique exhibitions created solely from standard Legos. New sculptures are created specifically for each exhibition. Each show has nearly 1 million colorful Lego pieces transformed into whimsical and awe-inspiring creations. “These […]
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Diego is a impressive Mastiff-pit bull mix, about 85 pounds, but he is a sweetheart. He is affectionate with people and likes to play with other dogs. He is about 18 months old, and hasn’t had much training, but he’s smart, and should learn commands quickly. He loves to play and has lots of energy. […]
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