Sierra Nevada College’s Visiting Artist Workshops offers a variety of summer workshops by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital artists, musicians, photographers, paper makers, jewelers, and more on the lake campus. Students may take workshops for personal enrichment or college credit. Tuition includes some materials, possible firings, equipment rental, and daily lunches. […]
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Publisher’s note: This is reprinted from the August 1975 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. A look backward at earlier days in Lake Valley, an easy hour’s ramble through the pine trees, picking wild strawberries in a forest-surrounded meadow, a valuable find for the Museum, and a picnic was enjoyed by more than 30 Society members […]
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By ABC News In a landmark television event, Diane Sawyer will conduct the first interview with Jaycee Dugard. Dugard was kidnapped at age 11 on her way to school by Phillip and Nancy Garrido, and held captive for the next 18 years during which time she was repeatedly abused and gave birth to two daughters. […]
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By Lenita Powers, Reno Gazette-Journal The science project of a 9-year-old Reno student has helped the Reno Aces ballpark save tens of thousands of gallons of water and could help homeowners cut their water bills as well. Mason Perez’s discovery of a simple way to conserve water began with a messy hot dog. Mason was […]
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A few senior citizens stand with a few bikers who stand with a family of four, including a dad in a cowboy hat and a teenager in a Led Zeppelin T-shirt, the one from the band’s ’71 tour — which happened, like, a generation before the kid was even born. What, in the name of […]
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By Kathryn Reed After reading “Permanent Vacation”, part of me feels like I missed out on something – the opportunity to work in a national park. And part of me feels an even stronger connection to these natural wonders. Most of all, I want to go on a road trip. That’s the thought I had […]
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ZEPHYR COVE — On Your Way Awards were presented June 3 at Zephyr Cove Elementary School by Laurie Brazil, who was representing Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra. One third- fourth- and fifth-grader was chosen by their teachers as deserving recognition for their efforts put forth to excel in reading. This year’s recipients were third-grader Jesse […]
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Penny is a very sweet, affectionate long-haired cat who is declawed on her front paws. She came to the shelter because her owner’s new grandson is allergic to cats. Penny is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. She is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with many other dogs and cats who […]
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By Kathryn Reed Now in its 10th year, the Harveys Outdoor Concert Series is set to deliver its most eclectic lineup to date. Sultry jazz songstress Diana Krall opens the Stateline music season June 18. Rocker Sammy Hagar brings it to a close Sept. 10. A little bit of every other genre will fill out […]
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During the 2010-11 school year, students at Bijou Community School, Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet, Sierra House, Tahoe Valley and Zephyr Cove Elementary schools were provided a special dental kit and given a lesson on the importance of good dental hygiene and dental care. This was the result of a partnership between Lake Tahoe Unified […]
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