By Carlos Alcalá, Sacramento Bee The authors of the first-ever “Field Guide to California Agriculture” want people to think about where their food is coming from – and to think about it in new ways. The guide, recently published by the University of California Press, opens with something that looks little like a field guide […]
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By Liz Benston, Las Vegas Sun No casino game may be more intimidating than baccarat, typically played at high limits in elegant, sequestered rooms with tuxedoed dealers, attentive casino managers and waitresses quick to appear with fine cocktails. It was played by European royalty in the 13th century and by James Bond in the 20th, […]
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By Susan Skorupa, Reno Gazette-Journal The reaction usually started with the opening notes of the song, eight dark tones leading up to the first line of lyric. Johnny Cash’s audiences waited for it — the second verse of “Folsom Prison Blues,” the line “but I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.” […]
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By Kathryn Reed Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is important. Sometimes it takes the right person to find the right tree. For many people, Benny Kunibe is that person. Kunibe, who turned 93 this month, is the man behind the Optimist’s annual Christmas tree lot near El Dorado Beach. “People will come to the tree […]
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By Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee A graduate of UC Davis is helping her alma mater produce soaps and lotions made with olive oil from campus trees. The olive oil based body-care products — lotion, soap, body butter and lip balm — are now on sale at the UC Davis bookstore. Proceeds will support the UC […]
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By Scott Condon, Aspen Times Even the rich want a bargain on a ski vacation — and they’re getting them at high-end resorts across the West this year. An increasing supply of four- and five-star hotel rooms and stagnant demand from travelers is forcing properties to drop prices or add value to try to entice […]
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By Mel Shields, Sacramento Bee As we near the centennial of the birth of William Fisk Harrah (1911-1978), Reno should be the site of several commemorative celebrations. Nothing yet out of his first hotel, Harrah’s Reno, but the National Automobile Museum is honoring him with a “Bill Harrah Legendary Collection” exhibition through Dec. 11, 2011. […]
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The annual Tree of Remembrance Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and the Barton Foundation is Dec. 8 in South Lake Tahoe and Dec. 10 in Carson Valley. Attendees have the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Attendees will be able to say the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Oh, the aromas. There is something so incredibly distinctive about the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner melding together. It should be bottled to be experienced more than once a year. Spilling onto the sidewalk was a line Monday night to get this meal. With expectations of serving more than 300 people, the Bread […]
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Duchess is a sweet, affectionate shorthaired cat, about 1 year old. She likes other cats. And look at those beautiful eyes. Duchess is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with many other dogs, cats, and rabbits who are waiting for their new homes. Call (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and […]
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