By Alisa Merino Each year, more people die from suicide than war, homicide and natural disasters combined. The good news is that suicide can be prevented if the signs are detected and the right actions are taken. Healthy coping skills are critical for dealing with incidents of trauma throughout life. Unfortunately, some people find that […]
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Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley students in grades 7-12 have an opportunity win cash in an essay contest. This year’s Fleet Reserve Association Branch 137’s theme is What Patriotism Means to Me. Essays must be 350 words. This is a national contest, with the overall prize of $5,000. Each grade level will receive other recognition. […]
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A panel of experts will lead a discussion Sept. 13 about concussions. The free talk will be from 6-7pm in the board room at Lake Tahoe Community College. Panelists include Terry Orr with Tahoe Center for Orthopedics, athletic trainer Jeremy Vandehurst, doctor Tracy Protell, and speech therapists Susanne Bull and Traci Fogliani. This will be […]
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Diana Freeman, 59, of South Lake Tahoe went to be with the Lord on Aug. 25, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home and following a two-year battle with cancer. Diana was born in Rhode Island to Robert and Rita (Ostrofsky) Bahn on Nov. 22, 1957, and grew up in Connecticut and later in […]
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Rex is a Queensland heeler mix, who is almost 3-years-old. His owner can no longer take care of him due to ill health. Rex has lived with children, and is good with female dogs and non-dominant male dogs. He has been a little shy in the shelter. Rex really enjoys car rides. Rex is neutered, […]
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By Wes Siler, Outside Here in famously pet-friendly Los Angeles, I encounter dogs that are blatantly not service animals on a daily basis. Recently, during a morning visit to my local café, I laughed when a woman whose tiny dog was thrashing around at the limits of its leash and barking fiercely at other customers loudly proclaimed […]
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By Susan Wood STATELINE — It was like a revival the minute southern country artist Eric Church hit the stage for the faithful who showed up and stood up in great numbers Saturday night for the last artist at the outdoor summer concert at Harveys this year. Church, a singer and guitarist who represents a […]
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By Melinda Myers Whether planting a tree to add seasonal beauty, grow backyard fruit, provide a bit of shade, or reduce energy costs, it’s a big upfront investment. Make the most of your money spent by giving your tree its best chance at survival with proper planting and care. Now is a great time to […]
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Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City is having an event just for women on Sept. 27 from 6:30-9pm. Anita Sports Bras will have bras for every body type and activity. Whether you need a bra for low impact activities like yoga, or high impact sports like running that bra will be available. This will be a […]
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The Placer County Public Health Officer and Placer County Air Pollution Control Officer are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential of poor air quality conditions due to multiple fires occurring throughout the state, as well as the continued excessive heat. This advisory will be active Sept. 1-4. Smoke […]
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