Looking for a mature, calm, yet active companion? Luigi is a handsome 7-year-old German shepherd and hound mix. He is in the prime of his life, without those crazy puppy habits, yet he is still quite playful. Luigi will make a great addition to just about any household. Luigi is neutered, microchipped, tested for heart […]
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Mother Earth will be the center of attention in South Lake Tahoe on April 29 in the annual Earth Day celebration from 10am-3pm at Bijou Community Park. The free event will include an array of educational booths, vendors, and an area where children can make recycled-themed arts and crafts. Sacramento’s Ideateam will provide a funk-and-soul […]
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By Melinda Myers Add an exciting new look to your garden, poolside, patio or deck with elephant ears. These easy tropical plants have tall stems and giant leaves that measure up to 2 feet across. You can use them to create an instant focal point in the garden, screen an unwanted view, or extend a […]
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One day wasn’t enough to celebrate the Earth. At the magnet school in Meyers the students embraced a week of activities. The theme last week was Plant Your Seed. Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since 1970. It started in the United States; now more than 190 countries recognize this as an opportunity […]
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By Larry Weitzman Prius Hybrid has been around the United States since 1999 and as complex a vehicle as it is, it is one of the most reliable and fail-safe vehicles ever sold in the United States. Even the batteries are almost bullet-proof, with failures even after 10 years being an extremely rare occurrence. Part […]
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By Marcus Crowder, Sacramento Bee If you heard that Sacramento Theatre Company will produce a world premiere musical based on the story of the legendary Donner Party, you might have thought, “Hmm, that’s a nervy choice.” The creators of “The Donner Party,” which opens this weekend on the STC Main Stage, just want you […]
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Tahoe City Wine Walk and Solstice Festival are gearing up to offer myriad activities for local residents and visitors June 15-18. The annual wine walk will be June 17 from noon-4pm. This alfresco event features more than 20 tasting locations that showcase regional wineries and bites from North Lake Tahoe restaurants and caterers. The event […]
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By Julie Regan International collaboration was alive and well recently at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency where Cuban tourism expert Rafael Betancourt spoke to South Shore locals. Betancourt’s lecture, titled “The Cuba tourism engine revs up,” included a discussion of Cuba’s new wave of American tourists and the steps the Caribbean island nation is taking […]
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Adopting out the healthiest pets possible is of the utmost importance to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. By providing a strong level of care and preventative medications/vaccinations to the pets released back into the community, HSTT also helps maintain the health and well being of other pets in the community. Partners like the Lahontan Community […]
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Autism currently affects 1 to 2 percent of children (one in 68) in the United States. It is a complicated, behaviorally defined disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, causes repetitive behaviors, and restricts interests; it also has many associated features such as anxiety, digestive disorders, and epilepsy. UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center in […]
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