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TYFS to hold annual 5k ColorBlast Run in the Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 10:02am
Event Date:
August 20, 2016 - 9:00am
Tahoe Youth and Family Services, who serve the communities of Alpine County, Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe, is holding their fourth ColorBlast Run fundraiser on August 20. This event is part of the Carson Valley Medical Center’s Health Fest 2016.
Letter to the Editor: Why vote for Bernie Sanders
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:55am
In a representative democracy, the system the United States supposedly has, the policy making is controlled by the representatives elected by the people. The idea behind representative democracy is that people will elect representatives that will serve their best interest. However, in the United States the funding for election campaigns is provided by large corporations, banks, and a handful of wealthy individuals that results in the election of representatives who serve the best interests of the large corporations, banks, and wealthy individuals.
South Lake Tahoe woman running across US to bring awareness to obesity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:05pm
Ari Ramos, a 2004 graduate of South Tahoe High, is running across the country to bring awareness to obesity. She is using all 2,700 miles of the journey to engage with school children and communities about healthy lifestyles.
Ari touched the Atlantic Ocean and left Jacksonville, Florida on January 28. Today, Tuesday, February 16, she is 350 miles away in Fort Walton Beach.
Unique South Tahoe High fundraiser helps basketball teams and needy children
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 3:38pm
Many of us have contributed to local school sports teams by buying candy bars, raffle tickets or attending fundraiser dinners, but how many of us have bought soap for ourselves, provided for a needy child in Africa at the same time we're also supporting the teams?
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
Talking turkey: Fabulous brine and a unique barbecue twist
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 4:27pm
For years I thawed my turkey, covered it with butter and herbs and foil, and popped it into the oven, always afraid to steer away from what I knew worked.
That was, until I watched Emeril Lagasse on Good Morning America about ten year ago. Now, its all about the brine!
The first year I tried the brine I had the recipe all written out and followed it closely, but since then I improvise with whatever is in the kitchen cupboards.
Since this is Tuesday there is still time to do a brine, but you need to hurry.
Get Fido and Fluffy ready for Winter weather
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 9:08am
Dear Henry,
I’m new to the area and not sure about how to deal with the cold weather and my dog, do you have any tips for us?
Thank you,
Bethany
Purrfect timing for this question as it actually looks like we are going to get a winter this year! Here are some winter tips for all pets.
Keep your cats inside. During any time of the year, cats that are allowed to stray can become lost or stolen, injured or killed. They can also be exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
Keep Fluffy and Fido away from these toxic items!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 11:46pm
Dear Hopeful Henry,
I read your article about Halloween safety, thank you for the information on the artificial sweetener now showing up in peanut butters. I was hoping you could advise on what other food items are bad for my dog.
Thanks,
Betty
Betty, so glad you found the information from last week’s article useful and your question is a great one. To answer your question with the most accuracy I obtained this list from the ASPCA Poison Control Center.
Substance abuse in South Lake Tahoe: HEROIN
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 5:32pm
South Tahoe Now will be presenting a series on increasing drug use among children and adults in South Lake Tahoe, current trends and solutions. This is the first part in the series: Heroin.
It is euphoria, sensory overload and beyond any pleasure you know. That is the beginning, and the average heroin user will spend years trying to find the same feeling as that first high, ended only by death, or seeking help to rid themselves of the dark beast of addiction. Those are the only two options.
PCE contamination in some wells in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 4:20pm
Tetrachloroethen, better known as PCE, has been found in two municipal wells and three private domestic in the western portion of South Lake Tahoe according to the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board.
What is a Chautauqua?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 9:34pm
This is the second year the Lake Tahoe Historical Society has put on a Chautauqua, yet many people are unsure of what one is.
Chautauqua was a very popular adult education movement in the United States during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Named after Chautauqua Lake where the first was held, Chautauqua assemblies expanded and spread throughout rural America until the mid-1920s.
Former US President Theodore Roosevelt was quoted as saying that Chautauqua is "the most American thing in America."
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on charges of arson, domestic violence and assault of police officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 6:38pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend after telling her they were going to die, setting his apartment on fire with gasoline, and burning a police officer.
A 911 call came into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. from a woman who said her boyfriend was pouring gasoline inside his apartment after physically assaulting her. As the girlfriend was on the phone with police dispatch she told them the apartment was then on fire.
The nutritional power of phytonutrients
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 6:12pm
Hippocrates, a physician and philosopher of health, said: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
Food is often underestimated as an effective medicine. One collection of ingredients gaining attention are phytonutrients. Phytonutrients, sometimes called phytochemicals, are nutrients found in plants that contribute to its vitality. They can be found in a variety of plant-based foods and research shows when humans consume phytonutrients, they interact with the body and promote healing.
Have fun at Tahoe Youth & Family Service's Color Blast Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 8:22am
Event Date:
August 15, 2015 - 9:00am
Ready to get "color"ful? Ready to have fun, a little outdoor exercise and help the local community while at it?
Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) has held South Lake Tahoe area colors in the past, but this is the first year they are adding a COLORBLAST! Fun Run in the Carson Valley into the mix.
On Saturday, August 13 they are holding their annual fun run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. during the Carson Valley Medical Center Health Fest. The center is located at
1107 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, NV.
West Nile Virus found in El Dorado County bird
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 3:43pm
A bird found in the El Dorado Hills area of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus this week.
The bird, a Western Scrub Jay, was found on June 16 and is the first bird of the year to be found to have the virus. So far this year, West Nile virus activity has been reported in 26 California counties, including neighboring Sacramento and Placer counties.
No human cases of the virus have been reported in California thus far in 2015.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 7:22pm
A beautiful lake surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Lake Tahoe is a year-round tourist destination located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Nevada and California. A popular area, the towns lining the lake feature some amazing eateries from fine-dining establishments to budget-friendly options the entire family will enjoy. Here we take a look at some of the tasty culinary gems found on the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe area.
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South Lake Tahoe snowshoe trek celebrates National Winter Trails Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/02/2015 - 11:40pm
Event Date:
January 10, 2015 - 10:00am
Hiking and exploring aren't just summer sports in Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will show you how to enjoy those activities as part of National Winter Trails Day on January 10.
They will guide snowshoers through the historic Van Sickle Bi-State Park after meeting at Explore Tahoe Urban Trailhead where participants will learn about the park.
Generation Green of South Lake Tahoe will join the leaders from TRTA as they guide people through the three mile round trip trek, highlighting a variety of winter, forest health, and fire ecology along the way.
Understanding the Flu and Flu Vaccine
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 10:04am
Flu season is underway. Misconceptions about the flu prevent people from taking the proper precautions. For example, being out the in cold does not cause the flu. Here are a few more flu myths I hear and facts to help you stay healthy this winter.
FLU MYTHS
MYTH:If you think you have the flu, go to the doctor to get antibiotics.
State Route 28 in Lake Tahoe to receive $12.5 million in improvements
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 8:02pm
State Route 28 on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe from Incline Village to the intersection with Highway 50 is set to receive $12.5 million in improvements.
The Washoe County Commissioners approved a Federal Lands Access Program Memorandum of Agreement for federal funding for the design and construction of the improvements.
Enjoy free stargazing event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 12:23am
Event Date:
December 13, 2014 - 7:00pm
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) for a night dedicated to our grand celestial sphere. The Geminid Meteor Shower will be making its appearance during this time, and it is expected to see many shooting stars throughout the night.
You will be taken into a snow covered Tahoe Meadows to relax and gaze at the sky and TINS staff will illuminate the mysteries of the night.
This event is perfect for sharing with your whole family! It is free and only open to the first 30 signups.
Elderly caregiver series to be given in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 10:40pm
The 2014 Fall Aging & Caregiver Series will be given for the next six weeks in South Lake Tahoe. This six week series of classes are designed to provide instruction and support for caregivers who are, or are planning to, care for a family member or friend age 60 or older.
All classes are held at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel (formerly Embassy Suites) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must register by calling 530-621-6369 or 800-510-2020. Free in-Home respite is available to qualified caregivers. Pre-authorization is required for respite services.
1962 record making swim across Lake Tahoe relived
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 11:03pm
Some people, when they first see Lake Tahoe, think how it'd be nice to boat on top of the glass like water. Others imagine fishing on the lake stocked with big fish, while yet others think about how nice it would be to sit at the quiet and scenic shore and enjoy the sun and the view.
To nine year old Erline Christopherson, all she thought when first saw the crystal blue waters was how she'd like to swim across it. The dream was born that day in 1955.
Keep your cool: How to avoid heat-related llnesses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/15/2014 - 10:07pm
As an emergency room nurse, I have cared for visitors and locals who experience heat-related illnesses. This includes dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. It is important to understand the differences, especially when exercising in an area like Lake Tahoe with higher altitudes and higher temperatures.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services hosts Color Blast Run In Genoa July 26
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 9:14pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 9:00am
The inaugural Color Blast run with Tahoe Youth & Family Services in South Lake Tahoe last year lived up to it's name if you ask participants as "it was a blast!"
The agency is holding their first Genoa Color Blast fun run on Saturday, July 26th, 2014. This fundraiser will directly benefit TYFS programs and services for youth and families in the South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County communities.
Tips for a Long and Healthy Life
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 11:28am
How can you live a longer, healthier life? The answer is complicated and simple. “Experts” claim every conceivable option: cleanses, hormones, pills, exercises, diets, the list goes on. The options are dizzying, even to healthcare professionals.
Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 11:05pm
April 20 to 26 marks the 17th annual Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. In 2014, 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck. Though 13,000 people will die from this disease, most cases are preventable.
Causes of Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer
Tobacco use is the most common and preventable cause of head and neck cancer. Tobacco products include cigarettes, snuff and chewing tobacco. Switching from smoking to smokeless products only changes the risk of lung cancer to a risk of oral cancer.
New Local Company: Lake Tahoe Cosmetics
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 9:11pm
Two local businesswomen, Marianna Lucido and Suzette Waite, have teamed together to start a new company called Lake Tahoe Cosmetics. Their vision is to offer women a complete, affordable cosmetics line that gives them a finished, glamorous look, and also fits the lifestyle of living in Lake Tahoe. These products are made with the highest quality ingredients that create a light and natural feeling and provide a flawless, long-lasting look that is compatible with our mountain climate.
Thanksgiving at Lake Tahoe's Granlibakken Steeped in Tradition and Outdoor Recreation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 7:20pmEvent Date:
November 28, 2013 - 12:00pm
Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge at Lake Tahoe (http://www.Granlibakken.com) offers a Thanksgiving tradition that celebrates family and friends with a hearty holiday feast around the dinner table and boundless opportunities to work up an appetite or work off the satisfying dinner.
Granlibakken to Host the Annual Lake Tahoe Women's Wellness Conference
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2013 - 10:36pmEvent Date:
November 9, 2013 - 8:00am
Everything from Yoga to plastic surgery to food and fitness will be covered during the Annual Lake Tahoe Women's Wellness Weekend at Granlibakken Lodge & Conference Center November 9-10. Speakers, women's health professionals, authors and others will present on a myriad of topics concerning women and their health.
Assault Victim Able to Describe Assailant
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 4:25pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the physical assault on a South Lake Tahoe woman that was originally reported in Alpine County on October 6, 2013. The victim has now determined that the assault occurred in the vicinity of Meyers, South Lake Tahoe. Details of the original account have changed, possibly due in part to the injuries the victim suffered in the violent physical attack.
Bona Fide Award Winner to Read at LTCC Writers’ Series Oct. 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/04/2013 - 5:31pm
Event Date:
October 11, 2013 - 7:00pm On Oct. 11 at 7 pm Bona Fide Books will launch poet Robert Krut’s award-winning collection “This Is the Ocean” with a reading and book signing as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series. The event is free and open to the public.
Raccoon skinning leads to arrest of at-large parolee, registered sex offender
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 3:43pm
South Lake Tahoe police arrested a man on Monday for allegedly skinning a raccoon after a foot chase ended on the South Tahoe Middle School ball field.
Kevin Burroughs, 37, faces several charges including unlawful taking of wildlife. He is also a parolee and a registered sex offender out of California and had a felony warrant for being a parolee-at-large. The raccoon’s remains were recovered and destroyed by Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
South Lake Tahoe police release more details on gas station murder
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 1:58pm
South Lake Tahoe police continue to investigate a shooting Tuesday night that left a 27-year-old gas station attendant dead and a gunman who remains at large.
The suspect is described as a thin male suspect approximately 5’8” to to 5’-10” who entered the USA Gas Station at 2470 Lake Tahoe Boulevard before 11 p.m. shooting the clerk with a handgun and fleeing. A gas station customer found the adult male clerk on the floor in a pool of blood and called 911 for help.
Here is a news release by Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
Skin Cancer: The most common cancer and the most preventable
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:10pmYou've heard about the dangers of too much sun exposure and the need to use sunscreen. Still, you love the great outdoors and wouldn't miss a day of playing in the sun. Sunscreen? That is an afterthought. Or your prom or some other significant event is coming up so you opt for a tanning booth thinking….just this once. If any of these scenarios describes you, you may be setting yourself up for skin cancer.
Planning for in-home care seminar (part three in series of four)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 7:39pm
Event Date:
April 15, 2013 - 5:30pm Part three of four in an Informational series on planning and providing in-home care for yourself or a loved one presented by Barton Home Health Hospice will be on Monday, April 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Barton Memorial Hospital, in the Board Room, 2170 South Ave. South Lake Tahoe.
Part three of this series will address the medical aspects of care giving, topics include:
— Medication Management
— Skin Care and Integrity
— Infection Control
— Wound Care
Douglas County authorities ask for help in locating missing woman
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 5:32pm
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 63-year-old woman. Kathy Arlana Hammond was reported as a missing person by a friend on Sunday, Feb. 17. Hammond was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.
Hammond is reported to be mentally unstable, and has threatened suicide in the past. Hammond is reported to be driving a 4-door 1993 Subaru Legacy sedan, teal green in color, bearing California license plate 3CKF797.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:52pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for beauty product drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 6:00amLive Violence Free would like to thank Val Conners and Skin and Hair Wellness Center and Spa for conducting a very successful beauty product drive on our behalf.Val Conners and Skin and Hair Wellne...
Lake Tahoe Community College ramps up summer with Connect programs
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 8:00pmIn one of the most innovate private-public education partnerships developed in recent years, Lake Tahoe Community College prepares to launch the summer follow-up of its successful CONNECT program.
Designed as a way for community members to extend their education pursuits, CONNECT offers noncredit classes at Lake Tahoe Community College with a series of life enhancement workshops for people with passions for arts, theater, health and fitness and business marketing.
Living in Tahoe increases risk of getting skin cancer
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 1:59amPride - U2 - Martin Luther King
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 9:19am"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated 44 years ago today
Winter seasons filled with Granlibakken ski lodging packages
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:04pmTahoe's original ski resort, Granlibakken, near Tahoe City, is lodging central in 2012 with various ski and stay packages for seven area resorts.
“How much more warm weather and sunshine can we take,” laughed Kay Williams, deadpanning over last season’s epic seven-month winter and 700+ inches of snow. “Sure, various ski resorts like to be the first to open or last to close, but we want folks to know that we’re ready with early-season offerings.”
Holiday Health Makeover Presentations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 10:21pm
Start your winter off right with two free health makeover talks on Monday, November 7 from 5:30 - 7:00pm.
Topics include "Skin Fitness" and non-surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation with Dr. Ronald M. Gemberling. Also "Healthy Diet and Exercise 101" will be presented by Dr. Paula Crenshaw. Presentations will be followed by an informative Q & A session. Please R.S.V.P. to (530)544-7744.
League to Save Lake Tahoe leadership change leads to many unanswered questions
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 3:09pm
By Heather Gould
The press release announcing the resignation of Rochelle Nason as executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe consisted of the usual PR fluff — statements from the president of the board praising her efforts over the years and statements from Nason herself casting the matter as a purely personal decision.
21st Annual Women's Wellness Week at Tahoe's Granlibakken
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:01pmAs part of Granlibakken’s commitment to health & wellness, the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend – a long standing community event previously coordinated by the Tahoe Forest Hospital - will now be hosted by Granlibakken, Nov. 12-13, 2011. The event fuses Eastern tradition with Western practices to offer a balanced weekend interactive clinics on skin screenings, body/muscle testing; inspirational and informative seminars on health, nutrition, aging; recreational activities along with food and wine.
Brown signs California health care legislation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:12amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Racing to finish work on bills from state lawmakers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law three health care bills, including two designed to protect teenagers from skin cancer...
