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Being a poll worker provides unique look into election

Nov 4, 2020 | Expressions | 8 Comments

If only people could get along as well outside of a voting center as they do inside of it. People exercising their right to vote on Nov. 3 were patient while at times having to wait more than an hour at Lake Tahoe Community College. Only a handful of people had to be...

Book Review: ‘White Fragility’ challenges assumptions about racism

Nov 1, 2020 | A Great Read | 2 Comments

White people control just about everything in the United States—government, education, business, health care, you name it. The problem is we don’t want to let go of that control. We suppress others from having what we have, from being equal to us because we don’t want...

Mexico-Texas share same baseball team

Oct 30, 2020 | Outside | 1 Comment

Sports have often been a unifying force; having the ability to erase socio-economic barriers, transcend race, and even overcome politics. Such is the case of the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos. The world’s only binational professional baseball team has home stadiums in...

Nevada County’s annual Local Author Showcase goes virtual

Oct 28, 2020 | A Great Read | 0 Comments

Kathryn Reed will join other Tahoe-Truckee area outdoor authors on Nov. 4 at 5:30pm to discuss their books and answer questions. This is Nevada County's third annual Local Author Showcase. To register for the virtual event, go online.

Firefighting no longer solely a man’s job in Mexico

Oct 27, 2020 | Expressions | 3 Comments

While safety has always been of utmost concern for first responders, during this pandemic rushing to the scene of any incident comes with a more cautionary approach to ensure no one’s health is compromised. Griselda Sotelo, commander of the Volunteer Fire Department...

Mother Nature kisses Alpine County with abundance of beauty

Oct 26, 2020 | Outside | 2 Comments

Hiking in the Sierra in the fall stimulates the senses more so than any other season. Visually, the scenery is more stunning. A slight chill tingles the skin. The decaying foliage casts a distinct aroma. Often a lake is the destination for a Tahoe area hike....

Pandemic underscores need to bridge digital divide

Oct 24, 2020 | Expressions | 0 Comments

COVID-19 has exacerbated the digital divide. Those who do not have internet and the devices to use it are falling even further behind. While so much of the news has been about how those in K-12 are struggling with virtual education, the reality is it’s also impacting...

Pandemic cooling off world coffee market

Oct 21, 2020 | Eat and Drink | 1 Comment

COVID-19 is taking its toll on the international coffee market. With cafes and restaurants closing or not operating at full capacity, less coffee is being sold. The trickle down effect means growers are struggling even more. This is particularly bad for farmers in...

Tahoe area ski resorts change policies to combat deadly virus

Oct 20, 2020 | Outside | 0 Comments

Most every ski resort in the greater Lake Tahoe region has made changes to accommodate safety measures related to COVID-19. According to Visit California, snow sports are among the top five safest activities in California. This has to do with social distancing...

Book Review: Brockovich delves into national water crisis

Oct 18, 2020 | A Great Read | 1 Comment

Life on planet Earth is not sustainable without uncontaminated drinking water. While this is not a new revelation, what some people might not realize is that the world’s fresh water supply is facing threats on multiple levels. In her latest book “Superman’s Not...