Atlanta, GA…One of the more famous ethologists in recent decades was John B. Calhoun, best known for his mouse experiments in the 1960s. To what extent do the mouse utopia lessons apply to humans? Signs in national and state parks all over America warn visitors, “Please Don’t Feed the Animals.” Some of those government-owned parks […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…This hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie style murder mysteries is set was written by Peter Gordon. Set in a country manor house in the 1930s, with an assembled cast of characters guaranteed to delight—Bunting, the butler; an English Colonel with the prerequisite stiff upper lip; a shady French art dealer and his […]
A Covid Comic ~ By Mike Darby
Arnold, CA…We originally posted this for Father’s in 2006. My father would turn 104 this year if he were here today. This poem was my father’s favorite. This one is dedicated to my Father…Jay S. Hamilton. Dad was born in November of 1916 and died in May of 1991 of a Glioblastoma brain tumor. His […]
Incline Village, CA…Made possible by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation and Maddie’s Pet Project of Nevada, 20 cats & dogs from Pet Network Humane Society had their adoption fees waived and found loving homes this past Friday & Saturday! Thank you to the volunteers who made this event possible, and of course to all the big-hearted folks […]
Folsom, CA…The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its Flex Alert a second day to Friday, asking consumers to again conserve electricity during the evening as California and states across the country work to relieve stress on electric grids due to extreme heat. Consumers are asked to conserve energy tonight and tomorrow evening by: […]
Anderson, CA…Due to the extreme drought conditions and risk of wildfire, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is closing its California forestlands to public access. This closure will begin Monday, June 21, and remain in effect until further notice. “SPI takes its commitment to protecting our forest resources and public safety seriously,” said Andrea Howell, SPI spokesman. […]
Lake Tahoe, CA…Join the 1st Kayak Circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe for Science between June 21 and June 27. Enjoy the lake. See it from a different point of view. Learn from different scientists and educators each day. And along the way become a citizen scientist. If you can’t complete the entire trip, then join in […]
CA…A heat wave is forecasted for much of the state starting Wednesday, June 16 through Saturday, June 19. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) asks Californians to stay safe as the extreme temperatures will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses for vulnerable populations and those who work outdoors. In addition, a […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The South Lake Tahoe City Council accepted a property donation to create a new community park on Ski Run Boulevard on June 15. The park will support the City Council’s strategic priority of developing “a park or community garden in every neighborhood”. Though this is just the beginning stages of park development […]
