It was a special evening Friday at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek near South Lake Tahoe. For nearly 35 years, McAvoy Lane has been performing as Mark Twain at the theater, and Friday was to be his final performance.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Carson High Football Hall of Fame Dinner returns to Fuji Park's Fuji Hall on July 29. This highly anticipated event has been a cherished tradition for over two decades, celebrating the rich history and outstanding achievements of Carson High School's football program.

If you have been following my gardening saga for the last few weeks, you will know that critters, both mammalian and insectile have been giving me grief. For those who may not know the story, I tried growing vegetables again this season in metal and ceramic containers after having given up my battle a few years back due to pest pressures.

Carson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center, which specializes in short-term, transitional care that bridges the gap between hospital and home, recently expanded its services to offer outpatient therapy.