Jamie Anderson is used to doing a dance of sorts on the snow, now she will see if she can do so without a snowboard attached to her feet. The Olympian from Meyers is going to compete on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars: Athletes.” Her professional partner will be Artem Chigvintsev. Other contestants include Adam […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau MEYERS – Tourists are not paying attention to the signs designed to keep them on Highway 50 and out of South Shore neighborhoods. El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel said the signs were largely ineffective in diverting tourists from residential roads. She said the signs may be too hard to see or […]
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By Joanne Marchetta Lake Tahoe’s shoreline is a place of majestic beauty with sandy beaches and secluded, boulder-strewn coves. It’s where residents and visitors alike go to enjoy Tahoe’s famously cold, clear water, whether they are dipping their toes in for the first time or launching their boat, kayak, or paddleboard for a daily outing. […]
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By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Friday marks Nevada’s first 4/20 since recreational marijuana sales were legalized last July. With more than 45 dispensaries in the Las Vegas Valley and 62 statewide expecting increased sales for the unofficial pot holiday, here’s a look at 20 ways that legal weed has affected our state: 1. More […]
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Repair work to build a retaining wall along a section of Highway 89 in Emerald Bay is set to resume next week. The retaining wall is being built near the Eagle Point Campground. Work should be completed by the end of May. The northbound lane of the highway is closed and reversing one-way traffic is being […]
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By Santiago Guerra, The Conversation On 4/20, many across the U.S. gather to celebrate their love and appreciation for marijuana. Polls show that 64 percent of Americans favor legalizing marijuana. Despite the majority support, there’s no clear consensus on how it should be regulated. As a researcher who has studied the impact of drugs in […]
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On April 17, 13 people graduated from a 48-hour academy to become official members of the Douglas County sheriff’s search and rescue team. The focus of the academy was to become certified as a Nevada Wilderness Search and Rescue Technician (NWSRT), which is a nationally recognized credential. It provided knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, […]
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By Emily Cadei, Sacramento Bee For Congressman Tom McClintock, a new year hasn’t changed a fundamental campaign weakness. The veteran Republican lawmaker was again outraised by his leading Democratic challenger, Jessica Morse, in the first three months of 2018, new federal fundraising reports disclose. It marks the third quarter in a row that Morse has […]
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By Seth Borenstein, AP Global warming is screwing up nature’s intricately timed dinner hour, often making hungry critters and those on the menu show up at much different times, a study shows. Timing is everything in nature. Bees have to be around and flowers have to bloom at the same time for pollination to work, […]
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· Come to the Valhalla site April 21 at 10am to help with the spring cleaning. The day starts with the unveiling of the plaque honoring Carolyn Grubb. RSVP to sharon@valhallatahoe.com. · Sierra Senior Services and Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner are putting on a pancake breakfast buffet on April 22 from 8-11:30am at the […]
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