By Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times The Trump administration is abandoning a Justice Department threat to crack down on recreational marijuana in states where it is legal, a move that could enable cannabis businesses in California and other states that have legalized pot to operate without fear of federal raids and prosecution. President Trump […]
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By Wade Tyler Millward, Las Vegas Review-Journal An agreement between Caesars Entertainment and a Northern California tribe will bring a Harrah’s casino to tribal land southeast of Sacramento. The $168 million project will be developed, owned and operated by the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians. Caesars will license the Harrah’s name to the tribe […]
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By Lauren Bain, Nevada Today The Lahontan cutthroat trout was rediscovered in a “dinky” stream near the Nevada-Utah border. Genetic testing by Associate Professor of Biology Mary Peacock led to the rediscovery of an iconic Nevada fish. “Even though they were in that tiny, dinky stream on the edge of Utah for close to 100 years, […]
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The U.S. Forest Service has released the draft environmental impact statement for the Tahoe National Forest over-snow vehicle use designation project. The USFS is proposing to designate snow trails and areas for public OSV use on the Tahoe National Forest. The Forest Service will also identify snow trails where grooming for public OSV use would […]
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There will be fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s at LuLu’s Hair Design in Stateline on April 21. Heads will be shaved to raise money for pediatric cancer research. To become a “shavee” the minimum donation is $50. To register, go online. There will be food for sale and a raffle, with money going toward St. Baldrick’s. […]
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The Nevada Division of State Lands is providing approximately $350,000 to fund various environmental preservation projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The funding is generated through Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate sales and annual renewal fees. Programs to be funded include: · Aquatic invasive species surveillance monitoring, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency · Water Trail educational […]
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Bus service on the South Shore, which has long been inadequate, could get even worse. Tahoe Transportation District officials are considering cutting service, including the ski shuttles to Heavenly Mountain Resort. Lack of funding is the main reason for the proposed changes. The board on April 13 heard various scenarios for future service and the […]
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By Brooke Laine I am providing the following information because I can no longer be a party to the violations of law, secrecy, manipulation, lies, and power struggles that are rampant at the city today. There appears to be a complete disregard on the part of politicians and appointed officials for state law, transparency, […]
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Bernice Ann Attinger died peacefully at her home in South Lake Tahoe on April 5, 2018, at the age of 73. The 42-year South Lake Tahoe resident is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Attinger and her children, Julie and (Robert) Cain of South Lake Tahoe, Scott Attinger of Zephyr Cove, and Jeff […]
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· Truckee planning commissioners on April 17 will consider adopting a mitigated negative declaration, development permit and sign plan for a two-story climbing gym on Donner Pass Road. The meeting starts at 6pm in council chambers. · Rich Looney joined the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as the travel management coordinator. He will be leading the Safe […]
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