By Tom Randall Brian K Sullivan, Bloomberg This is what global warming feels like. Last month was the hottest August on record, topping out the hottest summer on record, according to data released on Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It was the sixth month this year to set a new record: February, March, May, June, […]
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TRUCKEE — A bevy of top ranked players played in last weekend’s 35th annual Northstar Open Tennis Tournament. Players were locals, from the Bay Area and international, including Belarus Davis Cup player Anton Stryhas. There was prize money in the Open Division. French talent Sylvan Malroux and Moez Chargui, former No. 1 player for UNR, won the […]
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· The final version of Placer County’s $816 million annual budget was approved Sept. 15 by the Board of Supervisors. · Reno chef and restaurant owner Mark Estee will be the featured chef Jan. 31, Feb 1-2 during the Chefs Holidays at the Ahwahnee at Yosemite National Park. For more info, go online. · From […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun Nevada regulators on Thursday approved a $1.5 million state fine against Caesars Entertainment Corp. because of lapses in the company’s anti-money-laundering efforts. The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, also known as FinCen, announced last week that Caesars would be fined an $8 million federal penalty for failing to […]
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By Frank Shyong, Hailey Branson-Potts and Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times As firefighters continued to make progress on two deadly wildfires in Northern California, there was mourning for those who could not outrun the flames and were killed. Citing the five deaths in the Lake and Butte fires, officials urged people to heed evacuation […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun Nevada’s foray into skill-based slot machines took a big step forward today when state regulators gave final approval to the rules that will govern the new games. The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved a set of regulations previously crafted by the Gaming Control Board over the course of multiple […]
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When classes start next week at Lake Tahoe Community College students will have the opportunity to obtain an associate of arts or certificate in environmental technology and sustainability. The concentrations of study include biological resources, physical resources, and sustainability. The ETS program is designed to offer the skills and knowledge needed to help students make […]
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By Eli Segall, Las Vegas Sun For the first time in almost a year, Nevada is back on top of America’s foreclosure heap as lenders repossess a rising number of homes. One in every 507 homes statewide received a foreclosure-related filing last month, up 16 percent from July and 4 percent from August 2014, according […]
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By Kathryn Reed KINGS BEACH – Millions of dollars in state money has been funneled into Kings Beach to improve aesthetics, keep sediment out of Lake Tahoe and upgrade the infrastructure. Even more work is planned for the area, which in large part will be designed to upgrade the recreation opportunities. The California Tahoe Conservancy […]
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By Joanne Marchetta Aquatic invasive species are one of the most serious challenges facing Lake Tahoe. They continuously threaten to damage its unique environment and famed water clarity and degrade the world-class recreational experiences residents and millions of visitors enjoy each year. Fortunately, Tahoe is a national leader in fighting AIS, with the Tahoe Regional […]
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