Washoe County Sheriff’s Office helicopter pilot had to make an unexpected landing at Stead Airport in Reno after the pilot and tactical flight observer were struck several times by a laser in their eyes. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment and have since been released. On Sept. 1 at approximately 8:30pm the Raven helicopter was on […]
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By Kimberly Pierceall, AP Arcade-style slot machines that might require skill to win could be in Nevada casinos as early as next year, according to one game maker’s estimate now that a single regulatory vote remains. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday recommended legal language that would allow slot machines requiring skill to win […]
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A familiar name is about to be president and CEO of Barton Health – Clint Purvance. For the past eight years he has been the chief medical officer for the South Shore health care collective. He is board certified in emergency medicine and has practiced at Barton Memorial Hospital since 1999. Purvance will take over […]
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A dead squirrel found at Kiva Beach on the South Shore has tested positive for plague. The animal was discovered in the picnic area on Aug. 17, with confirmation of the test results coming this week. Signs warning people to report sick or dead animals have been posted in this area. El Dorado County Environmental Management […]
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After nearly a year of planning and public involvement a record of decision for the King Fire Restoration Project signed. It is a modified version of the original proposed action. “Balancing the goals for public safety, timber removal and fuels reduction with my goals for protection of wildlife habitat is a particularly difficult challenge given […]
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By Jonathan Fahey, AP It has been more than a decade since U.S. drivers paid so little to fuel up for that last road trip of summer. The national average price of gasoline this Labor Day weekend will be its lowest at this time of year since 2004, a result of low oil prices and […]
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By Jodi Peterson, High Country News We’ve written quite a bit lately about “fire borrowing” — what happens when the Forest Service runs out of the funds it’s budgeted for firefighting, which are based on average wildfire costs over the last 10 years. Then it’s forced to start dipping into money meant for other programs, […]
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To the community, “We love serving our community and participating at Bread & Broth’s dinners. Everyone is so thankful and we can’t wait to come back soon!” That was the group quote written by the Heavenly Mountain Resort, the Adopt A Day sponsor crew on Aug. 24. Volunteering their personal time to help the B&B […]
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In the 1980s Dan Foster worked with his famous father on the development of a surface drive system for fiberglass boats. In addition, he spent three years working with Don Philbrick to build his own 19 foot utility Philbrick. Foster will be speaking Sept. 7 at the Tahoe Maritime Museum in Homewood about the life […]
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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be hosting prescription drug disposal event on Sept. 26. Expired or unused prescription drugs (excluding sharps) may be dropped off for safe disposal at no charge and anonymously. Times and locations: Meyers: 11am-5pm, Lira’s Market Cameron Park: 11am-5pm, Safeway at 3380 Coach Lane Cool: 11am-5pm, Holiday Market, 5030 […]
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