By Carl Hulse, New York Times WASHINGTON — Senator Harry Reid, the tough tactician who has led Senate Democrats since 2005, will not seek re-election next year, bringing an end to a three-decade congressional career that culminated with his push of President Obama’s ambitious agenda against fierce Republican resistance. Reid, 75, who suffered serious eye […]
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By Amber Phillips, Las Vegas Sun WASHINGTON — In a choose-your-own-facts debate, a Sheldon Adelson-backed bill to ban online gaming got its first airing in Congress with a controversial hearing Wednesday. Ban proponents, led by powerful members of Congress, argued that allowing online gaming to continue would degrade America’s morality by proliferating gaming. “Every home […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the March 23, 2015, San Jose Mercury News. California is in a drought of historic proportions with no end in sight. Scientists and political leaders, including Gov. Jerry Brown, agree. The governor called an official state of emergency way back in January 2014 — but you wouldn’t know it […]
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By Scott Sonner, AP RENO — The federal government has abandoned plans — at least for now — to round up more than 300 wild horses in Northern Nevada after a U.S. judge temporarily blocked the effort last month for fear of harm to the mustangs. The agency won’t move forward with the roundup in […]
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By Michael Tarm and Kimberly Pierceall, AP CHICAGO — A former Watergate prosecutor who was later involved in efforts to secure the release of Americans during the Iran hostage crisis while assistant secretary of the Treasury is now investigating business deals made by Caesars Entertainment Corp. before the casino giant’s debt-heavy operations division filed for […]
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• Diamond Peak Ski Resort’s last day is March 29. • Julie Paradysz now owns Tahoe Tot Spot in South Lake Tahoe. Former owner Amy Thompson is focusing her attention on Inversion Gym in town. • Caltrans and Truckee will be having a groundbreaking ceremony for the Truckee Mousehole Pedestrian Tunnel on Highway 89 on […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Going forward, Heavenly Mountain Resort will no longer be known as a just a ski resort. Its Epic Discovery project received unanimous approval from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing board on Thursday. “It’s conceivable if all the pieces fall into place, we could break ground on a handful of […]
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Enough money has been pieced together for the boat inspection program at Lake Tahoe to continue this summer without raising fees for boaters. The program, first adopted in 2009, requires all boats being launched at Lake Tahoe to be inspected. Those found to be carrying invasive species pay an additional fee to be decontaminated. Dennis […]
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By Melinda Myers Brighten up your patio, deck or front entrance with containers. They’re an excellent way to add color, fragrance and beauty where plantable space is limited or non-existent. Set a few containers on the front or back steps, in the corner of your deck or other location where they can be enjoyed. Try […]
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By Victoria Stilwell, BloombergBusiness For most people, buying a home is no cheap venture. That’s especially the case when the growth in U.S. home prices is beating wage increases 13 to 1. Wages climbed by 1.3 percent from the second quarter of 2012 to the second quarter of 2014, compared to a 17 percent increase […]
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