Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, in its capacity as the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization, is asking people to take an online survey to provide public input needed to create a connected, accessible, and safe bicycle and pedestrian network at Lake Tahoe. It takes about 15 minutes and will be available through June 30. The survey seeks to […]
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By Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee Most people elected to special district boards receive no compensation to oversee the agencies that provide services such as water or local park maintenance. But some district directors receive annual salaries approaching $20,000 and health benefits for a position that has few requirements besides preparing for and attending meetings. Of […]
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By Associated Press CARSON CITY — Rep. Mark Amodei says Nevada lawmakers have nothing to fear from working with the federal government on sage grouse preservation efforts. Amodei assured a joint session of the Nevada Legislature on Monday evening that federal authorities were dedicated to helping preserve endangered sage grouse environments throughout the state. The […]
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By Jason Hildago, Reno Gazette-Journal Tracy Holland of Sparks built a career that was hewn in steel. For the last 28 years, the 52-year-old iron worker counted on construction as his signature trade, helping create the bones of projects such as Aces Ballpark and the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. Holland […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – “This is the time to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their part.” These are the words of Pat Papp, a district director for Soroptimist and member of Soroptimist International Tahoe Sierra. While March 8 […]
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By Christopher Elliott, Washington Post It’s for your own good. Travelers are hearing these words more often than ever, and they are being applied to increasingly unwelcome scenarios. The latest example: being unable to access WiFi in your hotel without incurring an added charge. In August, the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Marriott filed […]
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By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal An undisclosed number of former Caesars Entertainment Corp. employees have lost their retirement income because of the casino company’s bankruptcy restructuring of its largest operating division. The retired employees were notified by the company through a form letter/memorandum that was sent Jan. 15, the same day Caesars Entertainment Operating […]
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To the community, The Filipino community is a very vibrant part of the St. Theresa Church parish and on March 2, in keeping with their involvement in the community, they were the Adopt A Day sponsor for the evening meal served by Bread & Broth. Using their excellent cooking skills, they prepared a tasty and […]
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A 24-year-old Tahoe City man was killed Saturday after he was ejected from the vehicle he was riding in. Daniel Koenig was pronounced dead at the scene. Kelley Smith, 23, of Tahoe City was arrested March 7 at 2:20am on driving under the influence charges and booked into the jail in Auburn. He sustained cuts […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun Sports betting is having a big moment in the United States. Prominent voices from professional sports and politics have indicated they’re willing to discuss expanding sports gambling, which is legal only in a handful of states. Meanwhile, Nevada has broadened the types of wagers it offers, and people appear […]
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