By Sandra Chereb, Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY — Conservative Assemblyman Ira Hansen wants to prohibit licensed Nevada contractors from hiring people who are in the country illegally. The Sparks Republican is the sponsor of Assembly Bill 133, which would require the state Contractors’ Board to investigate and take disciplinary action against contractors who knowingly […]
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The Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race at Lake Tahoe is seeking cycling aficionados to volunteer during the two stages, May 8-9. The two Lake Tahoe stages cover 124 miles in two days. The start and finish line for both Tahoe stages are located at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s California Lodge. Volunteer registration is now open […]
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• There will be a meeting March 16 from 5:30-7pm about the Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan at the airport. For more info, go online. • April 30 is Reno’s fifth annual Dining Out For Life event. Dining at a participating restaurant will help to end HIV in Nevada. Go online for a complete list […]
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By Kate Schimel, High Country News When Jim Stimson first spotted a fire burning 20 miles northwest of Bishop, California, on Feb. 6, he didn’t think much of it. Stimson, a 40-year resident of the area and a local photographer, was leading a workshop in the hills outside of town. He couldn’t remember the last […]
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South Lake Tahoe is accepting applications for the spring 2015 Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is open to all community members. It is an opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and have a desire to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community. The academy will […]
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The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be hosting the second session of STAT: South Tahoe Action Teams on April 2-23. Classes will be four consecutive Thursdays from 6-8pm at the Fire Department Training Center located at 1100 Al Tahoe Blvd. Curriculum will include eight hours of instruction taught by members of the South Lake […]
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By Larry Weitzman Hyundai claims the 2015 Sonata is all new. While every body panel has changed and more than a face-lift has occurred, the resemblance to the prior generation is remarkable. Even the chassis dimensions have changed marginally all in the name of refinement and polish. In that respect Hyundai has accomplished its goal […]
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By Kathryn Reed Mental health issues are a problem for educators, law enforcement, medical professionals and others. The illness tends to permeate nearly every facet of the population and not always in ways that are obvious. When Barton Health conducted its Community Health Needs Assessment in 2012 mental health was one of the three priorities that […]
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By Eduardo Porter, New York Times There are two critical things to know about community colleges. The first is that they could be the nation’s most powerful tools to improve the opportunities of less privileged Americans, giving them a shot at harnessing a fast-changing job market and building a more equitable, inclusive society for all […]
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Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Epic Discovery is inching closer to reality. The U.S. Forest Service is seeking comments on the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision. People who submitted project-specific written comments during scoping or other designated comment period are allowed to comment this time around. People have 45 days to submit comments. […]
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