• Jackson Browne will be at Harveys Outdoor Concert Series on Aug. 7 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale Feb. 19 — $39.50, $59.50 and $89.50 through Ticketmaster. • Chris Cady, who used to live on the South Shore, is performing a comedy hypnosis show at the Nugget in Sparks on Feb. 14 at 8pm. […]
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By Carolyn Gregoire, Huffington Post Research has suggested that cannabis may be a promising treatment option for a number of different physical and mental health conditions, from post-traumatic stress disorder to chronic pain. A study released last week suggests that depression can be added to that list. Neuroscientists from the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute […]
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By Amber Phillips, Las Vegas Sun WASHINGTON — As a gun-loving state where Republicans have launched a wave of pro-firearm proposals since taking control of the Legislature in 2014, Nevada might seem like anything but a source of hope for supporters of tougher gun laws. But gun control advocates say they’re optimistic that Nevada could […]
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By Science Daily Drinking red grape juice or wine — in moderation — could improve the health of overweight people by helping them burn fat better, according to a new study coauthored by an Oregon State University researcher. The findings suggest that consuming dark-colored grapes, whether eating them or drinking juice or wine, might help […]
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Truckee is looking for feedback regarding curbside yard waste collection. Currently, residents may set out four bags per week for yard waste collection. Truckee and Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal are considering recommending changing the program to incorporate the use of 96-gallon rolling carts instead of the green bags. The proposed change may be before the Town Council […]
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By Sara Boboltz, Huffington Post Our friendly domestic dogs have come a long way from their wolf ancestors, and it’s all thanks to us. “Somehow there’s this misconception that dog breeds actually exist — like dachshunds are a natural thing in the world,” Louise Murray, vice president of the ASPCA Animal Hospital, told Huffington Post. […]
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By Larry Weitzman It would be doubtful that anyone spending almost $90,000 for an SUV would then test it by driving it directly to and over the Rubicon Trail, although with all its systems and super trick suspension it would not be out of the question. But that first scratch would be a killer. But […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe Unified School District board members went with experience over longevity in the community when it came to appointing a fifth board member. Adam Jones, 43, will fill the seat vacated by Sue Novasel. He will be sworn in at the next meeting, March 10. Novasel resigned last month after being […]
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By Hannah Greenstreet and Ashley Yuill When most of us hear the terms “domestic violence” or “relationship violence,” our minds immediately focus on adult relationships and marriages. The terms can often build the mental image of extreme attacks from one adult partner, stereotypically male, to another, a woman as the victim, but rarely do we consider […]
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A Las Vegas man was sentenced last week to 180 days in Nevada County jail for an attempted carjacking in Truckee in October. Nathan Daniel Jones, 29, in January pleaded no contest to an assault charge. In addition to the time behind bars, Jones will be on three years supervised probation. Jones was originally arrested on two […]
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