By Kyle Roerink, Las Vegas Sun After facing a firestorm of criticism for racist comments he made publicly, incoming Assembly Speaker Ira Hansen announced that he would not lead the chamber during the upcoming legislative session. After announcing to his legislative colleagues that he was stepping down, Hansen issued a news release Sunday saying the controversy […]
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Legend and Owen are brothers who will be 2-years-old on Dec. 2. We know pit bulls are not for everyone, but these two boys are the kind of dogs who will be great pets for just about anyone who would consider adopting them. They are energetic and playful with each other, but are also very […]
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By Kathryn Reed Upgrading restaurant features, linking to the new bike trail, moving cabins, improving traffic patterns. These are some of the ideas the Washoe tribe has for improving Meeks Bay Resort. The tribe has operated the West Shore lakefront property under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service since 1999. It expires […]
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By Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee When Democrat Jerry Brown succeeded Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor four years ago, some gubernatorial policies changed and some didn’t. The most prominent of the latter is the state’s cutting-edge efforts at reducing greenhouse gases, which both governors believe cause perilous climate change. Whether that’s true remains, in the eyes […]
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Oral arguments concerning the lawsuit involving Washoe Meadows State Park will be heard Nov. 25 in the 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco. “We continue to fight to protect Washoe Meadows State Park and ensure that the appointed officials who are entrusted with the care of our state parks will act with accountability […]
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The felling of a large tree at Nevada Beach that was cut down for safety reasons is not sitting well with everyone. “(There was) a circle of fencing around the tree – no way for it to hurt anyone outside of the fencing,” a South Shore resident told Lake Tahoe News. But the U.S. Forest Service […]
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By Chris Mooney, Washington Post It may be the timeliest — and most troubling — idea in climate science. Back in 2012, two researchers with a particular interest in the Arctic, Rutgers’ Jennifer Francis and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Stephen Vavrus, published a paper called “Evidence linking Arctic amplification to extreme weather in mid-latitudes.” In […]
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The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service will continue prescribed fire operations in the Van Sickle Park, McKinney Rubicon and Heavenly urban lot areas. Operations will last through the next several weeks as conditions allow. Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days after an ignition […]
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Hydromulching 1,200 acres of the King Fire terrain will begin this week in the Eldorado National Forest. The goal is to protect areas from severe post-fire erosion that may occur with winter storms. The infrastructure at risk includes Eleven Pines Road, which serves as the primary route from Highway 50 to the northern end of […]
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The California Highway Patrol office in Meyers is starting a senior volunteer program. Participants will: • Deploy the radar trailer • Work with local schools • Direct traffic at special events • Assist the front desk officer in serving the public • Answer telephones • Help with office duties • Teach driver safety to seniors […]
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