By Colton Lochhead, Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada marijuana sales continue to soar well above the state’s projections, with dispensaries selling $33.4 million in marijuana and the state bringing in more than $5.5 million in taxes in November. Sales dipped from October’s massive $38 million in sales, according to data released Monday by the Nevada […]
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By Gordy Megroz, Outside Snowboarders in South Korea will fly higher and perform more-complicated maneuvers than ever before, thanks in part to practice airbags. The cushy landings provided by the stuntman-style crash pads mitigate injury risk, allowing riders to master tricks they’d otherwise never dream of trying. “The amount of progression that occurred during the […]
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By Colton Lochhead, Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada regulators are cracking down on marijuana testing labs, as nearly half of the state’s marijuana labs have had their license suspended in the past five months. Since the Nevada Tax Department took over the marijuana regulation on July 1, four of the state’s nine cannabis testing facilities have […]
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By Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal For years, the NBA and other major pro sports leagues claimed they wanted to stop the spread of legal sports betting in order to protect the integrity of their games. Now, the NBA wants a piece of the action. To protect the integrity of the game. If, as expected, […]
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Placer County last week approved a contract for a company to develop an affordable housing strategy. The $186,860 deal with BAE Urban Economics Inc., whose nearest office is in Davis, includes four main tasks: · assess and identify affordable housing needs and development opportunities · make recommendations about any current housing standards and policies that […]
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By KCRA-TV A body was found by hikers Saturday morning along Foresthill Road, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said. The body was found in an area of brush about 200 feet from Foresthill Road between Upper and Lower Lake Clementine Roads. Deputies said the body had been there for a while and had degraded to […]
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By Malika Andrews, Joe Drape and Karen Crouse, New York Times STATELINE — The 17th hole is the party spot. Nearby is a dock where fans motor up wearing swimsuits. The football coach Herm Edwards remembers playing with the talk show host Maury Povich when his tee shot landed on a boat. Is that out […]
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By Larry Weitzman Most of my readers know that I am not a fan of hybrids, but recent experiences may be changing my mind. The coup de grace may have been rendered by the new Lexus 300h, which offered unparalleled quiet, comfort, performance and fuel economy in a luxurious package for well under $50,000. And […]
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· Western Association of Schools and Colleges representatives will be at South Tahoe High School March 18-20 to review the school regarding accreditation. A decision is expected in June. An update on the process will be given at the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s Jan. 30 board meeting. · Something Blue Wedding Expo will be […]
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By Adam Jensen Think of them as your next-door neighbors — the hundreds of species of wildlife inhabiting the Lake Tahoe region. From boas to beavers to salamanders that roll down hill, the area boasts some unique inhabitants. Each is adapted to its own niche in the sometimes unforgiving Sierra Nevada. Some species you may […]
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