Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are encouraging people to pay closer attention for wildlife on roadways. Watch Out for Wildlife Week is Sept. 18-24. The state is using signage, fencing, and undercrossings to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions along roadways, especially in wildlife corridors. Between now and December, deer and other wildlife are […]
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A woman with ties to South Lake Tahoe has been reported missing to Carson City sheriff’s detectives. Sara Reyes, 56, has been missing since at least Sept. 10. Authorities say she is homeless and could be on the South Shore, or in Carson City or Reno. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sal […]
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By Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee Red Hawk Casino hit a jackpot of its own Friday, fending off a $30 million court judgment that once threatened its existence. Nearly six years after a jury said Red Hawk’s tribal owners owed millions to its former business partner, a state appeals court wiped the verdict off the books. […]
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Publisher’s note: The following comments were sent to the North Tahoe Public Utility District board by Tahoe Vista resident Ellie Waller regarding the North Tahoe Event Center-Laulima lease. Can the attorney please explain the terms of the out clause and its enforceability? What language in the out clause is ironclad that guarantees the district can […]
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By Jessie Bekker, Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada’s economy is getting healthier, according to 2016 U.S. Census Bureau data released Wednesday. The state’s median household income and poverty level are inching back to pre-recession levels, a five-year trend that mirrors national economic growth. The median household income was $55,180 in 2016, up from $53,320 in 2015 […]
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By Kathryn Reed While football players are getting a ton of ink when it comes to concussions, these head injuries aren’t limited to those on the gridiron. Skiers and snowboarders – and not just the professionals – are susceptible to concussions. It could be the result of catching an edge and taking a hard fall, […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Sept. 8, 2017, Los Angeles Times. California lawmakers are — again — considering a last-minute bill that would let deep-pocketed developers and favored projects cut corners on the state’s landmark environmental law. State Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, introduced a bill that was pitched as a way to dramatically […]
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By Peter Holley, Washington Post Pretend for a moment that you’re walking through your neighborhood and notice a line of people wrapped around the block outside a newly opened restaurant. Local food bloggers haven’t written about the venue, so you assume the trendy-looking crowd must be the result of contagious, word-of-mouth buzz. There was a time […]
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Calstar is back in business after being grounded because of radio issues. “All the radios and navigation equipment have been working fine after the repair by Airbus and we have completed several flights this week without any difficulty,” Bryan Pond with the air ambulance company told Lake Tahoe News. The Airbus H135/P3 based out of […]
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· The Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival returns to Homewood Mountain Resort’s North Lodge parking lot on Oct. 1 from 1-5pm. Access is free. Tickets are $20 to enter the beer garden. This includes a souvenir glass and two drink tickets. Advance tickets may be purchased online for $15. · Stefan Fellner of Incline […]
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