By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Distributors previously operating in Nevada’s medical marijuana program may soon enter the recreational marijuana market after the Nevada Tax Commission on Thursday approved emergency regulations to reopen distribution licensing. The Nevada Tax Commission voted to let the Department of Taxation again determine whether limiting licenses for those who transport […]
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The Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Enhancement Project, also known as the Safe Routes to School project, will begin with striping bike lanes on Al Tahoe Boulevard the week of July 17. The pilot project will be the first step toward the full project planned for 2019. As part of the project class 2 on […]
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By Jim Krajewski, Reno Gazette-Journal David Slaughter was arrested earlier this week in the death of former Truckee football coach Bob Shaffer. Slaughter, 54, from Sacramento, was charged with vehicular manslaughter. Shaffer was killed April 1 when he was driving northbound on Interstate 89 just south of Cold Creek Campground in Sierra County. Slaughter was […]
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By John Potter, KNTV The worry many parents feel when putting their children on school buses won’t be experienced in the future. After much debate, Gov. Brian Sandoval signed legislation that requires new school buses bought after June 2019 to be equipped with seat belts. But for school buses on the road right now, Nevada […]
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Sierra Nevada College is cutting positions in order to be fiscally solvent. The 2017-18 budget includes the elimination of 4.75 full time equivalent positions (this affects six people); reduction in hours equivalent to affect the equivalent of 1.5 FTE positions (six individuals) being reduced from full to three-quarter time (still benefit eligible), and 4.5 FTE […]
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By Tamara Burns It’s that time of year where heat-related illnesses are on the rise for locals and visitors alike. Heat illnesses include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. It is important to understand the differences, especially when exercising in an area like Lake Tahoe with higher altitudes and higher temperatures. Dehydration occurs when the […]
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By Susan Wood When it comes to those who venture out into a vast and cold Lake Tahoe, it’s good to know the ones who provide backup for emergencies have backup of their own. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary achieved its 50th year in service to the Lake Tahoe region on April 20, serving as […]
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By Joel Fox, Fox & Hounds Reassurances to taxpayers about proper management of new revenue on the state and local level is too often ignored by politicians once the money is secured. Recent examples of attempts to spend money differently than promised are common—but it’s an old story, as well. The legislature passed the gas […]
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By Judi Dash, Los Angeles Times Would you like sand with that drink, beach boy or girl? Probably not. You can keep the grains out of your cup with the Spiker Sand Drink Holder. The bottom half of this 8-inch-tall by 4-inch-diameter heavy-duty plastic cup holder has four integrated slats that anchor it into […]
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By Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times Some of California’s decisions about how to use its water would be relegated to the federal government under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday. Republicans say the bill will bring more water to the parched Central Valley. California’s Democratic senators have promised to fight the […]
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