Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the June 26, 2017, Sacramento Bee. Legislation on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk threatens an important source of funding for nonprofits in California. The governor should heed a coalition of nonprofit organizations that oppose it, and use his veto pen. Under current law, judges distribute money from settlements in class […]
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Two people have died in a head-on collision on Kingsbury Grade. The crash occurred about two miles up from the Carson Valley on July 4 just before 10pm. The two who died were in the passenger vehicle. Two people in an F150 Ford truck were airlifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious, but […]
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A professional soccer player nearly drowned at Zephyr Cove Resort on Tuesday. San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Matheus Silva was listed in critical but stable condition at Renown Medical Center in Reno on July 4. The team issued a statement saying the 20-year-old received “life-saving resuscitation measures” after being pulled from the water. The 6-foot-2 Brazilian […]
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A kayaker died July Fourth near the Tahoe Keys in South Lake Tahoe. The name and hometown of the 41-year-old man have not been released. He was just off shore near Beach Drive when he fell into the water. It was extremely windy with white caps when he went over at about 3:30pm. He was […]
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By Brad Stulberg, Outside We all want to have long and healthy relationships with our athletic pursuits, so we take care of our bodies through proper training, sleep, nutrition, and mobility. And while that’s all important—vital, even—few of us pay as much attention to how we nurture our minds. For example, how do we sustain […]
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By Anjeanette Damon, Reno Gazette-Journal Information on Nevada voters, including names, addresses, dates of birth and voting history, will be turned over to President Trump’s election integrity commission, but the Nevada Secretary of State will not provide confidential information such as a voter’s Social Security number. Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, a Republican, said […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College business instructor Treva Thomas, math and physics instructor Bruce Armbrust, and adjunct instructor/work experience and internship coordinator Jenna Palacio are all being honored for their work in the classroom and dedication to LTCC’s students. Thomas was chosen by her fellow faculty members as the distinguished faculty member for 2017. Palacio was […]
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By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times Long walks can improve moods and reduce anxiety, but the benefits may be greatest if the walks take place outdoors rather than in a gym, according to a study by researchers in Austria. And while the Alps may be a particularly fine place to hike, a vigorous walk […]
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By Mike Higdon, Reno Gazette-Journal The invasive weeds and wild grasses blanketing Northern Nevada after a record winter are potentially dangerous for pets — and expensive for their owners. Foxtails in particular are short weeds with little … well … fuzzy foxtails on the ends. Those foxtails are the grass seeds that come off easily onto clothes […]
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Westbound 50 is closed at Highway 395 because of a fire. It erupted at about 12:30 on July 4. Reports are that the fire has been contained to 1 acre. There is no estimation on when the highway will be reopened. Visibility was so poor is why it was closed. The amount of terrain burned […]
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