By Yvonne Gonzalez, Las Vegas Sun The state is moving forward with its plans to implement recreational marijuana and push back against plans to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, Gov. Brian Sandoval told federal officials in Washington, D.C. Sandoval spent time this week with Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Interior Secretary […]
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Registration for South Tahoe Adventure Recreation Camps opens May 1. STAR Camp’s mission is to provide an active, healthy, and safe environment for youth to learn and play by focusing on inspiring a love for the outdoors through authentic Tahoe recreation experiences in the natural playground of the Tahoe region. The structured programs include a […]
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Expect Pick 6 sports bar on Harrison Avenue to be open in time for the upcoming college and pro football seasons. The two-story, 3,600-square-foot establishment will go where Rude Brothers once was in South Lake Tahoe. Local property owners Mike McKeen and John Cefalu gutted the building and are essentially creating an entirely new venue. […]
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By Melinda Myers Enjoy herbs all year. Harvest herbs now for garden-fresh meals and preserve a few for next winter. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed. For the same intensity of flavor, you generally need two to three times more fresh herbs than dried except for rosemary which has an equally strong flavor […]
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By Kathryn Reed Knowing why to hit which stroke when and how to execute those strokes are important to becoming a better tennis player. Dave Nostrant believes what sets his tennis program apart from others is teaching more than just strokes. He adds a bit of philosophy. It’s not just the “how to” but explaining […]
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By Jennifer Lee Like most Americans, I spent most of my life not appreciating the herculean effort the U.S. Census Bureau undertakes every 10 years. Since its inception in 1790, the U.S. Census has aimed to count every living person in the country, and the stakes are high. The results of the census determine the […]
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By Michael Collins , USA Today WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is updating its website and, in the process, has removed a page that explained the causes and effects of climate change. The agency said Friday the website, epa.gov, is undergoing changes to reflect its new direction under President Trump and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. The overhaul […]
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By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times Running may be the single most effective exercise to increase life expectancy, according to a new review and analysis of past research about exercise and premature death. The study found that compared to nonrunners runners tended to live about three additional years, even if they run slowly or sporadically […]
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By Sandra Chereb, Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY — Nevada will receive $5.6 million from the federal government to help fight opioid addiction, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Thursday. The money is part of the 21st Century Cures Act, passed by Congress late last year, which included $1 billion in grants to help states deal with […]
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By Linda Fine Conaboy INCLINE VILLAGE – Burning Man founding board member Michael Mikel told Lake Tahoe News that Nevada is the last American frontier. “It’s the last place where there’s so much freedom, people can be themselves.” Mikel is also known by his playa name, Danger Ranger. This month he gave a historical overview […]
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