By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal The American Gaming Association is starting a series of road trips Tuesday to explain how commercial and tribal casinos help small businesses across the country. Representatives of the Washington, D.C.-based association will meet with Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Md., at Eastern Food Services in Laurel, Md., to raise awareness […]
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Expect new lane shifts on Highway 50 near South Carson Street as reconstruction of the future Carson City Freeway intersection continues. Beginning the evening of April 25 through early May, lanes will remain reduced to one in each direction, but will be shifted slightly to the north. Motorists are advised to follow all posted construction […]
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By Ken Belson, New York Times Los Angeles Rams guard Jamon Brown (68) competed against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Howard Jones in an arm wrestling event at the MGM Hotel and Casino on the Vegas Strip in April. Credit Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal When N.F.L. owners voted overwhelmingly last month to move the Raiders […]
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As the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival embarks on its 45th anniversary season, the organization wants to celebrate its history. To this end, festival organizers are asking people to share a story about their first or favorite visit and/or memorable moments at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival over the years. Perhaps you were in the company of […]
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Gary William Knight died April 19, 2017. He was 68. Gary was born on Feb. 1, 1949. He grew up in Atascadero, where he made many wonderful lasting friends in the area. He moved to South Lake Tahoe after serving in the Marines and spent several years working at Harveys. It was there that he […]
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By Kathryn Reed Decadence awaits with this dessert. It’s rich, creamy and wonderful. In case you are one of those who doesn’t read all the directions until you are cooking, know that the cheesecake needs to be refrigerated for a few hours, so it might need to be a two-day process, but definitely not a […]
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By Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee The Meat Grinder rapid on the South Fork of the American River looks like a cauldron of bubbling soup, its contents rising and falling, splashing and swirling along its one-third of a mile stretch. For intrepid whitewater enthusiasts, the rapids on the American’s South Fork should bring plenty of […]
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By Jason Hidalgo and Seth A. Richardson, Reno Gazette-Journal On a sunny July day in Carson City about six years ago, Gov. Brian Sandoval literally found himself in the driver’s seat of a hot, new technology. Sandoval’s turn at the wheel of the Toyota Prius hybrid car, however, was mostly symbolic. Thanks to modifications that […]
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· Douglas County plans to start towing vehicles parked on Cave Rock Drive. Signs will go up soon. This is a poplar locale for hikers, especially at sunset. · The Minden Library is showing “Sing” (rated PG) on May 6 at 2pm. The movie and popcorn are free. The library is located at 1625 Library Lane. […]
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Looking for a mature, calm, yet active companion? Luigi is a handsome 7-year-old German shepherd and hound mix. He is in the prime of his life, without those crazy puppy habits, yet he is still quite playful. Luigi will make a great addition to just about any household. Luigi is neutered, microchipped, tested for heart […]
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