By Marcella Corona, Reno Gazette-Journal Nevada lawmakers want to abolish the death penalty because of concerns over costs, sparking opposition from prosecutors and some victims’ families. Nevada is among 32 states that allow death as a sentencing option. But no inmate has been executed since 2006 and none likely will be any time soon as the state […]
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By Megan Michelson, Powder Take a drive through any ski town, and chances are you’ll find a lot of dark houses. Fancy homes where nobody lives, million dollar crash pads where the lights shine just a few times a year. In Mammoth, it’s not just ski bums and twentysomethings who can’t find places to […]
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By Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review-Journal For decades, the folks who owned NFL teams hardly portrayed themselves as bastions of progressive thought. There weren’t many John Deweys running around the fraternity house of billionaires. Perhaps more amazing than owners voting 31-1 on Monday in favor of allowing relocation for Davis and his Raiders from Oakland […]
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By Carlos Tejada, New York Times The corporate owner of Sears and Kmart said there was “substantial doubt” that it could continue operating as brick-and-mortar stores continue to face challenges in an e-commerce world. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the corporate owner, Sears Holdings Corporation, cited its efforts to cut costs, […]
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Gregory Tirdel, medical director at Barton’s Sleep Studies Laboratory, will be giving a free talk April 5 about the lab. This lecture will include a discussion of the causes and treatment of insomnia, a review of lifestyle habits to ensure better sleep, and the recognition, evaluation and treatment options for sleep apnea. The talk will […]
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Federal money is on its way to help Douglas County and the Washoe tribe recover from the Feb. 5-22 storms. President Trump this week approved the funding via the major disaster declaration for Nevada. This is the second round of funding for Northern Nevada. Money has also been allocated for the storms that hit Jan. […]
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By Kathryn Reed “The problem with the status is something we are taking very seriously.” Those are the words of Bob Grant about accreditation at South Tahoe High School. Grant is essentially second in charge of Lake Tahoe Unified School District, The district office and staff at STHS are focusing much of their attention on […]
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· South Lake Tahoe Earth Day is April 29 from 10am-3pm at Bijou Community Park. · Scratchdog Stringband will be at Divided Sky in Meyers on April 22 at 9pm. Cost is $5. · The inaugural Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival in Carson City will be Aug. 19. This is a fundraiser for the children […]
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Tahoe Yoga Shala has been raising money for area nonprofits since September through two weekly donation based yoga classes. Donation classes meet on Monday from 3-3:45pm and on Wednesday from 9:30-11am. All are welcome and no one is turned away for lack of donation. The Monday class with Kacey Davy is focused on yoga philosophy, […]
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By Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal In the equivalent of a two-minute drill, the NFL changed its view of Las Vegas and legal sports betting. Less than two years ago, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was forced to cancel a fantasy football convention here because of the NFL’s policy against players being associated with gambling. […]
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