By Thomas Moore, Las Vegas Sun CARSON CITY — Some opponents of Education Savings Accounts say Nevada’s version of school choice is dead. But the Legislature continues to discuss the program’s budget, and two new bills — meant to shore up the ESA program — are anticipated to be introduced before mid-March. The program, the […]
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The High Fives Foundation is awarding Truckee-area residents Taylor Fiddyment, Jason Abraham and Jeff Andrews grants totaling $14,820 to aid in their respective recoveries. Truckee resident Fiddyment was injured while riding a four-wheeler with friends in May 2011. Fiddyment’s goals have remained the same since entering the world of spinal cord injury recovery – to […]
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Imagine a world with no frogs. No longer would you hear frog melodies in the evening, algae would flourish, and entire ecosystems could change dramatically. This is a possibility in the Sierra Nevada because 90 percent of the Mountain yellow-legged frogs have been disappearing due to an amphibian pathogen and loss of habitat from fish […]
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By Larry Weitzman RAV4 is another Toyota success story, with continuous sales growth since 2011 (sales were 132,000) to its best year ever 2016 when U.S. sales topped 350,000 for the first time. The bestselling car in America, the Toyota Camry, had sales approaching 390,000 (Camry was fourth in overall sales behind three pickups, 1. […]
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By Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal, Outside In their new book Stealing Fire ($28; Harper Collins) Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal investigate the many ways people are now seeking out the heightened awareness of flow states—those ecstatic zones of pure focus where humans achieve ultimate performance. Some use psychedelics, others meditate or dance, and daring athletes practice […]
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To the community, Local arts organization Tahoe Art League has long been serving Tahoe artists and promoting the arts to feed hearts and minds in the South Shore. On Feb. 20 the Art League fed the hungry of our community by sponsoring Bread & Broth’s Monday meal at St. Theresa Grace Hall. At the Monday […]
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Stateline casinos kept pace in January with the state when it came to gaming revenue. Statewide the casino win last month was 12 percent higher than January 2016 at $1.04 billion. This was the highest win since February 2013. Stateline casinos posted a 10.8 percent increase. The South Shore five have are up 8.9 percent […]
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This wet weather brings the probability of increased noxious weeds, which are invasive weed species that can be detrimental or destructive to Nevada’s landscapes. Nevada is bringing attention to the weeds now because this is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. “Invasive noxious weeds species like perennial pepperweed and purple loosestrife, grow well in wet soil […]
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By Kathryn Reed It’s not just people’s homes that have been flooded in the Tahoe area. All that water is making mice seek higher ground, too. “It’s the worst I’ve seen in decades,” Jim Cecil, owner of Boulder Exterminator in South Lake Tahoe, told Lake Tahoe News of the rodent infestation. Mice are the biggest […]
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By Ted Gaines In its continued quest to lead the nation in irresponsible governance, the California Senate is moving forward with Senate Bill 54. The bill completely dismisses the millions of citizens who follow the law and want safe communities for their families and businesses. It’s also the latest embarrassing example of the Legislature’s cult-like […]
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