By Colton Lochhead, Las Vegas Review-Journal Marijuana is legal to possess in Nevada, but using it anywhere but inside of a private residence is a big no-no. That is something the state’s most weed-friendly lawmaker wants to change. State Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, intends to introduce a bill this session, which begins Feb. 6, […]
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To the community, We appreciate you taking the time to share your input regarding proposed changes to our current school calendar. We received over 600 survey responses, and 88 percent of the respondents were in favor of the district adding three make-up days of classes to address lost instructional time because of the high number […]
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By Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun It seemed as if everyone in Nevada held a betting position on the Super Bowl last year, when gamblers wagered a record-high $132.5 million on the game. And that record is expected to fall when the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons as 3-point favorites in Super […]
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Delilah and Eli are 10-years-old and are brother and sister who are looking for a home together. Delilah is very sweet and loves to be scratched. Eli is a beautiful black kitty. He has silky fur and is quite friendly once he starts to warm up to someone. This pair will be great in a […]
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By Kathryn Reed Stormwater systems were put to the test this month, and seemed to handle the onslaught of water without any serious problems. “It is somewhat of a success story. In Tahoe all the sewer agencies reported a high flow, but they kept it in their systems. With the stormwater we haven’t heard of […]
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By Joe Mathews She left us only recently, and already San Mateo has gotten way too leafy. As I drove through that Bay Area city on the way to my grandmother’s memorial service this month, the bushes off Hillsdale Boulevard were growing far bushier than they used to dare. The trees along Alameda de las […]
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By Jim Miller, Sacramento Bee Recently introduced state legislation would relax voter registration rules, allowing California legislative candidates to live far outside the district they seek to represent. The change would let candidates live in one place in the state and register to vote and seek office elsewhere – as long as they “hold property, […]
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By Bill Swindell, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Continuing an expansion that has lasted more than 20 years, U.S. wine shipments grew 2.8 percent in volume last year even as competition increased from cheaper-priced imports, according to industry figures released last week. Revenue from domestic wine sales jumped 4 percent last year as Americans continued to […]
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By Tony Bizjak, Sacramento Bee California’s iconic Botts Dot, the bump that warns you’re drifting out of your lane, has reached the end of its road. After more than a half century of service, the safety device created by Elbert Botts in a Sacramento lab and once described by a state official as a loyal […]
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By Larry Weitzman Besides being capable of super sedan acceleration (0-60 mph times in the mid threes), the experience of driving the new Alfa Romeo Giulia will also help you escape from the mundane and take you to perhaps the twisties of the famed Targo Florio course or maybe Monza, all by driving from your […]
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