By Ellen Knickmeyer and Olga R. Rodriguez, AP A heavy dousing of autumn rain in Northern California has lifted a quarter of the state out of drought, the highest percentage in more than three years, according to a federal report Thursday. Water officials who oversaw mandatory water conservation by cities and towns emphasized three-fourths of […]
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Motorists can expect delays on Interstate 80 east of Truckee from Nov. 7-23. Groove pavement work will require alternating lane closures from 6am-6pm those days. Additional work days may be required after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. No work is scheduled on Veterans’ Day. Alternating lanes of Interstate 80 from Hinton Road to the Acid Flat Bridge […]
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To the community, There is a rumor that I am running as a “slate” with another candidate. I respect each and every candidate for their willingness to take on this difficult task. However, I am not aligned with any particular candidate. I am running independently based upon my own experience, record, and skills. Some have […]
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By Henry Brean, Las Vegas Review-Journal Kelly Redmond was a leading expert on the climate of the West and how humans are changing it, but it was his ability to talk about science in an engaging and understandable way that might be his greatest legacy. Redmond died Thursday at his home in Reno after a […]
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By Nicole Raz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Local drone industry insiders say they are working to make Nevada the industry’s “global destination of choice” and consistently tout Nevada as an industry leader. But is it? The Review-Journal caught up with several out-of-state industry experts at the Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Expo held Monday through Wednesday at […]
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The Carson Valley Inn is serving a free spaghetti lunch to all veterans and active military – plus one guest – on Veterans Day. The event will be in the valley ballroom from 11am-2pm. Present military ID for entrance. Don’t have your ID? Tell the inn about your service to our country and they’ll welcome you […]
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Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour tonight before you go to bed. At 2am Nov. 6 it’s time to return to standard time. The whole reason for this, according to the federal government, is energy and fuel savings.
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To the community, Jason [Drew], this is one chamber president to another. My qualifications are 30 years as a board member, past president, accredited chamber exec ACE, past president of the 100 member Superior California Chamber Execs, graduate of the U.S. Chamber five-year institute for organization management, twice nominated for top chamber exec in the […]
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By Jay R. Brooks, San Jose Mercury News We think of Lake Tahoe as a major tourist destination, famous for its ski slopes and deep, blue water. But in the 19th century, this region was prime mining territory, mined for gold and silver — and the lumber needed by growing settlements throughout the West. The area’s first […]
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· In 2016, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and the Village at Squaw Valley gave $800,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support 118 area nonprofit organizations and events, with the resort team contributing more than 6,500 hours of paid time annually to help local and regional charities achieve their goals. · State Farm gave $17,000 […]
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