By Seth A. Richardson, Reno Gazette-Journal In Nevada, nobody is somebody. The Silver State, being the king of quirk in the nation, has a unique option for those wanting to register a protest vote this election with the “none of these candidates” choice. It is the brainchild of former Assemblyman and state Sen. Don Mello, […]
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To the community, I first met Nick Exline at a climate coalition meeting. I was immediately impressed by his passion and knowledge for making a difference to our community, our environment and our economy. He is highly qualified for the position, holding a master’s degree in land use planning. He has lived in our community […]
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By Susan Wood CARSON CITY – If you don’t think wildland fire is on the back of Clear Creek residents’ minds, just look at road landmarks. One of which was just established on Highway 50 east of Spooner Summit where the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, with its brethren, came out a few weeks ago […]
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By Jim O’Donnell So what will libraries be like in 2100? That’s not so very far away. The next time you see a tiny baby, bear in mind that she or he has a very good chance of living to see the 22nd century. What will the world of libraries look like then? Nobody can know—but […]
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By Raven Jackson, Las Vegas Review-Journal The Nevada Highway Patrol announced Friday that it is the first law enforcement agency in the state to fly small unmanned aerial vehicles — commonly known as drones — after gaining approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. The patrol has begun using small UAVs weighing less than 55 pounds […]
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By Anjeanette Damon, Reno Gazette-Journal The estimated market value of the 23 homes destroyed in the Little Valley Fire ranged from $542,000 to $3.8 million, according to a Reno Gazette-Journal analysis of data obtained from the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District on Thursday. The data suggests the state of Nevada could face a significant liability […]
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By Laura Read, Moonshine Ink With the imminent arrival of the Truckee Roundhouse membership-based workshop, set to open at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Dec. 1, the region joins ranks with places around the world that offer work spaces where anyone can construct the projects of their imaginations. But Truckee Roundhouse isn’t the only local enterprise […]
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Barton Health is putting on a free lecture about maximizing on hill performance. The talk will be Nov. 1 from 6-7pm in the board room at Lake Tahoe Community College. Presenters will be: Terry Orr, Jeremy Vandehurst, Jeff Brown, Nick Ward, and Beachy Orr. They will talk about: · Injury prevention · Concussion recognition […]
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South Tahoe High’s boys’ tennis team defeated Boulder City in the finals 6-1, 6-2. Louis Marin and Mickey Sullivan beat Truckee in the semifinals 6-3, 6-3, and went on to become the champions. Marin finishes his high school tennis career as one of the most decorated South Tahoe high School tennis players. He has won a […]
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Crews are working on the Tahoe Queen to make it ready for winter. The paddle-wheeler sustained extensive damage Aug. 16 when it caught fire. Welders and painters were working in the same vicinity when flames erupted. A yellow boom still surrounds the vessel. This is just precautionary, according to officials. “We were taking steps to […]
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