By Robert A. Sedler, The Conversation New Hampshire’s state motto “Live free or die” is, for many residents, a stirring evocation of the independent spirit of colonial America. But not all New Hampshirites agree with this well-known slogan that is emblazoned on the state’s license plates. In 1975, George Maynard was sent to jail because […]
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By Ramona Giwargis, Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt this week unveiled a website for sexual assault victims as part of his initiative to reduce the backlog of untested rape kits. The website, which has been under construction for months, features resources for survivors, law enforcement contact information and details on Nevada’s initiative […]
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By Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle The first summer tease, with temperatures in the 80s, arrived last week in the Sierra foothills. But the real treats are in the rivers that cascade down the flank of the Sierra Nevada for rafting, water sports and camping. Memorial Day weekend is two weeks away and the rafting […]
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By Mike Dunne, Sacramento Bee More than spring flowers are blooming along the slopes of the Sierra foothills. New, bright and intriguing wines also are unfolding, as we discovered during a recent swing through the backroads of El Dorado and Amador counties. Gordon and Chris Pack are from England, where Champagne has been appreciated long […]
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By Meghin Delaney, Las Vegas Review-Journal After multiple delays, Nevada top education official on Friday approved guidance for school districts on how to handle students with gender diverse identities. State Superintendent of Instruction Steve Canavero heard more than 65 comments in the third public hearing on the state regulation, mandated by an anti-bullying law passed […]
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By Tony Bizjak, Sacramento Bee For decades, a muscular sculpture of three leaping, gape-mouthed trout has perched at the entrance to Lake Tahoe’s west shore in Tahoe City, offering homage to the alpine basin’s wildlife and its natural environment. Now, the artwork is days from extinction. Crews this week will disassemble it and place It […]
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· Lake Tahoe Humane Society is having a garage sale June 2 from 8am-3pm at the 884 Emerald Bay location in South Lake Tahoe. · The Douglas County Public Library in Minden will be closed on May 28 for Memorial Day. · “La La Land” will be shown for free in the TADA building at […]
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By Pete Williams, NBC News WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court acted Monday to bust Nevada’s monopoly on legal sports betting, allowing more states to get in on the action and reap the tax benefits. The court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down a federal law that required states to ban gambling on the […]
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By Nicole Gaich, Moonshine Ink It’s almost that time of year. The snow is melting, trails are emerging, and the thoughts of swimming are getting closer and closer … they can smell it. Tahoe dogs love their spring and summer activities just as much as their people. Here are some tips to help get your […]
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Waldo is a 7-month-old cattle dog – corgi mix. He is very affectionate and loves to sit in laps. He has lots of energy and so needs an active home where he will be able to go to training classes and have lots of toys. Waldo needs to be the only pet in his new […]
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