By Raven Jackson, Las Vegas Review-Journal In November, Nevadans will vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana — Question 2 would allow adults 21 years and older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana legally. On Saturday, a panel of experts largely argued that legalization might be a bad idea. Earl White, former director […]
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The Tahoe XC Junior Mountain Riders Program is looking for riders. The Tahoe City program provides children 7-11 with an opportunity to experience and grow in the sport of mountain biking. Weekly club rides focus on developing safe, strong, responsible riders through instruction, practice, and fun in a healthy, supportive environment. The program runs Sept. […]
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By Larry Weitzman Tacoma makes the point that smaller engines don’t necessarily make the case for better fuel economy. With the new Tacoma there are two engine choices, a 2.7L DOHC, 16-valve inline four cylinder and a 3.5L DOHC, 24 valve V-6 with direct injection and a high 11.8:1 compression ratio. The 2.7L cranks out […]
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Crews in Truckee have a handle on a quarter acre fire burning west of Donner Ski Ranch. Air tankers and helicopters made drops on the fire to contain it before crews could get a hose line around it on Monday afternoon. Air tankers are being released and the helicopter will be soon. Crews will be on […]
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Tahoe City Public Utility District’s board is considering taking over operations of the golf course and contracting out the food and beverage component. For the past five years Duncan Golf Management has run the Tahoe City Golf Course. TCPUD believe existing staff along with Bob Bonino, golf course manager, can run the facility. The golf […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Lukins Brothers is more than a water company. It’s a family. It’s a way of life. It’s a part of Lake Tahoe’s history as well as its future. And despite the name, a woman runs it. No matter what Jenn Lukins’ title is, she is the face and voice of […]
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· Boomtown in Verdi is now Best Western Plus Boomtown Casino Hotel. · Participating McDonald’s in Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe are offering a free breakfast Sept. 13 from 6:30-9:30am to students in K-8 who are accompanied by an adult. · The American Aeronautical Foundation is offering rides on a World War II B-25 […]
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The pine nut harvest season is under way on lands managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The length of the pine nut harvest season varies depending on crop quality and seasonal weather conditions. It is generally September to late October when pine nuts are still available for harvest. The BLM […]
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Former South Shore resident Sherman William McKissock died Aug. 29, 2016. He was 94. Sherman was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Richmond, Ky., to Coy and Eleanor Wilcox Agee. In his early years Sherman was raised by his grandparents in Fort Smith, Ark., and St. Louis. His mother took over his care at the age of 12 […]
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By Ellie Waller The Martis Valley West Parcel Operating Agreement (MVOA) has become a pawn, not the final puzzle piece to protect and connect 6,000-plus acres of conservation land to the Mount Rose Wilderness. Below is a quick chronology: 2013: CREW LLC (East West Partners), Sierra Pacific Industries, Sierra Watch and Mountain Area Preservation enter […]
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