By Kathryn Reed Traffic isn’t a problem on the South Shore – at least not compared to what it was like years ago. Tim Fajen has been a valet since 1972, working most of the Stateline casinos in the last 40-plus years. In the 1970s there could be 700 cars a day to park at […]
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By Ellie Waller The community continues to deliver the message that they are unwilling to accept the Martis Valley West Parcel Specific Plan project as currently proposed. But will the Placer County Planning Commission approve the project on June 9 anyway? Probably, unless we all stand up. This is not the first time the community […]
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By Megan Messerly, Las Vegas Sun A conservative group fighting for a repeal of a tax passed by the Nevada Legislature last session announced Wednesday that it is suspending its efforts. The move comes just two weeks after the Nevada Supreme Court threw out more than 20,000 signatures to get the repeal on the ballot after […]
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By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News A new label on some of the steaks in your grocery store highlights a production process you may have never heard of: mechanical tenderizing. This means the beef has been punctured with blades or needles to break down the muscle fibers and make it easier to chew. But it also […]
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By Art Marroquin, Las Vegas Review-Journal Making room for bicyclists, the potential impact of recreational marijuana and cellphone use while driving are among hot-button transportation topics that could be discussed when the Legislature meets in February, several Nevada lawmakers said Tuesday. The aim, they said, is to create laws that will bring the 326 fatalities […]
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By David Z. Morris, Fortune One of the biggest challenges of the shift to renewable energy like solar and wind is energy storage. The wind or sun don’t always generate power exactly when it’s needed, so infrastructure needs to bridge the gap. Batteries are the most frequently discussed solution, but there are other options out there, […]
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With bears being out in force now, proper food storage and trash disposal is important. There are an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 American black bears living in the Sierra Nevada and sharing habitat with humans. Spring is the time of year when bears emerge from their winter dens in search of food. Bears are attracted to anything […]
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· Early voting for the June 14 primary in Nevada begins May 28. · El Dorado County residents age 19 and older have an opportunity to get their high school diploma and career training through the library. For more info, go online. · Mountain Area Preservation is putting on a gathering June 1 from 5:30-7:30pm […]
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The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at 11am May 30 at the Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. After the ceremony, the public is invited to join Legion and Auxiliary members for refreshments at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Memorial Day honors […]
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By Lake Tahoe News Trees once found at lower elevations are moving higher in an attempt to adapt to climate change. These are the findings of a study done by researchers at UC Davis. The report was published this week in the “California Fish and Game” 2016 winter issue. Signature tree species in the high […]
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