By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau CARSON CITY — Nevada took a bold step forward this week as lawmakers approved regulations allowing for the operation of self-driving vehicles on the state’s roadways. The first in the nation regulations were approved by the Legislative Commission, and could provide for economic development opportunities in Nevada. “Nevada is […]
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What is the Tahoe Rim Trail? A free trail talk on Feb. 22 from 11:45am-1pm will explain what this trail around Lake Tahoe is. Meet other trail enthusiasts and learn about trail building, hiking and youth programs, as well as educational opportunities. Register online for the free event. Explore Tahoe is at 4114 Lake Tahoe […]
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Nativa is the perfect puppy for those who want a big, goofy, yet gentle pet. She is just 7 months old and about 50 pounds now. She will grow into those paws and that big head and probably end up between 80 and 85 pounds. Our best guess is that she’s a St. Bernard/Labrador mix. […]
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With the onset of really cold weather, frozen water pipes are inevitable. Unfortunately, along with this problem, the fire department responds to an increase of structure fires caused by residents trying to quick-fix the problem. Instead of using space heaters, torches, or other hot flame devices to thaw pipes, call a professional plumber to get […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun The state will spend $2.8 million, most of it for television ads in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix, to attract tourists to visit Nevada in the spring and summer months. The Nevada Tourism Commission said Wednesday it would spend $1.7 million for a total 2,794 30-second spots […]
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Today we celebrate 44 men. It’s Presidents’ Day. Not that long ago Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were honored separately on their February birthdays. Instead of squabbling over which, if any, presidents were worthy of having a federal holiday dedicated in their honor, one day – the third Monday of February – is set aside […]
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By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau CARSON CITY — For the first time, Washoe County voters will be able to register and make changes to their current voter registration online. Beginning in mid-April, the Washoe County Registrar of Voters office, working in collaboration with the Nevada Secretary of State’s office, will make the switch to […]
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The Truckee Planning Commission and Town Council is having a joint workshop and introduction regarding the Joerger Ranch Specific Plan. That is area at the four corners of Highway 267 and Brockway Road/Soaring Way. Public comment is welcome at the Feb. 22 6-8pm workshop at the town hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road.
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Lake Tahoe Books and Art was conceived as a pop-up store designed to service our community for the winter holiday season. It is not yet altogether clear how long it will be able to renew its month-to-month lease options. With the goal of exploring what it would take to develop a more permanent community bookstore […]
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For the third year in a row, local businesses and schools, in cooperation with service clubs have partnered with the Rotary Club of Truckee to answer an unmet need in the Truckee community: connecting high school students with a broad range of local and regional resources for their lives after high school. On March 30, […]
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