Caltrans is having a public meeting in Meyers on Feb. 21 from 5:30 to 8pm at the Lake Valley Fire Protection District building. The main topic will be the proposed changes to the speed limits in the area. Also to be discussed is the issue of pedestrian crossings in Meyers.
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal It happened not once, but twice. Two rare winter wildfires roared through Reno-area neighborhoods, destroying more than 50 homes, changing lives and leaving some wondering whether the destructive events might be a sign of things to come. November’s Caughlin Fire was followed almost two months to the day by the […]
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By Lisa Mascaro and Kathleen Hennessey, Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s new requirement that most health insurance plans provide contraceptive services has exploded into a high-octane political weapon, with combatants on both sides scrambling to score points among the electorate and gin up fundraising from their most ardent supporters. In Congress and […]
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By Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal Fire officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the Washoe Drive Fire, which burned 3,200 acres and 29 homes last month, but they have yet to decide whether to file charges against the man who admitted starting the blaze. Although some fire-starters have served time in prison, officials […]
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Two Truckee residents were arrested this week on drug charges after a four-month investigation. Conrado Rodriguea-Quintero was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics, sales of cocaine, criminal conspiracy, and child endangerment. Salvador Ruvalcaba-Munoz was arrested on charges of sales of cocaine and criminal conspiracy. Both booked into the Nevada County Jail on Feb. 7. […]
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The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office S.T.A.R. volunteers will soon begin providing fingerprint service for children in accordance with the National Child Safety Council’s Young People Prints. This service will be provided free of charge at the Sheriff’s Town Center Substation in El Dorado Hills to children under the age of 18. A parent or […]
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Maximizing Nutrition & Exercise for the Busy Life is Paula Crenshaw’s topic on Nov. 7 from 6-7pm at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline.
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Breast Cancer Awareness & Women’s Health is the topic of Patience Wenck’s Oct. 3 6-7pm lecture at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline.
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Maximizing Your Running Performance is the topic of the Set 5 6-7pm lecture by Alan and Caroline Barichievich at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline.
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Sports Concussions is the topic of Jonathan Finnoff’s lecture on Aug. 1 from 6-7pm at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe.
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