Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute offers a Native Plant and Seed Production workshop May 17 from 9am-3pm at the Carson campus, 2201 W. College Parkway. The workshop includes a tour of Comstock Seed farm and seed cleaning operation in Gardnerville. The introductory workshop provides an overview of the native plant and seed industry for […]
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By Linda Poon, NPR What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger, right? Well, not when it comes to bullying. Some may still consider bullying a harmless part of growing up, but mounting evidence suggests that the adverse effects of being bullied aren’t something kids can just shake off. The psychological and physical tolls, like […]
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By Rick Montanez, KFSN-TV The FBI is on a manhunt for a suspected killer who could be hiding in the Sierra Nevada or the Central Valley’s backyard. A $100,000 reward is out for a man the FBI says bludgeoned his entire family — then burned their bodies 38 years ago. The FBI released a bust, […]
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By Jillian Berman, Huffington Post In Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich’s vision of the future, every restaurant could have “a different menu for every person.” Shaich’s chain and others are bringing his vision closer to reality, making it easier for diners to order exactly to their preferences instead of picking from a rigid set of […]
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• Food, adult and children’s clothing, toys, household items, and miscellaneous items can now be dropped off and taken on Thursdays from 9am-noon at the American Legion, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Take what you need and donate anything you can. Call Live Violence Free with any questions – 530.544.2118. • Sonora Pass […]
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William Kent Campground on the West Shore will be closed for construction this summer. The William Kent beach/day use site will be closed for portions of the season. Work in the campground includes the installation of erosion control measures to reduce stormwater runoff, reduce peak flow levels, and reduce the amount of sediment reaching Lake […]
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By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times Problems at some of the state’s fuel refineries have sent gasoline prices soaring in California just in time for the kickoff of the busy driving season. A gallon of regular gasoline hit a statewide average of $4.196 on Thursday, up about 13 cents in a week, according to AAA. […]
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By KTVN-TV California Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist suffered major injuries after hitting a truck on Highway 182 near Bridgeport Friday afternoon. Troopers say the 61-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was riding a 2002 Harley-Davidson south when he let his bike cross the double-yellow line hitting the left rear of a 2000 Ford F250 pickup, […]
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By Stockton Record A 3-year-old girl was killed after being ejected from a car during a crash on northbound Highway 99 near Hammer Lane in Stockton on Friday, the California Highway Patrol said. The child’s mother, Maria Romero, 32, of Atwater, was driving a 2000 Isuzu sport utility vehicle north on Highway 99 at 12:45pm […]
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Kingsbury General Improvement District is planning to put in 2,600 lineal feet of PVC pipe, service lines, air release valves and fire hydrants this summer. The project will also include 68,100 feet of pavement on Beverly Road and Virginia Drive. The Stateline project is expected to cost $665,000. Bids are being taken until May 8. […]
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