By Cy Ryan, Las Vegas Sun CARSON CITY — Nevada’s minimum wage will remain the same for the coming year. Although President Obama has called for an increase in the federal minimum to $10.10 an hour, Gov. Brian Sandoval has said he would oppose such an increase because it would mean a loss of jobs. […]
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The lineup for Harveys Outdoor Concert Series continues to grow. Added this week are Sammy Hagar and Friends on Aug. 16 and Rascal Flatts with guest Sheryl Crow on Aug. 24. Both shows go on sale on April 18. Harveys officials say more shows are still to be booked. Other shows include: Sara McLachlan — […]
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By Jeremy Miller I was pretty apprehensive about this one, but found myself somewhat pleasantly surprised by “Divergent”. Starring one of my favorite up and comers, Shailene Woodley, as the lead, I had enough reason to get to the theater and check it out. Also starring we have Theo James, Kate Winslet, Jai Courtney and […]
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Truckee is taking comments on the initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the Trout Creek Trail project. The Trout Creek Trail is proposed to connect Northwoods Boulevard near Coyote Moon Golf Course to downtown Truckee at Bridge Street just north of Highway 80. The proposed trail is a 10-foot-wide paved Class 1 trail along the future […]
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By Kathryn Reed Placer County and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency are putting together the notice of preparation to develop a segment of the Martis Valley and adjacent land in the Lake Tahoe Basin. From there the environmental documents will be prepared. Even though the Truckee Land Trust saved thousands of acres in the area, […]
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To the community, Thank you to the many agencies, service clubs, public organizations, and volunteers who helped with the 11th annual Drug Store Project event on April 1 at Lake Tahoe Community College. Our 300 sixth-grade students had the assistance of 220 volunteers to send a clear message that they are valued. Teaching our youth […]
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Between now and April 20, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers will be cracking down on distracted drivers throughout the state. Any use of a handheld electronic device — cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc. — while driving is illegal and offenders will be pulled over and cited. Nevada’s ban on handheld devices while driving went […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe’s sex offender ordinance is being challenged by a group that is filing complaints and lawsuits throughout the state. Janice Bellucci, president of California Reform Sex Offender Laws, believes the city’s ordinance violates state and federal laws. “The underlying court case just came out in January and is still out […]
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By Jackie Calmes, New York Times AURORA, Colo. — As the weather warms, Lizeth Chacon is anticipating a new season of registering Latino voters — yet dreading experiences like one late last year, when she came upon a skate park full of older teenagers. “I thought, ‘The perfect age! They’re turning 18,’” said Chacon, just […]
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Property and sales tax collections are better than projected in South Lake Tahoe, while hotel taxes are holding steady. “We are hitting our budget. We are feeling confident as we go into summer,” Debbie McIntyre, financial services manager, told the City Council on Tuesday. McIntyre presented the midyear budget to the electeds, which included making […]
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