The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a winter storm warning above 5,000 feet for the 24-hour period starting at noon Friday. A subtropical moisture plume will be pointed directly at Northern California through the weekend. Expect blowing snow to be a major factor for motorists. “Snow will slowly change to rain as snow […]
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Placer County libraries have expanded their pool of books by participating in Zip Books, a program supported by the California State Library that allows librarians to pull from the “shelves” of Amazon.com when a book requested by the public is not available at their library. When someone requests a book or audiobook that that the […]
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Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, founder and former CEO of The North Face, will be Squaw Valley Institute’s speaker Feb. 13. Klopp was president and CEO for 20 years. In addition to being a highly regarded businessman and innovator, Klopp is also the author of “Conquering The North Face: An Adventure In Leadership” Klopp will be speaking […]
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By Paul Rogers, San Jose Mercury News California’s current drought is being billed as the driest period in the state’s recorded rainfall history. But scientists who study the West’s long-term climate patterns say the state has been parched for much longer stretches before that 163-year historical period began. And they worry that the “megadroughts” typical […]
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By Wayne Parry, AP ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — At least 10 U.S. states are considering bills to legalize or expand Internet gambling this year, according to a group that tracks gambling-related legislation worldwide. But the Gambling Compliance survey also finds slim chances for a national law to regulate Internet poker, predicting a major effort by […]
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• CVS has decided to stop selling cigarettes. • On Feb. 20, the Outpatient Laboratory on South Avenue will move to 1067 Fourth St., (the former Tahoe Women’s Care Building) in South Lake Tahoe. • Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Cabela’s of Reno are presenting an equestrian first aid and nutrition seminar on March 5 […]
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By Jeff Gorton Nearly 150 million Americans will file federal income tax returns this year and, unfortunately, many will be shelling out much more of their hard-earned money than necessary. With the ridiculous complexity of our tax code, I can understand how the average person might want to put off doing their homework, but that’ll […]
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By Ovetta Wiggins and David Nakamura, Washington Post Visiting an innovative Prince George’s County middle school where each child has a tablet computer, President Obama spoke Tuesday about his plan to give 20 million more students access to high-speed Internet connections at the nation’s schools and libraries. Obama announced Tuesday that the Federal Communications Commission […]
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Alpenglow Sports’ fourth installment of 2013-14 Winter Film Series involves world-famous high altitude ski mountaineer and Marmot athlete Adrian Ballinger. Ballinger’s Feb. 20 show at Olympic Village Lodge is part of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival, a two-week celebration of human-powered winter sports. Ballinger is well known for his professional guiding on Himalayan giants Mt. Everest, […]
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Cooperative Extension has teamed up with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer Gardening in Nevada. The free series of classes is from 6-8pm every Tuesdy through March 25 at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno. The classes are taught by Cooperative Extension horticulturists and experts, and master gardener volunteers. […]
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