By Karoun Demirjian, Las Vegas Sun WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a Valentine’s Day hearing on the practice known as patient dumping, which could put a federal spotlight on a Nevada scandal involving the practice. The commission announced the hearing last week, expressing concern about the “extent to which patients […]
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By Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun The Not-So Super Bowl got the best of the vast majority of sports bettors. Approximately 2 out of every 3 gamblers wagered on Denver minus-2.5 against Seattle all the way through Sunday’s kickoff, losing their money after a 43-8 Seahawks blowout victory. Casinos will post a profit on the […]
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• Every Tuesday from Feb. 4-March 25 Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is having free blues shows at Casino Center Stage. • The Cal-Neva in Crystal Bay has pushed back its opening to May 2015. • The Pop-Tarts U.S. Revolution Tour’s second stop on its three-stop tour will relocate from Boreal to Mammoth Mountain. The freeskiing and […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau The name Teter is synonymous with snowboarding. Though Elijah Teter’s name may not be on the competitors’ roster for the most recent halfpipe competition and you haven’t seen him stand on a podium lately, he is likely standing not too far away. Teter, who used to live in Meyers, spent a decade […]
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Some cats are a bit aloof, others are on the independent side. Some, especially those who become homeless as adults, are fearful or withdrawn. Josephina, who has been at the animal shelter since late December, has none of these characteristics. She is happiest in someone’s lap, being petted, and she loves to be brushed. Even […]
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Publisher’s note: The Tahoe 4 Tahoe Committee sent this letter Feb. 2 to the City Council to outline the process that was followed to bring the parking initiative to the voters of South Lake Tahoe. The council on Feb. 4 will discuss the election process for the parking initiative. Dear Mayor and Council Members, The […]
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Rejuvenate Sauna is offering a series of free classes this month. • Zyto Compass Bio Surveys (10 minute readings) use state-of-the-art bio-communication technology to discover how to bring your body into balance. Drop-ins welcome every Tuesday and Saturday from noon-5pm with Chris Alper. • Aroma Touch Technique (30 minute sessions) will help people reduce stress […]
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An email scam targeting utility customers appears to be making its way across the country, including to Liberty Utilities customers. Utility customers have been contacted via email from someone claiming to represent their utility provider. The email indicates the customer has an overdue balance and demands payment immediately. Some of the emails have included specific […]
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By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada’s casino industry cracked the $11 billion gaming revenue figure during 2013, the first time the benchmark had been reached since 2008. The Gaming Control Board released the state’s calendar year-end and December gaming revenue totals Friday. Statewide, casinos collected $11.14 billion during 2013, a 2.6 percent increase over […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit received 12 letters of objection to its Forest Plan. During the 90-day objection resolution period the Forest Service will work with those objecting to try to resolve their concerns. After the objection resolution period, the regional forester will sign a record of decision and the revised […]
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