By Carma Hassan and Michael Martinez, CNN A gunman and another person were killed during a shooting Tuesday at a medical building at Renown Medical Center, said Tom Robinson of the Reno Police Department. Two other people were injured and were being treated at a hospital, Robinson said. The shooter, who carried one weapon, died […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College’s Nordic Ski Center is open. Groomers have set 3.5 kilometers of track for cross country and skate skiing. When more snow falls a total of 5 to 7 kilometers will eventually be groomed. For the most up-to-date grooming reports and snow conditions, go online. The $29 individual season pass provides unlimited […]
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By Alessandra Bulow, Epicurious If you’re already inhaling Christmas cookies like it’s your job this holiday season, take a moment to wipe off the crumbs from your footie pajamas and strategize some meals with foods that are proven to help rev up your metabolism. “First of all, eating breakfast can make a huge difference in […]
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By Molly McMillin, Wichita Eagle The need for speed remains the catalyst behind a continuing effort by the Aerion Corp. to develop a business jet that can fly faster than the speed of sound. “We don’t think there’s any doubt this is clearly the next frontier,” said Brian Barents, Aerion vice chairman and a former […]
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By Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee In the face of a community backlash, the owners Squaw Valley ski resort announced plans Monday to scale back their proposal to expand an existing village at the base of the mountain. The new plan – dubbed “The Right Plan” on the resort’s website – calls for a series of […]
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Truckee firefighters on Sunday responded to what they thought was a grease fire. It turned out to be a drug lab on fire. Crews said they quickly determined there had been a small chemical explosion from people trying to make “hash oil” from marijuana by using butane fuel. The call came in Dec. 15 about […]
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By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Caesars Entertainment Corp. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership Tuesday linking the two chains’ customer loyalty programs. The partnership between Caesars’ Total Rewards and Starwood’s Preferred Guest begins Jan. 9. Customers who link their accounts will be able to earn points and credits for stays and other […]
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By Cristina Janney, Telegraph Over a period of 12 months in 2012 and 2013, Brooke Laine’s father, Ed, was hospitalized twice with pneumonia. Each time he came home from Barton Memorial Hospital, Laine tried her best to help take care of her father, but both struggled. Brooke Laine worried about doing the right things and […]
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By Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee Let’s start with the basics about California’s highway network, which a few decades ago was considered to be among the world’s best. It was mostly constructed in the three decades that followed World War II, as California’s population boomed and vehicular travel exploded. Eventually, however, just about when Jerry Brown […]
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By Marie Myung-Ok Lee, Salon Now that the weather has turned cold, down is having its fashion moment. Every other person seems to be wearing the kind of brightly colored jackets once the province of serious climbers and hikers. I grew up in the snow-swept tundras of northern Minnesota and am well-acquainted with down’s unparalleled […]
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