Squaw Valley is the first California ski resort to install electric car chargers. Use of the four car chargers is free for guests. They are open daily. Squaw installed two CS-40 pedestal chargers from Clipper Creek, offering four 30 amp, 240 volt, J1772 charging stations. J1772 charging stations are a SAE standard for electrical connectors […]
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By Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee A new invasive weed has been expanding exponentially along roadways in the Sacramento region and the state, prompting plant scientists to warn that its unchecked growth could end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The new weed, named stinkwort for its turpentine-like odor, threatens to choke out native plant species. […]
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By David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times MOSCOW — If this article were published in a newspaper based in Russia, it could be labeled 18+ — like an X-rated movie — and start with the following disclaimer: “This article contains information not suitable for readers younger than 18 years of age, according to Russian legislation.” […]
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By Pete Carey, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area’s economic recovery is sparking a surge of vacation home sales in the Lake Tahoe-Truckee mountain playground. “Two or three years ago, nobody was buying houses, period,” said Patience Lewis, a Coldwell Banker agent in the Tahoe-Truckee area. “Now it’s like the floodgates have opened.” In […]
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The pedestrian who was struck by multiple vehicles on Highway 50 in Stateline remained in critical condition at Renown Medical Center in Reno this morning. Cody J. Dobson, 31, of Carson City was found Aug. 10 about 3:15am in the road near Lake Parkway by MontBleu casino. “Alcohol does appear to be a contributing factor […]
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Tepid Club of Cool is coming to Genoa on Aug. 18. Tepid Club of Cool is an acoustic jazz/swing quintet playing swing style and American songbook type music. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street. The 5-7pm concert is free.
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By Darlene Quinn Brushes with poverty, extended periods of joblessness and a reliance on welfare is part of the “new normal” for the average American worker, according to data reported from the Associated Press. Economic security isn’t what it used to be before the economic crash of 2008; survey data points to the loss of […]
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By Kathryn Reed FALLEN LEAF LAKE – With 63,960 acres to explore in Desolation Wilderness, it’s not necessary for the quest to be a peak. But if being on top of the world is the goal, there are plenty of mountaintops to choose from – including Mount Tallac. Last month mom, Sue and I started […]
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Buddy is a 1-year-old Rottweiler who just arrived at the shelter along with 10 other dogs from overcrowded shelters in Reno and the Central Valley. He is nice boy who gets along well with other dogs. With proper food he will put on the appropriate 15-plus pounds better suited to his frame. He is also […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Aug. 3, 2013, Sacramento Bee. The scene at Folsom Lake isn’t pretty, and it’s sure to become far uglier if Mother Nature doesn’t save the state with a wet winter. Barring any early storms, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation expects the lake to fall to one-fourth its capacity, […]
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