By Doyle Rice, USA Today Monstrous wildfires not only devastate communities and sometimes kill dozens each year in the U.S., but they also release a toxic brew of hazardous pollution, a new study found. That pollution, often in the form of microscopic specks known as aerosols, is “a hazard to human health, particularly to the lungs […]
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By Kathryn Reed Steve Neff, who was the chief financial officer for Barton Health from August 2014-March 2015, has filed a lawsuit against his former employer that is scheduled to go to trial in July. The lawsuit sites 11 causes of action. They include violation of labor law, fraud, breach of contract, harassment, unlawful termination […]
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Four people are behind bars facing murder charges related to the May death of a Sacramento man. Raelyn Bergsten, 20, was apprehended in South Lake Tahoe. The other suspects are Jerry Vang, 32, Jimmy Vang, 34, and Chane Anne Xiong, 33. All four face murder charges and are being held without bail. Bergsten is in […]
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By Will Evans, Reveal There’s a hidden form of discrimination blocking job seekers across the country. It’s not a cabal of racist, sexist hiring managers colluding to give white men an advantage – though it can have the same effect. It’s the misuse of employment tests – which measure reading, math and other cognitive skills […]
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By Anshu Siripurapu, McClatchy Climate change appears to be fueling more wildfires as U.S. Forest Service officials are increasingly concerned they don’t have the funds to effectively handle another devastating season. While Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell told senators last week he’s got enough budget funds to deal with most of the 7,000 fires […]
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By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Security experts from across the world discussed the components of a robust tourism industry, including safety, health and enjoyment Tuesday at the International Tourism Safety Conference in Las Vegas. “Tourism security means economic well-being, health well-being and safety well-being,” said renowned tourism security scholar Peter Tarlow. The event drew […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal A trove of nationwide weather data that keeps wildland firefighters safe and helps farmers plant crops is in jeopardy under the budget proposed by President Trump. Regional Climate Centers, a little-known network of weather data gathering and processing centers, face an existential threat in the form of a recommended 82 […]
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The wife of the Nevada state senator who represents Lake Tahoe is scheduled to be arraigned June 26 on felony driving under the influence charges. Sherese C. Settelmeyer, 52, is the wife of state Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden. She was arrested on Jan. 5 in Gardnerville with a blood alcohol level of 0.136. She faced […]
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By Kathryn Reed A labor union is trying to derail the Whole Foods project in South Lake Tahoe. While the fight fizzled with the city, proponents are now taking their case to the California Tahoe Conservancy. Local resident Donna Gilpin had filed an appeal challenging the Planning Commission’s May 11 decision to approve what is […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s board meeting got a little rowdy Tuesday night, so much so that audience member were told they had to leave the room for a bit. There was no middle ground on what people think of Mark Salmon, South Tahoe High School girls’ soccer coach. The love and […]
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