By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Although Nevada law allows the sale and use of medical marijuana, attorneys in the state could soon face punishment for professional misconduct if they get involved in the business. The Nevada Supreme Court is considering revising the rules of professional conduct for attorneys by adding a clause saying that […]
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By Amy Quinton, Capital Public Radio Two years ago, California became one of the last states in the West to pass a law to manage groundwater. The political will to do so took decades. But the bigger battle may be putting the law into practice. Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County may be a perfect […]
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A bill by state Sen. Ted Gaines, R-El Dorado, to protect forests, property and the lives of citizens, firefighters and emergency personnel from drone interference, this week passed out of the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection. “To think that someone would interfere with firefighting or emergency response situations to get a sneak peek […]
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By Joseph Serna, Alexia Fernandez and Jason Song, Los Angeles Times The fire started smoldering Wednesday afternoon off a curvy mountain road in the coastal hills north of Santa Barbara. Then, infamous “sundowner” winds started blowing fiercely, and the Sherpa Fire suddenly exploded. Authorities frantically shut down the 101 Freeway and evacuated hundreds of homes within a 15-mile […]
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More than two dozen law enforcement agencies throughout Nevada will be joining forces to crack down on drivers exceeding speed limits or driving too fast for road conditions now through June 30. Speeding is a contributing factor in approximately one-third of fatal crashes on the nation’s roadways, according to officials. Exceeding the speed limit is considered […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau STATELINE – A possible ordinance dissolving the Douglas County Sewer Improvement District was by far the most popular item on the agenda for Thursday’s Douglas County Board of County Commissioners meeting. So much so, the fire marshal was actively turning people away at the door because attendance exceeded the maximum capacity, set […]
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A Truckee man drowned Thursday when the all-terrain vehicle he was driving flipped near Prosser Creek Reservoir, trapping him in the water. The name of the 52-year-old has not been released. A passer-by came across the accident scene on June 16 about noon and then notified authorities. — Lake Tahoe News staff report
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By Michelle Rindels, AP Democrats have been itching to regain their majority in the Nevada Legislature since 2014’s conservative red wave swept them out of power, and they say the results of Tuesday’s primary gave them a bit more encouragement they’ll succeed. Three Republicans who last year voted for Gov. Brian Sandoval’s tax package toppled […]
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By Mark Glover, Sacramento Bee Calstar, the regional air ambulance service, and Santa Rosa’s Reach Air Medical Services announced Thursday that they are entering into a merger agreement that will create the largest network of air ambulance bases in California. Officials said the agreement will position Calstar within the same holding company as Reach. In […]
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By Mark Glover, Sacramento Bee West Sacramento-based Raley’s is continuing its growth spurt. The grocer, which had not announced a new store in six years at this time last year, on Friday announced its fifth new project in the past 10 months. Raley’s said it will build a 35,000-square-foot supermarket at the corner of Highway […]
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