By Lindsey Bever, Washington Post A Southern California shoe company has recalled a model of military-style work boots after a customer complained that the tread leaves swastika stamps on the ground. The faux pas was brought to the attention of Conal International Trading Inc., the city of Industry company that manufactures the lace-up boots, after a Redditor posted a […]
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By USSA SOLDIER HOLLOW, Utah – The 2017 USANA FIS Nordic Junior World Championships came to a close on the Olympic venue of Soldier Hollow with hotly contest relays under bright skies and warm temperatures. Sunday morning the Russian team took gold over France, with the U.S. women taking their first medal ever with bronze. […]
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By USSA MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN – American snowboarders were dominant at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe event on Sunday, sweeping the men’s podium and taking two of the top three spots for the women. Shaun White (Carlsbad) won for the men, while Kelly Clark (West Dover, Vt.) took the win for the women. Ryan Wachendorfer […]
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By Tony Berendsen What’s your Cosmos? “Cosmos often simply means ‘universe.’ But the word is generally used to suggest an orderly or harmonious universe, as it was originally used by Pythagoras in the 6th century B.C.” — Webster’s dictionary. All of us are traveling together on this planet orbiting a star once a year within […]
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Rangers are leading two hikes at Washoe Lake State Park this month The full moon hike will be Feb. 11 from 6-7:30pm. It is a moderate 1.5-mile hike to the gazebo on the Deadman’s Creek Trail. Reservations are required; call 775.687.4319 or email washoelake@hdiss.net. The hike is free after the park’s entrance fee of $7 per vehicle. […]
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By Kathryn Reed If only these cubs could talk. What would they say about the treatment they received for nearly seven months at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care? Do they remember their mom being hit by a car last summer in Yosemite? No more being poked and prodded by needles. That has to be a […]
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By Wes Siler, Outside “The 20 Best Dog Breeds for Runners,” “The 20 Best Active Dog Breeds,” “The 10 Best Hot-Weather Dog Breeds,” “The 10 Best Cold Weather Dog Breeds,” “The Best Family Dogs,” “How to Pick the Perfect Dog for You”… I pulled all these article titles off the first page of a Google […]
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By Chris Murray, Reno Gazette-Journal While New England Patriots star Tom Brady looks to break the record for most Super Bowls won by a quarterback Sunday when his team takes on the Atlanta Falcons, Nevada sports books are eyeing their own record: largest handle in Super Bowl history. A record $132.54 million was bet on […]
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The Eldorado National Forest will be submitting applications for off highway vehicle cooperative funds. The public’s ideas are important for developing the proposals. There will be an open house Feb. 8 from 4-7pm to discuss the proposed preliminary grant applications. It will be at the Eldorado National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 100 Forni Road, Placerville. The […]
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Washoe County Sheriff’s Office release the following tips for people hiking/snowshoeing and like this time of year: 1. Dress like an onion. Be sure to dress in layers. Since temperatures vary from the trailhead to the summit, a variety of insulating clothing will help you regulate your body temperature. 2. Start small and start early. […]
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