By Robert Kuo, Sacramento Bee The leaves atop giant sequoias in the Sierra Nevada are better at storing water than those closer to the ground, an adaptation that may explain how their treetops are able to survive 300 feet in the air, researchers at American River College and Humboldt State University have found. “It can […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal FanDuel and DraftKings, the largest daily fantasy sports operators in the country, are angling to return to the Nevada market and a representative will make a presentation to the Nevada Gaming Policy Committee next week. Scott Ward, a public policy attorney with the Washington-based Orrick law firm, is […]
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Woodcutting permits on the Eldorado National Forest have been changed to allow larger standing dead conifer trees to be cut for firewood. This will allow for removal of potentially dangerous roadside hazard trees. Forest Service permits are available for harvesting a variety of forest products for personal use including firewood, cones, decorative forest greens, boughs, and […]
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By Devon O’Neil, Outside When Vail Resorts announced this month its plan to buy Whistler Blackcomb, the Canadian ski resort, you could almost hear the sound of 10 million jaws dropping. It wasn’t Coke buying Pepsi, but to skiers and snowboarders and anyone who follows the balance of snowsports power, it was close. For years, the only North […]
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By Chris Murray, Reno Gazette-Journal Atlanta. Nagano. Salt Lake City. London. It sounds like a nice list of cities to travel to while on vacation. But for former Wolf Pack star Katerina Nash, it’s the list of Olympic Games she has participated in. And come Saturday, you can add Rio to the list. Nash, who […]
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Camels, ostriches and zebras return to historic Virginia City for the 57th annual International Camel & Ostrich Races on Sept. 9-11. This year’s event includes a family fun zone and activity center. The fun zone opens at 10am daily, with racing starting at noon. The event is at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds on F […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal In addition to one human fatality the Strawberry Fire in Great Basin National Park has burned thousands of acres of wildlife habitat. Park officials are just now beginning to survey damage from the lightning-caused fire that’s burned 4,600 acres and resulted in the death of a firefighter who was struck […]
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By Kathryn Reed Dogs and porcupines are not a good combination. Seldom does the dog win. There have been several reports of dogs with muzzles full of quills in the Truckee marsh area of South Lake Tahoe. However, area veterinarians say this is normal every summer, even though some residents in the area believe it’s […]
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Truckee Wolverine Booster Club is looking for help to raise money all Truckee High School sports teams, clubs and classes. One of the largest ongoing fundraising activities for boosters is selling food and drinks at the school’s football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball and baseball games. Winter and spring teams, and clubs will work the football […]
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By Dale Roberts California Points Qualifier at Bijou Bike Park proved South Lake Tahoe is an up and coming venue in the world of BMX racing. More than 300 riders from all over the state competed in the fast-paced, high-action cycling event on Aug. 13. The main event of the day was the Tangent Pro-Am […]
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