Daytime single lane closures, followed by a 10-day intersection closure, will begin April 23 on Highway 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a traffic roundabout. Daytime single lane closures will take place on Highway 88 at Centerville Lane April 23-27 from 7am-6pm with a pilot car alternating […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee The suspected driver of a stolen pickup was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after traveling the wrong way on Highway 50 in El Dorado County in an apparent effort to evade law enforcement officers. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol received a report about 11:20am April […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau MEYERS – Tourists are not paying attention to the signs designed to keep them on Highway 50 and out of South Shore neighborhoods. El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel said the signs were largely ineffective in diverting tourists from residential roads. She said the signs may be too hard to see or […]
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By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Friday marks Nevada’s first 4/20 since recreational marijuana sales were legalized last July. With more than 45 dispensaries in the Las Vegas Valley and 62 statewide expecting increased sales for the unofficial pot holiday, here’s a look at 20 ways that legal weed has affected our state: 1. More […]
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Repair work to build a retaining wall along a section of Highway 89 in Emerald Bay is set to resume next week. The retaining wall is being built near the Eagle Point Campground. Work should be completed by the end of May. The northbound lane of the highway is closed and reversing one-way traffic is being […]
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By Santiago Guerra, The Conversation On 4/20, many across the U.S. gather to celebrate their love and appreciation for marijuana. Polls show that 64 percent of Americans favor legalizing marijuana. Despite the majority support, there’s no clear consensus on how it should be regulated. As a researcher who has studied the impact of drugs in […]
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By Emily Cadei, Sacramento Bee For Congressman Tom McClintock, a new year hasn’t changed a fundamental campaign weakness. The veteran Republican lawmaker was again outraised by his leading Democratic challenger, Jessica Morse, in the first three months of 2018, new federal fundraising reports disclose. It marks the third quarter in a row that Morse has […]
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By Kathryn Reed The adage there is no such thing as bad publicity may be tested as South Lake Tahoe’s reputation among vacation home renters spreads. City officials are hoping the negative regional and national media attention about its $1,000 fines for owners and tourists turns out to be a positive. This is because going […]
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By Kurtis Lee, Los Angeles Times States that have passed laws legalizing recreational marijuana in recent years appear to have found some new, unexpected supporters: Republican politicians. Since voters began to pass recreational marijuana measures in 2012, the pro-pot movement has seen swift support from many Democrats, with Republicans often pushing back against legalization. Those […]
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By Art Marroquin, Las Vegas Review-Journal It looks like a few drivers need a reminder on what it means to stop. Sandra said she’s noticed a few motorists who roll past stop signs at four-way intersections. Randy said he received a citation for failing to stop at a red light while making a right turn. […]
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