The Northern Nevada Dragon Boat Festival returns to the Sparks Marina this weekend. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads and tails.… MORE
Still Time to Register For The Nevada Economic Development Conference
There’s still time to register for the Nevada Economic Development Conference, which runs Monday through Wednesday ay the Atlantis. The theme is “Connecting Nevada for a Stronger Economy. Spokesman Don Vetter says it’s a great place for business development and networking, with expert advice on the state’s emerging economy, which he calls “Tsunami.” Vedder says…… MORE
Cattle Drive Returns to Virginia City This Weekend
After four decades, the cattle drive is back and bigger than ever this weekend on the Comstock. Help usher in the Virginia City rodeo on Saturday at high noon when a herd of Texas longhorns hit the road, traveling down Virginia City’s main street, and marking the first time in 40 years since they’ve made…… MORE
Squaw Valley Expansion Moves Forward
A Placer County Superior Court Judge says Squaw Valley Real Estate can move forward with the Village at Squaw Valley Specific Plan after being sued by Sierra Watch to stop the development. This is the second lawsuit filed by environmental group. Squaw wants to build new lodging, an indoor recreation area, commercial space, leveled parking,…… MORE
Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Lyon County
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in Lyon County for 2018. The individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus was diagnosed with the less severe form of the illness and contracted the virus through mosquito bites out of state. This is the first human West…… MORE
Gov Sandoval Will Reportedly Make No Endorsement in Race to Replace Him
Just a couple of days ago, Attorney General Adam Laxalt told the RGJ he was working to earn every vote, including that of Governor Brian Sandoval. He may get that vote in November, but apparently he won’t get a public endorsement. Reportedly the Governor doesn’t plan to endorse anyone in the race to replace him.…… MORE
Wild Claims by a Second Tesla Whistleblower
Another Tesla whistle blower is out with allegations against the company. The latest is that workers at the Northern Nevada battery factory had connections to a Mexican drug trafficking ring. Former internal security employee Karl Hansen also claims Tesla retaliated against Gigafactory workers who reported illegal activities, hacked into employees’ electronic devices, and ignored the…… MORE
Nevada Office of Traffic Safety Wants Red Light Cams
The state’s Office of Traffic Safety is requesting a bill draft, asking the Nevada legislature to get behind, “Red light cameras,” to catch red light runners. If that bill gains passage is would overturn a state law already in place that prohibits law enforcement from using cameras to crack down on traffic violations.… MORE
Pricey Mansion Sells on Tahoe’s West Shore
$10 million dollars is the price tag for the mansion just sold on Lake Tahoe’s west shore. The home was originally owned by the Bert C. Scott family, co-founder of the Hall-Scott Engine Company which started in 2010. The mansion was built before World War 11, and features six bedrooms on 1.7 acres. with 160…… MORE
Dennis Hof Going to Fed Court in Fight With Nye County
Dennis Hof is taking his battle with Nye County to federal court, to try to reopen a brothel ordered closed by county officials August 7th. The county will “vigorously” defend the decision. The commission revoked Hof’s business license and liquor license, and insist he was late in paying his annual fees. Hof says his payment…… MORE
