“Offroaders” are suing the U.S. Forest Service over measures to protect the Bi-state grouse in Nevada and California. They say the restrictive protection measures weren’t subject to public comment or scientific scrutiny as required under the law. Groups in the lawsuit include the California Four Wheel Drive Association. They off road groups say the protection…… MORE
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Historic Reno Preservation Society Working to Save Homes Near UNR Campus
The Historic Reno Preservation Society is trying to save 12 homes near the University of Nevada, Reno that may be demolished to make way for a new business hall. A petition to do that has more than 2,000 signatures.… MORE
South Lake Tahoe Police Investigating Phone Scam
South Lake Tahoe Police are investigating a police-related phone scam. They say on December 20th, a businessman got a call from what looked like the South Lake Tahoe Police Department’s Main Line. The person on the other end told him he owed money on old credit cards and would be arrested if he didn’t pay.…… MORE
Power Outage in Sparks Caused by Downed Power Line
More than 5,600 customers were without power last night in Sparks. According to NV Energy the outage was due to a downed power line, which caused road closures on Sparks Boulevard Near Baring Boulevard and Shadow Lane.… MORE
Restrictions on Short-Term Vacation Rentals in South Lake Tahoe Now on Hold
A California judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of new restrictions on short-term vacation home rentals in South Lake Tahoe. The Sacramento Bee reports that El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Thomas A. Smith issued a temporary restraining order that prevents enforcement of the voter-approved measure for 30 days. The measure puts restrictions on the…… MORE
Off-Road Vehicle Enthusiasts File Suit Over Sage Grouse
Off-road vehicle enthusiasts are suing the U.S. Forest Service over sage grouse in Nevada and California. They’re arguing that a protection plan enacted this year could increase fire danger across rangeland habitat of a bird already proposed for threatened status. The California Four Wheel Drive Association and off-road groups in the Sierra and Nevada’s Pine…… MORE
Burning Man Fails Cleanup Check
Organizers for Burning Man have recently been informed this year’s event failed its environmental inspection, due to large amounts of litter remaining in Black Rock desert. Nearly seven times the permitted amount of debris – which is 1 square foot of trash per acre – was found after the Bureau of Land Management’s inspection. That…… MORE
House Fire in Lakeridge Neighborhood
Around 9:30 Monday morning Reno fire crews received calls of a house fire on Wycliffe Circle in the Lakeridge area. Upon arrival, the house had already sustained significant damage. As of 10:30am the fire had been extinguished. There was no damage to adjacent structures. The cause of the fire is under investigation but Reno Fire…… MORE
Make an Appointment For The All Reno Radio Blood Drive
All Reno Radio Blood Drive is on the way, and you can make an appointment now, so you can get in and out quick.… MORE
Now’s a Great Time to Talk About Your Family Health History
Families are getting together for the holiday season, and these gatherings can be opportunities for folks to ask about their family health history.… MORE
