Monthly Archives: June, 2015
VIDEO: Board of Agriculture Votes to End Nevada’s Organic Certification Program
https://youtu.be/che1_JSRnnoThe Nevada Board of Agriculture met today with members of the public and representatives from the Organic Advisory Council to decide the fate of...
Lake Tahoe wildfire awareness month
Lake Tahoe, Calif. & Nev. – With record drought conditions in the West, preparing your home for wildfire is more important than ever. June...
Prison trained wild horse auction a success
The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries hosted this year’s second of four annual saddle-trained horse...
2016 Proposed Health Insurance Rates are Available Online
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Division of Insurance has received proposed health insurance rates for 2016. These rates are for plans sold both on...
Street Vibrations Road Closures: Get Details Here
Street Vibrations Spring Rally street closures begin Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 8 a.m.The event begins Friday, June 5 and ends on Sunday,...
Fire Chief Resigns After Texas Job Prospect Falls Through
Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez has submitted his resignation from the City of Reno.The end of his tenure is effective August 12, 2015.“Chief Hernandez led...
OPINION: Local Food Advocates and Ag. Producers Encourage Veto of AB 77
By Rob HolleyThe Nevada Department of Agriculture's organic program's volatility was revealed when a funding shortage was fully disclosed in recent months. It has...
OPINION: Planned Parenthood Praises Death of Abortion Notification Bill
Nevada Legislature protects women’s health in final hours of sessionA forced parental notification bill that would have required young woman to notify parents prior...
Washoe Golf Course Reducing Irrigation Water by 42 percent
Washoe County will be reducing irrigation water at the Washoe Golf Course by 42 percent when the Steamboat Ditch is shut off. It is...
Separating five facts from earthquake fiction in “San Andreas,” the movie
The latest disaster movie, San Andreas, has drawn considerable attention, especially when coupled with the real-life earthquake disaster that struck Nepal April 25 and...
