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COURTHOUSE NEWS: Shift to La Niña for the coming winter could affect the next water year in the West
While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major risk to vulnerable communities, despite a good water supply outlook for the region.
Nevada State Parks asks for public comment on Language Access Plan
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) is inviting the public to comment on its Language Access Plan (LAP) on Friday at 1 p.m. at Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bryan Building, Bonnie Conference Room, 901 South Stewart Street in Carson City. “NDSP...
Man killed by rolling truck near Lake Tahoe
TAHOMA, Calif. (KOLO) - California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly accident where a man was reportedly crushed by a rolling vehicle. The incident was reported just before 1 p.m. in the area of Lake Boulevard and Pine Street in Tahoma near Lake Tahoe. CHP says a 53-year-old man from...
Prominent GOP donor, billionaire businessman accused of repeatedly making racist, sexist remarks
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A national civil rights leader is calling on Nevada to investigate a prominent Las Vegas businessman and Republican donor following allegations he repeatedly used racial slurs in the workplace and once pulled a gun on a Black truck driver. The Rev. Al Sharpton wrote a letter to Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford calling for an […] The post Prominent GOP donor, billionaire businessman accused of repeatedly making racist, sexist remarks appeared first on Nevada Current.
Horsford credits Biden for $800 million to help tribal communities in NV deal with climate impacts
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As Nevada struggles with impacts of the climate crisis, U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford on Monday touted more than $800 million of federal investments being allocated to tribal communities in Nevada for mitigation measures and infrastructure projects. During a virtual roundtable with the Native Voters Alliance of Nevada and the Department of Energy, Horsford credited President […] The post Horsford credits Biden for $800 million to help tribal communities in NV deal with climate impacts appeared first on Nevada Current.
Rural Officials Tell NV Lawmakers They Can’t Keep Up With Flood of Proposed Energy Projects
This story was originally published by the Nevada Current. The federal push to build large-scale renewable energy projects on public lands is in full force, and Nevada’s rural counties fear they may be on the chopping block. As of June, there are over 130 pending applications to build renewable...
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