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California to mandate statewide water restrictions up to nearly 40% in some cities
The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday approved a policy that could force some municipal water suppliers to reduce the amount of water they provide by close to 40% over the next 15 years. If suppliers and their customers don't reduce water use, the districts could be fined up...
Foes of California's electric car targets take their case to US Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Opponents of California's ambitious targets for electric car adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the latest salvo against the state's campaign to fight climate change.
FACT CHECK: False Gavin Newsom ad about how 'kids' die running on X
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom's super PAC "Campaign for Democracy" is running an ad on X, formerly known as Twitter, that reads, "Guns are the number one killer of kids. Not cancer. Not car accidents. GUNS." The claim is false for most Americans. It is true that firearms are the number one killer of kids according to Centers for Disease Control data if you include adult 18-...
Day Hiker: Truckee River Trail
Starting in Tahoe City on Highway 89 is the Truckee River Trail. The trail follows the river 5 miles down to Palisades at Olympic Park. In between there are other access points and the trail connects to the Western States Trail as well as Alpine Meadows Trail along Bear Creek. If you have ever driven along Highway 89 and appreciated a glimpse of the flowing river, bicyclists, rafters, kayakers and walkers enjoying the paved trail, you may owe yourself a stroll along the river’s edge.
Beloved Elk Grove pizzeria revived under rebrand
(FOX40.COM) — A beloved Elk Grove pizzeria is reopening under a new name months after closing its doors. Pizza Bell shut down its Elk Grove Boulevard location on April 28 after operating there for 39 years. •Video Above: Longtime Elk Grove pizza parlor announces closure (from March 2024) The restaurant told customers it will reopen on […]
California Classic to feature players with Sacramento ties
The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will play in the California Classic, with rosters including Sacramento-area natives Jordan Ford and Christian Terrell, and former Kings player Doug Christie coaching the Kings' Golden 1 Center team.
Fire Crews Investigate Overnight Fire Near Rattlesnake Mountain
Fire crews are investigating an overnight fire that started near Rattlesnake Mountain, burning about 14 acres. The fire started around 12:30 a.m. on Friday near Huffaker Hills. Reno Fire tells us crews will be there throughout the day to monitor any hot spots. Fire crews believe illegal fireworks may be...
KOLO 8 viewers donate to Veterans at Dick Scott Manor
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Dick Scott Manor is a brand-new subsidized housing project on east 8th Street in Reno. The land was donated by the City of Reno and with Recovery Funding, construction began in July of 2023. A tour last month revealed 12 units; 8 one bedroom and 4...
Reno locals beat the heat at the Truckee River for July 4th holiday
RENO, Nev. — With record heat this week, people are taking to some cooler activities this July 4 holiday weekend. The Truckee River in Reno was fairly full on Independence Day with tubers, floaters and swimmers. "It's just so hot, but this is beautiful. So yeah, we chose to...
Morning Break co-hosts make a classic Americana cookie cake for 4th of July
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - This probably isn’t the only time you’ll see this patriotic dessert during the Fourth of July holiday. Morning Break co-hosts, Katey Roshetko and Karlie Drew, make the classic American flag cookie cake just in time for the KOLO 8 New Now office party.
YSP Adventures creates beginner backpacking course for sober community
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Laura Van Antwerp, the social media influencer known as ‘Your Sober Pal’ and founder of YSP Adventures, is thrilled to announce she is partnering with Another Direction to offer Backpacking 101 July 12-14. It’s an immersive three-day, two-night course set in Tahoe National Forest.
Suspected harmful algal bloom reported in Virgina Lake, Lahontan Reservoir
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A pair of suspected harmful algal blooms are being reported in Virginia Lake and the Lahontan Reservoir. The City of Reno is asking people to avoid the water in those areas. The toxic bloom can cause serious health issues for humans and animals. Health officials say...
Fatal crash closes I-80 for several hours Wednesday night
A fatal crash occurred Wednesday night on Interstate 80 in west Reno, Nevada State Police said. About 10:54 p.m., the state police received a report of a crash in the westbound lanes near Robb Drive on I-80. I-80 westbound was closed for several hours while police investigated the crash. Police opened one lane about 1:45 a.m., with all lanes reopening after 6 a.m. No further information has been released. This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Fatal crash closes I-80 for several hours Wednesday night
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