After the west was "tamed," Nevada was the last state to ban gambling, which they did in 1909. Then in March 1931, the Nevada legislature approved and the governor signed a law legalizing gambling in the state once...
GAMBLING LEGAL AGAIN
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CARSON CITY CHARM
HGTV recently chose Carson City as the most charming small town in Nevada. Carson City is 20 miles south of Reno and is the state's capital with roots dating back to the silver rush of the 1850's. Click here to see the...
IN THE OTHER CORNER, RENO
In a zombie apocalypse, Nevada actually ranks second from the bottom. While Reno may rank high in its availability of weapons, it's dead last in availability of food and places to hide. But, on the bright side, if you...
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It is that time of year again. It is time for our annual deliveries out the playa. Burning Man is a celebration of community and creativity, but it had a bit of controversy this year. A group calling themselves Seven...
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Tesla will be expanding its footprint in McCarran, NV, a manufacturing and distribution hub about 20 miles east of Reno. The expansion will add four million square feet of space for the production of batteries for...
NEVADA GROWING
We have touted the growth in Nevada for some time, but the State of Nevada is literally growing. Tectonic forces expand the state's landmass by about 87,000 square feet every year making it the fastest growing state in...
STORM CHASING
Take a look at the storm cloud video above. With the back-to-back storms and record-breaking snow over Donner Summit this winter, it is no wonder there will be skiing on the 4th of July. Palisades and Alpine Meadows...
HAVE AN ADVENTURE
August marks American Adventure Month. It is time to get out there and explore. If you live in California or Nevada, you do not have to go far. Here are some suggestions to satisfy your wanderlust: California...
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GONE FISHING Looking to leave the electrifying stress behind and do a little fishing? Here are some nearby places to throw in your line: Lake Davis Truckee River Little Truckee River Pyramid Lade Lake Almanor Topaz...
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BURNING MAN IS BACK! After a two-year hiatus, Burning Man will be back this summer. Event organizers are planning to sell 57,000 tickets rather than the usual 80,000, and if you are a Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)...
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SNOW, SNOW, SNOW With 23" of snow this past December, Tahoe broke a 50-year record for snowfall, closing I-80 for three days and gnarling transportation. So, what is the best place to be snowbound in Reno? According to...
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SANTA TAKEOVER The annual Reno Santa Crawl will be Saturday, December 11th. Have fun!