An E. coli outbreak that sickened nearly two dozen people and prompted a popular south Reno restaurant to voluntarily close has been linked to a dessert food manufactured, sold, and distributed by Reno Provisions, health officials reported. “Our epidemiologists and environmental health staff have identified a dessert that was prepared by Reno Provisions,” said Washoe County … [Read more...]
Giving thanks has no limit
It feels as if the entire country is entering into the season of holidays. Yet we in the Jewish community have recently completed our major holiday season. The rhythms of the Jewish calendar are different than those of the secular calendar. Sometimes we have to choose which “dance” to do; other times we can do both. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that Jews celebrate … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving pies and more
My childhood Thanksgiving dessert memories include mincemeat, pumpkin and pecan pie. Something you learned when you were old enough to grapple with a fork was that the mincemeat pie was for the “grown-ups” while the kids usually ended up with pumpkin pie topped with a Matterhorn-sized spritz of aerosol whipped cream. As we grew, we realized – one by one – that when we were … [Read more...]
Tax reform can spur job growth
I’ve been in office about a year now, and I have been encouraged with the number of small business owners who tell me how easy it is to work with the city of Sparks. But dealing with the federal government is another issue. I am surprised at the high number of business owners who express frustration at federal regulations and taxes, and how they are impacting their bottom line … [Read more...]
Musselman lands nationally ranked recruiting class
Three standout student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to play for the Nevada men’s basketball program and head coach Eric Musselman on Wednesday. Musselman also inked a top-100 junior college prospect to a financial aid agreement. The signees, Musselman’s second recruiting class as the head coach of the Wolf Pack, have been heralded as one of the top … [Read more...]
Nevada rolls in final exhibition tune up
Freshman Cameron Oliver finished with a game-high 19 points, including 13 in the second half, and junior D.J. Fenner chipped in 18 points and three steals as the Wolf Pack knocked off Alaska-Fairbanks, 84-53, in its final exhibition game before beginning the regular season next week. Senior center AJ West collected a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds and sophomore … [Read more...]
Postgame Notes: Nevada downs Fresno, 30-16
Nevada improved to 5-4 overall and 3-2 in Mountain West play with a 30-16 win at Fresno State on Thursday night. It is the first time this season the Wolf Pack has won consecutive games. Fresno State fell to 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the MW. The Pack snapped a three-game losing streak to the Bulldogs with its first win in the series since Oct. 22, 2011. JACKSON REACHES … [Read more...]
9th Circuit rejects bid to halt SouthEast Connector construction
SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday rejected the latest attempt by a group of Nevada citizens to halt construction of a major bypass being built on the edge of Reno. The appellate court in San Francisco issued a three-paragraph ruling denying a request for a preliminary injunction ordering suspension of work on … [Read more...]