Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Nov. 17, 2021 – Christmas tree permits for National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin sold out today, Nov. 17, 2021. No additional permits will be authorized for this season. Christmas trees may also be purchased from private Christmas tree farms in El Dorado, Nevada, and Placer counties. Thank you to all […]
“When I told a senior officer that I must have a new head gunner, he remarked that the present man was a delightful person and was also a golf champion. I agreed he was delightful, but added that unfortunately the game we were about to play was not golf.” ― Bernard Law (Monty) Montgomery 17 […]
Evanston, IL….Northwestern University researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses “dancing molecules” to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries. In a new study, researchers administered a single injection to tissues surrounding the spinal cords of paralyzed mice. Just four weeks later, the animals regained the ability to walk. The […]
Carson City, NV…Special Session of Nevada State Assembly, convened by Governor Steve Sisolak, opened with ancient Hindu mantras on November 12, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely before Nevada State Assembly in capital Carson City. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the […]
Arlington, Virginia…Thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Folks, being President of the United States, you are afforded many opportunities to try to express your love, commitment, and admiration for the American people. And I must say to you that the single greatest honor I’ve been afforded as President is to stand […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…At its meeting on November 8th, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board adopted new forestry guidelines that will help increase the pace and scale of the Conservancy’s work to reduce wildfire risk to Tahoe communities and improve forest resilience. The Board also authorized a program budget of up to $50 million for the […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Christmas tree permits for National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin will be available for online purchase on a first-come, first-served basis Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. As a reminder, no tree cutting is permitted in the Caldor Fire closure area due to ongoing hazards within the Caldor Fire perimeter. The Caldor Fire […]
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” ― Martin Luther 10 November 1483 ~ 18 February 1546
Walnut Creek, CA…Pack your patience! Airports and roads may be jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. As restrictions continue to lift and consumer confidence builds, AAA urges travelers to be proactive when making their travel plans this holiday season. 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday […]
Washington, DC…Starting today, foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals for non-essential reasons such as tourism. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds these travelers to be prepared to (1) provide proof […]
