Ex-Bruins thrive in new homes

It’s not hard to find the most dominant big man in the Mountain West Conference. New Mexico senior Drew Gordon stands out as the obvious choice, because he’s basically the only one.

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Sandoval not ready to talk tax initiatives

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval said he remains bullish about Nevada’s economic future and dismisses banter of pending tax initiatives as premature and wrong for the state.

Man admits igniting destructive Reno wildfire

An “extremely remorseful” man admitted Friday that he accidentally started a brush fire that destroyed 29 homes near Reno when he improperly discarded fireplace ashes at his home south of town, authorities said.

Rancho High registrar aids homeless teens, families

Angela Urquiaga is on the phone, trying to track down one of her babies. That’s what she calls the roughly 150 Rancho High School students who don’t have a permanent place to live.

Don’t miss a beat in 2012: Get the facts about fats and heart health

With heart disease the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s time to listen to your heart and get the right kinds of fats into your daily diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for heart health. But what are these “good fats” and how do you make them a part of your daily nutrition program?

Upgrading your home into home sweet home

Home sweet home. With more homeowners deciding to stay put in their homes, rather than attempting to sell in the current market, that old adage is more meaningful than ever. Staying put doesn’t mean homeowners are settling. Many are upgrading or redecorating their abodes, turning their old home into the stylish – yet comfortable – home sweet home they’ve dreamed of for many years.

Savvy bathroom-storage solutions

It’s easy for your bath to feel more like crowded, cluttered chaos than the spa sanctuary you long for it to be. Luckily, with a few conscious attempts to control the clutter, your bathroom storage woes will cease and you can create a bathing haven to put you at ease.

How to avoid scary heating bills this winter

With the Farmer’s Almanac forecast of an “unusually cold and stormy winter,” a heating bill could be a scary piece of mail to open during the cold weather months. Now is the perfect time for homeowners to protect their pocketbooks from scary heating bills.

Reid taunts Republicans in caucus talk

Firing the first volley in the White House battle to win Nevada, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid on Saturday mocked the GOP presidential contenders one by one as nearly 12,600 Democrats held caucuses across the state to support President Barack Obama’s re-election.

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