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OSU Basketball: Cowboys Close Charleston Classic with Loss to Nevada

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November 24, 2024

OSU Basketball: Cowboys Close Charleston Classic with Loss to Nevada

The Cowboys went 1-2 in their trip to Charleston.

Oklahoma State fell to Nevada 90-78 on Sunday afternoon in the Charleston Classic’s consolation final. It was a game dominated by a pair of Nevada players, as Kobe Sanders and Nick Davidson combined to score 50 of the Wolf Pack’s points (27 from Sanders and 23 from Davidson). Nevada shot 59% from the field and 39% from 3.

OSU was playing from behind all afternoon, as the Cowboys never held a lead, and the Wolf Pack led for about 38 of the 40 minutes. After going into the break down 40-33, OSU made a few runs at it in the second half, but the Pokes couldn’t get over the hump. Nevada extended its lead to 19 with about 14 minutes to play before the Cowboys stormed back with an 11-0 run to cut it to 62-54. The teams traded baskets for the next few minutes before OSU ripped off another 7-0 run to cut Nevada’s lead to 70-66. But when the Wolf Pack needed a basket, they got one.

As much success as Nevada was having shooting the ball, the Cowboys ran into some struggles, hitting just 42% of their shots from the field and 29% of their 3-point attempts. It continues the trend to start this season where OSU has either shot in the 40% range from 3 or in the 20s.

The Cowboys forced Nevada into 10 turnovers, the fewest OSU has forced this season. OSU also had a season-low four steals.

OSU had four players score in double figures. Chi Chi Avery led the way with 15. Arturo Dean hit double digits for the first time as a Cowboy, finishing with 13. Robert Jennings II and Abou Ousmane each had 11.

The Wolf Pack are a good squad, winning 26 games last season and 22 the year before. Nevada made the NCAA Tournament on both of those occasions, and KenPom projects the Wolf Pack to finish this regular season with 24 wins.

At 4-2 in the young season, the Cowboys have some time to recalibrate after being tested in Charleston. OSU’s next game is Dec. 4 in Tulsa.

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Chabad of Southern Nevada to host Grand Menorah lighting in Downtown Las Vegas

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December 26, 2024

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Chabad of Southern Nevada to host Grand Menorah lighting in Downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On Thursday, the Chabad of Southern Nevada will host the Grand Menorah lighting at Fremont Street at The Fremont Street Experience at 4 p.m.

Mayor-elect Shelly Berkley and other local officials will be in attendance.

There will be music, latkes and free dreidels for the kids.

The 20-foot menorah is erected and maintained throughout Chanukah from Dec. 25 and culminates on Jan 2.

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Driver’s close call near Emerald Bay highlights danger on icy Sierra Nevada roads

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December 25, 2024

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Driver’s close call near Emerald Bay highlights danger on icy Sierra Nevada roads

Christmas Day weather forecast for Northern California – Dec. 25, 2024

02:55

TRUCKEE — With another weather system just about done with Northern California, roads in the Northern California high country are open but still potentially treacherous on Christmas Day.

As of noon, there are no restrictions on both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in the Sierra Nevada.

The same can’t be said for the smaller highways, however.

On Highway 89, Caltrans says chains or snow tires are required from Truckee to the Sierra/Plumas County line, and from Truckee to around 11 miles north of Truckee.

Highlighting how dangerous the conditions could be, on Christmas morning California Highway Patrol posted about a driver who nearly went completely off the side of the road near Emerald Bay. The vehicle had to be towed out.

Slow Down!
Christmas Day is ICY here in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Take it slow and enjoy the beautiful surroundings carefully. #emeraldbay #seatbeltssavelives #wintervibes #visitlaketahoe #VisitLakeTahoe #KnowBeforeYouGo #knowbeforeyougo pic.twitter.com/Uuygsj2nTf
— CHP South Lake Tahoe (@CHPSouthLake) December 25, 2024

Further south, along Highway 88, Caltrans says chains are also still required on all vehicles from 6.5 miles east of Peddler Hill in Amador County to about 5 miles west of Picketts Junction in Alpine County.

Another impactful weather system is expected to arrive by Thursday in Northern California

Cecilio Padilla

Cecilio Padilla is a digital producer for CBS Sacramento and a Sacramento-area native who has been covering Northern California for more than a decade.

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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate

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December 25, 2024

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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate

Neither of the authors of “Homesteading 2.0” (Dec. 15 Review-Journal) lives in Nevada. Yet, they believe they are qualified to advocate for increased development of our public lands.

To date, much new development has focused on luxury housing and green energy projects, rather than the need for affordable housing. While the authors acknowledge our successful conservation efforts, they fail to mention that current residents are being heavily regulated by the water authority, facing penalties, and pressured to reduce water usage. Lawns are being replaced with desert landscaping, and ongoing development to accommodate growth is contributing to the urban heat island effect. This growth has led to more congested roadways, wildlife encroaching into urban areas due to habitat loss and reduced access to recreational spaces that residents once enjoyed.

One of the defining features of Las Vegas was the open space surrounding the valley, which has long been a unique advantage of living in the Southwest. We must carefully consider how much growth we are willing to support moving forward.

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