Lake Tahoe Boating Safety: NDOW is reminding summer boaters that cold water shock can hit fast, with its 1-10-1 guidance urging calm breathing and awareness that even strong swimmers can lose motion in the first minutes. Nevada Tourism Numbers: Las Vegas saw 3.275 million visitors in April (down 1.8% year over year), but convention attendance rose to 592,100 (+3.2%), with hotel occupancy at 83.1% and a record April average daily room rate of $190.41. Local Travel Culture & Community: Grass Valley’s police blotter highlights ongoing stray-cat disputes and the limits of animal pickup rules, while opinion pieces debate how Nevada City’s downtown preservation approach could affect everyday vibrancy. Northern Nevada Outdoors: The Highway 50 Association’s annual wagon train rolls from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville on Sunday, May 31, with public stops and a museum lunch break. Property & Resort Watch: Douglas County posted multiple notices of sale tied to delinquent assessments involving Holiday Inn Club Vacations, a reminder that vacation ownership can come with real financial risk. Election & Visitor Economy Angle: Nevada’s governor race is heating up as early voting begins, with candidates taking positions on housing costs, taxes, immigration, and correctional staffing.