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Body found near where Carson City doctor went missing
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 3:12pmMarmots steal the show, but nothing from my backpack
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:12pmPACIFIC COAST TRAIL - The Carson Pass to Echo Summit hike is best known for wildflowers, but I was most captivated by yellow-bellied marmots.Larger, pudgier versions of a prairie dog, the three ...
New Interstate Shaves 10 Minutes off Drive from Reno Airport to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 10:14amWith the completion of the I-580 freeway extension project connecting Reno to Carson City, getting to Heavenly Mountain Resort for the 2012-13 ski season will be faster, safer and more convenient than ever before.
Nevada Economic Board Signs Off On Apple Tax Breaks But Finds Oversight Authority Limited Under New Law
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 6:56pm
CARSON CITY – The state Board of Economic Development Wednesday unanimously signed off on a package of tax breaks to bring Apple to Reno, but the panel found it had little authority over the deal reached after several months of closed-door negotiations.
Report Evaluates Success Of Incentives In Western States, Finds Fewer In Nevada Due To Tax Structure
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 3:52pmCARSON CITY — A new report from The Council of State Governments exploring the successes that 13 Western states have had with tax incentives to encourage economic growth found that Nevada has fewer such programs in large part because of its tax structure.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:36amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.
Outdoors with Don Q: Mackinaw fishing at Lake Tahoe with two friends
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 9:44am
On Thursday morning, July 12, I went fishing at Lake Tahoe for Mackinaw (Lake) Trout with two friends, Rob Boehmer and Thomas Strong, both of whom live in Carson City.
Boehmer had booked a trip with my longtime good friend and sport fishing guide, Gene St. Denis (“Gino”) of Blue Ribbon Charters (530-544-6552) at South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Boehmer called me several days prior to July 12 and asked if I would like to accompany him and Strong on their fishing trip with Gino.
Wednesday night is comedy night at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 3:52pm
Event Date:
August 1, 2012 (All day) Carson City, NV—Get ready to laugh! Wednesday night is Comedy Night at the Carson Nugget. The weekly shows begin each at 7 PM in the Show Lounge. Seating is limited. There is no cover; however, there is a two drink minimum.
The next featured comic is Kelly Monteith. He has performed in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Reno as well as theaters throughout the United States and Canada. He has shared the bill with a “Who’s Who” of performers including Bill Cosby, Loretta Lynn, Aretha Franklin and Tony Bennett to name just a few.
Wednesday Comedy Night Schedule
Nevada panel recommends $4 million in next budget for student tracking system
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 3:50pmCARSON CITY — A Nevada panel charged with implementing a system to track individual student performance from preschool through entry into the workforce is recommending that $4 million in state funds be appropriated by Gov. Brian Sandoval and the 2013 Legislature to help accomplish the task.
Expedition Man Endurance Festival comes to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 4:41pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2012 (All day)
Coming from as far as Australia and as near as North Lake Tahoe, more than 200 men and women athletes are gearing up for a race to remember at Northern Nevada’s inaugural Expedition Man Endurance Festival and Ultra-Distance-Triathlon, taking place Saturday, August 25. Athletes will begin with a swim at Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe, then onto a more than 100-mile-bike-ride through Carson City and a long-run along the Truckee River, ending at the Legends at Sparks Marina.
Stolen tombstone returned to historic Comstock
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 3:29pmCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A marble tombstone marking the grave of two young boys who froze to death in a Christmastime blizzard on Nevada's historic Comstock is coming home 141 years later - after i...
Broader Measure Of Unemployment Shows Continued Improvement In Nevada But Still Above 20 Percent
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY – A broader measure of Nevada’s unemployment picture, including those who have given up looking for work, showed slight but continued improvement through the second quarter of 2012, a federal report released today shows.
Called the U-6 rate, it declined in Nevada from 22.3 percent in the four quarters through March 31 to 22.1 percent in the 12 months ending June 30, according to the quarterly report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Group enlists Nevada small business owners to lobby against regulations
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 5:53pmCARSON CITY — A pair of Nevada small business owners on Thursday said the federal government needs to ease off on its excessive regulatory efforts under the Obama administration if it wants to encourage job growth here and around the country.
Drought disaster declared in Douglas
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 10:53amEven as Carson Valley farmers are baling hay, Douglas County has been declared a drought disaster area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Extreme drought conditions extend through much of Washoe, and parts of Pershing, Churchill and Lyon counties. Most of Douglas County is under moderate or severe drought conditions, according to the U.S. drought monitor.
Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:21am
Warm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.
Hump Day means laughs at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 7:19pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2012 - 7:00pm Get ready to laugh! Wednesday Night Comedy begins at the Carson Nugget in Carson City starting July 25, 2012 at 7 PM in the Show Lounge.
Chris Strait kicks off the Wednesday night events. He is an expert on people and reminds us how funny life can be. You may have seen him on E! or Tru-TV’s, “The Smoking Gun.”
Seating is limited. There is no cover; however, there is a two drink minimum.
Wednesday Comedy Night Schedule
7/25 - Chris Strait / Alyssa Cowan
8/1 - Kelly Monteith / Drake Nelson
8/8 - Morgan Preston / James Hennigan
8/15 - Tyler Boeh / John Ager
Nevada Affirms U.S. Agriculture Department Drought Disaster Declaration
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 5:58pmCARSON CITY — Nevada today affirmed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s automatic drought disaster declaration, which applies to all 17 Nevada counties.
Spring fire continues to burn
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 10:17amThe cost of fighting the Spring fire has hit $94,000 as of 5 a.m. today. The 1,000-acre blaze is still smoldering in the Pine Nuts far above Carson Valley. There is no report of containment or cont...
Motorists can expect delays on Highway 89 from Tahoe City to Tahoma
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 2:29am
Motorists traveling Highway 89 on the west shore of Lake Tahoe can expect around-the-clock construction work this week between Tahoe City and Tahoma, according to Caltrans.
Motorists will likely come upon one-way traffic control restrictions and up to 10 minute delays beginning at 7 a.m. Monday and continuing through 10 a.m. Friday. Southwest Gas Corporation of Carson City, Nev. is scheduled to do utility work. The schedule is subject to change at the contractors discretion. See PDF below of all construction around the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Douglas County Prevails in Appeal of FEMA Flood Maps
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/22/2012 - 11:50amAfter four years of contesting data used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop flood maps for the Carson Valley, a ruling by a Scientific Resolution Panel found the FEMA requirements doesn't meet its own flood insurance program mapping standards.
California unemployment drops slightly in June, Nevada jobless rate steady
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 1:31pmCalifornia's unemployment rate fell slightly in June to 10.7 percent, as the state added 38,300 jobs. The Employment Development Department released the latest jobs figure on Friday. It marked a slight drop from May, when unemployment was at 10.8 percent.
OBITUARY: Dr. Robert Lookabaugh
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 6:00amDr. Robert (Bob) Lookabaugh passed away Saturday, July 14, in Carson City, Nevada. He resided in Carson City eleven years. Previously, he lived in South Lake Tahoe since 1963. Bob leaves his wif...
Mystery couple from photo found
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 11:09amCARSON CITY, Nev. - After receiving national attention, including an appearance on the "Today Show" on Tuesday morning, Carson High School teacher Angila Golik found the couple she photographed ...
Don Q's Northern California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 18-23
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 3:08amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 18-24:
Grant Davis of Carson wins Dr. Phil TV talent show
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 10:39amFans of Carson City entertainer Grant Davis saw the 15-year-old beat several peers Wednesday on the nationally televised Dr. Phil show.Davis, now in Los Angeles recording an album, bested several c...
South Tahoe CrossFit co-owner Tim Anderson declared 'fittest' among Masters at Reebok CrossFit Games
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/15/2012 - 4:45pm
Tim Anderson, co-owner of South Tahoe CrossFit, won the Masters Division in the Reebok CrossFit Games in southern California on Sunday. This makes him "fittest" man in his age group of 55-60.
The games were at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., where thousands of participants were whittled down to around a 100 of the fittest men and women in the world.
Bonanza Park at South Lake Tahoe celebrates grand opening
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 2:53pm
UPDATE MONDAY: Saturday's grand opening of Bonanza Park brought community members of all ages to hear the dedication from Chuck Scharer, President and CEO of Edgewood Companies and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
Youth immediately began playing on the park equipment and the basketball court was ready to host its first game while hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled for the crowd of families and dignitaries to enjoy.
$3 Million Tourism Contract Approved By Nevada Board, Funding Still In Limbo
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 2:50pmCARSON CITY — The state Board of Examiners on Friday approved a $3 million contract with an out-of-state firm to spearhead tourism efforts in Nevada after being told the selection process was thorough and fair.
The board, with members Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto voting, approved the two-year contract with the California-based offices of Burson-Marsteller.
Carson Valley, South Shore, casinos take hit in May
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:44amMINDEN - Casinos in the Carson Valley area took in about 10 percent less in gaming win in May compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board....
South Tahoe 11-year-olds miss state
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:57amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The South Tahoe Little League 11-year-old all-stars were able to score 14 runs in the two Nevada District 1 championship games, but the Washoe all-stars were able to score a lit...
Long repeats as winner of Ponderosa Ridge Run
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:54amSTATELINE, Nev. - Brett Long of Carson City defended his title at the 38th annual Ponderosa Ridge Run on Saturday.Long, 34, a former standout runner at Hug High School in Reno and at Southern Orego...
Don Q's Fishing report for week of July 11-17
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 3:48amGreat fishing is being reported throughout Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and Sierra this summer. Here is this week's fishing report, through July 17, for rivers, lakes and streams in the region.
GOP Members Of Congress Ask Governors To Reject Health Exchanges, Nevada Program Already Well Under Way
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 2:48pmCARSON CITY – A letter from 12 U.S. Senators and 61 members of the House to the nation’s governors asking them to oppose the creation of health care exchanges under the Affordable Care Act comes too late to have any effect in Nevada.
Carson City Sheriff's reservists patrol small sliver of East Lake Tahoe shoreline
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 4:33pmLAKE TAHOE - Twenty miles from Carson City's defining Ormsby House and the state Capitol, and inches from Lake Tahoe's crystalline waters, the Carson City sheriff's presence is known.The deputie...
Pablo Cruise headlines A Concert Under the Stars Wednesday
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 12:36pm
Dave Jenkins returns to Carson City for his second performance at A Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, July 11 with his band, Pablo Cruise.
Jenkins performed four years ago for the inaugural event, which takes place at Café at Adele’s, but his love of music began at a tender age.
Program at Zephyr Cove library aims to educate on the importance of bats
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 11:08pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2012 - 1:30pm
Cassandra Root-Gerguson, 3, checks out the bats during the NorCal Bats presentation at the Carson City Library on Saturday afternoon. Bat-rescuer Corky Quirk will also be speaking July 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Branch of the Douglas County Library, 233 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove. Call (775) 588-6411.
NV bill would license medical pot farms
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 9:50amCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A former chairman of Nevada's Democratic Party wants to license farms where marijuana can be grown legally and certify pot dispensaries for the first time for the thousands...
Nevada Governor Signs Executive Order Creating Interagency Council On Veterans Affairs
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 7:57pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs.
Executive Order 2012-15 creates the council to work to identify and prioritize the needs of Nevada’s veterans.
Nevada Lawmaker Takes Aim Again At Fast-Food Sales In Effort To Combat Obesity
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 6:12pmCARSON CITY – Assemblyman Harvey Munford, D-Las Vegas, said today he will try again with a bill in the 2013 session to impose a fee on some items sold at fast-food restaurants in an effort to help combat the national obesity epidemic.
Fireworks forbidden in Carson Valley
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:15amWhile Douglas officials altered the fireworks ordinance to make it easier to get a permit for a private display, setting off fireworks without the permit is still illegal. And getting a permit w...
Nevada Taxable Sales Sees Modest But Solid Gain In April
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 5:33pmCARSON CITY — Nevada’s taxable sales climbed by 5.1 percent in April over April 2011, continuing a 22 consecutive month trend of positive numbers for the important economic indicator, the state Department of Taxation reported this week.
The $3.5 billion in taxable purchases in April were buoyed by double-digit gains in several major categories, including construction; up 16.1 percent, merchant wholesalers-durable goods, up 10.2 percent; and motor vehicle and parts dealers, up 10.5 percent.
Nevada Highway Patrol to set up Incline Village sobriety checkpoint over July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 8:43amThe Nevada Highway Patrol, along with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Sparks Police Department, and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office are planning a sobriety check point for the Fourth of July holiday.
The check point will be held in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe and is being funded by a Joining Forces grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.
Due to the fireworks display and other special events planned at Lake Tahoe, a large increase in both vehicular and pedestrian traffic expected during the holiday.
Ride the Wild Sierra bicycle event
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 4:49am
South Lake Tahoe’s road bicycling club, Alta Alpina, has put together four different epic bike rides on 1 day so cyclists can challenge themselves at their own pace. The event is called Ride the Wild Sierra, with the start and finish at Turtle Rock Park in Markleeville, Calif.
Build Your Own Challenge, Kid Carson Challenge, Wild Sierra Century and the 8 Pass Challenge “The World’s Toughest Double Century” all take place June 30, 2012.
Lake Tahoe and Truckee are full of avid cyclists who love a good challenge so Alta Alpina created this new cycling event just for you. Ouch!
Governor Sandoval defends secrecy, tax breaks needed to lure Apple to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 4:55pm
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval on Thursday defended the secretive process that led to a decision by Apple to build a data center and related facilities in the Reno area that will bring $1 billion in investment to the area over the next decade.
Fourth of July Lake Tahoe restrictions include fireworks, holiday booze ban at Zephyr Cove and Nevada beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 1:06pmResidents and visitors are urged to help protect public safety and the environment during the Fourth of July holiday by keeping wildfire prevention in mind.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management unit reminds folks that having fireworks of any kind — and sparklers are considered fireworks — is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires are not permitted on Forest Service beaches or in the general forest. For Wednesday, July 4, 2012, only, personal barbecues are allowed at Nevada, Pope and Baldwin beaches but are not permitted on any other Forest Service beaches or in the general forest.
Nevada Governor says Ruling On Arizona Immigration Law Shows Need For Federal Reform
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 12:44pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Arizona immigration law case points out the need for Congress and the president to come together and reform the country’s immigration laws.
Column: Finding our place in history
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 12:59pmI met Aletha Tom a few weeks ago when I was writ ing a story about the organized effort to refurbish the “S” for Stewart painted on the hillside above the former American Indian boarding school.
She graduated from the school in 1965 but didn't return until many years later, after she'd gotten married and had kids of her own.
Passing through Carson City, she took a spontaneous detour to her alma mater. As she walked onto the grounds of the old Stewart Indian School, she told me, the present faded away.
