Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto joined 39 other states in asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to put an end to mobile cramming, the placement of unauthorized third-party charges on mobile phone bills.

“Consumers have the right to have extra charges removed,” said Masto in a news release. “My office will continue take appropriate action against those who bill unauthorized amounts on consumers’ mobile phone bills.”

Electric rates for NV Energy customers in Carson City and Northern Nevada would decrease by about 52 cents a month, according to a proposed rate adjustment. The public is invited to a consumer session Tuesday, July 2 to comment on the planned changes. The session is being hosted by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.

NV Energy's application seeks approval of fuel and purchased power expenses for 2012 and to reset several renewable energy and energy efficiency program rates.

While we missed the bulk of rain that hit Northern Nevada and the Sierra this week, we won't be able to escape a heat wave that will envelope the Carson City region beginning Friday.

Mining in Nevada is taking a major hit due to the rapid plummet of gold prices. The $600 an ounce drop since 2011's record highs has forced some mining companies to rethink their plans.