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Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 10:08pm

If you are a newcomer to that area or if you have never been there, the fall season is a great time of the year to visit Apple Hill.
And, if you are a newcomer to our area, you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”
Well, the correct answer is: “Apple Hill is not a specific hill or a specific location; on the contrary, it is a large geographic area in California.”

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 5:14pm

On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security held its quarterly meeting in Carson City. Gov. Brian Sandoval, chairman of the Homeland Security Commission, along with 16 commission members tackled a lengthy agenda, including committee updates, recommendations and implementation of new processes.
 

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 4:58pm

An issues and candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will be at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Carson City Library Auditorium. There will be a presentation by candidates for Assembly District 40; candidates for the school board and a discussion on the merits of Nevada's Ballot Question 1 that, if passed, would change the state's constitution and allow the Legislature to bring itself into special session.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 3:59pm

Carson City Fire Department and EMTs have responded this afternoon to a motorcycle crash off of Clear Creek, one mile from Carson City off of Highway 50. The accident was reported to be near Lake Tahoe Golf Club Drive. Care Flight has been called. The accident was reported at 3:46 p.m.
The rider is male, approximately 200 pounds. His condition is unknown at the time. The Nevada Highway Patrol is responding.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 2:47pm

All aboard the V&T Railroad for an unforgettable Halloween train ride where the living spirits of Northern Nevada can lift and embolden cancer patients and their care givers.
The Oct. 27 Halloween V&T train is a fundraiser for the nonprofit foundation Empowered Lives through the Cancer Journey, an organization established to support, encourage and empower both the patient and their caregivers throughout their cancer treatment.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 1:46pm

The following restaurant inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes cafes, a drive-in, a pizza take and bake, a supermarket and Carson High School. See the full report below.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 12:21pm

Carson City, Nevada – On Saturday, October 20, 2012, the “40 Days For Life” Fall 2012 campaign will hold a “Youth For Life” rally across from the Planned Parenthood facility at 1201 North Stewart Street from 12 noon until 2 PM. 40 Days For Life Reno-Tahoe co-coordinator Carol Marie says, “It is the youth who face the prospect of their friends coping with an unexpected pregnancy and the decisions that come with such a realization.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 11:26am

CARSON CITY – Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell in September to their lowest level in five years, dropping to under 14,000 in a month for the first time since September 2007, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) reported today.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 10:56am

CARSON CITY – Nevada retailers are expected to add more than 4,000 seasonal positions through December, the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) said today.

The estimate is based on an assumption that hiring in 2012 will be comparable to last year, when the state added 4,100 retail positions between September and December for a 3.2 percent increase in total employment in the sector.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 9:43am

Hello All:

Today is short and sweet. I have posted an interview that I did with WNC Baseball Head Coach DJ Whittemore. It is about 40 minutes long. A great conversation to get to know DJ. I would like to thank Keith Barnett of "We Shoot Video" for his time and hard work on this. If you should need any video work done, give Keith a call: 775-297-4125 or email: info@weshootvideo.net

Best Regards,

Chris J Graham

WNC Baseball Play-by-Play Broadcaster