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All kinds of colorful wildflowers at Davis Lake

Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 7:36am

It’s that time of the year again!
The Davis Lake area, just north of Portola, California has some spectacular displays of colorful wildflowers blooming at the present time.

Don Q's Nevada and Sierra Fishing Report for week of June 13-20

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 2:54pm

Here 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 June 13-20.

Gov. Sandoval Pushing Forward With Workforce Board Consolidation Despite Opposition

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 1:10pm

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today he plans to move forward with the consolidation of two local workforce investment boards even though several Southern Nevada officials testified in opposition to the plan at a public hearing on Monday.

Crime Log: Alleged embezzler transferred to Carson City

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 11:40am

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested the following people based on felony allegations:

Georgann B. McPeters, 55, a Dayton woman, was transferred from Lyon County to the Carson City Detention Facility at 12:30 p.m. Monday. McPeters was transferred on a felony embezzlement warrant in her name. Bail has been set at $20,000.

Sheriff's Office releases sex offender notification

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 11:37am

**PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE BELOW**

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has released a notification of two registered sex offenders who have moved into the area. James Lawrence Varella and Troy David Heflin Jr. have both been convicted of a sex offense and are required to register with the Carson City Sheriff's Office, which they have complied with.

Please download the press release below for pictures and other information. Those interested can visit www.nvsexoffenders.gov for more information.

Tarkanian Wins 4th Congressional GOP Race, Lee Upset By Democrat Challenger In State Senate 1 In Nevada Primary

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 11:02pm

CARSON CITY – Danny Tarkanian narrowly beat out state Sen. Barbara Cegavske in the 4^th Congressional District GOP primary today, surviving a tough challenge in the contest to see who will face Democrat state Sen. Steven Horsford in the November general election.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of LA Bakery

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 8:14pm

Get a taste of LA Bakery at its grand opening on Friday, June 15. Delight in complimentary baklava, pastries, and sandwiches as a celebration for LA Bakery. Mayor Robert Crowell will be attending to cut the ribbon of the new bakeshop. The event is located at 220 West John Street from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M.

South Carson Street back open after semi truck tip-over

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 4:20pm

This morning just after 9:30, a semi truck tipped over as it turned southbound onto South Carson Street from Fairview. The Nevada Highway Patrol reports that the southbound lanes of South Carson Street reopened at about 2:30 this afternoon.

The truck was loaded with 40,000 pounds of auto parts, and the load apparently shifted when making the turn. No one was injured.

Gaming win up statewide 6.1 percent in April, down 3 percent in Carson

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 12:00pm

Clark County casinos did very well in April, overcoming a bad month in northern Nevada to push the statewide gaming win up 6.1 percent over the previous year.

The Carson Valley gaming region, which includes Carson City, was down 3 percent. Washoe County was down 15.4 percent. On the plus side, North Las Vegas posted a 43.3 percent increase, and downtown Las Vegas was up 24.9 percent.

Nevada Gaming Win Rebounds In April Due To Strength In Clark County

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 11:38am

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s casinos returned to their winning ways in April, posting a statewide total win of $855.7 million for a 6.2 percent gain over April 2011, the Gaming Control Board reported today.

Clark County overall was up 8.9 percent in April to $743.7 million while the rest of the state did not fare as well. Washoe County was down 15.5 percent, South Lake Tahoe was down 4.4 percent and Elko County was down 2.3 percent.

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