Carson Now News (edition 217)

Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 3:01am

When Jaime Lopez moved to Carson City from El Salvador four years ago as a freshman in high school, graduation seemed an impossible goal. "It was horrible," he recalled. "I couldn't understand n...

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 6:52am

Due to utility work, Musser Street will be closed between Carson Street and Curry Street on Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. The road is expected to reopen at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10. Once Musser Street has been reopened, a lane closure with flagger control is expected throughout the remainder of the day.

Sidewalk improvements will continue along Long Street between Molly Drive and Saliman Road. Minor delays are possible and JAC bus stops in this area may be temporarily closed.

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 3:01am

The Downtown Business Association's Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest will fill the streets of downtown today and Sunday as locals and visitors enjoy vendors and activities.Due to this Spring Ral...

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 10:09pm

Rich Crombie talks about the upcoming Carson City Rendezvous:

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 7:34pm

By Steven R. Lasco
As many of you know, May is National Bike Month. Here in Carson City, several events and rides were held, capped by Bike To Work Week from May 16-20 and the celebration on the 20th outside the Firkin & Fox. As reported, about 150 people came by to visit, enjoy others’ bikes, and get a chance to win a raffle prize. The Nevada Legislature passed two bills in its current session that benefit cyclists (see sidebar below).

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 11:52am

CARSON CITY – A bill proposing reforms to Nevada’s construction defects law was called inadequate today in a hearing before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
John Madole, representing the Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, told the panel the best option would be to not proceed with Assembly Bill 401, proposed by Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas.

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 8:56am

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has enough Republican votes to pass the budget deal announced in this final week of the Legislature, but that doesn’t mean all conservative lawmakers are happy about it.
Some Republicans will support the governor and vote in favor of the fiscal compromise consisting of hard-won reform bills and the extension of some taxes that were set to expire. Many others will likely cast “no” votes in a principled protest against tax extensions.

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 3:01am

While preparing her address for graduation, valedictorian Kelly Brandon, 15, said she read similar speeches on the Internet but found no inspiration.She realized those words tried to make them "...

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 3:01am

Carson City investigators are looking into a suspected check fraud ring in which a group of people have been cashing stolen checks at casinos and check-cashing businesses in Carson City.According t...

Friday, June 3, 2011 - 3:01am

Carson City Manager Larry Werner was commended Thursday for exceeding the job performance expectations of the board of supervisors, but urged to work harder at communicating more effectively with t...