Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Measure Raising Bar Before State Could Shift Costs To Local Governments Endorsed By Mayors

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 5:57pm

CARSON CITY – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to cut funding to or impose an unfunded mandate on local governments was heartily endorsed today by local officials including the mayors of Reno and Las Vegas.

Douglas authorities seeking strongarm robbery suspects

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 4:22pm

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a strongarm robbery that took place on Thursday, March 24th, at approximately 3:30 pm, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, off Topsy Lane in north Douglas County.

In the incident, a Hispanic female forcibly stole a small black case suspended by a breakaway lanyard from around the victim’s neck as the victim was walking to her car in the parking lot.

Major Campaign Finance Bill Wins Favorable Vote In Assembly Committee

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 3:16pm

CARSON CITY – A major campaign finance reform bill that would require most candidates to file their contribution and expense reports electronically narrowly passed out of an Assembly panel today on an 8-7 vote.
The bill would also move filing deadlines up to give voters more time to review the political donation and expense information before casting their ballots.

Book Review: Confessions of a Paper Pimp

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 10:06pm

“Confessions of a Paper Pimp,” by Sam Bauman. Slalom Press, 2011. Hard copy available at Amazon, $18.95; Kindle version, $10.

By Guy W. Farmer

Sore Feelings: GOP Lawmakers Say Dems Ignoring Their Bills

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 6:10pm

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Add it up and some of them have to die.
There is not enough time for the Legislature to hear every bill, but that has not stopped Republicans from accusing Democrats of ignoring Republican bills.

Lake Tahoe

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 3:17pm

Just a few photos from a cold trip up to Lake Tahoe last month. See more photos at AroundCarson.com.

Immigration Bills Spark Heated Debate In Legislature

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 12:10pm

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Two bills relating to illegal immigrants sparked heated debate in an Assembly committee this morning.
One from Assemblyman Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, would impose penalties and restrictions on illegal immigrants in a way similar to a controversial Arizona law enacted this past year.

It's Your City with Neil Rombardo

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 9:10am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEVapn3XjwU

Snow possible in Carson City late tonight into Thursday

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 6:31am

Another blast of winter weather is expected to reach the Carson City area tonight with 1 to 3 inches of snow expected in the valleys and up to 8 inches at Lake Tahoe.

Cold air, more snow and gusty winds has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a winter weather advisory later tonight for Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Reno through Thursday morning.

Outdoors with Don Q: Catchin' Mack on Blue Ribbon Charter at Lake Tahoe

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 5:58am

This week’s feature is about a long time friend, Gene St. Denis, Captain of Blue Ribbon Charters at South Lake Tahoe, Calif. He offers daily fishing trips for Mackinaw, rainbow and brown trout on his sport fishing boat, “The PT-109,” at Lake Tahoe.

Mackinaw trout in the double digit class (10 pounds or more) in weight are not that uncommon on those charter trips. In fact, in the last two years, each time Elaine and I have fished with “Gino” she has caught a double digit “Mack” in weight.

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