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Carson City leaders give update on State of the City

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 3:22pm

Carson City leaders addressed a packed banquet room at the Gold Dust West today to discuss the State of the City in a program put together by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor Bob Crowell, Supervisor Shelly Aldean, Sheriff Kenny Furlong and School Board Chair Joanna Wilson each spoke to the crowd, and in general agreed that while these are challenging times, each made the case that things are going well and improving.

Saturday is Free Fishing Day in California

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 7:43am

By Don Quilici
California has two Free Fishing Days associated with holidays this year. The first Free Fishing Day in 2011 is on July 2 (for the Fourth of July) and the second is on September 3 (for Labor Day).

Nevada Supreme Court Set To Weigh In On Special Election In 2nd Congressional District

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 6:51am

CARSON CITY – Attorneys for the state Democrat and Republican parties argued their cases Tuesday before the Nevada Supreme Court over whether they should pick their candidates for the special election to fill the vacant 2nd Congressional District seat, or whether it should be a “ballot royale.”

Congressional District 2: Court takes arguments over special election

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 3:01am

While Democrats and the Secretary of State argued the special election to fill Dean Heller's congressional seat should be open to all comers, Republicans argued the major parties deserve control ov...

Plans nearly complete on school additions

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 3:01am

Plans are moving forward on the first phase of the 2010 Rollover Bond projects, which include additions to Eagle Valley Middle and Empire Elementary schools."The concepts are defined on both of ...

'Sassafras' to replace closing B'Sghetti's restaurant

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 4:46pm

While Carson City residents were mourning the loss of B'Sghetti's restaurant this week, it appears that plans for a new eatery named Sassafras were coming together behind the scenes.

Sassafras will be a "chalkboard restaurant" with a changing menu focusing on fresh, local foods, according to a press release sent to Carson Now. The restaurant will be a partnership between Chef Anthong "Tony" Fish who currently operates "The Grill" at Mo and Sluggo's, and B'Sghetti's owner Scott Doerr, along with Carl Ceccarelli and Jayme Watts.

New Study Shows Nevada Taxpayers On The Hook For $4,200 Each To Fund Cost Of Public Employee Benefits

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 2:27pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada has the 18th lowest taxpayer burden to cover unfunded public employee pension and health care costs among the states, but policy makers are still failing to adequately address the shortfall, a national organization reported in a new comprehensive analysis.

OurTown: Pete Livermore

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 7:06am

Assemblyman Pete Livermore talks about the recently concluded session of the Nevada Legislature.

Olive Garden opens doors

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 3:01am

Dottie McBride couldn't wait to spend the gift card a friend from Arizona had sent her for Olive Garden. On Monday, the Carson City woman was among about 50 people, some of whom lined up hours b...

Carson City sees huge increase in taxable sales for April