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Letter: Eagle Valley ‘nay’ vote not part of an agenda
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 12:54pm

Editor: Correction to Mr. Duane Heiny letter where he states that perhaps my nay vote against the Eagle Valley Golf Course had been influenced by the long-running effort spear headed by owners of the other two golf courses in Carson City to close Eagle Valley, and that they are both building contractors. This is absolutely not true.

The reason I voted against the lease is simple. The Board, as the governing body of Carson City, must always make sure that the public can bid on all city projects. I believe it is mandatory and I stated so at the Board meeting.

Heat wave continues today with record highs expected; Sunday may bring thunderstorms

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 11:44am

Power up the air conditioner or swamp cooler and turn those space and ceiling fans on high: Another hot day is underway here in Carson City, with record temperatures expected.

The National Weather Service in Reno is forecasting a high of 97 today, which would beat the record of 94 set in 1978. According to the weather service, the ridge of high pressure hanging over western Nevada is the one of the warmest air masses for early June during the last 30 years.

Burning Man organizers hail new Nevada law
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:40am

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed into law a bill that streamlines the permitting process for the Burning Man festival and other events on federal land.

Sandoval Signs Bill for Speciality License Plates
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 5:22pm
by ALEX POMPLIANO Here’s one bill that didn’t stir up much controversy during the legislative session and, well, why would it? Gov. Brian Sandoval signed AB24 on Friday, which “makes various changes to Nevadan license plates”. What changes exactly? Nevadan drivers can now represent...

Vendors sought, bathing suit competition added to Nugget’s 'Red, White, Blue Barbecue'
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 2:55pm

There will be new additions to the next “Red, White and Blue Barbecue” at the Carson Nugget. The next barbecue will be held on the Carson Street lot, across from the casino on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00 until 7:00 PM. This will be the second in a series of four “Red, White & Blue Barbecues” this summer. Admission is FREE and offer fun for all ages. Must pay for food.

New vendors are currently being sought to participate. Spots are $25 in advance. Interested parties can contact Mary Burgoon at MBurgoon@ccnugget.com.

Carson City loan manager jailed; admits to stealing $4,200 and taking it to casino
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 4:00am

A 34-year-old Dayton woman faces a felony embezzlement charge after she admitted to authorities that she stole $4,200 from a Carson City loan agency that she managed and then spent a portion of the money at a local casino.

Tonya Ann Ramirez was jailed Wednesday after an interview with Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators which led to the confession. She also told authorities she had a gambling problem and had filed a false police report with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office in an attempt to conceal her actions.

Carson City Friends of the Library sale Friday, Kiwanis pancake breakfast Saturday
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 2:18am

Summer beach reading favorites and a Saturday morning Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast are on tap beginning today at the Friends of the Carson City Library's Bargain Blast Book Bonanza.

All adult hardcover books will be 50 cents each and paperbacks will be 25 cents. The sale will be at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street, today, Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carson City weekly restaurant and food inspection report
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 1:48am

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.

This report for the week ending June 7, 2013. Inspections include: a Carson City recreation snack bar, a Carson City movie theater, convenience stores, restaurants, bars and lounges and a casino bakery, meat department, kitchen and grill.
See the full report below.

Carson City pool to reopen for Sunday family swim
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 1:33am

The Carson City outdoor pool will be open for families to cool off on Sunday afternoons through summer. The pool had been closed Sundays for several seasons because of budget cuts.

Sunday's will have special rates and special themes to attract the entire family. With the many young families in Carson City, parks and recreation has decided to reopen the pool. Hours will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Women to Women Nevada with cancer patient, Dayton school librarian Jennifer Bailey
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 1:13am

This week's Women to Women Nevada guest is Jennifer Bailey, a teacher and librarian at Riverview Elementary School in Dayton. Bailey has been battling cancer for 12 years, five of those years with stage 4. Bailey tells host Carol Paz how she works, raises a family and keeps a positive outlook on life with focus, positivity and confidence.

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