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Statewide gaming revenue down in November; Lake Tahoe sees big win
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 8:32am

Nevada's gaming figures for November show overall casino "win" down 11.08 percent, with South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline performing the best, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports today.

November figures for South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos show the largest spike statewide in earnings or "win" at 26.63 percent over November 2011 profits, according to the board. South Lake Tahoe casinos took in $17,734,866 in November 2012 compared to $14,005,506 in 2011.

Opinion: Carson City Mayor's Visit to the CC Men's Club — a discussion of the Master Plan for downtown
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 12:25am

The Mayor of Carson City was the guest at this week's meeting of the Carson City Men's Club. Per prior agreement he did not give a prepared speech, and after a glowing introduction that gave a brief highlight of his impressive history of accomplishments, he fielded questions from his audience.

Graham's Word: The Steroid Cloud Rolls Over The Baseball Hall of Fame; No One Voted in on 2013 Ballot
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 11:14pm

For the first time since 1996 and only the eighth time in history, Cooperstown will not be welcoming anybody to the hallowed ground of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and we could be seeing a lot more years like this to come unfortunately. The 2013 ballot saw many newcomer names that were superstars in their playing days.

Carson City man identified in fatal Highway 395 vehicle crash south of Gardnerville
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 8:25am

A 31-year-old Carson City man, Jaron W. Malone, has been identified as the victim in a two-vehicle crash Monday on Highway 395 at Riverview Drive south of Gardnerville in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

Experience Paddleboard Yoga at Carson City Aquatic Facility

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 7:59am

Who needs a yoga mat? Climb up on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) at the Carson City Aquatic Facility, 9 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and experience yoga in a whole new way.

Practicing yoga on a SUP builds endurance, balance, full body strength and coordination. It will not only require your full attention and heighten your level of awareness, but it may even tap into your sense of playfulness and humor. So pack your smile along with a towel and come join us for yoga on the water!

For more information go to: www.yogasol-carsoncity.com

Carson City Planning Commission seat open

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 7:14am

One position on the Carson City Planning Commission is open and applications are being sought now through Feb. 7 by the Board of Supervisors.

The commission oversees all matters related to Carson City's planning and zoning, land use and growth management. Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Community Center, Sierra Room. Applicants must be willing to serve 12 to 16 hours a month. The seat is for a term that will expire in June 2014.

Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Jan. 9-15
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 6:45am

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 Jan. 9.

Carson City man detained after tear gas dropped inside barricaded home
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 8:38pm

UPDATE: Carson City authorities used tear gas to detain a man dressed in a black sweater who had barricaded himself inside a home near Silver Sage and Roventini Way.

John Vallerio, 22, was taken into custody at around 8:10 p.m. after a SWAT used tear gas to smoke him out of the house he had been holed up in for more than three hours, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Vallerio had escaped authorities at 4:39 p.m. after he was about to be served arrest warrants from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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Tear gas, brought him out. Nobody hurt.

Carson City fire crews knock down structure fire at Aloha Medicinal production plant
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 6:43pm

Carson City fire crews knocked down a fire Tuesday night that produced heavy smoke inside the fungus-based pharmaceutical company Aloha Medicinals in the 2300 block of Arrowhead Drive.

Damage was confined to a dust collection system, which caught fire when sawdust-like material ignited during a mill and grind operation, said Carson City Battalion Chief Eric Bero.

The fire was reported as an alarm at 5:35 p.m. and crews had flames knocked down 5:47p.m., with the situation reported under control at 6:36 p.m.

David Beck is Back On the Husky Express in Hope Valley
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 4:50pm

As soon as the snow started to fly in Hope Valley, David Beck had the feeling that the short-lived "retirement" lifestyle he had been tolerating was going to be over very soon if he could have his way. He had the feeling that all he needed was to recover a little bit from his new knee replacement, and soon he could be out again mushing behind a full set of huskies on the snowy trails of Hope Valley.

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