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Lake Tahoe named 'Best Lake in America' by USA Today readers
Monday, July 30, 2012 - 10:39am

Lake Tahoe was named the “Best Lake in America” in a recent readers' poll by USA Today. Editors narrowed national nominations to the top 16; readers weighed in and the largest and most popular alpine lake in North America took home top honors by garnering more than 5,000 votes via Facebook and Twitter.
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Lake Tahoe is recognized for its timeless beauty and an international reputation as an outdoor recreational Mecca. The combination of great outdoors, entertainment, nightlife, dining and gaming identify its unique character.

Redevelopment committee seeking comments on South Carson Street plans
Monday, July 30, 2012 - 9:29am

The Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee is seeking comment on the South Carson Street Redevelopment Area in advance of its next meeting on Aug. 6.

“The Redevelopment Authority and Citizens Committee want to know what the property owners and businesses within the area want to see redevelopment money spent on,” according to City Planning Director, Lee Plemel. “There isn’t much redevelopment money available right now, but we need to think long-term.”

I-580 opens to bikes, walkers
Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 11:48am

Crowds flocked to the new I-580 freeway connecting Carson City and Reno this morning to bike, walk or run on the northbound lanes sans cars.

It was a big party on the Galena Creek Bridge, with hundreds stopping to look over the edge and take pictures.

The southbound lanes were opened to cars as well to experience this new roadway before it opens full traffic next month.

Nevada Posts Double-Digit Gain In Taxable Sales In May, 23rd Consecutive Month Of Increases
Friday, July 27, 2012 - 3:02pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada taxable sales jumped by double-digits in May, with consumers purchasing $3.7 billion in goods for a 10.4 percent increase over May 2011, the state Department of Taxation reported today.

Clark County taxable sales were up 10 percent, while Washoe County saw a 4.9 percent gain.

Carson City Road Report for July 30 to August 5
Friday, July 27, 2012 - 2:43pm

On Tuesday, July 31, there will be lane closures on Carson Street between Musser Street and 7th Street due to roadway maintenance.

There will be nightly lane closures on US 395 from the junction of US 50W (Spooner) to 1st Street in Minden, Sunday through Thursday, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There will be flagger controlled traffic.

There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. Traffic control may be in effect.

  • North Carson Street, in the vicinity of the freeway overpass.

Broader Measure Of Unemployment Shows Continued Improvement In Nevada But Still Above 20 Percent
Friday, July 27, 2012 - 12:28pm

CARSON CITY – A broader measure of Nevada’s unemployment picture, including those who have given up looking for work, showed slight but continued improvement through the second quarter of 2012, a federal report released today shows.

Water taxi service offers South Lake Tahoe access to recreation areas and beaches
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 4:58pm

A water taxi service based at Camp Richardson Resort connects locals and visitors to lakeside marinas, enhancing economic activity on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The service offers stops at three marinas providing access to recreation, sightseeing, dining and shopping.

Nevada Small Business Owners Advocate For Fewer, More Sensible Federal Regulations
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 4:43pm

CARSON CITY – A pair of Nevada small business owners today said the federal government needs to ease off on its excessive regulatory efforts under the Obama administration if it wants to encourage job growth here and around the country.

Carson City restaurant inspection reports for July 26
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 4:32pm

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Crime Log: Woman arrested for indecent exposure inside casino
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 4:17pm

A 29-year-old woman from Salem, Oregon was arrested Wednesday afternoon by a Carson City Sheriff's deputy after finding her inside a casino naked from the waist down.

According to the arrest report, a deputy responded to the 5600 block of South Carson Street on a report of a woman inside the men's restroom not wearing pants. Casino security reported the woman removed her pants near the bar area and then entered the restroom.

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