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The Lake Tahoe region will celebrates Independence Day holiday with multiple fireworks displays from virtually all points, with the first show set to kick off July 3.

“North Lake Tahoe is unique in that we have a series of fireworks events held throughout the region,” said Chief Marketing Officer Andy Chapman of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association. “Visitors to the area can take their pick in terms of when and where or enjoy more than one show during their stay.”

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 June 13-20.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is offering a two-day moving water beginning spin fishing clinic June 15 and 16.
The Friday evening session will take place at the Verdi Community Library and Wildlife Education Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This session will cover rod and reel selection, casting, line selection, basic knots and rigging for lure, bait and fly fishing with spinning gear.
The Saturday morning session will be on the water from 8 a.m. to noon.

If you did not draw a big game tag in the recent completed main draw, The Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to remind you there are still tags remaining for the upcoming second draw.
There are currently 95 tags still available for the any legal weapon hunt for antlered mule deer (Hunt 1331) in Units 101-109, Oct. 15-28.
The Mule Deer Antlered Longbow Hunt 1341 (Aug. 10-Sept. 9) still has 1,090 tags still available in several different units.
There are also 179 tags remaining for the Mule Deer Antlered Muzzleloader Hunt 1371 in Units 101-109 (Sept. 10-30).

A California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) warden cited a southern California man for an illegal take of giant (black) sea bass.
Scott Andrew Carlton, 30, of Corona Del Mar was spear fishing on Friday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. at Salt Creek Beach at Dana Point in Orange County when he harvested a state protected giant sea bass, commonly called a black sea bass.
A concerned citizen took a photo of the man and his catch, then notified a nearby CHP officer.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today he plans to move forward with the consolidation of two local workforce investment boards even though several Southern Nevada officials testified in opposition to the plan at a public hearing on Monday.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested the following people based on felony allegations:

  • Georgann B. McPeters, 55, a Dayton woman, was transferred from Lyon County to the Carson City Detention Facility at 12:30 p.m. Monday. McPeters was transferred on a felony embezzlement warrant in her name. Bail has been set at $20,000.

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The Carson City Sheriff's Office has released a notification of two registered sex offenders who have moved into the area. James Lawrence Varella and Troy David Heflin Jr. have both been convicted of a sex offense and are required to register with the Carson City Sheriff's Office, which they have complied with.

Please download the press release below for pictures and other information. Those interested can visit www.nvsexoffenders.gov for more information.

Francis D. "Bill" Flamm, 88, passed away on June 3, 2012 from injuries sustained in a fall in the garden he so loved. Bill enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served aboard the USS Baltimore from th...

Blanca C. Sifuentes, 78, passed away June 8, 2012 in Carson City, NV. Blanca was born February 27, 1934 in San Diego, Texas to Servando and Aurora Cardenas. She worked as a registered nurse at ...

Thelma is survived by her sister, Dorothy; brothers, Kenneth (Corky) and Edsel of Minnesota and Ruth Stafford of CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette & Regina U'Ren; sisters,...

CARSON CITYDanny Tarkanian narrowly beat out state Sen. Barbara Cegavske in the 4th Congressional District GOP primary today, surviving a tough challenge in the contest to see who will face Democrat state Sen. Steven Horsford in the November general election.

Final results are in for Carson City races.

Brad Bonkowski and Dennis Johnson will face off in November for the Carson City Supervisor Ward 2 seat being vacated by Shelly Aldean. Bonkowski garnered one-third of the vote in the four-way race.

Current Ward 4 Supervisor Molly Walt pulled in 40 percent of the vote and will match up with challenger Jim Shirk in November.

Assemblyman Pete Livermore easily won the Republican primary to keep his seat, and will face off with Democrat Rich Dunn in the general election.

You can see the full results below:

Get a taste of LA Bakery at its grand opening on Friday, June 15. Delight in complimentary baklava, pastries, and sandwiches as a celebration for LA Bakery. Mayor Robert Crowell will be attending to cut the ribbon of the new bakeshop. The event is located at 220 West John Street from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M.

Final results are in for two Carson City Supervisor election seats that will result in November runoffs.
In the Carson City Supervisor Ward 2 race Brad Bonkowski and Dennis Johnson will face off and in Ward 4, incumbent Molly Walt will take on Jim Shirk for the seat.

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Early voting and absentee votes for Carson City are in:
In the Supervisor Ward 2 Race, Brad Bonkowski is ahead 33.14 percent, followed by Dennis E. Johnson at 27.21 percent, followed by Stacie Wilkie McCullough, 23.41 percent, and Maurice White, 16.24 percent.

Carson City Supervisors Ward 4 Race has incumbent Molly Walt garnering 39.07 percent of the vote; Jim Shirk, 37.02; Amy Clemens, 23.91 percent.

The other races for Justice of the Peace (John Tatro); Mayor (Bob Crowell); School Trustee District 5 (Steven Reynolds) were uncontested.

This morning just after 9:30, a semi truck tipped over as it turned southbound onto South Carson Street from Fairview. The Nevada Highway Patrol reports that the southbound lanes of South Carson Street reopened at about 2:30 this afternoon.

The truck was loaded with 40,000 pounds of auto parts, and the load apparently shifted when making the turn. No one was injured.

We will have local election results posted as soon as they come in tonight. For those on mobile devices, we will also post results via Twitter. You can also check out the Carson City Clerk's elections page for results, or go here to see how many people voted early or by absentee ballot.

Clark County casinos did very well in April, overcoming a bad month in northern Nevada to push the statewide gaming win up 6.1 percent over the previous year.

The Carson Valley gaming region, which includes Carson City, was down 3 percent. Washoe County was down 15.4 percent. On the plus side, North Las Vegas posted a 43.3 percent increase, and downtown Las Vegas was up 24.9 percent.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s casinos returned to their winning ways in April, posting a statewide total win of $855.7 million for a 6.2 percent gain over April 2011, the Gaming Control Board reported today.

Clark County overall was up 8.9 percent in April to $743.7 million while the rest of the state did not fare as well. Washoe County was down 15.5 percent, South Lake Tahoe was down 4.4 percent and Elko County was down 2.3 percent.

With great sadness we share the news of the passing of beloved wife and mother, Karen Cross, on June 1, 2012. Karen was born in Los Angeles, CA, on February 2, 1959 to John and Nancy Boyd. She ...

History will come to life at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City during the five-day celebration of Independence Day. Visitors can ride a train pulled by steam locomotive No. 25 Saturday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 3, and photograph significant cars on special outdoor display including the fully restored McKeen motor car. On the Fourth of July, the rare McKeen motor car will operate on the rails offering passengers rides all day.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals based on felony allegations:

  • Rex Warren, 31, a Stagecoach man, at about 2:30 p.m. Monday. Warren was arrested for parole obsconder as well as four misdemeanor failure to appear warrants in his name and obstructing or resisting an officer. Because of the nature of the felony allegation, no bail has been set and extradition is in process.

Today is primary election day, though with the advent of early voting, election day has been going on for two weeks. But today is your last chance the to cast your ballot and help determine who will face off in the general election. For Carson City residents, there are two polling locations, at the Community Center and Fuji Park. You can check out the city's Elections Department web page here for more details.

The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community will host an open house and garden party to welcome the Dementia Resource Center of Northern Nevada to Carson City on Thursday, June 14th from 4 – 6pm. The center will be located inside The Lodge.

CARSON CITY – Former Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley may not be a candidate for public office this year, but this apparent lack of political ambition has not stopped her from maintaining a campaign fund worth nearly half a million dollars.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations over the weekend:

  • David William Koapke, 32, a Minot, S.D. man, for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamines). Koapke was also arrested for the misdemeanor allegation of petit larceny. Bail is set at $2,750 plus administrative fees.

CARSON CITY – Representatives and supporters of the Clark County workforce investment board today strongly opposed a plan being pushed by Gov. Brian Sandoval to consolidate the two local boards in an effort to make more money available to train the unemployed.

The Carson City School District is holding a school board meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 7 P.M., located at Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

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 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There will be flagger controlled traffic. Northbound US 395 will have grooved pavement from Ironwood Drive to
Jacks Valley Road. Please drive with caution.

There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. No closures are expected unless otherwise noted.

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

The Mile High Jazz Band and guest vocalist Pat Esters will be joined by several poets and readers for a lively evening of big-band music and poetry with an animal theme. Poets names will be drawn from a hat for each reading, followed by a big band tune. The event will be on Tuesday, June 12, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Comma Coffee, outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.

The weather was cool and the track fast as nearly 70 racecars competed at Fernley 95A Speedway on Saturday, June 9.

One of the biggest, once-in-a-lifetime thrills this writer experienced was first-time voting eligibility in local, state and national elections. What a privilege to have my official opinion added in to the larger community, with an impact on public decisions going forward. Much can be learned from the morning-after election results, which chronicle where we are as a community at a given moment. . .a snapshot of what's on people's collective minds, or at least those who choose to exercise their voting rights.

Join us on a hot night for some cool wines. Includes light appetizers, 6pm to 8pm, $14pp.

Also, check our our June Specials -
Just ask for it and get:
Monday- 15% off bottled wine pricing (limited to stock on hand)
Tuesday- Purchase $20 or more in drinks, get ½ off either size cheeseboard (1 per day)
Wednesday- Selected house wine, red or white $5 a glass
Thursday- Flight Tasting $8

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Come taste some fantastic petite syrah at a great price, includes light appetizers. 6pm to 8pm, $14pp

The Bella Family
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com

The Nevada Waterfowl Association (NWA) has selected the Snow Goose for this year’s Nevada Duck Stamp Art Contest.

The 2013 Nevada Duck Stamp Art Contest is sanctioned by the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners (NBWC), with the winning artwork to be featured on the 2013-2014 state stamp.

Marie RoseAnna (Perard) Brown-Howland, 90, of Pendleton died on Monday, June 4, 2012 at a local care facility.Marie was born in Pendleton, Oregon on March 17, 1922 to Paul and Ida (Martin) Pera...

Thomas James Rettura, 51, of Carson City, passed away at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center on June 5, 2012. He was born in West Covina, CA to Ambrogio and Francine Rettura on April 19, 1961....

Col. Don Green, 95, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2012, at Riverside Regional Medical Center following a stroke. He was born August 16, 1916, in Missoula, Montana to James and Elizabeth (Ch...

Robert "Bob" Sutton, 66, passed away in his sleep in Reno on June 3, 2012. He was a well-known local gun-smith. Son of the late Clyde C & Vivian M. Sutton, he is survived by his daughter and son-in...

Frank Joseph Chufar, Jr., aka 'Sonny,' died peacefully June 3, 2012 in Santa Barbara, CA at the age of 83. He lived his last 4 months near the Santa Barbara Mission, listening to the Mission Be...

Carson City native and life-long resident, Kani D. Shannon, passed away at home on May 25, 2012. He was born to Robert Shannon and Jackie Cattanach in September of 1950. Kani attended Carson Ci...

LAS VEGAS — Six-hundred or so of the state’s Democratic party faithful this morning attended their annual state convention at the Bally’s Hotel conference center in Las Vegas. Five-hundred sixty-two delegates were credentialed but about two dozen vendors lined both sides of the room and guests were also welcomed.

PINK Ninjas of Doom

Since the widely popular stength and conditioning program, Crossfit, came to Carson City, the Carson City Crossfit team have made it very clear to their members that more than anything, Crossfit is about planning and achieving goals.

Today, a group of women from Carson City Crossfit's All-Woman Bootcamp,PINK, met their monthly goal at the Sparks Foam Fest. The Sparks Foam Fest is a 5k marathon that is filled with many obstacles similar to that of the widely-known Tough Mudder.

When it comes to the Free Fishing Day Poster Contest, an annual art contest for the Silver State's fourth and fifth graders sponsored by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, this round definitely goes to the girls.

Selected from 363 entries, this year’s winners were all young ladies.
The top spot went to fifth grader Stacey Horton from French Ford Middle School in Winnemucca.

The two runners-up were sent in by Gabriella Perkins, fifth grader from Bud Beasley Elementary in Sparks, and Josephine Payan, fourth grader from Mark Twain Elementary in Carson City.

Angie Navarete and her children, from left, Diego Cortez, 11, Kaelan Cortez, 3, and Karely Cortez, 9, enjoy the Carson City Library Summer Reading Program Pancake Breakfast Kick-Off on Saturday morning. The event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carson City, also included a big book sale, face painting and reading program sign-ups.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

At approximately 9:30 PM, 06/07/12, a fatal traffic accident occurred on US 50 between Silver Springs and Fallon, Nevada near mile marker LY33.

Ed was born and raised in Carson Valley to Henry and Alice Haase on May 4, 1935. He was a truck driver for Bing Materials for nearly 40 years. A man of few words, his love and dedication for the r...

David Russell Blevins, 66, of Carson City, was born December 27, 1945. David grew up in the small farm town of Dos Palos, California in the San Joaquin Valley. He told stories of his Grandpa's ...

Here's a few shots from the Carson City Rendezvous, which will be taking place all weekend in Mills Park, with food, fun and lots of gun and cannon fire. Bring your kids and your earplugs.

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