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The Carson City Democratic Women's Club will meet on August 13 at Grandma Hatties. Please arrive by 11:30 AM to order a meal or by noon for the program. Our guest speaker is Jim Peckham of FISH and the Children's Museum. Members will be asked to volunteer for the Lego Exhibit and/or contribute to these organizations. Activities and programs will be reviewed and discussed. Contact Donna at 884-3037 for more information.

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Taking a look at the new plans for the Carson City Center/Nugget Project, there are several new things that stick out.

First, the announcement that partnership with P3 Development has been terminated because they could not come to an agreement. It was revealed earlier this summer that the the project partners switched architects because they weren't happy with what they were getting from P3. But now it seems P3 is out of the picture entirely. Not only was P3 slated to build the project, but it was supposed to handle the financing.

Carson District Judge Jim Wilson Wednesday refused to block a bear hunt in the Tahoe Basin saying opponents failed to show the wildlife Commission's regulations setting up the hunt were invalid.A g...

Carson District Judge Jim Wilson refused Wednesday to block a bear hunt in the Tahoe Basin, saying opponents failed to show that the Wildlife Commission's regulations setting up the hunt were inval...

Carson District Judge Jim Wilson refused Wednesday to block a bear hunt in the Tahoe Basin, saying opponents failed to show that the Wildlife Commission's regulations setting up the hunt were inval...

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and Sierra fishing report for the week of August 3-10

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Feels like summer now finally. Several days of nice weather have surface temps on the rise, 72.6 degrees, and more sunshine on the way.
The local forecast for the region is good, with temps in the low 90s for the next 6 days, with afternoon breezes picking up.
Yes things are getting back to where they should be.

Here are the recent fish plants by the Nevada Division of Wildlife. For information, call the NDOW headquarters in Reno at (775) 688-1500 during regular business hours.

I am not against hunting. I grew up in hunting communities and have many friends and acquaintances whom I admire and respect who are hunters. My concern is the black bear hunt, which was unanimousl...

LAS VEGAS - The medical history of a truck driver who slammed into the side of an Amtrak passenger train, killing six people, will be released with other new details of the fiery June collision, fe...

Flowers are disappearing all over town, and it seems nothing is sacred.Whit McGuinness said Tuesday that he went to collect the silk flower arrangement that adorns his wife Benny's grave at Lone Mo...

A Fernley man remained in custody Tuesday after he accidentally shot a 15-year-old boy in the face Sunday, according to police. Douglas Holloway, 25, was booked into the Lyon County Jail on suspici...

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval was in Kuwait on Tuesday, one stop in a weeklong trip to the Middle East with four other governors, including Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah, that was arranged by the Depar...

Identification was pending Tuesday on a body recovered from the cold depths of Lake Tahoe that authorities suspect may be the remains of a man who disappeared 17 years ago.A recreational diver foun...

Union members are objecting to what they say are plans to shutter the old Nevada State Prison months ahead of the deadline set by the 2011 Legislature.Prison spokesman Steve Suwe denied that, sayin...

There will be a tennis tournament for area youth on Aug. 20 -21 at Centennial Park in Carson City. The tournament is being hosted by the Carson Tennis Club. The two-day event features experienced a...

Sage Donnelly, 10, returned to Carson City recently as the national freestyle kayak champion, beating out the 15-year-old world champion.It was the highlight of a nine-week competition in which ...

The St. Peter's Episcopal Church caregivers support group is using the two meetings in the month of August to identify and update information about the local and state services serving patient and ...

That classic summertime, campfire dessert, a gooey mix of melted chocolate, toasty marshmallow and crunchy graham crackers. This is one of the things I most look forward to each camping trip. Yo...

This column addresses topics related to the health of our community.Did you know that all dogs over 4 months of age living in Carson City are required to have a valid dog license and to wear it on ...

The St. Peter's Episcopal Church caregivers support group is using the two meetings in the month of August to identify and update information about the local and state services serving patient and ...

There will be a tennis tournament for area youth on Aug. 20 -21 at Centennial Park in Carson City. The tournament is being hosted by the Carson Tennis Club. The two-day event features experienced a...

Sage Donnelly, 10, returned to Carson City recently as the national freestyle kayak champion, beating out the 15-year-old world champion.It was the highlight of a nine-week competition in which ...

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
This is a final reminder that applications for the 2011 Special Sage Grouse Hunt at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) are now available on the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) website at ndow.org/hunt/apps/.
The Sheldon hunt will be open for two weekends Sept. 17-18 and Sept. 24-25. This is a permitted hunt, with 75 permits awarded by random draw available for each hunt by reservation only.
The hunt is open to both residents and nonresidents.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a two-day moving water beginning spin fishing clinic on August 5, and 6.
The Friday evening session will take place at the Verdi Community Library and Wildlife Education Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 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 National Night Out was started in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, a national crime prevention organization. The goal was to give the United States a "night out against crime." Over 15,500 communities nationwide participate in the National Night Out program, with large-scale celebrations such as the one Carson City has every year, and smaller-scale ones involving demonstrations, block parties, and citizens being urged to leave their lights on against crime.

For more information about the National Night Out, visit www.nationalnightout.org.

By the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office is seeking the public’s assistance in investigating an act of recent vandalism in Brunswick Canyon south and east of Carson City.

 
A series of public meetings on the plan to transport water from rural Nevada to Las Vegas is expected to draw a diverse group of allies trying to stop the controversial project.

"Crazy, Stupid, Love," a romantic comedy currently showing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is a romantic comedy built on the well-trod idea of love, fall out of love, fall in love and live happily ever after, a la such as "The Phlaelpia Story" of times gone by. The cast, chiefly Steve "Cyrano-nosed" Carrell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, is excellent, pros to a turn.

The Carson Nugget Development Advisory Committee will meet Aug. 8 for possible action to recommend a "simplified and restructured program plan" to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for the Carson City Center Project, AKA Nugget Project.

The new plan calls for the formation of a not-for-profit entity that would take over ownership of the project.

Following is the agenda item for the meeting:

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval had a teleconference with the Nevada press today from Kuwait, where he is staying in the midst of a week-long trip to the Middle East, including visits with Nevada troops at several bases in Iraq.
Sandoval left Monday with the governors of Kentucky, Tennessee and Utah on the trip, and he expects to return this weekend.

Capital Business Network provides a forum for the local business community to build professional relationships, which will enhance the growth and overall success of these businesses. Business referrals are exchanged within a structured environment that promotes confidence and support between members.

According to a 2009 study by Consumer Reports, 66 percent of the nation's hearing aids may be set incorrectly. That same study also stated that 73 percent of patients were "highly satisfied" with t...

Few people in the area are even aware that Carson City is home to one of the largest collections of Hot August Nights-vintage cars in the nation.The collection of some 200 vehicles is the result...

It's a wait and see situation at the Carson City Airport in the wake of the shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration when Congress failed to pass a bill two weeks ago to continue its funding...

Choosing a guardian for young children might be the most important and difficult decision a parent can make.The will is where that decision is usually made. It's a significant reason why all parent...

"Hi, Grandpa. I'm in jail in Mexico City." So began a phone call that a friend of mine recently received. My friend was then informed that his grandson had been in a car accident with a member of a...

As a proud and founding member, I just received an alert from the National Senior Corps Association, which I helped form to keep a sharp eye on Congress for any actions that adversely affect our se...

The Dayton Valley Dog Park is hosting their 3rd annual flea market and crafts fair. Plan ahead and secure a space for a $10.00 donation for the August 20th event which will be held at the Dayton Valley Dog Park location at Dayton Valley Road and Como Road. Donations can be sent to Dayton Valley Dog Park, P.O Box 995, Dayton, Nevada 89403. We are also looking for "gently used" items to sell at the dog park booth. Contact Andrea at 246-0814 for further information.

By Sgt. Jim Halsey
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol troopers will be stepping up traffic enforcement on major highways and state routes throughout the county. With the recent increase in fatal traffic accidents on major highways and state routes in and around Douglas County, Major Brian Sanchez of the Nevada Highway Patrol has allocated additional personnel and resources to the area in an effort to address the problem.

CARSON CITY – Nevada Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Byron Georgiou said he is in the race to win it in 2012 despite facing opposition from U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

NBA player Armon Johnson, who grew up in Reno and was a University of Nevada basketball superstar, is hosting his “Future Stars Basketball Camp” next week (August 9-11) at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows in Reno. The camp is geared toward boys and girls in 3rd to 12th grade.

Camp Details:
·Aug 9 to 11 (Tuesday to Thursday)
·9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day
·Location:
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
2680 E. 9th St.
Reno, NV 89512
·Boys and girls ages 3rd to 12th grade
·$100/child
·For more information, contact Charles Walker at cwalker@bgctm.org

RENO (AP) - Lake Tahoe's leading conservation organization says it regards environmental violations that took place at the site of its annual fundraiser as "a very serious matter." League to Save L...

Libations: Silent Auction, Raffle, Dancing, Barbeque
Entertainment: CW & Mr. Spoons plus Doc on Bass and Jake Houston
Tickets: $40.00 per person
Contact: a Kiwanian or Bill Knight 882-3075

Curk Cave of Dayton has come up with an unusual book of adventures, "Air Intrigue, the Adventure Begins" (Mira Digital Publishing, no cover price, 244 pages plus an addendum).As a freelance pilot f...

This column addresses topics related to the health of our community.As fall approaches, it's time to start thinking about cooler weather and the start of school. While students at Fremont Elementar...

Curk Cave of Dayton has come up with an unusual book of adventures, "Air Intrigue, the Adventure Begins" (Mira Digital Publishing, no cover price, 244 pages plus an addendum).As a freelance pilot f...

For most of the time crews have been building the I-580 project between Reno and Carson City, the work hasn't really affected the average commuter.And except for the huge Galena Creek Bridge, mo...

When they meet Thursday, members of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take on a number of proposed rate hikes which are needed to pay for utility projects and offset the cost of services pa...

From an enormous golden eagle learning to hunt mice on its own, to a tiny wide-mouthed sparrow still in need of hand-fed formula, the Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada offers bird and nature love...

This column addresses topics related to the health of our community.As fall approaches, it's time to start thinking about cooler weather and the start of school. While students at Fremont Elementar...

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