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CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Arizona immigration law case points out the need for Congress and the president to come together and reform the country’s immigration laws.

There are several construction projects and road closures this week:

Construction will begin on Monday, June 25, at the intersection of E. Fifth Street and Airport Road. The westbound lane of E. Fifth Street will be closed in the vicinity of the intersection and there will flagger controlled traffic. Minimal delays are possible.

Meet new friends while dancing

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party July 28 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Jo Ann Grace will give a lesson in beginning bachata at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers.

Anita A. Petri passed away June 8, 2011. She was 92 years old. Anita was born December 19, 1918 in San Francisco, CA to Peter and Olga Camozzi. She graduated from Galileo High School in San Franci...

Colonel Oliver Pratt Jr. passed away in his home on June 18, 2012. He died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Dorothy. Nick was born October 31,1927 in Carson City to Oliver Pratt Sr., ...

Nancy S. King, 69, passed away peacefully at home, on June 18, 2012, after a valiant fight with COPD. Nancy was born on October 26, 1942, to John and Beverly Seibert. Nancy grew up in Huntingto...

As we reported via Twitter at the time, there was a 4.2 earthquake that shook the area at 8:51 last night, centered six miles north-northwest of Incline Village. You can find all the details here via USGS.

The Carson City School District is holding a school board meeting on Tuesday, June 26 at 7 P.M., located at Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

The Board of Trustees of Carson City School District and State of Nevada will discuss a Resolution to favor the Final Amended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012. This discussion will include topics such as revisions and certified enrollment, and audited fund balances. Updates on the phase one school bond projects, and functions and faculty features will also be discussed during the meeting.

See the full agenda below

DAVID A. NELSON, 82, passed away June 8, 2012. A memorial mass will be Monday, June 25, 2012, at 11am at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley...

In Loving Memory After a very long battle with cancer, Rich passed away peacefully in his sleep; he was taken to the Lord with his two babies (dogs) lying beside him watching over him. We are g...

A man found dead and hanging from a tree Friday in an apparent suicide may have been involved in a homicide being investigated since Wednesday, South Lake Tahoe authorities report.

A celebration of life for Diane will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10:30am at St. Gall's Catholic Church in Gardnerville, NV, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family reques...

John Hayes Glenn 94, of Carson City, passed away on Wednesday. John was born to the late Henry Richardson and Mary Edna Glenn, December 30, 1917, in El Cajon, CA. John was an Eagle Scout, graduate...

RAMONA ANNE HUGHEY, 61, passed away peacefully in Dayton, Nevada, on June 19, 2012. She was born August 12, 1950, in Jackson, Michigan, and was raised in various cities in Nevada and California....

The good Lord took our Debbie, 58, home on Wednesday June 20, 2012. She was born Dec. 22, 1953 in Oakland, CA. to Sherman & Barbara McVay. Deb was a cardio vascular nurse at Carson Tahoe Hospit...

CARSON CITYNevada is one of four states to receive an “F” grade for student access and success in its higher education system from the Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW), an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in a report released this week.

The Proscenium Players will present Robert Harling’s play
Steel Magnolias
August 17-26

Show dates are August 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30PM. There will be 2 matinee performances on August 19 and 26 at 2PM.

Tickets $15.00 general admission and $12.00 for PPI Members, BAC Members, Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Brewery Arts Center at (775) 883-1976 or on the BAC website at www.breweryarts.org.
All performances will be held at the Brewery Arts Center’s Maizie Harris Jesse Theatre at 449 West King Street in Carson City.

The Brewery Arts Center and ACCtv, with the help of Occupy Carson City, are proud to bring you a FREE Film Series.
Come relax in our spacious, comfy seats in the Performance Hall at 511 W. King Street, Carson City, NV.
There is no ticket necessary. We will have discussion time after the films.
”Nourish: Food + Community”
Friday June 29 at 6:30 pm.
“With beautiful visuals and inspiring stories, the Nourish PBS special traces our relationship to food from a global perspective to personal action steps.”

CARSON CITY – State lawmakers have put a new tourism contract to promote Nevada on hold despite the concerns of one lawmaker that the move exceeds legislative authority.

Concerns have been raised by Sen. Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, about the intent to award the two-year, $3.2 million contract to an out-of-state firm.

The "Strange & Unusual" an evening of Illusion and Paranormal at the Historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, NV.

July 7th, 2012
Starting at 7:30PM (Check in starts at 6:30PM) at Piper's Opera House.

Enjoy the first hour with a stage performance by James Anthony, Illusionist, Mentalist and Magician. See James flex his many talents including levitation, setting the atmosphere for the two-hour paranormal investigation following his show.

Check your heads! A full face Troy Lee Helmet and goggles were found at the Lakeview gate trailhead. Maybe some long finger gloves too. They may or may not have been from the same rider as the helmet. No related … Continue reading →

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In many ways, Thursday evening was an ordinary monthly mixer for the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, with members and guests partaking of food and drink, and employees of the host business talking about their contribution to the local economy.

But the host business on this occasion was the Love Ranch brothel, and the "employees" included several provocatively dressed working girls, and the business they were talking about was sex.

Carson City residents will get to vote on the future of the Carson City Center aka Nugget Project after the Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to put the question on the ballot.

The question will ask voters to approve a 1/4 cent sales tax increase to fund the $28 million Knowledge and Discovery Center that has been the focus of the project for the last 4 years.

See the full reports below:

CARSON CITY – Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford said today he is disappointed that a number of state agencies are seeking to divert funds intended to fill vacant jobs to other purposes, including the purchase of vehicles, computers and furniture.

He accused them of “gaming the system” by seeking to shift their budget priorities one year after the Legislature adjourned and as the 2012 fiscal year comes to a close June 30.

This is an annual reminder that Pyramid Lake, which is located about 30 miles north of Reno-Sparks, will close on Saturday, June 30 to fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout.
That large, desert lake (roughly the same surface size as Lake Tahoe) has a three-month trout closure, each year, from July 01 to September 30.
On October 01, it will re-open for the 2012-2013 cutthroat fishing season.
Here is some information if you would like to fish before the annual closure:

To reach Pyramid Lake by two different ways:

Doreen Fae FitzHenry, long-time Carson City resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 19, at Sierra Place. She is survived by sons, Wayne and Norman Mareci, and Lester FitzHenry; grandchil...

The Carson City Board of Supervisors have a long day in store. You can catch the live video here, and the agenda is here.

The next Bike Polo game is scheduled for Thursday, June 21st, 6:00PM, in the parking Lot behind the old Colonial Bank at 901 North Stewart Street (across from Smiths on Valley Street).  You won’t even need a jacket this time.
Bike Polo

CARSON CITY – A legislative panel today voted to request that a bill be drafted and introduced in the 2013 session requiring the Clark County District Court to create a Veterans’ specialty court.

CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Carson City Library and Nevada Legal Services have teamed together to provide free legal education clinics and workshops every 4th Thursday of each month. The next one will be on Thursday, June 28th. Each workshop will provide general instructions and assistance regarding the completion of self-help forms for those who are self-represented litigants. A Notary Public will also be available. The clinic will run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Following the education clinic a workshop will be held from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This month’s topic: How to File a Small Claim Case.

CARSON CITY – Local elected officials representing the Northern Nevada workforce development agency have endorsed a plan to restructure the delivery of job training funds to Nevadans, including eliminating the two local boards now involved in the process.

It’s been a busy summer so far full of backpacking and road trips, without a lot of time for bikes and blogging. While you’re waiting though, here’s a collection of BMX stunts and crazy riding to make you dizzy.

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Fremont Elementary School grounds are currently under construction for a project to create a new and safer traffic pattern, making it easier for parents to drop off their children at school.

The new installations for the school consist of newly reconfigured parking areas to better cope with congestion on nearby roads. A pick-up area specifically designed for the kindergartners is also being installed on the east side of the school.

North Lake Tahoe announced Wednesday that the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001, IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, sold out its general entries in less than a day. A limited number of IRONMAN Foundation spots are still available. The race is September 22, 2013.

If she didn't know it before, Melanie Pfeiffer learned on Sunday, June 12, just how warm and caring her community really is.

More than 140 participants were part of a 5-K run/walk/jog fundraiser on behalf of the Western Nevada College softball player who is battling melanoma skin cancer. The event raised $5,000 for Pfeiffer, who is without medical insurance. El Charro Avitia Restaurant in Carson City hosted the race venue and fed the participants afterward.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Richard Wayne Broadhead, 30, a Carson City painter, just after 11 p.m. Tuesday. Broadhead was arrested for third-offense domestic battery and assault with a deadly weapon as well as misdemeanor allegations of battery. Bail is set at $31,000 plus administrative fees.

Officers also arrested the following individuals on misdemeanor allegations:

  • A 32-year-old transient man for driving the wrong way.
  • A 24-year-old Carson City man for first-offense domestic battery.

Robin Michael Ridley, 47, a life-long resident of Carson City, NV and a Washoe Tribe member, passed away on June 16, 2012 in Owyhee, NV. He was born on Feb. 15, 1965 to Harold and Thelma Bryan-...

Faye Alvera Loke passed away on June 14, 2012, four days after her 90th birthday. She was born in Johnson, Wash on June 10. 1922 to Roy McInturff and Frances Mae McGhee McInturff. She lived in ...

Katherine Hall, widow since 2008, died on May 27, 2012 from cardiopulmonary failure at Carson Tahoe Hospital with family by her side. Katherine retired from the State of Nevada where she was an As...

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Ever wondered how a person goes about investigating a haunted house, a Bigfoot sighting, or a crop circle? In movies and on television, it looks easy, but how do real-life paranormal investigators discover what really happened, separating truth from myth? 

Lake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.

Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.

CARSON CITY – The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, the first piece of legislation introduced by Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., since taking office after a special election in September 2011.

The Brewery Arts Center will offer a Creative Acting and Play Writing experience on the SLHS campus. All students will have the opportunity to experience, explore and have fun learning the foundational concepts of acting, character creation, play writing, pantomime, tableaux, theater sports/ improvisation games, movement for the stage, voice for the actor and Alexander Technique in a positive and safe environment. A final group celebration and camp presentation will be held on June 29th for friends and family.
--Classes held at Sierra Lutheran Campus--

This series will introduce traditional acoustic music styles through instruments and voice.
Students will follow the development of genres such as the blues, bluegrass, Celtic music, gospel, jazz, Latin, and traditional folk music through presentations and demonstrations. Participants will be able to try out a variety of acoustic instruments. Songs will be selected by the group for a short recital at the end of the week.

Tuition: $95 ($85 for siblings and BAC Members)
Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 am Mon-Fri
Dates: Session I: June 18-22
Session II: Aug 6-10

Come sing your heart out once a month in front of a panel of “Idol-style Judges!” (Don’t worry, no Simons allowed!) Don your best outfit, bring your karaoke track or choose from a list provided, and rock out in front of friends and fellow participants. This is a great way to work your audition material, try out the new song you just wrote or just come out and have some fun!

Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm, June 27th, July 25th
$5.00/drop in fee to participate, free to watch!
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall

Come sing your heart out once a month in front of a panel of “Idol-style Judges!” (Don’t worry, no Simons allowed!) Don your best outfit, bring your karaoke track or choose from a list provided, and rock out in front of friends and fellow participants. This is a great way to work your audition material, try out the new song you just wrote or just come out and have some fun!

Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm, June 27th, July 25th
$5.00/drop in fee to participate, free to watch!
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall

Bring your imagination and prepare for fun as young actors use basic improvisation and acting skills to write and direct their own fairy tale! Using well-known fairytales as a starting point, students will write, cast, and rehearse their own unique version while designing and constructing basic props and costumes. The 7-week session will culminate with a performance for friends and family.

Tuition: $120 ($110 BAC Members)
Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm, June 27th – August 15th (No class the week of July 4th/August 6th)
Instructor: Mitzi Nelson, Location: Performance Hall

It’s time to get ready for your next audition or performance! Participants will get a chance to hone their performance skills in front of a small but supportive group of peers, receive feedback, and learn to incorporate it. Participants may also choose to work in small groups to learn harmony and back-up singing techniques. Topics covered: Song interpretation, nerves and ‘stage fright,’ connecting to the song, connecting to the audience, song selection, and stage presence.

This 7-week workshop series will introduce students to the basics of acting through theatre games, acting exercises, improvisation and scene work.
Focus will be on active participation. Students will engage in creative exercises to build self-confidence, as they develop imagination, creativity and self-expression.
These exciting classes will culminate with in-class demonstrations where students share their experience with family and friends (Final presentations August 19th/and or 2oth).

Tuition: $140 ($130 BAC Members)

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