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Road report for June 6-12

News - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 7:52am

Due to utility work, Musser Street will be closed between Carson Street and Curry Street on Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. The road is expected to reopen at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10. Once Musser Street has been reopened, a lane closure with flagger control is expected throughout the remainder of the day.

Sidewalk improvements will continue along Long Street between Molly Drive and Saliman Road. Minor delays are possible and JAC bus stops in this area may be temporarily closed.

Carson Street closed for Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest

Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 4:46am

The Downtown Business Association's Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest will fill the streets of downtown today and Sunday as locals and visitors enjoy vendors and activities.Due to this Spring Ral...

Eugene Paslov: Are we going in the wrong direction?

Opinion - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 4:46am

Are we going in the wrong direction? Donuts are not nutritious. Too much sugar. Not enough substance.Gov. Brian Sandoval brought the camped-out students donuts in front of the Legislature and tried...

Great racing, finishes on Memorial Day weekend

Sports - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 5:32am

Wow! Memorial Day weekend was one of fantastic finishes. Although the Monaco F1 race ended on a predictable note, the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 most certainly did not. Sebastian Vettel continued ...

Great weekend of racing on Memorial Day weekend

Sports - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 5:32am

Wow! Memorial Day weekend was one of fantastic finishes. Although the Monaco F1 race ended on a predictable note, the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 most certainly did not. Sebastian Vettel continued ...

Rory Reid agrees to $25K fine in PAC case

News - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 5:32am

Rory Reid has agreed to pay a $25,000 administrative fine after an investigation into his use of political action committees to funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars into his failed gubernatorial...

Lobbyist calls construction defects reform inadequate

News - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 5:32am

The legislation intended to start cleaning up Nevada's construction defects law hit a snag Friday when the lobbyist for the Nevada Associated General Contractors said Assembly Bill 401 is "inadequa...

Regional water plan to balance uses in Carson River Watershed

News - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 5:32am

Carson City has the most robust water conservation plan of all the 12 water users in the Carson River Watershed, city officials learned this week.A two-year study is under way for developing a regi...

OurTown: Carson City Rendezvous

Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 06/04/2011 - 7:11am

Rich Crombie talks about the upcoming Carson City Rendezvous:

Working together toward safer streets

Opinion - Last Update Fri, 06/03/2011 - 8:34pm

By Steven R. Lasco
As many of you know, May is National Bike Month. Here in Carson City, several events and rides were held, capped by Bike To Work Week from May 16-20 and the celebration on the 20th outside the Firkin & Fox. As reported, about 150 people came by to visit, enjoy others’ bikes, and get a chance to win a raffle prize. The Nevada Legislature passed two bills in its current session that benefit cyclists (see sidebar below).

Luau - A Benefit for the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

- Last Update Fri, 06/03/2011 - 7:54pm

Come to the LUAU and learn the HULA!

We'll have Smoked Pulled Pork and Specialty Drinks and Beautiful Dancing Girls.

Don't miss this fabulous event!
Only $25.00 a person.

Tickets available from the Children's Museum and the Elk's Lodge.

Call 884-2226 or 882-3751 for more information.

Construction Defect Reform Measure Criticized As Inadequate By Building Industry

News - Last Update Fri, 06/03/2011 - 12:54pm

CARSON CITY – A bill proposing reforms to Nevada’s construction defects law was called inadequate today in a hearing before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
John Madole, representing the Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, told the panel the best option would be to not proceed with Assembly Bill 401, proposed by Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas.

Republican Lawmakers Give Mixed Reviews on Reforms, Budget Deal

News - Last Update Fri, 06/03/2011 - 11:14am

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has enough Republican votes to pass the budget deal announced in this final week of the Legislature, but that doesn’t mean all conservative lawmakers are happy about it.
Some Republicans will support the governor and vote in favor of the fiscal compromise consisting of hard-won reform bills and the extension of some taxes that were set to expire. Many others will likely cast “no” votes in a principled protest against tax extensions.

Developers pitch arena plans to Nevada lawmakers