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LAKE TAHOE — Rap legends Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube will be in the house at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Saturday, July 17, making for a dynamic celebrity-filled week at Lake Tahoe, with the apex of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. 
 
In a move to strengthen Nevada's ailing economy, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced the formation of the New Nevada Task Force, a coalition of Nevada business leaders tasked to identifying ways to improve the state's economic climate ahead of the 2011 legislative session.

CARSON CITY – A major study of a school voucher program operating in the country of Chile for the past 29 years has found both an increase in high school graduation rates and an increase in the number of students going on to college.

CARSON CITY – A sign that Nevada may have finally hit bottom in the national recession emerged today when the Department of Taxation reported an increase in taxable sales in April – the first in 20 months.
Statewide taxable sales totaled $3.3 billion in April, up 2 percent over April of 2009. But for the 10 months of fiscal year 2010, taxable sales are down 11.9 percent over the same period in the prior fiscal year.

A 37-year-old Las Vegas man was killed in a road racing accident in Storey County on Saturday. 
Alexander Djordjevic died at the scene after he lost control of his Porsche 911 during a sanctioned road racing event north of the Storey and Lyon county lines, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The 5.2-mile stretch of the two-lane highway had been closed to the public for two days between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday to facilitate a sanctioned road racing event, according to an NHP press statement.

A fire chief, emergency manager; the sheriff; the coroner; a funeral director; the hospital security manager; a sheriff’s chief deputy and a captain, the health director and other health department officials met on Wednesday to assess the community’s ability to handle a critical incident causing numerous deaths.

Incidents resulting in fatalities that exceed the normal operating capacity of the Coroner’s Office are considered mass fatality and would trigger the activation of the Mass Fatality Management Plan.

A 76-year-old woman who was reported missing this afternoon has been found safe, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is reporting tonight.

Ms. Ada Cordero, who reportedly suffers from Alzheimer’s, was located at 7:25 p.m. this evening. She is reported to be healthy and in good condition.

She was was found by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team.

Ms. Cordero was discovered walking in the area of James Lee Park.

Join Fridays@3rd Street from 7-11:30 p.m. in Carson City on July 9 when rock band Lavish Green will perform. On July 23, Friday@3rd Street will feature country band The Rustlers and on Aug. 13, Flipside will be featured, playing top 40 R&B. Join in on the fun, music and good times.

With summer here, why not take a stroll through downtown Carson City and enjoy local wine tasting, food and history on Saturday, July 3 and every first Saturday of the month during the Downtown Wine Walk, sponsored by the Carson City Downtown Consortium.

A must-attend event for the whole family is the RSVP Annual 4th of July Celebration in Mills Park, which runs July 1-4, with a fireworks show on Sunday night. Join in on the fun during this four-day carnival that features rides, arts, crafts, novelties, great food and drinks. The fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m., at the park, courtesy of RSVP, Carson City Toyota/Scion and Wells Fargo Bank, Carson Nugget, Gold Dust West, NV Energy, Carson City Office of Business Development, Adele's Restaurant and Lounge, and Inland Empire Shows. Call (775) 687-4680, ext.4.

Join the Silver Dollar Cruise Night cars show, an evening of rock & roll music and great food on Thursday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Mall. No charge for the cars or spectators. Everyone welcome. Call (775) 687-7410 for more information.

A 76-year-old Indian Hills woman, who reportedly suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, is missing and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in finding her. 
The woman, Ada Cordero, was reported missing by her daughter this Sunday afternoon and was last seen at 7:30 a.m. by her daughter, according to a press statement.

Update: 5:11 p.m.: A fire truck reportedly had some damage from an accident that happened during the initial call. No injuries reported. Remaining fire units will continue to clean up hot spots around the fires and will probably be there for another 30 minutes. Fire investigators are now trying to determine what caused the fire that ignited two homes this afternoon.
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Pick up the freshest fruits and vegetables and flowers midweek on Wednesday from local farmers at Mills Park Pony Express Pavilion. Also be sure to check out the array of crafts also sold from local artists. The Farmer's Market is at Mills Park on Highway 50. The market runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For vendor information call Shirley at (775) 746-5024.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/27/carson_cityfun Megan Stanphill:

I spent last night in Carson City and I was a bit surprised….it was FUN!

Also check out her thoughts on Carson City

It's a beautiful day to be in Fuji Park looking at some beautiful cars. The Karson Kruzers 26th Annual Run What Cha Brung Car event is going on right now, so get on down there. There will also be parade down Carson Street tonight at 6:30, followed by a street dance in the Carson Nugget west parking lot. See their website for more information.

They looked like a chain gang.

Through syncopated rhythm, men young and old brought their down shovels and hoes onto the weeds, effectively cutting them off from existence. On the other side of the school grounds, women and children were picking up trash, repairing the track circle and supplying everyone with an unconditional amount of pizza and water.

This event was an Eagle Scout Project headed by David McMasters on June 22 to improve Fritsch Elementary School’s track and playground for generations to come.

Carson City music lovers have a real treat ahead of them this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. when Carrie Rodriguez brings her violin and other instruments to the Brewery’s Outdoor Amphitheater at 441 W. King St.

CARSON CITY – Despite Nevada’s record high unemployment rate, the amount of money the state expects to borrow from the federal government to pay jobless benefits remains on target, a state official said this week.

A Carson City man who came to the sheriff's office front counter to register as a sex offender, was arrested on Thursday after being wanted on two felony fugitive from justice warrants out of Lassen County.

David Henry Duke, 25, whose street address listed on the arrest report as living in the 700 block of Hot Springs Drive in Carson City, came to the sheriff's office at 1:40 Thursday afternoon to register as a sex offender, according to the arrest report. A wants and warrants check was conducted on Duke by the sheriff's office civil division, according to the arrest report.

Here is the road report for Monday, June 28 through Sunday, July 4:
Lane closures are expected to occur on Highway 395 between Clear Creek Avenue and Clearview Drive during the night hours of 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., June 29-30, due to work on the median.

As a result of the next phase of the Nevada Department of Transportation project on the freeway, Koontz Lane will be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive until January 2011.

Two Carson City men, one who is reportedly a former police officer, face drug charges after methamphetamine and pills were discovered late Thursday night.

John Logan Christopher, 29, faces felony charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine for sale, possession of prescription drugs without a prescription, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bail has been set at $11,264. Kameron Mariolo, 24, faces a charge of possession of a controlled substance. His bail has been set at $2,500.

CARSON CITY – A one-stop shop for businesses to access Nevada state programs and services is moving forward with lawmaker approval Thursday of a contract to develop the first of its kind business portal in the secretary of state’s office.

CARSON CITY – The director overseeing Nevada’s stimulus programs will remain in his current position rather than accept the job of executive director of the Office of Veterans Services, Gov. Jim Gibbons has announced.
Gibbons had earlier this week appointed Charles Harvey to head up the veterans services office starting at the end of July.
But in a letter to the Gibbons administration dated Thursday, Harvey requested that he remain in the position overseeing Nevada’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) programs.

Stacey Belt from Carson City Health and Human Services talks about the Medical Reserve Corps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ2gcZg0rrA

Two Carson City men face charges after a fight was reported in the Tahoe/Incline Village area, in which the victim was allegedly hit in the head with a rock.
Dennis James Harrison, 21, faces a felony charge of battery with a deadly weapon. He is being held on $30,000 bond. Joseph Gonzales, 19, faces a misdemeanor battery charge. His bail was set at $1,132.
According to the arrest report, Carson City deputies responded to the Chimney Beach area along with Washoe County officers on Wednesday afternoon in reference to a fight involving three men.

CARSON CITY – Nevada is about to begin a new tax amnesty program in the hopes of bringing in several million dollars worth of uncollected revenue to help with a severe budget shortfall.
The amnesty program, which will run for three months beginning July 1, was approved by the Legislature in a special session in February as a way to help close an $800 million gap in the general fund budget.

CARSON CITY – Nevada high school graduates intending to rely on the Millennium Scholarship to attend college in state this fall could find themselves with more out-of-pocket expenses because of a $4.2 million projected shortfall in the program.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/24/carpet_barn_is_gone The demolition project at the old Carpet Barn building is all done. The building is gone, and they're churning up the dirt underneath.

The woman and two children being searched for this morning have been found safe in Vacaville, Calif., according to dispatch. The woman, Kimberly Brune, and her two sons were found by police in the Northern California city.
An Amber Alert was issued this morning after Brune allegedly took both of her children, ages 5 and 7, from their Carson City home early this morning. The children were under the legal custody of their father.

CARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers today approved a $20,000 appropriation to commission an official portrait of out-going Gov. Jim Gibbons.
The request by the Department of Cultural Affairs for the funding from the Interim Finance Committee’s contingency fund was approved without comment by lawmakers.
The request was submitted after Gibbons lost his re-election bid in the June primary to GOP challenger Brian Sandoval. Gibbons will leave office as the state’s 28th governor in early January. A new governor will be picked by voters in November.

At the Chamber's Annual Meeting held at Duke’s Steakhouse inside the Casino Fandango on Monday, June 21, outgoing Chairman of the Board Jim Smolenski honored special people who helped the Chamber grow during his tenure.

Honored were:

JOHN HOY – VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

An Amber alert has been issued this morning. Kimberly Brune abducted both of her children from their father's home in Carson City.

At the time of the abduction she was driving a white 2004 Toyota Rav 4 with Nevada license plate 653 PZF. The vehicle has numerous rear window stickers. The incident happened at 6:54 a.m.

Brune is 43 years old, 5'7, 140 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.
The children, both boys, are described as age 7, 4'7, 47 pounds and and a 5-year-old, 4'2, 43 pounds.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting tonight that Charles Harvey, Nevada's economic stimulus coordinator who Gov. Jim Gibbons hired in September amid objections from the Nevada Legislature, has resigned.
Gibbons says he plans to hire a replacement for the $125,783 annual-salaried position.

Two motorcycle accidents involving vehicles have happened tonight within the past two hours in Carson City, sending two to the hospital by helicopter ambulance.

CARSON CITY – A plan to close Nevada State Prison in phases over the next several months will be on hold for further consideration by the Board of Prison Commissioners next month, but Gov. Jim Gibbons said today that he will continue to authorize transfers of inmates for safety and security reasons.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that the State Prison board has delayed a decision on whether to close the Carson City prison. The board will take up the matter again on July 13, the Review-Journal reports.

While much-needed attention is being paid to Lake Tahoe regarding invasive species such as the quagga mussel and Asian clams, there is growing concern among local wildlife biologists and water scientists of similar threats along the Carson River watershed.

CARSON CITY – Nevada state Treasurer candidate Steve Martin is questioning the method Treasurer Kate Marshall is using to account for the loss of interest income from a failed $50 million investment with the now bankrupt Lehman Brothers.
Martin is also questioning whether Marshall has the authority to write off the interest loss to agencies and programs over a period of four and a half years.

The community is invited to attend an information open house regarding the proposed Carson City Center Project, also known as the Nugget Economic Development Project, on June 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center’s front lobby.

An alcohol compliance check in the capital city on Monday led to seven businesses that failed to comply with the law concerning sales, the Carson City Sheriff's Office is reporting.

Those businesses were: Ormsby Club Bar at 600 S. Curry St., Dotty's Casino at 3771 South Carson St., Chevron at 1102 North Carson Street, Rand Convenience Story at 1800 Highway 50 East, AM/PM Arco at 4190 South Carson St., and Casino Fandango at 3800 South Carson St., and Bodines at 5650 South Carson St.

Lisa Lee from Advocates to End Domestic Violence talks about the Taste of Downtown event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-VnHBJXo0U

CARSON CITY – The Republican Assembly Caucus has launched a media suite to keep Nevadans engaged and informed about lawmaker activities as the general election campaign season gets under way.

Gov. Jim Gibbons will defend his plan to close Nevada State Prison in Carson City at a Board of Prisons meeting tomorrow afternoon, saying that they do not expect to lay off any employees.

The governor's office has provided the following talking points to defend Gibbons' decision to close NSP, which were made available to Carson Now:

Nevada State Prison in Carson City has approximately 310 full-time employees (all classifications). Of those employees, only 40 percent actually reside in Carson City. The breakdown by percentage is:

A Carson City man faces felony burglary and possession of stolen property charges after allegedly taking an office computer scanner disc from the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department office at 851 East William Street on Sunday.
Timothy Souza Whitmer, 18, confessed to the burglary on Monday, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report. He is being held on $25,000 bail. A second person in the burglary has not been identified, according to the arrest report.

A Carson City man faces multiple felony charges after he was arrested without incident on June 18, following crimes allegedly committed on June 16.
Nyle Anthony Silva, 23, is being held on felony burglary, false imprisonment, and conspiracy charges; and misdemeanor battery and violation of bail conditions charges. Bail has been set at $79,000.

According to the arrest report, on June 18 at about 4 a.m. officers responded to the area of David Street and Stewart Avenue attempting to locate Silva, who was wanted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

CARSON CITY – Lame duck Gov. Jim Gibbons not only fell short in campaign contributions in his recent primary loss to Brian Sandoval, but donations to his legal defense fund have dried up as well.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s 17 school districts earned an overall “Dâ€� grade for information they provide to the public on their websites, according to an analysis by Sunshine Review, a pro-transparency group based in Washington, DC.

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