CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons has announced his initiative petition to amend state law to subject public employee union negotiations to Nevada’s open meeting law has passed a legal challenge period, allowing the signature gathering process to begin.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors agreed to move forward with planning for the Carson City Center Project, AKA Nugget Project, allocating $75,000 to the effort.

The vote was 4-1, with Pete Livermore casting the no vote.

The agreement gives P3 Development the funds to come up with a plan over the next 90 days to see if the project is feasible, and what the final outcome would look like. The trust that owns the Carson Nugget is throwing in $75,000, with another $16,000 coming from the Carson City Library.

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad opened its 2010 season with completely booked train rides over Memorial Day weekend. As if channeling the “Little Engine that Could,” the historic railway started right where it left off last year with overwhelming public support. After a sold-out season in 2009, the V&T has expanded operations to Friday through Sunday rides, now through Oct. 31.
The strong beginning to the V&T’s summer operations has tourism officials hopeful the trend sticks.

CARSON CITY (AP) — Another special legislative session in Nevada is possible if Medicaid funding for states that was cut from legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives isn’t restored, state officials said. Click here to read story. Click here to read original Nevada Appeal story.

A ground-breaking celebration was held this morning to mark the beginning of one of the truly bright spots in Carson City's otherwise ailing construction economy.
Building will begin June 14 on a $3.6 million, 42-unit senior apartment complex in Carson City, designed to help close the gap in a shortage of affordable retirement housing here.

One woman was taken to the hospital via CareFlight this morning after a head-on collision near the intersection of Silver Sage and Raven Circle.

Traffic was stopped on Silver Sage to allow the helicopter to land. Witnesses reported that two children riding in the vehicle with the woman were transported by ambulance, but they were not certain if they were injured or not.

These photos were sent in by a nearby resident.

"Bad Manners” is very much what its title says: four people spend a weekend together seeing how bitter and tricky they can be. It’s available at video stores or at the Carson City Library.

LAKE TAHOE — The American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe celebrates its 21 birthday, July 13-18. Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Bode Miller, Troy Aikman, Jerry Rice, Don Cheadle, Mario Lemieux, Taylor Hicks are among the 80 sports and entertainment stars and Hall of Famers competing in the 54-hole, $600,000 tournament on NBC Sports.
 

A Carson City man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly stealing a Jeep Cherokee and switching license plates.
Scott Michael Tyzbir, 49, faces charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a hypodermic needle and possessing drug paraphernalia. His bail was set at $27,264.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/01/vt_season_opener

A 23-year-old transient was arrested Sunday after failing to register as a two-tiered sex offender.
Levi Whitehead, with no known fixed Carson City address given, is being held on $7,500 bail in Carson City Jail. According to the arrest report, the last known address for the man was in the 3800 block of Ponderosa Drive in Carson City. The man told authorities he has been sleeping on couches of friends between Reno and Carson City.

A Carson City couple face criminal charges of child endangerment after authorities found a baby crawling around in an apartment filled with trash, moldy food, pet and chinchilla excrement.
Katherine Denise Martin, 20 and Grant Austin, 21, each faces gross misdemeanor child neglect and endangerment charges after Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies made the May 28 discovery at the College Parkway apartment. Bail has been set at $2,500 each.

The Childrens' Museum is hosting our annual "Kid's Night at the Museum" during the Taste of Downtown again this year.

It will be from 5:30 to 8:30 on June 19th. We will have very special snacks, games, crafts, movies & FUN!

Only $20 per child or $40 for families of up to three children. Ages 3-12.

Space is very limited so please call to reserve your spot now 884-2226.

Thanks to our sponsors... Little Caesar's Pizza, Walmart, and Straw Hat Pizza!

Do this now...
Donate your tax-deductable, gently used items to the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada's REALLY BIG Rummage Sale. Volunteers are needed too. No clothing, please!

Donations are being accepted everyday until June 12th. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, please call (775) 884-2226.

Do this on June 12th...
Come to the Children's Museum and check out the great rummage that we will have for sale.

One of Carson City's most popular events, Taste of Downtown, will be on Saturday, June 19. This is a tour of downtown Carson City with 25-plus excellent restaurants giving you a taste of their specialities. Now in its 17th year, Taste of Downtown covers 11 city blocks with five live bands at various locations. The band that will be featured on Third Street will play until midnight.

The Brewery Arts Center presents Dr. Ron Williams, pianist, in a program of Toccatas & Sonatas — from Bach to Ravel, on Thursday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City. Admission free.
Donations benefit Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools program. For Information call (775) 883-1976 or (775) 883-4154.

The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's 26th annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 13. The program features the Carson City Symphony directed by David Bugli, Carson Chamber Singers directed by Judy Monson, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra directed by Sue Kitts, and guest vocalists Gary Aldrich and Olivia Hakel.

Join the Carson Valley Quilt Guild on Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13, for a quilt show "Quilts Along the Pony Express" at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road, in Carson City. See fantastic quilts made from people throughout the region. The event's featured quilter will be Carolyn Susac. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6. Call Connie Laderman (775) 841-0315.

Carson City physicians will be serving tables during the Celebrity Docs Swanky's Speakeasy of the 1920s to raise money for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. A new 2010 car will also be raffled for the center. The event will be held on Saturday, June 12, at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 North Carson Street. Information: (775) 445-5161 for reservations and times.

Join the Silver Dollar Classic cars for their show and shine on Thursday, June 10. Great food, rock and roll music and some surprises. Everyone welcome. The cruise runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson Dodge-Chrysler, 3059 S. Carson St. Call (775) 687-7410.

The Pony Express will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year with a ride through Carson City on Wednesday, June 9, arriving at around 8:30 a.m. with a stop at Third and Curry streets. All are welcome to see the exchange of the mochila, with a special presentation event planned at the stop.

Tour some of Carson City's most beautiful gardens with the Carson City Historical Society on Sunday, June 6, from noon to 5 p.m. Music and surprises along the way. Tour stops are the Bliss Mansion, Foreman-Roberts, Krebs-Peterson, Colcord, and Crisler houses. In addition, there will be an antique show and sale at the Barber-Belnap home.

Golfers are wanted for the The Chairman's Circle Golf Scramble, sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. The Friday, June 11 event will be at Eagle Valley Golf Course, with tee-time beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sign-ups are now underway.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for a Speed Networking Breakfast Club at the Carson Nugget on Tuesday, June 8, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Speed Networking accelerates the process of making new contacts and is a quick, focused opportunity to meet those who can propel your business.