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On April 27th approximately 80 entrants competed in the Annual Geocache Adventure to help raise funds for the purchase of improved radio equipment for the unit. Entrants of all ages, using GPS and maps competed in a modern day treasure hunt in various public areas of Carson City.

Participants located tokens that were redeemed for poker hands and prizes at Bully’s after the event.

Special thanks to the following merchants and individuals who contributed to the success of the event:

4 Wheel Parts
Action Garage Doors
Adele’s Restaurant
Benson Feed
Brake and Alignment Plus

Western Nevada College advanced to the Western District baseball tournament championship round by splitting a pair of games on Friday in Sterling, Colo.

The Wildcats dropped into losers’ bracket with a 4-2 defeat to sixth-ranked Cochise, Ariz., on Friday morning but ousted Lamar with a 9-1 afternoon victory.

WNC (43-19) earned another shot at Cochise behind the pitching of Christian Stolo and Evan Parker, as well as a six-run fifth inning.

Friday marked yet another deadline at the Legislature. Bills and resolutions had to be approved by the second house committees to which they were assigned after passing out of their respective houses of origin.

The following food and motel/hotel inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 17, 2013.
Inspections include convenience stores, restaurants, take out restaurants, retail grocers, a juvenile detention center kitchen, retail food producers and motels.
See the full report below.

by ALEX POMPLIANO

On Friday, the Legislature’s two budget committees approved a public school spending plan that establishes $2.8 billion in general fund support for the next two years.

The plan largely follows Gov. Brian Sandoval’s recommendations budget proposal for K-12 education, which also designates basic state support of about $5,500 per pupil over the next two years — an increase of about $200 over existing funding levels.

The Sierra Nevada Forums is proud to present a panel of highly regarded experts to discuss the very latest thinking on Mental Illness treatments and what public safety programs are needed to try to stop the incidence of crime with the mentally ill.

Carson City Branch Manager and Bank of The West vice president Jennifer Herald is this week's guest on Women to Women with Carol Paz. Herald gives some great advice for succeeding in job interviews and provides insight into the life of a banker.

Women to Women Nevada is televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 pm on Channel 3 (Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Lake Tahoe) and 15 (in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton). The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.

A Carson City man faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly swinging a machete in a dispute with his brother and another man over a vehicle.

Jesus Guardron-Patino was jailed May 14 after being arrested at 9:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Jeanell Drive.

According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area after a report called in of a man hitting the ground and a brick building with a sword. Officers detained Guardron-Patino and made contact with two men, one of whom is the brother of Guardron-Patino.

by NATASHA VITALE

A Nevada Assembly committee supported banning most “horse tripping” for sport, entertainment, or practice Thursday, sending a bill to the full Assembly.

State Senate Bill 72 was one of many bills prohibiting animal cruelty that were discussed in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday. It bans horse tripping unless it is part of an event that is allowed by the local government.

The bill passed the committee by a vote of 10-2, with Assemblymen Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, and John Ellison, R-Elko, opposing the bill.

Sep. 11, 1928 - May 13, 2013 Martha Camille Bleazard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and long-time Fallon resident and teacher,...

March 31, 1938 - April 7, 2013 A celebration of life for Judy will be held Saturday, May 25th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Horseman’s Park Club House, 2800 Pioneer Drive, corner...

April 26, 1920 - May 14, 2013 Elvira was born in Pola, Italy, now Pula Croatia. Her father died when she was 2 and she was the youngest of 11 children. She was a t...

Nov. 23, 1949 - May 9, 2013 Barbara Jean Combs of Fernley, Nv., passed away on May 9th, 2013 at the home of family after her short fight against cancer. Barbara...

October 3, 1970 - May 2, 2013 Eric Behimer, 42, passed away May 2, 2013 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jessica Behimer Hancock; grandparent...

A new and free 7-12 grade public secondary charter school in Carson City, The Nevada Performance Academy, will open in August. There will be a creative emphasis on academic requirements informed by the performing arts.

by NATASHA VITALE

On Thursday, SJR 13, which legalizes same-sex marriage, passed in the Assembly Committee and will be voted on next on the Assembly Floor.

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The situation looked discouraging for the Western Nevada College Wildcats in the second inning of their Western District baseball tournament opener in Sterling, Colo., Thursday afternoon.

Lamar Community College was in command, 5-0, after knocking starting pitcher Brandon Show out of the game. WNC had committed two errors and the Lopes’ ace, Sam Wilson, was throwing the Wildcat hitters off stride.

As the price of gold hit its lowest level in a month Thursday, the Assembly Committee on Taxation took a vote on a controversial resolution that would remove the state’s long-standing mining tax cap. Senate Joint Resolution 15 made its way through the Legislature during the 2011 session and needs only to pass in the Assembly before June 4 in order to go to a public vote next year.

Headed to Lake Tahoe or the backcountry for the weekend? Well, bears and other critters are headed out into the wild too after spending winter and spring inside their own nooks and crannies. And, like you, they're up for some exploring.

Oh, and they're hungry, too.

The 29th annual Reggae On The River™

Don't delay in planning your pilgrimage to the 29th annual Reggae On The River™ on August 1-4, 2013. Making a highly anticipated return to the festival’s original French’s Camp venue, located approximately 10 miles south of Garberville in Humboldt County, CA, reggae fans worldwide are overjoyed at the news of the festival’s homecoming and tickets are flying out the door!

Nevada’s unemployment dropped to 9.6 percent in April, falling nearly 2 percentage points over the year. Carson City's unemployment rate fell to 10.1 percent and is now the only metro area in the state to have a double digit unemployment rate, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

If you are looking for somewhere in this general area to having fun in the outdoors (camping, fishing, photographing, sightseeing, etc.), then look no further than two locations in nearby Plumas County in California.
I'm referring to Davis Lake and Frenchman Reservoir.

Davis Lake:
It can be reached from Carson City by taking U.S. 395 north to Reno.
Then from Reno, drive past Bordertown and the Nevada-California state line to a junction with California S.R. 70 at Hallelujah Junction.

At Hallelujah Junction, take S.R. 70 west toward Portola and Quincy.

The Carson City downtown action group 20/20, which is planning several activities throughout summer and beyond, is inviting the public to its meeting tonight, Thursday, at Firkin and Fox, 310 S Carson Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.

April 20, 1934 - May 12, 2013 Paul was born April 20, 1934 in St. Ignatius, MT, to Paul Sr. and Merle (Wilcox) Morigeau. He passed peacefully at home May 12, 2013,...

There is no place like someone else’s home, at least for the Western Nevada College baseball team. Since March 23, the Wildcats have played 19 of 23 games on the road, compiling an 18-5 record.

That ability to focus and excel away from home will come in handy this weekend in Sterling, Colo., as the Wildcats pursue their second straight Western District Championship and a berth in the National Junior College Athletic Association World Series.

Greater Nevada Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity

Employees from Greater Nevada Mortgage and Greater Nevada Credit Union pose with Bob the Builder at last Saturday’s Playhouse Build-a-Thon in Reno, a fundraiser for Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity. Thirty-three Greater Nevada employees joined other Habitat for Humanity volunteers to help raffle off five custom-built playhouses.

A FUNdraiser for the BAC's Summer arts program, "Diving Into The Arts" and it's Youth Art Scholarship Fund! FREE! Takes place during the June Downtown Wine Walk (and into the evening...). Music at 7 p.m. Come to Mo & Sluggo's to see and enjoy non-skin works of art from Carson City's finest tattoo artists: Flat Black Tattoo, Ruby Lantern Tattoo, Distinct Ink Tattoo, Skeleton Skin Tattoo & Hooligans Tattoo.

A pilot and two others escaped injury Wednesday after a plane crash northeast of Spooner in the Kings Canyon area, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.

Every third Saturday of the month

Saturday, May 18th – 12:30pm
Genoa, Markleeville, Monitor Pass, Iggy & Sqiggy’s, Gardnerville
Saturday, June 15th – 10:30am
Tahoe to Placerville, Hooters (Sacramento), Folsom Harley Davidson
Saturday, July 20th – 10:30am
Kings Beach, Tahoe Loop, Sam’s Place (Stops TBA)
Saturday, August 17th- 10:30am
Open for Suggestions-
Saturday, September 21st- 10:30am
Virginia City, Sand and Sage, New Washoe Bar

No Charge, All Bikes Welcome. Just show up and be ready to ride and have a great time!!

Carson City Pop Warner Youth Cheerleading will hold sign-up events Friday, Sunday and again on June 14 for the upcoming 2013 youth football and cheer season. The cheerleading program is open to girls ages 5-15 years.

The first sign-up event will be held Friday, May 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.

A second sign-up will take place at the same location during the Boys and Girls Club Open House on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cosmic Boogalou at Whiskey Tavern. Playing a great mix of rock, classic rock and country. Dance the night away to great music and take advantage of all of the great drink specials. No Cover Charge. Must be 21 or older to have a great time with us.
3481 Hwy 50 East
Carson City, NV

The safest party on the streets of Carson City is set for Saturday, May 18.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office presents its 10th annual Cops and Kids open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event features food, music, games, activities and presentations.

Article originally appearing on Muscle Powered by Jeff Potter
Thank you everyone for making this such a fun event! I appreciate all of your comments and photos. Below you will find the results, so far, mixed with rider photos and comments. I hope to see some of you at the Wednesday evening cruiser ride tonight at Telegraph Square. 5:45 is sign-in, with a 6:00 – 6:15 departure.

B67 was introduced in Dec. 2012 to combat the rise of human and sex trafficking in Nevada. / Photo by AP

AB67 was introduced in Dec. 2012 to combat the rise of human and sex trafficking in Nevada. / Photo by AP

by PAUL GEORGE & LINDSAY TOSTE

With less than 20 days left in this legislative session, Governor Brian Sandoval is announcing last-minute tweaks to his proposed budget.

Governor Sandoval said in an interview with Channel 2, based on economic projections for the next two years, he was able to add an extra $120 million to his education plan.

As part of its Dialogue 2013 series, the Chamber is reaching out to locals who live, work, play, and learn in Carson City via SurveyMonkey.

After meeting with the Leadership Institute Class of 2013, students at WNC, Chamber members, teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the senior at the Senior Center, the Chamber is expanding its reach to allow residents to respond to two simple questions: Why do we live here and what do we see that our city will be like by the year 2020.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 15-21.

Register is underway to attend the Carson River Watershed Bus Tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District will host its annual 2-day bus tour of the Carson River Watershed on June 13 and 14, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Come join this highly educational and informative event. Continuing Education credits will are available for AICP planners, teachers and engineers.

November, 1913 - April 4, 2013 No services are planned for Anne J. Pierce, who passed from this life at age 99 on April 4, 2013 in Carson City Nevada. Anne was born November...

Jan. 7, 1937 - May 11, 2013 OSC USN (Ret) Harry C. Killebrew, born January 7, 1937, passed away on May 11, 2013 in Reno NV. A resident of Fallon NV for over 40 years, he was...

Barbara Ann Coleman, passed away on May 10, 2013 in Gardnerville, NV. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway, Fallon, NV 89406, ...

Alphonse Pierre, long time resident of Fallon passed away in Reno on May 13, 2013. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Highway, Fall...

Eleanor Parker, 82 of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on May 10, 2013. Arrangements are trusted to Walton’s Chapel of the Valley (775) 882-4965. …

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June 12, 1922 - March 21, 2013 Long-time Carson City resident, Jeannette Jensen, 90, passed away on March 21, 2013 in Las Vegas after a short illness. A native of Canada, Mr...

CARSON CITY — For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued.

Four students will receive Bachelor of Technology degrees in construction management, and three students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees as part of WNC’s teacher preparation partnership with Nevada State College. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77.

The governors of California and Nevada have agreed to renew a bi-state partnership to preserve, protect and enhance Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Compact.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Tuesday an agreement that renews the partnership, which has been under threat of repeal.

by ALEX POMPLIANO

Legislation that adds “gender identity and expression” to Nevada’s current list of hate crimes law passed the State Assembly by a 30-11 margin on Tuesday.

SB139 says that Nevada will not tolerate crimes motivated by hatred of someone being a transgender person. Violators would be subject to the penalties for the actual crime committed and additional penalties because of the motivation.

Reno-Tahoe-Fernley Speedway hosts the King of the West Sprint Car series this weekend. The two-night show marks the return of sprint cars to the track after a seven-year absence. It is also the debut of this prestigious west coast racing series at the newly-reconfigured 3/8 mile oval at Reno-Tahoe-Fernley Speedway. These winged beasts are powered by 410 cubic inch, 900 horsepower engines that will propel them to breathtaking speeds on the track's high-banks.

The Carson Middle School advanced band participated in "Music in the Parks" competition at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Saturday, May 11 and earned top honors.

The CMS Advanced Band earned a superior rating from each of the judges. It gets even better. They also earned first place among the field of four middle school bands that competed that day. But wait, there's more!

Out of the field of 11 bands, including a high school band, your students earned the sweepstakes trophy, which means they were the best band at the entire festival!

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