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By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is extending its tour schedule through June 30. After that date, Nevada State Parks will discontinue its operation of the park.

The 28th annual Carson City Rendezvous, the area’s largest special event, returns Friday through Sunday to celebrate the wild west and Civil War era history.

The 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's presidential inauguration is just one of many new events for the free three-day Civil War-era living history set at Mills Park, according to a news release issued by the Carson City Visitors Bureau.

The opening ceremony will be a special re-enactment of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s 16th president, at Mills Park on Saturday at 10 a.m.

CARSON CITY – A bill allowing Nevadans to carry concealed weapons on college campuses passed the Senate today and now heads to the Assembly for consideration as the legislative session draws to a close.
Senate Bill 231, sponsored by Sen. John Lee, D-North Las Vegas, passed 15-6.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has asked state agencies to document payments made to employees and vendors after learning at a meeting earlier this month of several undisclosed settlements, including three made by the Department of Transportation.
State Budget Director Andrew Clinger sent out a memo today requesting the information by June 1.

The 18th annual Reno Knights Memorial Day Tournament gets under way with full slate of games.There are 12 teams in the tournament, six in each division. each team is guaranteed five games.The Carso...

Carson City authorities arrested a man early this morning after leading deputies on a vehicle chase and then a brief foot pursuit that ended near a South Carson Street motel.
The suspect, said to be in his 20s with a shaved head, was carrying two handguns, and reportedly was dropping ammunition during the pursuit, authorities said. Additional weapons were found in the suspect's vehicle.

Here is this week's fishing report for the week of May 25 through Memorial Day weekend. The report is for rivers, streams and lakes in Northern Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra.

The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-seventh annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "Railroad Tracks," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Olivia Hakel. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Dayton’s first Healthy Communities Coalition 5K Walk/Run on May 14 attracted 50 contestants, plus 20 volunteers from Stand Tall and Dayton Task Force. The 5K fundraiser for Stand Tall’s youth leadership teams and Dayton Resource Bank resulted in $811 for the two local youth programs.

The event was a fun way for the community to exercise and to join together for two good causes. Organizers Lavurne Jeffreys and Star Erickson said they look forward to making this an annual event.

Nevada's unemployment rate fell again in April - the fourth consecutive month of declines.The seasonally adjusted rate dropped from 13.2 percent to 12.5 percent. The raw, unadjusted rate fell to 11...

Somebody is going to leave Charlotte Motor Speedway a million dollars richer tonight - $1,024,658 to be exact. Jimmie Johnson, the only driver to have won the event twice in the last 12 years, is l...

From June through September, Carson City Girl Scouts will be running a special summer troop for new Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts, kindergarten through third grade, and their favorite grown-ups. There will be fun activities for girls and adults all summer long as we learn the fundamentals of Girl Scouting. Cost: Free! Registration is $12 per girl. Contact Sherry Glick for more information.775-434-8350 serviceunit604@gmail.com.

CARSON CITY – A bill authorizing the state Treasurer to use up to $50 million in education funds to support economic diversification efforts and generate more money for public schools passed the Senate today despite questions about the constitutionality of the measure.
Senate Bill 75, amended twice before the vote, passed 12-9 with 10 Democrats and two Republicans in support. It will now be considered by the Assembly.
The bill is being sought by state Treasurer Kate Marshall.

Last week, I wrote about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about my home town of Carson City.
This week, I am writing about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about the United States.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon fishing report for the week of May 18-25:

This is a reminder that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District-Sierra Front Field Office, in coordination with Storey County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), seeks public review and comment on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Virginia City and Gold Hill Wastewater System Improvements (Project).

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
This is a reminder that the Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery in Washoe Valley opened for the season on May 12, 2011.

The nursery is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 3 pm Thursday through Saturday until October 15, 2011.
The nursery is designed to assist landowners by providing plant material suitable for conservation uses such as, but not limited to, windbreaks, soil erosion control, water conservation, and wildlife habitats.

Here are the recent fish plants in the western part of the Silver State by Nevada Department of Wildlife:

May 09: Sparks Marina in Sparks: 2,188 rainbow trout: 10.0 inches.
May 11: Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe: 3,960 rainbow trout: 10.4 inches.
May 11: Bilk Creek Reservoir in Humboldt County; 3,004 rainbow trout: 10.0 inches.
May 12: Boulder Reservoir in Northern Washoe County: 1,199 rainbow trout: 9.7 inches.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a two-day still water beginning spin fishing clinic on May 20 and 21. The Friday evening session will take place at the Verdi Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This session will cover rod and reel selection, casting, line selection, basic knots and rigging for lure, bait and fly fishing with spinning gear.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Despite excellent game surveys, good precipitation and increasing populations of deer, the Nevada State Board of Wildlife Commissioners voted to reduce the allocation of mule deer buck tags statewide at its May 14 meeting in Reno.

The Carson City Historical Society invites you to tour 13 historic properties and listen to Former Supervisor Robin Williamson give a short presentation about historic preservation. Tickets are 10 dollars and children under 12 are free and will be available at the Foreman Roberts home and at other locations to be determined later. Contact Gary at 885-7643 for information.

CARSON CITY — Since the governor did not like their last redistricting plan, Democrats are trying again with revisions to their redistricting maps.
Gov. Brian Sandoval earlier vetoed the Democratic plan for the boundaries of political districts, which must be redrawn every 10 years according to U.S. Census demographic data.

Carson City's history, arts and culture will be featured throughout the summer with a litany of events and activities to resonate with families and their budgets, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Amgen Tour of California officials say they should have a decision by 9 a.m. as to what they intend to do about the Stage 1 kick-off set to begin at South Lake Tahoe given that snow is expected in the Sierra through the morning.

CARSON CITY – Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed the Democratic redistricting plan for new Congressional, state Senate and Assembly districts.

New officers for the American Association of University Women Capital Branch were installed Thursday evening, May 12. They are: Lillian Hack, president; Jane Johnson, VP Programs; Carolyn Harris, treasurer; Staci Denham, Membership chair; and Lin Nary, Secretary. Phyllis Westfall officiated.

By the Reno Police Department
After a comprehensive investigation by detectives from the Reno Police Dept. in conjunction with detectives from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, all four defendants have been charged in the murder of Steven Gale, from the morning of May 9th on California Avenue. In addition they were charged with several other robberies and related crimes in both Carson City and Reno.

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — A Republican Hispanic governor will soon decide the fate of a Democratic redistricting plan that has both political parties embroiled in a debate over fairness to Nevada’s Hispanic population.

Tickets are now on sale for Food for Thought's spring fundraiser, Saddle up For Kids, on May 20 from 4-8 p.m. There will be terrific BBQ from Carson City BBQ, great entertainment from the cast of Oklahoma, and auction items ranging from the use of a Hawaiian vacation home to books from local authors.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or here at Food for Thought at 3579 Highway 50 East, Suite 221.

http://www.nvfoodforthought.org

Because children in our community should never go hungry!

Our warehouse hours are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday through Friday.

775-885-7770

Carson City and Douglas County paramedics are at the scene of an accident involving a motorcyclist who reportedly spun-out in the westbound lane of Highway 50 this afternoon, about 1 mile east from Spooner Summit. Care Flight was notified but the motorcyclist will be transported by ground ambulance, according to dispatch. The accident was reported at around 12:43 p.m.

The daughter of the motorcyclist, who was apparently following him in a white sedan, told dispatch that her father was conscious and alert but somewhat dazed.