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CARSON CITY — Ticket sales have begun for the custom Nevada 150 commemorative state themed motorcycle celebrating the state’s Sesquicentennial anniversary. The Harley-Davidson bike was revealed as part of the Las Vegas Harley-Davidson® groundbreaking, where the winner will be announced at the store’s grand opening event on or about Nevada Day, Oct. 31, 2014.

The Tahoe Fund is actively seeking environmental improvement projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin that will restore lake clarity, improve outdoor recreation, and build a stronger sense of stewardship in the region. The organization plans to build a portfolio of projects in need of monetary support that can attract donations from the private community of individuals, businesses and foundations. The board of directors will choose a handful of projects to be 2014 Signature Projects and the focus of the Fund's summer fundraising activities.

Carson City will hold its third workshop tonight to answer questions and take comment on proposed plans to implement a one-eighth cent sales tax that would go toward several infrastructure projects.

Rational Carsonites carefully deploy their finite personal capital for maximum value and tangible results. Conversely, our city's officials serially ignore the value proposition, favoring redundant, feel-good projects lacking objective analysis, justification and worthwhile benefits. Core civic services and infrastructure maintenance suffer.

The recent initiative to raise sales taxes, projected to saddle taxpayers with $15 million of additional long-term debt, is largely ($13 million) targeted for more indoor basketball courts and arterial street beautification projects.

With this unusual fair weather we’re having this January, I’m seeing more bicycle commuters than I normally do this time of year. This has led to an interesting sighting in the office bike parking area, a glimpse into mountain bike history.

Carson City will hold three public workshops this month that are designed to answer questions and solicit comments regarding a proposed 1/8th-cent sales tax to fund several infrastructure projects.

The money would help pay for a new multi-purpose athletic center, known as the “MAC,” a new animal services facility, and streetscape beautification and safety enhancements along the Carson City’s main commercial corridors and the downtown area.

The Nevada Division of State Parks administers grant funds from the Recreational Trails Program of the Federal Highway Administration. Approximately $1.2 million in funding is available for the 2014 fiscal year.

Applications are due Friday, March 7, 2014 by 5 p.m. Federal, state, city and county governments, special governmental districts, trail organizations and private individuals are potentially eligible for the grants.

A Carson City couple each face five counts of felony credit card fraud and gross misdemeanor charges of conspiracy.

Denise Lynn Grover, 42, and Don Grover, 35, were arrested Friday, Dec. 27 for the charges.

An Incline Village couple said they received death threats after reporting problems with a black bear that was captured and then euthanized Thursday by Nevada wildlife officials.

"People have been giving me death threats," Adrienne Evans said. Evans is a teacher at Carson High School and a well-known mountain bike racer in the Lake Tahoe area.

Beginning Thursday current Lake Tahoe license plate holders are eligible to win free lift tickets through the Tahoe Fund’s “Plate Spotter” program.

Owners of Tahoe plates who post photos of their plates to the Tahoe Fund Facebook page are entered to win two free lift tickets from one of eleven participating resorts. Winners will be drawn randomly bi-monthly through March.

This owner of this plate is this week's Plate Spotter winner and will receive two tickets to Heavenly Ski Resort.

Eight individuals who display strong personal commitment to protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe were recognized Wednesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency during the third annual Lake Spirit Awards ceremony at the Agency’s Governing Board meeting in Stateline.

Teddy, the warm-hearted, floppy-eared 8-year-old drug sniffing Golden Retriever and valiant member of the Carson City Sheriff's Office K9 squad for years, officially retires today.

Known for his gentle demeanor and love of tennis balls, Teddy has been adored by law officers, sheriff's office staffers, children and even the most unlikely folks — those who have had their vehicles searched — ever since he came on board as an 18-month old rookie sniffer.

Plans for vessels that would ferry up to 150 local commuters as well as visitors on Lake Tahoe with marina stops on the north and south shores are available for public comment through Jan. 3, 2014.

I still remember my first mountain bike ride. It was back in 1985 at my local BMX shop. The owner showed us the new bike he just got, a big-wheeled, fat-tired bike with low gearing. Our small-wheeled BMX bikes were limited to firmer terrain, and you had push them up the steeper hills.

Sometimes people ask me jokingly, “You have snow tires for that thing?”. I think most people assume it’s time to put the bikes away when the snow starts falling. When I reply, “Yes, actually I do. I have a set of studded snow tires with 240 studs per tire!”, they seem pretty surprised. Not only because such a thing exists, but that you’d want to ride in the snow in the first place. Like any other winter activity though, winter biking can be fun with the right gear.

There has been a lot of controversy and negative press over the last few years regarding our downtown and the movement of the 20/20 group. Many of you remember Carson City having a downtown. Some of you are new to our area within the last 30 years, and some are of a generation who grew up here and only know what you have been familiar with. In all these scenarios change is very unsettling.

Enjoy the sunny, warm weather this weekend because a cool and downright cold change is on the way by late Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Light winds with above average temperatures are expected through the holiday weekend, making for ideal conditions to bike and hike around Carson City, visit Virginia City or head to Lake Tahoe for skiing.

Via the Bike Habitat:
With the 2013 Cycling season nearly complete, I have decided to host a Store-wide Sale. While everything in the store will be on sale, the Sale features great deals on 2013 model year bikes. Some Bikes are special markdowns, and some are opportunity buys from bike supplier overstock. I made some great purchases and I am passing on the savings. The Sale also features big discounts on summer clothing, helmets, shoes, tires & tubes, parts and accessories.

South Lake Tahoe photographer Rick Gunn, who rode his bike around the world from 2005 to 2008, is on a mission to find a pathway to peace in Iran.

Gunn and Iranian friend Mohammad Tajeran, also a world-traveled cyclist, are raising money to fund the "Wheels of Peace Iranian-American Children’s Art Project."

Environmental analysis by the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies a Heavenly Mountain Resort proposal to expand year-round, non-skiing activities at the Lake Tahoe resort that straddles the Nevada and California borders.

New activities planned for the resort feature zipline and skycycle canopy tours, a mountain bike park, a ropes course, water activities, hiking trails, mountain excursion tours and nature interpretation. Heavenly is also proposing to create a snow cat emergency evacuation route for the gondola line.

Continuing the energy of the Blinky Man Summer Solstice event, Carson City’s costumed night time bike ride with lights was at it again this Halloween. At least 30 riders participated in the first ever Blinky Man Halloween event.

At least 30 riders participated in the first Halloween version Blinky Man, a night-time bicycling-with-lights event through Carson City.

The free-to-ride all ages event saw participants dress themselves and their bikes with costumes and bright and blinking lights where they peddled around town, including a stop at the Governor's mansion. After the children's events finished the tour was geared toward adult riding with stops at The Tap Shack and the Haunted Alley Way at the Horseshoe Club.

The reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act was introduced Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives, following the Senate’s introduction of the bill in August.

The legislation, sponsored by Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei, co-sponsored by California Representative John Garamendi, and Nevada Representatives Joe Heck, Dina Titus, and Steven Horsford, would continue another 10 years of federal government investment in the Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program.

Continuing the energy of the Summer Solstice event, Carson City’s costumed night time bike ride with lights will be at it again this Halloween.  This event is FREE to ride, and participants are encouraged to dress up their bodies and their bikes to celebrate the holiday with a blinkin’ and bikin’ tour of some of the best places to be in Carson City on Thursday, October 31st.

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday and faces a felony warrant charge of fraudulent use of a credit card and misdemeanor violation of a suspended sentence. George Joseph Gillespie was arrested in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road at 10:16 p.m.

According to the arrests report, the felony warrant was issued Oct. 7, 2013 out of Carson City Justice Court. The misdemeanor warrant was issued Sept. 12, 2013. Bail: $6,000.

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Nevada is overflowing with beautiful scenery. No matter which direction you travel, you're guaranteed to come across something spectacular. I especially enjoy the yellow-blooming sage brush before a backdrop of rolling hills, our mountains of gorgeous pines and hustling wildlife, and our nearby lakes surrounded by the changing colors of fall.

While Street Vibrations started in the parking lot of the Carson Nugget 19 years ago and quickly moved to Reno, new efforts to provide alternative events that cater to families as well as generate revenue for Carson City have been underway culminating in the return of Street Vibrations, in a family-friendly format, to downtown Carson City this weekend.

Carson City Harley-Davidson Dealership provides three days of Street Vibrations with bikes and stunts, music, food, fun and fireworks - just some of the options for motorcycle enthusiasts at this year's Bike Fest 2013.

In the heart of downtown Carson City, right next to the HorseShoe Club Casino, CC Street Vibrations will be rocking with an all day show & shine, beginning with a pancake breakfast, kids obstacle course and games, with an assortment of vendors to enjoy. Then, continues with demonstrations, ride and show, with live entertainment and music, VIP poker run and lunch stop, CCSO bike games, brews, BBQ, Carson Victory Rollers and finishing in the evening with a street dance.

The Iron Nation Bike Parade in Carson City, Nevada. I stood on the sidewalk by at Sonic and took many wonderful pictures of this awesome bike parade.