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Carson clinches Sierra League girls soccer championship
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 12:35amCarsonsports.com reports how Carson High sophomore Emmy Heller switched roles as defensive goal keeper and delivered her first career goal in Carson's 9-0 "Senior Night" victory against Wooster. Six different players scored for Carson (12-0-2) in a win that clinched the Sierra League regular season championship.
THE GAME HAS CHANGED
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 9:06pmBy: Lee Kennedy
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Nevada Senate Candidates Reid, Angle Spar Over Economy, Jobs, Immigration In Only Debate
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:33pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
A much-anticipated face-to-face debate between U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and his GOP opponent Sharron Angle on Thursday displayed stark contrasts between the two candidates but provoked little in the way of controversy.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation registration opens; scholarships offered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 2:04pmThe Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2010-2011 Alpine, Freestyle and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office.
Dayton Valley Days Benefits Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:56pmDayton Valley Days on September 18 and 19 will be more than a fun family event. The annual street fair will also benefit several local nonprofits that add to the quality of life in the Dayton Valley.
One of those nonprofits is Central Lyon Youth Connections (CLYC), an organization that offers a number of free programs to enhance positive youth development. Director Michele Watkins explained that CLYC includes Project Success, Volunteer Connections, Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws and service learning projects.
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Viva Valhalla: September shines at Lake Tahoe with Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 2:13pmLake Tahoe’s annual Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival has some of the most unique entertainment choices around-the-lake with its solid line-up of performing arts and cultural events running through the month of September. For tickets call (530) 541-4975 or click here.
Here’s the upcoming line-up:
Tahoe Dance Band performs at the Grand Hall on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. The 17-piece band plays big band and swing with fox trots, waltzes, tangos, and polkas. Tickets are $15/$12/$5.
NHP: Increased patrols, DUI checkpoints on tap through Labor Day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 1:48pmAs the three-day Labor Day holiday weekend and the unofficial end of the summer season nears, law enforcement agencies plan to beef up their visibility, including a number of DUI checkpoints that will begin this weekend, the Nevada Highway Patrol announced today.
At least two roadblocks will be staffed by deputies, officers and troopers as part of the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety’s joining forces grant. One roadblock will be in Lyon County on Saturday and the other in Washoe County over the weekend, NHP reported in a press statement.
Sheriff Furlong responds to opponent's comment about gang problem
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 4:33pmCarson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong sent Carson Now his response to Guimont's comment that was posted after a gang-related shooting incident two weeks ago. Carson Now contacted Guimont and verified that the comment did in fact come from him.
Travel Nevada: Petroglyphs, historic architecture, and miles of trail make Austin, Nev. a must-see Highway 50 destination
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 8:56amAUSTIN, Nev. — It’s not often you’ll find a classic historic mining town full of options for the more active traveler. Austin, Nevada is not only a living ghost town and a cultural heritage get-away but it has a multitude of adventurous options including hiking, mountain bike trails and more. Founded in 1862 during the silver rush, the town is located exactly in the center of the state along the Pony Express route on Highway 50 on the western slopes of the Toiyabe Range at elevation 6,605 feet.
Carson City School District president 'amazed' marijuana charge dropped against principal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 2:39pmAt least one Carson City School District official is troubled by the outcome of Friday's misdemeanor driving under the influence guilty plea by Carson Middle School Principal Sam Santillo.
School board trustee president Norm Scoggin said he's "amazed" that a misdemeanor charge of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana was dropped by the Washoe County District Attorney's Office.
National Group Says Nevada Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Teen Hiring, Union Official Disagrees
Submitted by on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 4:25pmCARSON CITY – It may be welcome news for those who have entry level jobs, but a more than 9 percent hike in the minimum wage to take effect Thursday in Nevada will have a chilling effect on hiring, particularly for teens, according to one national group.
A Nevada union official disagrees, saying the minimum wage hike isn’t to blame for the state’s record jobless rate or the high unemployment levels seen among teens in the workforce.
Lake Tahoe in the house: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube at MontBleu July 17
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 7:12pmCarson City chamber hosts Speed Networking Breakfast Club
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/31/2010 - 2:15pmJoin 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.
Nevada Day organizers name famed aviator Dick Rutan as Grand Marshal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/19/2010 - 3:59pmWith its theme "100 Years of Aviation" Nevada Day Inc., has announced famed aviator Dick Rutan as this year's Grand Marshal for the Nevada Day Parade.
Tales of Nevada Past and Present premieres Saturday on 1270-AM
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 7:46pmVIRGINIA CITY — Longtime Virginia City businessman Hugh Roy Marshall brings history to the airwaves and the Internet beginning Saturday.
Tales of Nevada Past and Present premieres at 1:00 p.m. PDT on 5,000-watt on the regional affiliate 1270-AM. The program will be available live to online listeners at www.KBZZ.com. The on-air talk line is (775) 823-1920.
"The rich future of Virginia City and the legacy of the legendary Comstock Lode cannot be fully realized without a continuing focus on all the things that led us here," Marshall says.
Democrat Lieutenant Governor Candidates Debate, Criticize GOP Incumbent and One Another
Submitted by on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 1:51pmRENO – One Democrat running for lieutenant governor criticized the GOP incumbent for being invisible in the job, and all three Democrat candidates appearing at a debate Wednesday evening took jabs at each other as the June 8 primary election day draws near.
Lance Ray has huge offensive day for Kentucky
Submitted by on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 9:31pmFormer Western Nevada College star Lance Ray continued his red hot streak with the best game of his young career so far at the University of Kentucky on Tuesday.
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Ray hit two home runs, but it wasn't enough for the Wildcats in a nonconference game at Indiana as Kentucky lost to the Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind., 18-17 in 10 innings. Ray helped Kentucky build a 16-8 lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning, but Kentucky couldn't hold on.
Carson City railroad history celebrated with arrival of McKeen Motor Car V&T No. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 6:24pmCARSON CITY — It was 'all aboard' the historic McKeen Motor Car V&T No. 22 on Sunday for dozens of railroad enthusiasts as the Nevada State Railroad Museum celebrated a milestone 100th anniversary commemorating the iron horse's arrival to the Carson City railroad.
The celebration was at the platform of the historic Wabuska Depot. Numerous local, state and federal officials and noted railroad historians participated in the event, trading stories and history references, and taking turns riding the car.
The Bernhard family, donors of the car, were the honored guests.
Charles in charge, Senators blank Vikings in series opener
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 9:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE -- David Charles wasn't a wash with sentimentality after his final start on the mound of his baseball career at Carson High. That frame of mind was a big reason why Charles wasn't caught up in any uncontrolled emotions and threw five shutout innings. And why Charles will be moving on to the next level.
Ray to play in Cape Cod League
Submitted by on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 8:49pmFormer Western Nevada College star Lance Ray has been putting up big numbers throughout his college career and his performance has earned him a spot in the country's most prestigious summer amateur baseball league.
Ray, a junior at the University of Kentucky, has signed to play this summer with the Yarmouth Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod League. Ray had a huge series this past weekend at Auburn to solidify his spot in the lineup for the Wildcats.
"Sando," local volleyball teams suprisingly strong at Far West Regionals
Submitted by on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 7:48pmFrank Sandomenico has been a successful football coach over the years.
Carson City Sheriff’s Protective Association endorses Guimont
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 2:47pmDeputies of the Carson City Sheriff’s Protective Association have endorsed fellow officer Bob Guimont for the city's top elected law enforcement leadership position.
Of the 75 ballots cast, and 60 returned, Guimont racked up 45 votes, or 86.5 percent of the actual votes cast, followed by incumbent sheriff Ken Furlong with four votes and challenger Bob White, a sheriff's office captain, with three votes. Of the returned ballots, five were marked No Candidate and three of the votes were not counted because they were not sealed.
Yucca’s Fate Discussed by Nye County Commissioner and Waste Repository Consultant
Submitted by on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 2:13pmThe fate of Yucca Mountain, and its effect on Nevada as a whole and Nye County in particular, were discussed in a television interview yesterday by Nye County Commissioner Gary Hollis and Nye County Nuclear Waste Repository consultant Michael Voegele.
More Calls for Ensign’s Resignation Trickle In
Submitted by on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 8:08amCARSON CITY – Despite being described as a “wounded” senator who has not been effective in representing Nevada in Washington, DC, state Republican officials and candidates surveyed by the Nevada News Bureau for the most part are still not calling on U.S. Senator John Ensign, R-Nev., to step down.
Fun things to do this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 5:10pmCelia Slattery will offer a musical theater workshop Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Brewery in Carson City. She will follow that Saturday night at 7;30 p.m.
Nevada Higher Education Representatives Assess Cuts
Submitted by on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 1:27pmLast week, the Nevada Board of Regents held a meeting in what marks the beginning of nine weeks of discussion on how to further reduce their budgets to adjust for the 6.9 percent cut in funding agreed upon by Nevada Legislators during the special session in February.
Former CC planner and redevelopment director Rob Joiner files for Supervisor Ward One
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 5:07pmJimmie Heuga life to be remembered Saturday, March 6 at Squaw Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 4:58pmCelebrate the Life of Jimmie Heuga Saturday, March 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 4:51pmCarson High culinary team wins
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 5:23am