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More Nugget Project nuggets uncovered
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 9:47amThe Nevada Appeal has uncovered a few new tidbits about Nugget Project consultant Mark Lewis.
Following the piece I wrote on Lewis this week, the Appeal found a grand jury report dealing with Lewis' big project developments as city manager of Stockton, Calif. The report showed that costs associated with development of the the Stockton ballpark and events center swelled from an estimate of $75 million to more than $120 million, and placed the blame for this on Lewis and the lack of oversight by the city's elected officials.
Applications sought for three Carson City Planning Commission seats
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 1:58pmResidents of Carson City interested in serving between 12 to 16 hours a month on the Carson City Planning Commission are encouraged to apply for three open positions.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Commission, which oversees all Carson City planning and zoning matters, land use and growth management. Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m., at the Community Center in the Sierra Room.
Lake Tahoe's McCall Realty to donate all 2010 profits to nonprofit children's programs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 12:43pmLake Tahoe-based McCall Realty (www.mccalltahoe.com) will donate all its profits through 2010 to five area children’s non-profit organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL), South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents 'The Sound of Music'
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 1:40amThe hills will come to life in Carson City this May as the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical, 'The Sound of Music' to the Carson City Community Center. The acclaimed musical will play weekends, May 7-16. Tickets are available at Realty Executives, 1071 South Carson St. or by phone at (775) 445-4249. There is no service fee for charging by phone. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. There is also a Saturday matinee on May 15 at 2 p.m.
'The Sound of Music' Presented by Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 1:18amThe hills will come to life in Carson City this May as the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical, 'The Sound of Music' to the Carson City Community Center.
'The Sound of Music' comes to Carson City May 7-16
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 12:32amCARSON CITY – The hills will come to life in Carson City this May as the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical, 'The Sound of Music' to the Carson City Community Center.
Cinco De Mayo Carson City at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:49pmForget what you thought you knew and learn the true history of Cinco de Mayo at the Brewery Arts Center on Wednesday, May 5.
The BAC, Nevada Artist Association Gallery and the Artisans Cafe and Gift Show will present a day of good food, fun and fiesta. This event features the art and poetry of New Mexico artist Santiago Chavez. Enjoy tasty food, watch live demonstrations of traditional Mexican art and get a history lesson too. Call (775) 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org.
Final performance of 'The Laramie Project' at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 9:31pm“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.
'The Laramie Project' at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 9:26pm“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Friday and Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.
Nugget project: developer and consultant have history of public projects
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:08amToday's Nevada Appeal has a story about how a developer has been selected for the Carson Nugget downtown redevelopment project.
The story mentioned that the developer, P3 Development, built the $64 million Stockton Events Center while Mark Lewis was that city's manager.
But that understates the ties between Lewis and the developer. Looking at the projects listed on P3's website, a large part of their work seems to stem from the City of Stockton, and happened during Lewis' tenure.
Carson City Arbor Day 2010 Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 3:47pmThe Carson City Shade Tree Council will be hosting its annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 30, 2010. The celebration will be held in the park across from the State Library on the corner of Stewart and Musser Streets and will begin at 5:30 p.m. and is scheduled to last an hour.
GOP Candidates for Governor Debate Taxes, Budget, Economy and Yucca
Submitted by on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:28pmRENO – The three Republican candidates vying to become the next governor of Nevada engaged in a spirited discussion Friday on issues ranging from taxes and public education to the future of Yucca Mountain.
Carson City Arts Association presents Sahara Nights on Friday Night
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 5:25pmCarson City Performing Arts presents a 17-year tradition in theater for children and their families with a performance of Sahara Nights this Friday night, April 23. This is a pop culture spoof and lighthearted comedy, intended for all ages.
The performance will be in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center. No charge but donations greatly appreciated at the door.
The event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (775) 230-8919.
Kohl's Opening Date Set
Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 2:29pmCarson City meth bust nets 30 grams; surveillance equipment and vehicle seized
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 4:28pmCarson City authorities made a significant methamphetamine bust over the weekend, netting at least 30 grams of the drug, seizing a vehicle and finding police scanners and night vision cameras used as surveillance.
Deputies arrested the 52-year-old suspect, a Carson City carpenter, on numerous felony drug charges including drug trafficking.
Carson City woman arrested after hiding meth inside motel toilet paper roll
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 11:53amA 39-year-old Carson City computer specialist faces felony and misdemeanor drug charges after authorities found methamphetamine and a glass pipe hidden inside the tube of a fresh roll of toilet paper at a South Carson Street motel room.
According to the arrest report, authorities were called to the Motel 6 on South Carson Street at about 2:30 this morning after reports that possible drug activity and property damage was being done inside the room.
Smoke in the valley
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 10:49pmThis afternoon, we started seeing and smelling smoke in Carson City, but so far, no one has been been able to pinpoint the source.
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center does not show any current fires in our area at this time. The closest fires they show are in New Mexico. Another possibility could be controlled burns in the Tahoe area. If anyone has any information on where the smoke is coming from, let us know.
Review: 'Laramie Project' is the best play in years by Carson City players, directors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 1:57pmThere are at least a dozen reasons Carson folk should see the play "The Laramie Project" next weekend at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. But two should be enough to get you moving.
First, the play itself is intense, absorbing, dramatic, engaging. Maybe play isn’t the right word since this is a collection of comments made by Laramie residents before and after the murder of gay college student Matthew by beating and leaving to freeze on a Wyoming back road.
Legislative Commission’s Subcommittee to Discuss “Real ID” in Nevada
Submitted by on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 11:47amThe Legislative Commission’s Subcommittee to Review Regulations will meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss the fate of the controversial “Real ID” in Nevada.
Citing concerns with both privacy and cost, numerous organizations have come out against the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 including the ACLU, Americans for Tax Reform, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners of Nevada, Campaign for Liberty, the Cato Institute, National Immigration Law Center and the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Pinwheels at the Legislature
Submitted by on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 12:11pmRumors of Glen Eagles closing 'totally false'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 4:35pmGlen Eagles Restaurant, a Carson City fine dining establishment for 13 years, is still going strong and remains open despite rumors of it being closed.
Restaurant Chef John Ammerman confirmed today that rumors of Glen Eagles having closed or was to be closing are indeed false, and that the rumor has been circulating for at least two weeks.
A play you shouldn't miss at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 3:36pm“The Laramie Project,” at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., is roughly the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. The play opens Friday night, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. and continues April 17, 23, 24, 30 and May 1.
Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. Call (775) 883-1976.
Performing the work is the Tectonic Theater Group, which made personal investigations into the site in Laramie, Wyoming. It reports on the fallout and actions within the community after the murder.
Tax Day Tea Parties Around Nevada
Submitted by on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 8:03amHere are some Tea Party events happening around the state tomorrow (April 15). If anyone knows of one not listed here, email me at editor@nevadanewsbureau.com and I’ll post it.
Carson City
10:00am – 1:00pm
Carson City Legislature and Capitol
Candidates forum, music, voter registration, conservative club, organization, and party information. No vending is allowed during this event.
Ski Patrol races at Squaw Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 6:44pmApril 16 through April 18, 2010, Squaw Valley is hosting the first ever nation-wide Professional Ski Patrol Olympics. Competitions ranging from simulated bomb throws to a GS race down some of Squaw Valley’s most difficult terrain will take place by the Headwall chairlift on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18.
Spectators and patrollers alike can watch the head-to-head battles from theCornice II snow lounge featuring barbequed food and PBR for sale.
Patrollers from all over the country and Canada will be competing for glory and a $1,500 cash purse and prizes compliments of Helly Hansen.
Meeting Planners Can Win $20K plus a Conference in Granlibakken Contest
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 4:12pmName the Resort’s Viking Trio and Win an All-inclusive Conference at Lake Tahoe
Name the Granlibakken Vikings and Win a Trip to Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 4:01pmPublic Contest to Name Each of the Resort’s Viking Ambassadors
NV Energy giving V&T reconstruction commission $100,000 check
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 5:16pmWritten by NV Energy Public Information Officer Karl Walquist:
The effort to reconstruct the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad is receiving a boost from NV Energy with a $100,000 grant to the Northern Nevada Railway Foundation, the fund-raising arm of the Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway.
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Candidates for Governor Weigh In on Public Employee Pension Issues
Submitted by on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 3:43pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s leading gubernatorial hopefuls all acknowledge the importance of ensuring the long-term health of the public employee pension program, but the three Republican candidates – Gov. Jim Gibbons, former federal judge Brian Sandoval and former North Las Vegas mayor Mike Montandon – each say it is time for significant changes.
Media release - C.C. Symphony - UPDATE (concert time and info added)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/03/2010 - 4:50pmMedia release: updated April 3, 2010
Contact: Elinor Bugli 775-883-4154
Carson City Symphony Concert "Spirit of Exploration" April 24 and 25
Features World Famous Horn Soloist Gail Williams
and McAvoy Layne, the Ghost of Mark Twain
Johnny Rockets Goes Blue
Submitted by on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 3:16pmJohnny Rockets of Carson City is proud to support World Autism Awareness Day www.worldautismawarenessday.org/site/c.egLMI2ODKpF/b.3917065/k.BE58/Home.htm Wear a Blue Ribbon and receive 10% off your check!! Come join the fun at the Carson Lanes Retail Center today (4/2/10), Snyder Ave and Hwy 395.
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