March

Ethel Jean (Hale) Van NuysResident of Brookings, OregonDied: March 27, 2011Born: June 26, 1921 in Berkeley, California. Ethel Jean (Hale) Van Nuys was a retired medical-legal secretary, having ...

Susan Lee Neighbors, 53, of Carson City died April 9, 2011. She was born March 5, 1958, in Los Angeles to Hermann and Ginger Brasuell. She is survived by her husband Gary Neighbors and three nieces...

Robert "Bob" Stevens, 87, passed away peacefully at home in Carson City on March 31, 2011. He was a life-long heavy equipment operator and a 57-year "elite" member of Operating Engineers Local 3. H...

Rayna Katherine Donoho-King was born on Sept. 20, 1989, in Carson City. She went back to heaven on March 18, 2011. Named after her Grandpa Ray and her Grandma Katherine, from birth Rayna was the...

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center:To Maria Alva Correa and Michael Neuffer of Gardnerville, a son Michael Andres Neuffer, born March 19, 2011, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce.To Bridget Koos and Skus...

Marcos and Crystal Lopez were remarried on March 19, 2011, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Carson City.Bishop Cavin performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ric...

CARSON CITY – Campus closures, consolidations and mergers are back on the table after the Board of Regents today undid a vote from last month to not consider campus closures, which itself followed a February vote to consider campus closures.
Many of the smaller colleges are in districts represented by Republicans.

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Campus closures, consolidations and mergers are back on the table after the Board of Regents today undid a vote from last month to not consider campus closures, which itself followed a February vote to consider campus closures.
Many of the smaller colleges are in districts represented by Republicans.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a strongarm robbery that took place on Thursday, March 24th, at approximately 3:30 pm, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, off Topsy Lane in north Douglas County.

In the incident, a Hispanic female forcibly stole a small black case suspended by a breakaway lanyard from around the victim’s neck as the victim was walking to her car in the parking lot.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report
For the week of April 6-13:

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

RENO, Nev. — An additional round of budget reduction proposals totaling $13.8 million was announced at the University of Nevada, Reno today.

Today’s announcement follows the University’s March 2011 announcement of $26 million in proposed budget reductions, according to a news release issued by UNR officials. When combined, the proposals represent a reduction of $39.8 million and the elimination of 318 positions. A total of 1,600 students are directly impacted by the proposed academic program reductions.

At the request of Spread the Word Nevada, a local children's literacy nonprofit group, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval flew in from Carson City to Las Vegas on March 31 to read at Cambeiro Elementary School.

This was his last stop after visiting three other schools in Las Vegas, which concluded the governor's reading tour as part of Read Across America and Nevada Reading Month. During his first school visit in Reno on March 2 Sandoval signed a proclamation declaring March 2011 Nevada Reading Month.

By Nicoletta Florio / Big George Green Consulting
CARSON CITY — In politics, it is generally considered bad news if a governor is regularly associated with the terms “hot air” and “hot water.” In Nevada however, these associations, according to Governor Brian Sandoval, are easily acceptable.

Here's an good read from Nevada Appeal political writer Geoff Dornan regarding a bill that would yank the state from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

S.B. 271 was introduced on March 18, by State Senators John Lee, D-North Las Vegas, and James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville with joint Assembly sponsors Pat Hickey, R-Reno, Randy Kirner, R-Reno and Kelly Kite, R-Minden. Click here to read the story and here to read the bill.

By the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Anglers can look forward to another promising steelhead season on the Columbia River and its tributaries this year, based on a forecast released recently by a team of state, federal and tribal biologists.

A website that dedicates itself to Silver City and proposed gold mining around the historic Lyon County community has been launched.

SilverCityNvBlogspot.com was developed by a group of town residents with the idea of providing a citizen point of view as Comstock Mining, Inc., fueled by record gold prices, looks to change the land-use designation of a parcel it now occupies and has been doing exploratory drilling.

An unemployed Carson City man wanted on felony sexual assault and kidnapping charges was arrested at a motel room in the 200 block of West Caroline on Tuesday morning.

Brandon Hicks, 18, is being held on $200,000 bail. A warrant for his arrest was issued on March 25 in Carson City Justice Court on the alleged felony crimes of first degree kidnapping, battery with intent to commit sexual assault committed by strangulation and sexual assault.

By the Bureau of Land Management
A dedication of Nevada's newest state historical marker, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express Trail, will be on Thursday, March 31 on public land east of Fallon. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited.

Here is the weekly fishing report for Northern and Southern Nevada, Northern California, Eastern Sierra and Southern Oregon rivers and lakes. This report runs through April 5.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Brian Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service (539) 283-4103) www.bigdaddyfishing.com reports:
The winter trout bite at Lake Almanor continues to be pretty solid....when you can get to the lake!

Here is the latest fish plant news as reported by the Nevada Department of Wildlife:
March 23: Liberty Pond in Churchill County: 800 rainbows: 10.8 inches.
For information, call NDOW Headquarters in Reno at (775) 688-1500 during regular business hours.

Press Release — Today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the University of Nevada Latino Student Advisory Board will host a Cesar Chavez commemoration under the rotunda in the Knowledge Center just south of Lawlor Events Center next to the Crowley Student Union. Fiesta Mexicana will dance and Sen. Moises Denis, D-Las Vegas, will speak.

"We are hosting this event because we want to honor Cesar Chavez and his contributions to civil rights," said student leader Carla Castedo, a senior psychology major.

Dozens of local groups have taken the challenge to fight hunger in Dayton this spring. When the Dayton Food Bank issued an open invitation to partner with them for The Feinstein $1 Million Dollar Challenge to fight hunger, dozens of individuals, businesses, schools, nonprofits and clubs stepped up to help.

North Platte, Nebraska is just west of the North Platte and South Platte rivers confluence forming the Platte. North Platte was formed in 1866 with the construction of the continental railroad. In 1941 the population was 12,000.

A couple of weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the women of North Platte heard a troop train with Nebraska National Guard troops would be passing through town. Several of the women decided to bake cookies to give to “our boys” when the train stopped for 10 minutes.

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The Carson Nugget presents Capital City Wedding and Events Expo from noon to 5 on Sunday, March 27. This premier event will bring wedding couples, party planners and service providers together from across Nevada and California.
This one-of-a-kind Carson City expo provides a great way to shop, plan, sample, and gather unique and innovative ideas to create your ultimate wedding day experience. Attendance is $5; free for registered wedding couples. Some of the proceeds from event will benefit the Carson High School Crisis Fund.
Call (775) 882-1626 ext. 236.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in cooperation with the staff of the Nevada State Museum will hold a reception honoring Governor Brian Sandoval and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval in the Dema Guinn Concourse at the Nevada State Museum. Hor d'ouvers and wines catered by Casino Fandango. Cost $30 per person Chamber member and guest, $45 per person non member.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Carson City leaders will collaborate to gather input from residents regarding priorities in public services. Faced with shrinking budgets, it is vital that those charged with providing public services know what is important among citizens.
 The public input sessions will be at the following Carson City locations:

The Mile High Jazz Band Association and Brewery Arts Center present "Speedy" Garfin & the Garfin Gathering, 7:30 p.m. at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 West King Street in Carson City.

• Utility work will occur on Division Street between Robinson Street and Caroline Street on Wednesday, March 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be single lane closures with flaggers.
• Pothole patching will occur on Bigelow Drive south of Snyder Avenue and on Conte Drive. Minor delays are possible.
• Clearview Drive is closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive for construction on the next phase of the NDOT freeway project. Detours are marked. The road is expected to reopen by November of 2011.

(Press Release) — Business owners and residents will have an opportunity to participate in an economic development plan update for the Greater Reno and Lake Tahoe region at the Business BUZZ “Beyond Target2010” economic forum, Thursday, March 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The program is sponsored by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).