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Nevada Governor Makes First Formal Tribal Appointment To Cabinet
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:10pm
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today appointed Ted Quasula, chairman of the Nevada Indian Commission, to serve as a member of his cabinet. According to tribal representatives and State Archives, the appointment marks the first time in Nevada history that tribes will have formal representation at the cabinet level.
Governor's Nevada Day banquet raises $28K for IHOP shooting, air race crash victims
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:59amRENO, Nev. - The first-ever Nevada Day Governor's Banquet has raised $28,000 for victims of the Reno air race crash and the Carson City IHOP shooting.Organizers tell The Reno Gazette-Journal (http:...
DEATH NOTICE: Marc Michael Bauman
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amMarc Michael Bauman died suddenly in a Chicago hospital in mid-October after a sudden illness. He was 46.Marc was a former Carson City resident who worked for years in the Lake Tahoe area, where he...
Raiders gain lead in AFC West with win over Chargers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 2:48pmSAN DIEGO (AP) - Carson Palmer is catching on with Oakland just as the Raiders are regaining their swagger.Palmer threw two touchdown passes and Michael Bush ran 30 times for a season-high 157 y...
Stateline gaming results bring down entire state
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 8:58pmThe Carson Valley-Carson City area fared better, but still fell 2.5 percent. Reno, though, came through with 2.6 percent increase. – Lake Tahoe News staff report ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stateline...
Nevada Now Offering Fallen Military License Plate To Families Of War Dead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:00pm
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced today that a new license plate honoring fallen military personnel who died of injuries while on active duty is now available to family members.
Area fishing report through November 16
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:26amHere is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.
Nevada Panel Begins Work On Creating Uniform Education Data Reporting System
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 4:56pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – It’s hard to know how well Nevada’s public school and college students are doing if there is no uniform and reliable data to view their performance over time.
Gov. Brian Sandoval is working to change that.
September casino revenue declines
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 8:27amNevada casino winnings declined nearly 6 percent in September over 2010 figures, with South Shore Lake Tahoe down 14 percent, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports. Carson Valley casinos, which include Carson City, saw a slight decline at 2.54 percent.
Statewide Nevada casinos report a 5.8 percent decrease compared to September 2010.
Soldier returns to work after IHOP shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 10:30amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Instinctively, Jeremiah Mock reached down for the tourniquet he kept in the left cargo pocket of his Army uniform. But it wasn't there. This wasn't war - he'd been to war thr...
Governor directs Gaming Policy Committee to focus on technology and web
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 10:25amCARSON CITY - Gov. Brian Sandoval will be convening the Gaming Policy Committee to discuss issues related to technology and the modernization of the gaming industry.Speaking at the Gaming Law Confe...
Water consolidation fight returns
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 2:11pmGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Douglas County commissioners may ask staff to look at creating a single Carson Valley water system for administrative purposes at their meeting on Thursday.Commissioners receiv...
"Tree of Rememberance" Annual Interfaith Ceremony (Carson Valley)
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:39am
The annual “Tree of Remembrance” Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation will take place friday, December 9, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carson Valley. This event gives attendees the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Barton Hospice encourages everyone to take this opportunity to honor those they will forever cherish. Attendees will be able to say the name of the person in remembrance and light a candle in their honor. Music and song will be performed by OneVoice of Unity.
Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls For Sale!
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:12am
It’s your opportunity to buy our delicious Holiday Cheese Balls for $7.50.
They will be available in the Front Lobby of Carson Valley Medical Center, Thursday, November 17 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
For over a decade the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made their secret recipe for hostess gifts and holiday treats to make your holiday brighter. These cheese balls have been talked about for years and many await the Holidays just to partake. Come on down and show your support.
Nevada Governor Calls For Reassessment Of Homeland Security Funding Priorities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:57am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.
Report: Nevada Public Pension Liabilities Vastly Understated
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:46amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s public employee pension system is one of the better funded plans around the country, but its financial health is far poorer than taxpayers may realize because of the way the long-term liabilities are calculated, a new analysis released Wednesday says.
Outdoors with Don Q: Nuts on the pine
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:21am
By Don Quilici
This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.
Fishing report through Nov. 9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:11am
Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
IHOP Gunman had been unstable two months before the shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 9:51amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the days and months leading to his deadly rampage at the Carson City IHOP, Eduardo Sencion had been struggling with voices and the feared that people were demons out to ge...
Humboldt-Toiyabe tree permit sales begin Nov. 21
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:14pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - About 4,000 tree cutting permits for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available beginning Nov. 21. The permits will be sold through Dec. 24 or until permits run out....
Tournament at Edgewood Tahoe raises $39,614 for Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:51amThe 18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament raised $39,614 during the Oct. 17 event held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, funds which will support various programs for area kids. In addition to 120 players, the event raised money through sponsor donations, raffle tickets and a silent auction.
Woman in stable condition after crosswalk accident
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:12amUPDATED NOV. 3: A 43-year-old woman was seriously injured and taken to Renown Regional Medical Center by Care Flight after being hit in a crosswalk on Monday afternoon in Gardnerville, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Blanca Lydia Garcia-Herrera suffered some broken bones and is in stable condition at Regional Medical Center in Reno.
An accident investigation indicates Garcia-Herrera was walking in a crosswalk to an entrance to an O’Reilly vehicle parts store at 2:37 p.m. on Highway 395 north of Kingslane, said Trooper Dan Lopez.
Consumers may get relief under new Nevada insurance law
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 4:50pmBy Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Consumers who have suffered an “extraordinary life event” may now ask their insurance company to provide an exception to the use of their credit information for underwriting and rating purposes, which may otherwise result in an increase in their premium rate.
“This is an important chance for some Nevadans who have suffered an unfortunate event to find relief during these trying economic times,” said Commissioner Scott J. Kipper of the Nevada Division of Insurance.
Regulation Allowing Firearms In State Parks Wins Lawmaker Approval
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 6:47am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A regulation eliminating a prohibition on carrying firearms in state parks has been approved by the Legislative Commission. The regulation still prohibits the discharge of a firearm in a state park with some limited exceptions, such as designated target shooting areas.
Cable outage affects South Shore Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 10:39amIf your television began to glitch in and out beginning around 8 a.m. this morning and then went completely static, it's not your fault, it is Charter Communications, which is reporting a widespread cable television outage throughout South Shore, on both sides of the state line and down into Minden and Gardnerville. A Charter representative did not have an estimated time for service to be restored.
Nevada public records policy under review
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 9:28amBy Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau. CARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers agreed today to review its new policy on responding to public records requests ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nevada-public-records...
Judge approves Nevada's new political boundaries
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 4:58pmCarson City District Judge James Todd Russell approved a set of maps outlining Nevada's new political boundaries today, making only modest changes to the lines drawn by a panel of three court-appoi...
Nevada Legislative panel approves annual bear hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:58pmCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Black bears will remain in the crosshairs of Nevada hunters after a legislative panel agreed Wednesday to make regulations authorizing an annual hunt permanent, despite obj...
Outdoors with Don Q: Fishing for Mackinaw at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 9:50am
On Wednesday morning Oct. 19, Elaine and I went fishing at Lake Tahoe for Mackinaw lake trout with our longtime good friend and sport fishing guide, Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters outfitted South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
“Gino” has fished Tahoe for some thirty years (the last 13 years as a fishing guide) and is one of the top, if not the top, guides at that lake.
Fishing report through Nov. 2
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 12:56amHere is the fishing report for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 2. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Sue Morrow: Working though the fallout of IHOP
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 11:59amCARSON CITY, Nev. - The horrific Sept. 6 shooting at Carson City's IHOP in which five people, including the assailant, died and and 11 others were wounded, continues to attract media attention. But...
Nevada GOP opposes high court redistricting position
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 5:29amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Attorneys for the Nevada Republican Party filed a brief on Monday with the Nevada Supreme Court opposing Secretary of State Ross Miller’s emergency petition seeking to intervene on the question of the authority of the courts to decide the state’s political boundaries instead of the Legislature.
State gun laws in question following Carson City IHOP rampage
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 5:08amLaw enforcement leaders, a shooting victim and some lawmakers are calling for a review of Nevada's gun laws after a mentally ill man shot 11 people with an assault weapon at a Carson City restaurant last month, leaving five dead.
Brother of IHOP killer jailed in South Lake Tahoe battery
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 9:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The brother of the Carson City man responsible for the a mass shooting at the IHOP last month, was jailed early Sunday morning on domestic battery charges in South Lak...
The DAN BAND at Harrah's South Shore Room
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 9:25pm
Cult phenomenon The DAN BAND will perform at Harrah's South Shore Room December 3 at 7:30pm. Tickets are 29.50.
UPDATE: Brother of IHOP killer jailed in South Lake Tahoe battery
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 1:28pm
The brother of the Carson City man responsible for the a mass shooting at the IHOP last month was jailed Sunday morning in South Lake Tahoe on domestic battery charges. Here is the press release:
Domestic Battery Suspect Arrested
Moving Forward after The IHOP Tragedy
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 7:19pmThe windows on the front of the Carson City IHOP were broken when a gunman opened fire inside the restaurant last month. Saturday morning, workers could be seen inside and outside of the restaurant on South Carson Street - putting in new windows. An IHOP spokesperson told KOLO 8 News Now that the restaurant is scheduled to reopen before the holidays, however she would not give an exact date. On this same weekend, members of the community came together to help out those who survived the shooting rampage. Go here for the story and video.
Tribune sister papers to add fee for premium website content
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 10:04amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Technology in the newspaper business has progressed tremendously for the past 10 years - especially since 2006, when readers began to view their news online.The Internet reached...
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 6:19pm
Reinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”
IHOP tragedy's continued impact across two states
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 7:54pmBy Heather Gould
IHOP shooting victim, part-time Tahoe resident Wally Gunderson, continues to recover after being shot in the leg during a rampage by a gunman at the Carson City restaurant on Sept. 6. Gunderson, 67, was injured after 32-year-old Eduardo Sencion entered the Carson City restaurant and began firing, then turned the gun on himself.
Regional transportation issues will be focus of November workshops
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 4:28pmBy Jeff Cowen
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two workshops November 1 and 3 to get public input on transportation priorities. The workshops are part of a four-year update of the Regional Transportation Plan (Mobility 2035) being carried out by TMPO and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The agencies encourage public input to better serve the needs of the community, according to TRPA Transportation Planning Manager Nick Haven.
100s gather for weekend Wall Street protests in NV
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 10:02amLAS VEGAS - Hundreds of protesters turned out for weekend Occupy Wall Street demonstrations across Nevada.The Reno Gazette-Journal and Nevada Appeal of Carson City report Saturday rallies drew abou...
Boy, 8, uses Heimlich to save Grandma
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:37amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A Carson City grandmother is crediting her 8-year-old grandson with saving her life after the little third-grader performed the Heimlich Manuever on her.Phyllis Maita, 60, said ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bus route changes carefully considered
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:43amIn response to the Letter to the Editor published Oct. 10 from Mr. Andrew Baker of Carson City regarding changes to the BlueGO 20X and 21X routes, I would like to thank Mr. Baker and all of the sur...
IHOP will reopen in same place
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:10pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - A spokeswoman for the IHOP restaurant in Carson City where a massacre took place last month announced Wednesday that the restaurant would reopen in the same location. "The Carso...
Fishing report through Oct. 19
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:16amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.
Remembering Fallen Soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 5:14pm
Garrett Fant, the 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier who died Sept. 26, 2011 in Afghanistan, left a legacy South Lake Tahoe can be proud of, friends and family say. The young man, who attended South Tahoe High School and considered South Lake Tahoe his home, will be remembered for his personable nature and affable character. For as young as he was, he was a gentlemen and treated everyone around him with dignity and respect, including those he didn’t personally know.
Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continue winning streak
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:30amLake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continued healthy gains this summer, taking in $27.3 million in August, a 16.2 percent increase over 2010 figures for the same month, the Nevada gaming control board reports today.
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $886,861,912 for the month of August 2011, 6.10 percent decrease compared to August 2010, when licensees reported a gaming win of $944,457,344. Gaming profits in Stateline in August 2010 were 23,518,599.
No plans yet on what to do with IHOP
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:17amCARSON CITY, Nev. - When it comes to what the plans are for the shuttered restaurant in south Carson City where a gunman shot and killed four people and injured seven last month, IHOP isn't talking...
