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May 2012

Reno Bicycle Events this Weekend

There are a couple cruiser events happening in Reno this weekend that you may be interested in.
On Saturday, May 19th, the Fat Boy Biking club is doing a poker run with lots of raffle prizes. Details here: http://www.fatboybiking.com/

Crime Log: Carson City man turns self in on statutory sexual seduction warrant

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals on felony allegations:

  • Ivan Botello, 26, a machinist from Carson City, at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Botello was arrested on a statutory sexual seduction warrant in his name after he turned himself in at the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Bail is set at $15,000.

Obituary: Donna J. Sunderland

Donna Jean Sunderland, 75, passed away at her home in Dayton, NV, on May 7, 2012 with her family at her side. Donna's greatest passion was helping her family. Donna will be interred at Monument Hil...

Death Notices: Priess, Brandt, Schofield, Ward, Briscoe, Wright, Wheeler

Cathy J. Priess, 58, passed away May 15, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965James A. Brandt, 56, passed away May 5, 2012 in Reno, Neva...

Nevada Jobless Rate Drops Below 12 Percent In April For First Time In Nearly Three Years

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s jobless rate dropped below 12 percent for the first time in nearly three years in April, a state agency reported today. The statewide seasonally adjusted rate fell three-tenths of a percentage point to 11.7 percent.

Cycle Pub NV at the BTWW Party

Cycle Pub NV will be at the Firkin and Fox for tonight’s May 18th Bike to Work Week Party!  They will be doing two tours, one hour each, at $10 per rider.  The pub must be full (14 riders) before departure.

Carson City unemployment rate drops to 11.8 percent

The unemployment rate in Carson City dropped to 11.8 percent in April, one point above the statewide rate of 11.7 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

March unemployment in Carson City was 12.4 percent.

It is the first time in three years unemployment statewide has been less than 12 percent.

Carson City restaurant inspection reports for May 18

See the full report below:

Decommissioning ceremony today at Nevada State Prison

Gov. Brian Sandoval will speak at a decommissioning ceremony at Nevada State Prison at 11 a.m. today.

The Nevada State Prison operated for 150 years until the last inmates were moved out in January due to the state's budget constraints.

The public is invited to the event, and urged to bring cameras.

Free Coffee on Bike to Work Day

On Friday, May 18th, from the hours of 7am – 8:30am, Comma Coffee is offering one complementary cup of coffee to individuals who are commuting to work by bicycle. Keep an eye out for the special Muscle Powered scones to go with your coffee! Comma Coffee is located at 312 S Carson Street.