May 2013
Women to Women Nevada returns with a new episode May 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 8:49am
This week's Women to Women Nevada is a repeat of a Feb. 28 interview with Carol Swanson, retired U.S. Army nurse and current Mary Kay sales director.
If you have already seen this one, Women to Women Nevada is taking a short mid-season break. A new episode will air on Thursday, May 30 and a new contest will launch with several fine prizes up for grabs. Details will be announced soon on Carson Now.
5.7 California earthquake shakes Northern Nevada
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 8:35amHundreds in Northern Nevada felt the earth shake after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake centered in California.
According to University of Nevada, Reno's Seismology Lab the 5.6 magnitude earthquake took place at exactly 8:47 p.m. 31 km North Northwest of Quincy, California. It was centered at a depth of 7.69 km below the surface.
Dayton boy killed in gun accident remembered as vibrant, fun
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 8:29amDAYTON — A picture shows Gage Wilkinson when he wasn’t yet 2 years old. He’s riding a scooter, wearing his sister’s pink helmet, barely able to reach the handlebars.
Nevadans to Vote on Mining Tax Cap in 2014
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 4:18pmUPDATE: The Nevada Assembly voted along party lines Thursday to allow a public vote on a resolution that would repeal Nevada’s longstanding 5 percent tax cap on mining net proceeds.
Five Assembly members took the opportunity to speak prior to the vote on Senate Joint Resolution 15. Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante Adams and Assemblyman Skip Daly both spoke in favor of the resolution.
Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Resolution 27-14
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 2:33pm
CARSON CITY— During Thursday's floor session, the Nevada Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 13 — to legalize same sex marriage — in a vote of 27-14.
The resolution passed in the Senate on April 22 in a vote of 12-9. The only Republican Senator to vote in favor of the measure was Sen. Ben Kieckhefer. Kieckhefer has declined requests from various media outlets asking him to comment on his position, saying that his vote in favor of the resolution should speak for itself.
Carson High School seniors present final projects to community panels
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:56amLike most little boys, Ethan Spence was fascinated by dinosaurs. Living near the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, his curiosity was piqued.
Outdoors with Don Q: The first big outdoor weekend of the summer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:43am
Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-27) is coming up, just around the corner, the weather is forecast for gorgeous conditions, and for countless folks in this general area, it will be their first big outdoor adventure of 2013.
So, where to go on that weekend? Well, be advised that no matter where you go (unless it is to some God forsaken location in the middle of nowhere), you can expect to encounter big crowds of people also wanting to enjoy an outdoor outing for the holiday.
So, be prepared for lots of company wherever you go or whatever you do.
Obituary: Donald Martin Schulz
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:35amAugust 24, 1935 - May 17, 2013 Donald Martin Schulz, a native and lifetime Nevadan, died on May 17, 2013 at the age of 77. He was born in Reno to Otto R. Schulz and Gertrude...
Western Nevada College holds first Multi-faith Baccalaureate Service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:28am
Western Nevada College held a unique Multi-faith Baccalaureate Service on May 20 in Carson City, the first in its 41 plus years of existence.
According to religious statesman Rajan Zed, co-organizer of this Service along with Douglas Diversity Student Club of WNC; faith leaders belonging to Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i and Native American traditions blessed the graduates with their respective prayers in this Service. Dance and music also formed part of this ceremony and a representative of non-believers also addressed the Service.
Senate Passes Bill for Universal Background Checks on Guns
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:11pm
CARSON CITY — Survivors and family members of victims of gun violence were present in the Senate chambers Wednesday when a bill that would require background checks for individuals engaging in the private party sale of a firearm passed on a partisan vote of 11-10.
Survivors as well as family members of gun violence victims were present in the Senate Chamber today when a bill that would require background checks for individuals engaging in the private party sale of a firearm passed on a partisan vote of 11-10.
