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Political heat derails plan to let Legislature meet in Las Vegas
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 3:28pmA proposal to allow the Nevada Legislature to meet in Las Vegas is being scrapped.
Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, said Friday he is proposing an amendment to strip from his resolution a proposal to allow sessions of the Legislature in Southern Nevada or elsewhere in the state outside of Carson City.
Carson City nominated for Benjamin Moore 'Main Street Matters' program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 3:12pmCarson City and Virginia City are two of more than 100 U.S. cities nominated by Benjamin Moore Paints for a complete repaint of downtown, officials announced Friday.
Benjamin Moore launched its “Main Street Matters” initiative May 22. In the contest, consumers around the country can cast their vote online and pick which 20 U.S. Main Streets should be revitalized.
In a news release, Carson City Planning Director Lee Plemel said the initiative is timed well with what is going on in downtown Carson City.
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Food for Thought gets help from Carson Nugget to feed needy children this summer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 2:09pmCarson City nonprofit Food for Thought has teamed up with the Carson Nugget to make sure needy children stay fed this summer.
“We were in need of a kitchen to make lunches for children in our program and the Carson Nugget stepped right up to the plate and agreed to allow us to use their kitchen facilities,” said Stephanie Gardner, executive director, Food for Thought. “This is great because it will allow us to continue this much needed program during the summer months when school is not in session.”
Carson City Vietnam veterans to unveil special memorial in Fernley to fallen soldiers, nurses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 1:57pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2013 - 11:00am The Vietnam Veterans of America, Carson City Area Chapter 388 invite you attend a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27, beginning at 11 AM at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
The service will be an hour long. Immediately following the service, there will be an unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The shrine lists the names of 151 young men from Nevada who gave their lives in Vietnam. Adjacent to that are the names of eight nurses who also gave their lives in Vietnam while they were there caring for our troops.
Carson City man jailed after officers find meth stashed in toy action figure
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:42pmA 25-year-old Carson City man faces felony drug charges after a vehicle search netted, among other things, methamphetamine that was stashed inside a toy action figure.
Officers arrested Jesse Silis-Teran at 5:35 p.m. Thursday near Humboldt and Long streets. According to the arrest report, officers patrolling the area heard a group of people yelling at each other and met with three individuals at a parked car.
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Nevada a Step Closer to Marriage Equality
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 11:10amMany people filled the Nevada Assembly chambers in Carson City on Thursday as a resolution to repeal a same-sex marriage ban in Nevada passed 27-14, bringing the state one step closer to marriage equality.
Senate Joint Resolution 13 requires that all marriages be treated equally under the law and removes gender from the definition of marriage. It also specifies that religious institutions can choose not to marry couples of the same gender.
Reno residents, Meredith Tanzer, 42, and Yevonne Allen, 28, have followed the measure closely during this session.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Motorcycle crash at freeway off ramp at College Parkway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 1:55pmA Care Flight helicopter was ordered Wednesday after a motorcycle crashed in the southbound lane of the Carson City freeway near the off ramp at College Parkway. The accident was reported at around 1:40 p.m.
The condition of the motorcyclist is unknown. According to emergency dispatchers via scanner a motorist called 911 for help after the motorcyclist was reportedly found in rocks on the side of the road.
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Livermore legislation signed by Gov. Sandoval to preserve Nevada State Prison for tourism
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:08amAssemblyman Pete Livermore, Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell and members of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society assembled late Tuesday afternoon to witness Gov. Brian Sandoval sign off on the recommendation to study the feasibility of turning the historic prison into a visitor's museum/attraction.
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Military Aircraft and Vehicle Museum to Open in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:04amCactus Air Force received approval from the Carson City Airport Authority to build a military aircraft and vehicle museum at the Carson City Airport.
Cactus Air Force’s “Wings and Wheels Museum” will be a nonprofit, public museum dedicated to celebrating aviation and military history through preserving, restoring, displaying and use of US military aircraft and vehicles from WWII to present.
Gov. Sandoval Signs Transgender Hate Crimes Bill
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:09am
UPDATE: Gov. Brian Sandoval signed SB139 into law on Tuesday morning. The bill passed through the Senate with only one vote of opposition, and prior to that it passed the Assembly 30-11 on May 14.
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Airport to get military aircraft museum
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 9:38amA museum to display military aircraft and vehicles is planned at the Carson City Airport, with a preview slated for summer and construction to start in the fall.
Sandy Hook parents gather in Carson City to support gun bill
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:04pmVictims of mass shootings — from Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut to the shooting that injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona — came to Carson City on Tuesday to show support for Senate Bill 221. The bill, if approved would require criminal background checks for all gun sales in Nevada.
Bill to Block Black Bear Hunts During Course of Three-Year Study
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:14pm
CARSON CITY — The Assembly has passed a bill that will require a three-year suspension on black bear hunting in Nevada while the Department of Wildlife conducts a scientific study to determine if a healthy population of the animals can be sustained in the event that a sanctioned bear-hunting season is re-instituted permanently.
SB82 was originally aimed at banning bear hunting indefinitely but has since been amended several times. Only two Assembly members spoke prior to the vote during today’s Assembly Floor Session.
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Cancer Drug Parity Bill Passes Assembly
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:24pmA bill that requires medical insurance plans with cancer coverage to pay more for oral chemotherapy medications passes the Assembly 39-0 on Tuesday.
SB266, which passed the Nevada Senate unanimously in April, would require health insurers to not charge patients more for oral chemotherapy medications (pills) than patients who are undergoing traditional IV chemotherapy. Such drugs can cost patients as much as $2,000 to $10,000 per month.
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Nevada Division of Insurance website offers guide to the Affordable Care Act
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:14pmInsurance and healthcare reform information is available through a new website launched by the Nevada Division of Insurance.
The website provides Nevada consumers with comprehensive information about insurance and healthcare reform in Nevada. Members of the insurance industry will also find information about doing business in Nevada.
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Woman hits parked car, jailed for driving under influence of drugs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 1:28pmA 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday, May 20, 1:31 p.m. at the intersection of Division and Spear streets after hitting a parked car while allegedly under the influence of drugs.
Officers report the woman slurred her speech and had trouble balancing when they interviewed her about the accident. According to the arrest report, the woman told officers she was diabetic. Fire personnel on scene reported her blood sugar was slightly elevated but not to where it would cause a problem, the report states.
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5 Bills to Watch: A Brief Guide to the Final Weeks of the Legislature
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 9:42pmWith now just two weeks left in the 2013 Nevada Legislative Session, lawmakers are barreling through the process. In these final days, things can get hectic at the legislature, so here’s a graphic with five alive bills to watch closely as the 77th Session of the Nevada Legislature comes to a close:
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Brianna’s Law Passes Assembly in Vote of 29-9
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 5:33pmSB243, commonly referred to as “Brianna’s Law,” passed the Assembly today in a vote of 29-9.
The bill would mandate the collection of DNA samples from individuals arrested on felony charges. It was named for Brianna Denison, a young college student who was murdered in Reno in 2008. SB243 passed the Senate by a unanimous vote last month. During today’s vote on the Assembly floor, seven Democrats and two Republicans voted against the measure. Only a few Assembly members commented on the bill prior to the vote.
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Car flips during street race near Fremont Elementary School, teens cited
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 4:49pmA high school student was uninjured Monday after the vehicle he was driving flipped on its hood during a street race with another student that ended near Fremont Elementary School, a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy said.
The rollover was on Saliman Road between Depot and Little streets a few hundred feet away from the elementary school, which was in session at the time, said Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Matt Smith.
The juvenile and another Carson High student, both teen boys of driving age, were cited and released to their parents. The wreck was reported at 1:41 p.m.
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Man jailed for indecent exposure after allegedly urinating near door of casino
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 2:55pmA 33-year-old Carson City man faces a gross misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure after allegedly urinating near the west door entrance of a Carson City casino early Monday morning.
Officers were called to the casino, located in the 2700 block of East William Street, at 2:40 a.m. after security reported an intoxicated man who wouldn't leave the premise. Two witnesses noted the man urinated on the side of the building, and it was also seen on casino surveillance.
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Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:49amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors are holding a special meeting today to discuss the city's Redevelopment Authority. The meeting, which began at 8:30 a.m. is at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street in the Sierra Room. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
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Carson City steps up saturation patrol for DUI drivers over Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:33amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office will step up DUI patrols for the coming Memorial Day weekend beginning Friday through May 27.
For the holiday period stretch there will be heavy saturation patrols for DUI drivers, a DUI checkpoint, and enforcing underage drinking laws. The purpose of these activities is to ensure that drivers in Carson City are safe and sober going into and during the holiday weekend, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Darrin Sloan.
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It's Your City with Mayor Bob Crowell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:16amCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell provides an update on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its Thursday, May 16 meeting.
It's Your City is a weekly program aimed at keeping you informed about city government and other organizations/happenings around Carson City, Nev.
The program is produced by ACCtv Public Access Television.
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Deputies say Dayton juvenile's shooting death likely accidental
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 7:58amThe Lyon County sheriff’s office is investigating the shooting death of a juvenile in Dayton over the weekend.
UNR spring commencement awards bachelor, advanced degrees to class of 2013
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 12:06pmThe years of hard work and sleepless nights of studying are finally paying off for the hundreds of University of Nevada graduates who took the stage on Friday and Saturday and will now begin the next phase of their lives.
More than 1,600 bachelor degrees and more than 560 advanced-degree certificates were awarded for this spring commencement. University officials say, there were so many undergraduates this year, they had to split the ceremony into two parts.
Bill would help children with food allergy attacks at school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 11:16amA bill that would allow schools to obtain and administer auto-injectable epinephrine in the event of a student having a food allergy attack has cleared committee and is on its way to the General Assembly this week.
While it hasn't gotten a lot of press attention and isn't shrouded in controversy, SB453 is designed to protect children at school if they suffer from a food allergy attack or are stung by a bee and have an allergic reaction.
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Nevada’s first public Indoor Digital Shooting Range and Scenario based Training Simulator Grand Opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 10:31am
Event Date:
June 1, 2013 (All day) RENO – We are not as safe as we once were in our own homes, neighborhoods and public places. Our world is changing at an alarming rate. What can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones? How will you react in a potentially life threatening situation? Be aware, prepared and responsible. Improve situational awareness and self-preservation through digital scenario training at MiScenarios.
Carson City community raises money for teen with blood disorder
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 9:40pmA Carson City teen is recovering from complications of a rare blood disorder. The fundraiser will continue Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Twisted Spoke Bar & Grill in Carson City.
Carson City Cops and Kids open house lives up to its 'safest party on the street' reputation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 7:17pmWith sunny skies, a gentle breeze and plenty of children and their parents, the 10th annual Cops and Kids open house, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Saturday, lived up to its reputation as the safest party on the street.
More than 2,000 attended the four-hour event, which featured games, prizes and demonstrations by Carson City Sheriff's Office patrol officers and personnel. The event is designed for children and their parents to get quality meet-and-greet face time with law enforcement personnel.
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Carson City road report for week of May 20-26
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 1:36pmHere is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of May 20-26. Utility work for various projects will occur on several local roads. There will be flagger controlled traffic with minor delays possible at the following locations:
— Fairview Drive from Highway 50 to Edmonds Drive.
— Edmonds Drive from Fairview Drive to Snyder Avenue.
— Carson Street from Washington Street to Hot Springs Road.
— Hot Springs Road from Carson Street to Roop Street.
— Retail Drive from College Parkway to the south end.
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Senate Commerce, Labor and Energy: One Deadline, 12 Bills and Plenty of Laughs
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 9:19pmFriday marked yet another deadline at the Legislature. Bills and resolutions had to be approved by the second house committees to which they were assigned after passing out of their respective houses of origin.
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Legislative Money Panels Approve K-12 Spending Plan
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:52pmOn Friday, the Legislature’s two budget committees approved a public school spending plan that establishes $2.8 billion in general fund support for the next two years.
The plan largely follows Gov. Brian Sandoval’s recommendations budget proposal for K-12 education, which also designates basic state support of about $5,500 per pupil over the next two years — an increase of about $200 over existing funding levels.
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Man jailed for waving machete in dispute over Jeep
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:43amA Carson City man faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly swinging a machete in a dispute with his brother and another man over a vehicle.
Jesus Guardron-Patino was jailed May 14 after being arrested at 9:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Jeanell Drive.
According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area after a report called in of a man hitting the ground and a brick building with a sword. Officers detained Guardron-Patino and made contact with two men, one of whom is the brother of Guardron-Patino.
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Assembly Committee OKs Bill That Would Ban Horse Tripping
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:10amby NATASHA VITALE
A Nevada Assembly committee supported banning most “horse tripping” for sport, entertainment, or practice Thursday, sending a bill to the full Assembly.
State Senate Bill 72 was one of many bills prohibiting animal cruelty that were discussed in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday. It bans horse tripping unless it is part of an event that is allowed by the local government.
The bill passed the committee by a vote of 10-2, with Assemblymen Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, and John Ellison, R-Elko, opposing the bill.
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Video: Gay Marriage Bill Clears Nevada Assembly Panel
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:34pmby NATASHA VITALE
On Thursday, SJR 13, which legalizes same-sex marriage, passed in the Assembly Committee and will be voted on next on the Assembly Floor.
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Repeal of Nevada’s Mining Tax Cap One Step Closer to 2014 Public Vote
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:55pmAs the price of gold hit its lowest level in a month Thursday, the Assembly Committee on Taxation took a vote on a controversial resolution that would remove the state’s long-standing mining tax cap. Senate Joint Resolution 15 made its way through the Legislature during the 2011 session and needs only to pass in the Assembly before June 4 in order to go to a public vote next year.
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Wildlife managers urge campers to be 'bear aware' when headed to Sierra, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:09pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe or the backcountry for the weekend? Well, bears and other critters are headed out into the wild too after spending winter and spring inside their own nooks and crannies. And, like you, they're up for some exploring.
Oh, and they're hungry, too.
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Carson City unemployment rate in April drops to 10.1 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:30amNevada’s unemployment dropped to 9.6 percent in April, falling nearly 2 percentage points over the year. Carson City's unemployment rate fell to 10.1 percent and is now the only metro area in the state to have a double digit unemployment rate, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
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Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 8:35amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
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Plane crashes near Spooner, Kings Canyon areas, pilot and passengers unhurt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 3:18pmA pilot and two others escaped injury Wednesday after a plane crash northeast of Spooner in the Kings Canyon area, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.
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Can AB67 Combat the Rise of Human and Sex Trafficking in Nevada?
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:45am
AB67 was introduced in Dec. 2012 to combat the rise of human and sex trafficking in Nevada. / Photo by AP
by PAUL GEORGE & LINDSAY TOSTE
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Governor to add $120 million to education budget
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:18amWith less than 20 days left in this legislative session, Governor Brian Sandoval is announcing last-minute tweaks to his proposed budget.
Governor Sandoval said in an interview with Channel 2, based on economic projections for the next two years, he was able to add an extra $120 million to his education plan.
Western Nevada College to graduate its largest class Monday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 5:38pmCARSON CITY — For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued.
Four students will receive Bachelor of Technology degrees in construction management, and three students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees as part of WNC’s teacher preparation partnership with Nevada State College. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77.
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California, Nevada governors agree to preserve Lake Tahoe Compact
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:58pmThe governors of California and Nevada have agreed to renew a bi-state partnership to preserve, protect and enhance Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Compact.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Tuesday an agreement that renews the partnership, which has been under threat of repeal.
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