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Carson City area, Nevada and Northern California fishing report through March 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 7:20amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra through March 7, 2012.
District upgrades bus stops at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 8:50pmThe operator of BlueGo, the South Lake Tahoe area public transportation system, has installed four new bus shelters and will put up three more in spring to provide riders safety, convenience and comfort.
Scoot over: Zimride announces public route to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:27pmZimride, the largest online ride-sharing service in North America, today announced that a new route between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe will open to the public beginning Thanksgiving day, bringing Bay Area residents convenient, inexpensive access to one of the country’s top winter destinations. To celebrate the route’s launch, Zimride is giving away $20,000 worth of free gas to riders on the route.
Furlong lauded for openness, accessibility after IHOP shooting
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:00amCarson City Sheriff Ken Furlong will be recognized by public relations specialists next month for his availability and openness during the IHOP shooting. Furlong will receive the Mark Twain Communi...
Doyle Fire Station hosting Open House on June 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 9:35amBy the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service will be hosting a public open house and free barbecue lunch at the Doyle Interagency Fire Station in Doyle, California, on Friday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Doyle Interagency Fire Station is located at 434-695 Doyle Loop Road in Doyle, Calif.
Come meet and greet wildland firefighters from the BLM Carson City and Susanville Districts and the Plumas National Forest, tour the station facilities, and check out the wildland firefighting equipment.
Democrats Vote To Restore $90 Million To Medicaid Budget
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 12:21pmCARSON CITY – Democrats today voted to reject Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget cuts to Medicaid programs this morning.
The governor would have saved about $90 million in his budget through the reductions. Republicans on the Legislature’s money committees voted to cut the Medicaid budget in line with Sandoval’s recommendations.
The Medicaid funding would help reimburse hospitals and their staff for caring for Medicaid patients.
Physicians Warn of Access Crisis for Nevada Medicaid Patients If Reimbursement Cuts Approved
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 6:23pmBy Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – The state’s largest physician advocacy group has sent a letter to Gov. Brian Sandoval and all 63 lawmakers saying that 15 percent cuts in Medicaid reimbursements will make it even more difficult for some Nevadans to receive proper medical care.
Secretary Of State Presents Campaign Finance And Election Reform Package To Legislature
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 6:53pmCARSON CITY – Secretary of State Ross Miller made his pitch for campaign finance reform before an Assembly committee today, saying that while his two bills are extensive and complex at 155 pages combined, the many provisions are necessary because, “we are behind the curve.”
Miller, in testimony before the Assembly Legislative Operations and Elections Committee, said Nevada should provide increased transparency to voters about the campaign contributions and expenses of the candidates for public office.
Accessibility or Agenda Setting? Democrats Holding Frequent Press Briefings
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/15/2011 - 4:12pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A coffee shop across the street from the Legislature announces “let the games begin.”
With the Legislature in session for less than two weeks, Democratic legislators seem to be playing the game well.
Millions saved by Roop Street construction delay; project unveiled to Carson City motorists Thursday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/12/2010 - 12:33amWell worth the wait and tremendous cost savings to taxpayers, the Roop Street road construction project in Carson City will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 16 with a ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony.
After nearly a year's worth of "road closed" signs accompanied by a few already-late-for-work-motorists with finger-gesture and other anger management-related issues, the $4.1 million reconstruction and widening project will permanently reopen following the public ceremony at the corner of William and Corbett streets.
More spying to match more broadband in Obama internet plan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 1:58amThe Obama Internet policy is taking a bit of a different turn besides calling for increased internet connection accessibility. Currently, the Obama administration and law enforcement and security agencies are pushing for new regulations of the Internet and the telecommunications industry. If these new laws pass, it will grant the government greater access for surveillance purposes. Washington already has accessibility to a broad array of communications for monitoring purposes, and this will expand that access.
Carson City, Carson Valley swings into the Divine 9 golf season
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 11:08amCourse improvements, packages, online accessibility and savings are springing up around the Carson City and Carson Valley’s Divine 9 Golf Courses.
Spring and summer golf excursions for individuals and groups to Nevada’s capital city and the High Sierra are convenient, fun and affordable with the co-op power of nine Carson City/Carson Valley golf courses and nine lodging properties.