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CB Best Sellers readies merger | NNBW.com

Coldwell Banker Best Sellers, a residential brokerage based in Carson City, will merge with Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, the two comp.www.nnbw.com/ArticleRead.aspx?storyID=18788

More Than 500 Capital City Republicans Turn Out For Caucus As Romney Takes Big Lead

CARSON CITY – About 500 Republicans in the capital city participated in the First in the West GOP caucus today, hearing from candidate representatives and learning the rules as early returns suggested favorite Mitt Romney would win the contest handily.

Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich were battling for second place.

Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., the new representative for the 2nd Congressional District, urged caucus goers to support the GOP nominee whoever it might be if they truly want change in Washington, DC.

Broader Measure Of Unemployment Shows Some Improvement In Nevada Through December

CARSON CITY – A broader measure of Nevada’s unemployment picture, including those who have given up looking for work, showed some improvement through the end of 2011, a federal report released this week shows.

The rate in Nevada dropped to 22.7 percent in the 12 months through Dec. 31, down from 23.3 percent in the 12 months through Sept. 30, 2011.

Crime log: Carson City man pulled over for turn signal, arrested for meth

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Brian Martin, 29, a Carson City man, at about 11 p.m. Thursday evening near the 2000 block of Lone Mountain Drive. Martin was arrested for a felony possession of methamphetamines and the following misdemeanors: possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a turn signal violation. The car that Martin was driving was impounded with Capital Tow. Bail was set at $4,125.

National Republican Party Officials Say Obama Vulnerable In Nevada Because Of Tough Economy

CARSON CITY – A national Republican official said today Nevada’s economic landscape has changed dramatically since the state went for President Obama in 2008, and increasing GOP voter registrations in the battleground state are evidence of dissatisfaction with his administration.

Folk Music Night at Grandma Hatties Restaurant

Event Date: 
February 8, 2012 - 6:30pm

Carson City's own Slim and Minnie are your musical hosts for folk music night at Grandma Hatties Restaurant, 2811 S. Carson St. on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. It's an evening of familiar tunes and songs including many sing along songs. The show is family friendly with singing along and dancing encouraged. There's also room for wheel chairs, walkers and children in Grandma's big dining room.

Obituary: Louis Irwin Larson

Louis Irwin Larson, 81, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on January 28, 2012 at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1930 in Tulare, California to Irwin and Letitia...

Sandoval staying out of GOP endorsement game

Don't mistake Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's invitations to the Republican presidential contenders as anything more than a hospitable gesture. The governor is staying out of the nomination fight despite his rising stature in the GOP — or perhaps because of it.

Sandoval has invited the candidates to his office this week as they campaign ahead of Saturday's caucuses. If they make the trip to Carson City, the four — Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum — can count on a smile and a firm handshake but no public stamp of approval.
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Obituary: Thomas Bowdine Bayley

Kenneth G Neubert, Sr, passed away January 30, 2012 in Carson City, NV. Ken was born in Weehawken, NJ to Richard & Catherine Neubert. Ken spent his early years in New Jersey before enlisting in th...

New rules aim to prevent fraud at DMV offices

CARSON CITY -- Steps have been taken to prevent any more DMV window clerks from accepting bribes in exchange for issuing driver's licenses to illegal residents, the Nevada agency's director said Thursday.

"We do (think the new procedures are sufficient), but we always are on guard that somebody will try to beat the system," said Bruce Breslow, chief of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, after a meeting of the Legislature's Audit Subcommittee.
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Nevada chosen for federal cyber security training program

Governor Sandoval today announced Nevada's selection by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for this year's Community Cyber Security Maturity Model program implementation in Clark County and Washoe County/Carson City.
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Sandoval seeks repeal of 654 regulations

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval on Thursday recommended the repeal of 654 Nevada regulations over a wide range of industries that he says are either unneeded or a drag on economic growth.

Among them: a rule requiring labels on toilets in manufactured buildings advising of maximum water use per flush. The state Manufactured Housing Division concluded the regulation is duplicative and unnecessary.
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Obituary: Kenneth G. Neubert, Sr.

Kenneth G Neubert, Sr, passed away January 30, 2012 in Carson City, NV. Ken was born in Weehawken, NJ to Richard & Catherine Neubert. Ken spent his early years in New Jersey before enlisting in th...

Crime Log for Feb. 2

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Marshall Jaffe, 42, a construction worker from Carson City, at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Jaffe was arrested for a felony possession of methamphetamines, a misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor resisting arrest with violence, and a misdemeanor driving an unregistered vehicle. The vehicle that Jaffe was driving was impounded. Bail is set at $4,150 plus administrative fees.

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Salogga
Business Resource Innovation Center
108 East Proctor Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
msalogga@carson.org

Millions Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit

CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100.

Carson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean not running for reelection

Carson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean announced that she will not be seeking reelection to the Ward 2 seat she has held since 2003.

Aldean was appointed to the board in January 2003 after the death of Supervisor Jon Plank. She ran and won elections in 2004 and 2008.

Maurice White, first vice chair of the Carson City Republican Central Committee, plans to announce his intentions to run for the Ward 2 seat at a fundraiser on Feb. 11.

Soup’s On: Carson City Chamber’s New Informal Luncheon Speaker Series

Event Date: 
February 22, 2012 - 11:30am

In partnership with Gold Dust West, we’re going to stir the pot this year with our brand new luncheon series where you will hear from interesting personalities who will enlighten you on a variety of subjects to make you better informed.

Group files petition to put Nugget Project to a vote of the people

A group of local activists have filed a petition the the county clerk to stop Carson City from using public money on the City Center Project (aka Nugget Project) without getting approval from the voters.

Attorney Day Williams, a long-time opponent of the project, said the group started talking about it last week before filing the paperwork on Friday.

“We filed the petition because the city continues to move forward with this boondoggle,” Williams said.

The petition asks for the adoption of a city ordinance that reads:

Controversy Over State Use Of Outside Legal Counsel Expands To Robo-Signing Lawsuit

CARSON CITY – When state Sen. Greg Brower asked the Attorney General’s office earlier this month about the $6 million in outside legal costs incurred so far in defending the state in a freeway construction dispute, he said his motives were purely fiscal in nature.

Why the fractured Tea Party movement failed to offer a presidential nominee

Three years ago, when thousands of angry conservatives from Las Vegas to Carson City formed what would become the tea party movement here, some Republican politicians watched with glee, confident they could harness that passion for their own campaigns.
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Carson City Prostitutes Stand Up for Paul Donating Their Tips

A poker player helped rent a billboard, a Mormon spreads the word at root beer socials and prostitutes at a famous brothel turn tricks and donate their customers' tips -- all for Ron Paul.
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Lawsuit seeks to block anti-abortion ballot initiative

CARSON CITY — A District Court lawsuit has been filed by groups aimed at stopping an anti-abortion petition from appearing on the election ballot.

Nevada and Northern California fishing report through Feb. 7

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of Feb. 1-7.

Outdoors with Don Q: 2012 fishing seasons open February 11

February 11 is the opening day of the 2012 fishing seasons for the following waters in Lyon County:
01. The Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds, near Wabuska.
02. Applicable open waters (Bass Pond, Beaver Slough, Crappie Pond, Hinkson Slough, North Pond and the Walker River), all on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area (MVWMA), near Yerington.
All of the waters listed above will close on Sept. 30.
If you are interested in fishing at any of those waters on Opening Day, here is some miscellaneous information:

Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds:

Crime Log for Feb. 1

Carson City Sheriff's deputies Kelli Deann Owen-Self, 48, a Dayton woman, for a felony no-bail probation violation at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening in the 1600 block of Medical Parkway. When the officer arrived, Owen-Self allegedly smelled heavily of alcohol. No bail is set.

At approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday an emergency call was placed from the Warm springs Correctional Facility regarding an officer assaulted by two inmates. The officer was described as having some bleeding but being fully alert. The emergency call was then cancelled.

Correctional center on lockdown after guard assaulted

The Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City remains in lockdown today after two inmates allegedly attacked a guard on Tuesday.

The Nevada Department of Corrections reports that Officer Sean Lagier was attacked around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday with what appeared to be a sharpened piece of wire or fencing. He was treated and released from Renown Medical Center.

The two inmates have been transferred to Ely State Prison.

Carson City restaurant inspections for Feb. 1

Inspection reports of Carson City restaurants:

Newt Gingrich's Nevada campaign appears in disarray

RENO, Nev. — Things haven't gotten much better for Newt Gingrich since he alighted here early Wednesday from a stinging defeat in Florida's primary.

The former House speaker abruptly canceled a meeting with Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval after his campaign had arranged the photo opportunity at Sandoval's office in Carson City. Not even Gingrich's campaign advisers know why the campaign scheduler called it off, irking them and those in Sandoval's office who had helped set up the event.
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February is the month to think about the health of your heart

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States – more than cancer, accidents, and communicable diseases.

Each year, nearly one in four deaths is caused by heart disease, but luckily, this is something we can all work together to change. There are many risk factors for heart disease: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking, overweight and obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol use. Many of these risk factors can be modified or eliminated by choosing to lead a healthy lifestyle.

New Comstock wind energy project cancelled

The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District, Sierra Front Field Office, in cooperation with Great Basin Wind LLC, has cancelled the proposed New Comstock Wind Energy Project. GBW submitted a Type III right-of-way application to construct and operate a wind energy facility north of Carson City and west of Virginia City, Nevada.
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Gingrich changes plans, will not stop in Carson City

GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was scheduled to appear in Carson City today, but the campaign made some last-minute changes and will skip this stop, according to Carol Howell of the Carson City Republican Central Committee.

Gingrich is still scheduled to make an appearance at Great Basin Brewery in Reno at noon today.

Death Notices: Brian, Neubert, McClung, Moore

June K. Brian, 92, passed away in Gardnerville, January 24, 2012. Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Kenneth George Neubert, Sr., 83, of Carson City passed away January 30, 2012. Autumn F...

Lawsuit challenges latest NV abortion initiative

A new lawsuit is challenging the latest personhood initiative that seeks to ban abortions in Nevada.

The suit filed Tuesday in state court in Carson City argues the "prenatal person" initiative is confusing and doesn't adequately explain to voters the effect it would have on birth control or other medical procedures.
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Guard Attacked in Carson City

A guard has been flown to Renown in Reno after being attacked at Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City late Tuesday afternoon.
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Nevada Group Files Initiative Petition To Allow Legislature, Governor To Raise Mining Taxes

CARSON CITY – A group called Nevadans United for Fair Mining Taxes filed a constitutional amendment initiative today with the Nevada Secretary of State’s office that would allow the cap on mining taxes to increase from 5 percent to 9 percent.

“This initiative is not a tax increase,” said Las Vegas businessman Monte Miller, who heads up the group. “It simply raises the cap on mining taxes and leaves the issue on whether to raise the tax in the hands of the Nevada Legislature and governor.”

Carson City crime log for Jan. 31: Man crashes stolen vehicle

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Cody Thompson, 20, an unemployed Carson City man, at 9 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Northridge Drive and Table Rock Drive. Thompson was arrested for the felonies of possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of a controlled substance, a gross misdemeanor of possession of a dangerous weapon, and misdemeanors of possession of a hypodermic device, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain a single lane, violation of a suspended sentence, and not having a valid drivers' license. Bail is set at $35,150 plus administrative fees.

Nevada Gets Failing Grade For Science Standards In National Report

CARSON CITY – As Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Board of Education move ahead with the selection of a new state schools chief to push forward with education reform, a new report gives another reason for urgency: Nevada has received a D grade for its science standards from a national group.

Newt Gingrich and wife to campaign in Nevada

newt gingrich mugshot

Newt Gingrich is kicking off his Nevada campaign on Wednesday, one day after Florida's primary election. Gingrich and his wife, Callista, are expected to visit Reno, Carson City and Las Vegas.

We are trying to confirm the details on when and where the former speaker will be in Carson City.
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Feds dismiss Carson City sexuality class complaint

The U.S. Department of Education is dismissing a complaint that a Western Nevada College human sexuality class is inappropriate.
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Movie Review: 'Man on a Ledge' a well-done thriller

The thriller "Man on a Ledge," running in Carson City a the Fandango Galaxy movie house, is a neat little thriller with a solid cast headed by Sam Worthington as jailbird Nick Cassidy and Elisabeth Banks as cop Lydia Mercer.

Movie opens with Nick checking into a New York hotel, having a meal with champagne before he goes out the window and stands on a ledge.

Flashback to Nick in Sing Sing prison for the heist of a giant jewel (he was framed). He escapes in a nice car chase after the funeral of his supposed father. He makes some plans and we get back to the man on the ledge.

Carson City Marine in Afghanistan

Carson City, Nev., native Master Sgt. Max Robertson (right), the field artillery chief with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, stands at attention during opening ceremonies of the St. Barbara’s Day celebration. Robertson wore the St. Barbara’s Medal for his years of work within the artillery field. “It’s a great honor, just like being a Marine,” mentioned Robertson. “It’s a great honor to walk amongst your fellow artillerymen, and they can recognize that you have contributed to the community.”

Death Notices: Wing, Wilkinson, Smith

James "Jim" Wing, 75, of Carson City, passed away January 28, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Harlynn Dorothy Wilkinson, 93, passed away January 28, 2012,...

Health care program for state employees shows $43 million surplus

CARSON CITY -- State legislators heard some surprising news Monday: the once nearly insolvent health care program for state employees is sitting on a $43 million surplus.

The news prompted state Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, and Assemblywoman Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, to question why legislators last year supported efforts by the Public Employees' Benefits Program to radically cut medical benefits for state employees and to require them to pay much higher deductibles.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office, Nevada Highway Patrol are joining forces on Super Bowl Sunday

Event Date: 
February 5, 2012 (All day)

On February 5th, 2012 The Carson Sheriff's Office and The Nevada Highway Patrol will be joining forces together in the Carson area. This will be a Joining Forces Grant Event. The primary objective is to patrol the Carson area and enforce the impaired driving and speed laws. This is Super Bowl Sunday and we want everyone to have a good time, but remind everyone to use a designated driver or cab service. Our primary concern is to keep the Streets in Carson City safe for all citizens. The Carson City Sheriff's Office has a zero tolerance for impaired driving.

Nevada's taxable sales up 9.6 percent in November

Taxable sales in Nevada jumped 9.6 percent in November compared with the same month last year, thanks to gains in restaurant, hotel, clothing and furniture spending the month before Christmas. However, Carson City bucked that upward trend, with sales down 1.6 percent.
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Sexuality class now off limits for high schoolers

The Nevada State Board of Education will no longer allow students to take a controversial Carson City human sexuality class for high school credit.
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There's a new breakfast in town: Cafe at Adele's

Adele's is a Carson City landmark. This long-time restaurant — located in one of the oldest homes in town — attracts discriminating diners with its classical ambiance and reputation of its renown chef Charlie Abowd.

But now the restaurant is doing something new that will likely shake things up in Carson City early in the morning. They are serving breakfast.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Carson City on Tuesday

(press release) Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchise owner Farrokh Hormazdi will be opening his doors for business tomorrow, Tuesday January 31st. The first 100 people receive a free big barbecue pulled pork sandwich.

"I am extremely excited to open and begin serving authentic barbecue to our community," said Hormazdi.

The new 1,448 square foot store is located at 3250 Retail Drive, Suite 100. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Carson Ctiy road report for Jan. 30 to Feb. 5

Due to a project to complete a new north-south water transmission line on the east side of Carson City, there will be utility work in the roundabout at Fairview Drive and E. Fifth Street on weekdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be flagger controls and minor delays are expected.

There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. No closures are expected, but traffic control will be in effect.
·College Parkway in the vicinity of the Freeway.
·US Highway 50 in the vicinity of the Freeway.

Nevada Taxable Sales Up 9.6 Percent In November

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s taxable sales rose 9.6 percent in November over the same month a year ago, driven in large part by car sales and improved business at bars and restaurants, the state Department of Taxation reported today. Taxable sales totaled nearly $3.4 billion for the month.

For the fiscal year that began July 1, 2011, taxable sales are up 8.5 percent through November.

Clark County sales were up 8.6 percent. Washoe County sales were up 5.3 percent.

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