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Know Your Ballot Carson City: Question 6, Renewable Energy

On Nov. 6, Nevadans will face the final question on the ballot, Question 6. If adopted, electric utility companies would be required to acquire 50 percent of their electricity from renewable resources by 2030.

USDA grants $4.97 million to UNR for research evaluating snowpack and water allocation

RENO — Mountain snowpack is a primary source of water for the arid western United States. This region, which includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, receives precipitation in mountains far from agricultural fields, and during the winter months when crops are not grown.

John Bullis column: When does business activity begin?

Tax Code Section 195 covers when a business begins and when the expenses are deductible. Mr. H. Samadi claimed business driving expenses in 2013 and 2014 in his “real estate sales” business.

Texas company targeting Carson City area businesses in school sports scam

A Texas company is contacting local businesses in Carson City asking for “sponsorships” for materials to benefit Carson High School. However, according to Carson City School District, this company has no real affiliation with the school nor the district.

Column: No easy answers to housing crisis in Carson City, region

Housing should not be a privilege afforded only by those who can pay for it.

Shelter actually meets the physiological need for warmth as well as the emotional need for safety and security, per renowned American psychologist Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man busted after attempting to flush drugs down toilet

A 23 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday night at 9:42 p.m. in the 500 block of N. Stewart Street on felony possession of heroin and attempting to destroy or conceal evidence, a gross misdemeanor offense, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Nevada Lore Series: 'Captain' and the bizarre history of Thunderbird Lodge at Tahoe

The Thunderbird Lodge is a bizarre piece of Lake Tahoe history, from the early days of the 40s when rich high society types out of San Fransisco came to develop properties and build their lavish summer estates.

The Lodge, however, stands far above the rest, due to its eccentric owner, his bizarre life, and the strange underground labyrinth he built.

USDA partners to provide transitional housing for rural people in recovery from opioid misuse

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced Friday that USDA has formalized an innovative agreement in which a nonprofit organization will purchase homes from the Department and convert them to transitional housing for people recovering from opioid misuse.

Selling Your Home? Here’s One Aroma That Will Help You Sell It

True or false…When you’re selling a house, you should bake cookies before a showing or an open house.

I guess you could say the answer is a hard and fast “true” because, after all, it can’t hurt. Who doesn’t like the smell of freshly baked cookies?

But it’s also kind of false…

It isn’t like you can Betty Crocker your way to a sale, let alone at the highest price possible. Your entire house still needs to be appealing. A batch of cookies isn’t going to hide bad odors enough or divert people’s attention from a messy house that needs repairs.

If only it were that simple…

Jewelry Scam in Carson City

At Northern Nevada Coin we have seen a number of people bringing in gold jewelry that they have just purchased from a person on the street. The problem is that the jewelry is fake. In several instances the victim purchased the items from a mother with two children. Most of the pieces we have seen is marked 18K but contains no gold. The scam is someone approaching you with a story of needing money and wanting to sell their jewelry. Be aware that this type of activity may be a scam with fake jewelry.

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Returns to Dangberg Historic Park

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Buffalo Bill’s Wild West returns to Dangberg Historic Park for a third year on Saturday, August 25 with festivities beginning at 2 p.m. This is the park’s final special event of the 2018 Dangberg Summer Festival, focused on raising funds to support the operation and future of the park.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 11 - 12

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I’m not even going to speculate on the air quality, but please use your best judgement when choosing your activities and there may be some cancellations that I am not aware of. Downtown has a full day of options, but the back roads may be a little more difficult to navigate due to construction projects. The great music that awaits will be worth the hassle. Read on and you’ll find indoors and outdoors activities that will help alleviate the cabin fever.

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Carson City pair jailed for trafficking after liquid meth found in cup, baggies in body cavity

Two Carson City residents were arrested for suspicion of felony drug trafficking and other charges after deputies found liquid methamphetamine in a cup and baggies of meth hidden in a man's body cavity.

Conference to feature 'Agrihoods' like Farmstead at Corley Ranch now taking root in Nevada

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August 20, 2018 - 8:00am

Will community gardens supplant the clubhouse? Will fairway views fade into farmscapes, and the fast-rolling greens of the golf course become rows of kale, cabbage and spinach?

Carson City nutraceutical owner resurrects company with renewed vision

When Maria Watson walked back into the manufacturing facility that she and her husband had built, she felt so small and alone.

The 55,000 square-foot building was empty, and so was a part of Watson.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Oklahoma woman booked on two counts of battery

A 36 year-old Anadarko, Oklahoma, woman was arrested early Friday morning at 1:15 a.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street on two counts of misdemeanor battery and one count of felony interfering with witness reporting a crime, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Reno Lumber expanding to Carson City

Reno Lumber, a wholesale lumber supplier in the Truckee Meadows, is expanding its retail operations to Carson City and changing its name to Reno Carson Lumber, said General Manager Chris Fleiner.

Bently Heritage distillery in Douglas among companies OK'd for job creation, capital investment

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board approved applications for five businesses, that will create 103 new jobs and make nearly $119 million in capital investments in Douglas, Washoe, Humboldt and Clark counties.

Native and Newcomers Club

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July 12, 2018 - 11:30am

You are invited to join us for our monthly meeting to be held at Tito's Mexican restaurant, 444 East William Street in Carson City.

John Bullis column: Pastor charged with selling worthless bonds

Recently a federal grand jury gave a 13-count indictment accusing Rev. Kirbyjon H. Caldwell, age 64, and Gregory Alan Smith, age 55, of selling more than $1 million of worthless Chinese bonds.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Deputies make multiple weekend drug, DUI busts

Three people were arrested in two separate busts late Friday night into early Saturday morning on felony drug offenses, Carson City Sheriff's deputies reported.

Dayton Farmers Market is open for the season

Dayton Farmers Market is Open All Summer

The Dayton Farmers Market has opened for the 2018 summer season. The market takes place every Saturday through September from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 60 Second Avenue and Highway 50.

Carson City sheriff's SET, drug task force arrest 5 in raid; stolen guns, 85 grams of meth seized

Five people were taken into custody Thursday and face multiple charges associated to an ongoing burglary, drug and probation absconder investigation, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team sergeant said.

John Bullis column: Document non-cash charitable contributions

Mr. and Mrs. Moore lived in Ohio and their individual income tax returns for 2013, 2014 and 2015 were selected for audit by IRS. The audit report showed the taxpayers failed to report cancellation of indebtedness income; failed to report wages; failed to report retirement income and failed to keep detailed records of the non-cash contributions.

Two jailed after large marijuana distribution operation discovered inside Carson City apartment

Two men were arrested by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team early Monday and face multiple drug trafficking, sales and conspiracy charges after approximately 40 pounds of marijuana, 20 grams of cocaine, 11 tabs of Ecstasy, guns and around $24,000 in cash were recovered.

Of Cakes, Coercion, Freedom and Decency

Jack Phillips, a Colorado Christian cake artist, was known for his custom-designed masterpieces. In 2012, two men asked him to prepare a special cake for a local celebration of their upcoming Massachusetts marriage. At the time, Colorado law did not allow same-sex marriage.

Phillips politely declined, saying his religious faith didn’t allow him to participate expressly via his art in celebrating their marriage. He offered to sell them any product he made, but he wouldn’t prepare one specifically endorsing a gay union (nor Halloween, alcohol or nudity).

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Beginning June 5, 2018 until our doors close forever on July 25, 2018, the entire store is priced to sell at $5 per bag.

Store Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We strongly recommend you BYOB (Bring Your Own Bags!!). We re located at 361 Fairview Drive, across the street from Lowe's in Carson City.

Advance tickets on sale for 2018 Taste of Downtown in Carson City

Advanced tickets for the 2018 Taste of Downtown, one of Carson City's largest signature outdoor events of the year, are now on sale.

John Bullis column: Engineer’s music business expenses partially allowed

Aaron K. Nicholson found his engineering work to be stressful, so he started a music business. He produced two full length albums in 2013 and 2014. He tried to sell the albums on the internet.

The Answer to Question 3 Is No!

“Shall Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution be amended to require the Legislature to provide by law for the establishment of an open, competitive retail electric energy market that prohibits the granting of monopolies and exclusive franchises for the generation of electricity?”

Who wouldn’t want an open, competitive retail electric energy market? Haven’t monopolies franchised by the government produced many problems? And isn’t market-type reform the answer?

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