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The public is welcome to the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Dr., from 2:00 to 3:00 pm for a talk by Nevada Appeal columnist Guy Farmer on the subject of "the Nevada Gaming Control Board's revoking Frank Sinatra's gaming license". The talk is sponsored by the Carson City branch of RPEN (Representing Public Employees of Nevada) as part of their first Tuesday monthly meeting programs. RPEN protects retiree PERS and PEBP benefits.

Casinos in the Carson City area had a gaming revenue increase by nearly 3.8 percent in July, while gaming establishments at south shore Lake Tahoe increase by nearly 17 percent, according to a report released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Just about two years ago, the Bulldog Cyber Cafe quietly opened its doors in the Grocery Outlet shopping center beside Bulldog PC Repair. However, they quickly outgrew their space, and three months ago, the new Bulldog Cyber Cafe opened its doors at 251 Jeanelle Street in Carson City.

June gaming revenue at casinos in the Carson City region climbed 3.4 percent over June 2018, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

CARSON CITY — The story of Frank Sinatra and his Nevada gaming license has all the makings of a Hollywood classic, with fame, fortune, the Mob, shady characters and straight shooters all in the mix. It is also the subject of this month’s American Gaming Archives Fireside Chat at the Nevada Historical Society in Reno.

Have you ever traversed the narrow slot canyons of Cathedral Gorge? Gazed upon Lake Tahoe’s most iconic bonsai tree? Hiked among the vibrant red sandstone in the Valley of Fire? Gazed across the seemingly infinite flatness of the Black Rock Desert?

Do you want an excuse to?

Carson City area casinos saw flat gaming revenue for the month of April, while casinos at both north and south shore Lake Tahoe saw double-digit declines compared to April 2018, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Gaming revenue for Carson City area casinos was flat for the month of March, while south shore Lake Tahoe was up 9.16 percent compared to March of last year, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

CARSON CITY — Two notorious murders against the pristine backdrop of Lake Tahoe are the subject of this month’s American Gaming Archives Fireside Chat at the Nevada Historical Society.

A 25-year-old Mound House man who was driving with a revoked license for a prior DUI, crashed his vehicle early Sunday on Highway 50 East injury a female passenger. He was arrested for suspicion of felony DUI causing substantial bodily harm and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Headed into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!

CARSON CITY — Casting call for extras and minor roles for the third episode of locally filmed sitcom "Casino Boss" will be held at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget Casino, 507 N. Carson St., Thursday, April 11, at 2 p.m. Area residents and guests age 21 and over are encouraged to apply. No acting experience is necessary.

The April Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on April 4 beginning at 8:30 am. Items on the table for discussion include a tax on tobacco vapor products, legislation regarding marijuana shop taxes, expanding hiking trail systems, upcoming legislation, and more.

The April 4 meeting will occur in the Sierra Room of the community center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Casinos in the Carson City area saw their gaming revenue decline by 5.8 percent in February compared the same month in 2018, according figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

When I was about 12 years old, my family took a trip down along the east side of the Sierra Nevada on our way to Lake Havasu, California, during Spring Break 1986.

All six of us piled into the family Ford Econoline Trail Wagon, brand new at the time, and set out to break in the new set of wheels.

Two men were arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of felony burglary, misdemeanor petit larceny and attempting to obtain money under false pretenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

RENO — Local and regional industries will come together as part of the University of Nevada, Reno’s inaugural cybersecurity conference from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 2 in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Participants will discuss ways to tackle the growing challenges in cybersecurity through building a collaborative and synergistic relationship between industries and academia.

A 26-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly providing false identification to avoid prosecution and two misdemeanor contempt of court warrants, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 44-year man was arrested Monday for possession of a stolen vehicle and three others for drug and other offenses after deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of Market Street for reports of theft, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

January gaming revenue among Carson City area casinos climbed nearly 9 percent compared to the first month of 2018, according to figures released recently by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Not only is Friday the first day of March in this 2019 calendar year but it is also the end of the work week. And for this we say welcome to a month that brings us the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, which is this Saturday, NCAA basketball playoffs, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the first day of spring. While we look forward to these future events, there's plenty of activities lined up for today. Read on and find out more.

Bingo games at the Carson City Senior Center received a boost from a new bingo machine and electronic flash board, thanks to donations from community members and the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada.

With the sponsored support of Carson Tahoe Health, the Carson City School District will host two evening showings of the 60-minute documentary titled "Screenagers" Thursday, Feb. 28, at the recently remodeled Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson City Community Center.

A 42 year-old Dayton man was arrested early Friday morning at 1:37 a.m. in the 2200 block of E. William Street for a pair of felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including methamphetamine trafficking and drug possession for sales.

Reno‐Tahoe International Airport (RNO) passenger numbers soared in 2018 with an increase of 4.8 percent over the previous year. Reno served 4,210,095 passengers in 2018 compared to 4,015,381 in 2017.

A 30 year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning at 8:50 a.m. in the 2000 block of West College Parkway for misdemeanor violation of a temporary protection order (TPO) and resisting an officer, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Casinos in Carson City and Carson Valley experienced a mild gaming profit bump in December of 1.55 percent over the same time frame in 2017, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed Executive Order 2019-03 on Jan. 25, establishing an advisory panel tasked with defining the scope of a future Cannabis Compliance Board.

Job growth held steady in Carson City during the month of December, actually falling 100 jobs below seasonal expectations while Reno and Las Vegas continued to add jobs, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 7:57 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Carson Street for misdemeanor petit larceny and possession of a shopping cart, a sheriff's deputy said.