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Get up! Stand up! with Occupy Carson City participants as we speak out against government failures and corporate abuses on Saturdays from 12-2pm. As fellow citizens, we will peacefully rally for immediate change on the public sidewalks in front of the State Legislative building at 401 S. Carson St. downtown.

We have music and plenty of signs; feel free to bring a flag, your own sign, and any musical instrument (small drums, flutes and maracas are nice for our short marches).

Over the weekend, the Paradise Cove Cafe in Carson Mall closed its doors, the end to a labor of love for owners Doug and Jamesa Cramer.

"Relieved" was the first word Doug said when I asked him how he was doing. The efforts to keep the restaurant in business over the last year and 10 months had clearly taken a toll.

A recent report commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Mayors awards Carson City the dubious distinction of being the only metropolitan area studied that is predicted to not recover any jobs this year.

Add to that this morning's unemployment report showing the rate for Carson City climbed to 12.2 percent in December, and one can't help worrying about the economic outlook for our area.

George passed away at home on November 5, 2011, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was a local resident for over 25 years. He was the proud owner of local business "Romantic Image" and a...

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed a record $30.5 billion in small-business loans last fiscal year, including more than $2.5 million that went to Carson City-area businesses.The local SB...

A federal effort to pump affordable loan money into rural communities across the nation is bringing the city of Caliente a brand new pumper truck and a rescue vehicle with a mini-pumper, and not a moment too soon.

The 18th annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament, an annual favorite of locals and visitors, is set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club to continue its work with local children. Last year the BGCLT raised over $35,000 with this year’s goal to break $45,000.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Carson City Pediatric Dentistry to the local business community. Their new office is at 4530 S. Carson St., Suite 5. Refreshments will be served.

Capital Business Network provides a forum for the local business community to build professional relationships, which will enhance the growth and overall success of these businesses. Business referrals are exchanged within a structured environment that promotes confidence and support between members.

By Julie Ardito
RENO — Local small business owners and start-up companies will have 26 successful northern Nevada business professionals and experts to call on for help with questions and issues pertaining to their company, thanks to Nevada Connectors, a new online business program that launched this week.

Carl Kuhl, a state Parole and Probation employee of six years, has created a plan that he claims will eliminate Nevada's budget deficit within two years.

In a news release issued on Tuesday, Kuhl said his plan not only will reduce the budget deficit but also help repair Nevada's economy at the same time. It is a pretty big claim, he admits, coming from an Accounting Assistant I, an entry level position.

On Saturday, Jan. 22 only, the Dayton Food Pantry will operate from Sutro Elementary School at 190 Dayton Village Parkway from noon until 4 p.m.

Sutro Elementary School offered an indoor venue for the pantry on January 22 so that people can come in out of the cold January weather.

Here's the Carson City road construction report for the week of Monday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Oct. 3. Be safe out there and remember, the snow's going to fly before you know it — as above, so below.

Because of continued Nevada Department of Transportation work on the freeway project through January 2011, Koontz Lane continues to be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive. Meanwhile, the Roop Street widening project is continuing and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The following impacts are expected this week:

Here's the Carson City road construction report for the week of Monday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Oct. 3. Be safe out there and remember, the snow's going to fly before you know it — as above, so below.

Because of continued Nevada Department of Transportation work on the freeway project work through January 2011, Koontz Lane continues to be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive. Meanwhile, the Roop Street widening project is continuing and is expected to b completed by the end of the year. The following impacts are expected this week:

Here is the Carson City road construction report for today through Sunday, Sept. 19.

Koontz Lane continues to be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive until January 2011 because of work on the next phase of the Nevada Department of Transportation freeway project.

Russell Way will be closed between Long Street and Northridge Drive from Monday, through Friday, Sept. 17 because of to utility work. Meanwhile, Curry Street will be closed between 6th and 7th Streets on Tuesday and Wednesday because of utility work.

As a result of the next phase of the NDOT project on the freeway, Koontz Lane will be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive until January 2011.

There will be lane closures on Carson Street during daytime hours near the intersection of Silver Oak Drive as improvements will be made to that intersection. Minor delays are expected.

The Roop Street widening project is continuing and is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The following impacts are expected this week:

Word was out today that two local businesses will be closing their doors.

First, there is City Cafe Bakery on South Carson Street. The building they are in was taken over by new owners, and they can't seem to come to an agreement over rent.

As summer winds down, Carson City road construction crews continue on with local projects. Here are the ongoing improvements planned for Monday through Sept. 5. As always, expect minor delays and give crews a wave and a "brake" in construction zones.

With work continuing on the Carson City freeway project, the Nevada Department of Transportation will continue to keep Koontz Lane closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive until January 2011. There will be lane closures on Carson Street during daytime hours near the intersection of Silver Oak Drive as improvements will be made to

Here is the Carson City area road construction report for August 23-29. It will be a busy week for road crews. As always, expect minor delays. When you come across a project, give the crew "a brake" by slowing down within any adjusted speed limit zone.

As a result of the next phase of the Nevada Department of Transportation project on the freeway, Koontz Lane will be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive until January 2011.

Summer road construction projects continue this week in Carson City as the Nevada Department of Transportation, contractors and city crews continue work throughout the region.

Here is the Carson City road construction report through Aug. 22. As always, expect some delays in the project areas, be courteous and give crews "a brake" in the designated road construction zones.

With the continuing Nevada Department of Transportation project at the Carson City freeway, the following closures are planned:
— Valley View Drive has been permanently closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive.

Here is the Carson City road construction report for today, Monday, through Sunday, Aug. 15. With the next phase of the freeway project by the Nevada Department of Transporation, the following closures are planned:

— Valley View Drive has been permanently closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive.

— Koontz Lane will be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive until January 2011.

The Roop Street widening project is continuing and is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The following impacts are expected this week:

Last week we reported that the governor's office sent a letter to Nugget Project consultant Mark Lewis taking issue with certain parts of the feasibility study for moving three state agencies into the Carson City Center/Nugget Project.

The one big item missing in that story was the Meridian Business Advisors feasibility study itself, which we now have a copy of.

Here is the Carson City road construction report for Aug. 2-8. As always, plan ahead and be prepared for some minor delays. As a result of the next phase of the Nevada Department of Transportation freeway project, the following closures will occur:

— Valley View Drive has been permanently closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive.

—Koontz Lane will be closed between Raglan Circle and Edmonds Drive until January 2011.

The Roop Street widening project is continuing and is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The following impacts are expected this week:

by Michelle Latham Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/03/04/times_are_tough_but_what_if Everyone followed the 3/50 Project whenever possible?The 3/50 Project is one that starts with you.

by Scott Schrantz

Editorial by Dave Morgan

An article in the Nevada Appeal this morning attempts to get new information from the Nugget Project’s “go to guy,” Steve Neighbors. Neighbors, who is now the owner of the Nugget, is quoted as saying that the project still lacks a developer to shoulder the “private industry” half of the project. That’s about all that’s new from Neighbors, that they STILL don’t have a private partner.

When I left my newspaper job in September after 15 years with the same company, I wrote a farewell column.

Local business helps food bank keep its cool By BRIAN DUGGAN bduggan@nevadaappeal