News 2008-05-30 Andanh.com

Morning Report: Thursday, May 29 More chances today for thunderstorms...
Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

McCain favors Yucca Mountain
RENO After what appeared to be an attempt a day earlier to soften his stance supporting Yucca Mountain, presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain told a Reno audience Wednesday he still supports the nuclear dump project.

First lady alleges in documents that governor is 'involved' with someone else
First lady Dawn Gibbons has challenged Gov. Jim Gibbons' bid to keep their divorce trial private, contending today that he's involved with another woman and relied on an unconstitutional law in getting a judge to seal the proceedings.

Man arrested after pursuit down Pioneer Trail in South Lake
A 56-year-old El Dorado Hills man led law-enforcement officers on a high-speed chase down Pioneer Trail early Sunday morning, authorities said.

19,000 GM workers to leave Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:00 PST
DETROIT -- More than a quarter of General Motors Corp.'s hourly workers are expected to leave by the summer as a result of a recent buyout and retirement offer, the company announced Thursday amid reports that Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner will announce additional restructuring measures at its annual meeting next week.

48 jobs cut at Renown recently Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:00 PST
Renown Regional Medical Center eliminated 48 positions across its 4,700-employee network in the past 30 days, hospital officials said.

Eateries help China earthquake victims Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:00 PST
Three local restaurants teamed up to raise more than $3,700 to aid the victims of the earthquake in China. Wong's Genghis Khan Kitchen in Reno, China Jade Horse and Genghix, both in Carson City, sponsored the May 24 benefit.

Mazda Kia dealership moves to new spot Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:00 PST
Reno Mazda Kia will occupy its new dealership complex on South Virginia Street, near Exit 61 off U.S. 395 on Saturday, the company said.

'Green Machine' gets trial in Texas Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:00 PST
A small Carson City company has delivered the first of what it believes is the answer to turning residual heat that otherwise goes to waste into electricity.

U.S. rail network faces congestion 'calamity' Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:00 PST
CHICAGO -- Railway executive Matthew Rose stood before fellow industry leaders, pointing to a map meant to tell the future of the U.S. rail freight network. It was drenched in red -- east to west, north to south.

Peppermill names new general manager Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:00 PST
The Peppermill Resort Casino in Reno has named John C. Hanson general manager. Hanson was promoted from director of slot operations, a position he held for more than four years.

Recycled clothes attract cash-strapped teenagers Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
The economic crunch is pinching even the most coveted of consumers: teenagers.

Brokers recognized at Summit Awards Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
NAI Alliance announced that brokers Paul Perkins, CCIM, SIOR and Gary Johnson were recognized at this year's Summit Awards. Perkins, senior vice president of NAI Alliance Industrial Properties Group was recognized for the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. Johnson, senior vice president of NAI Alliance Retail Properties Group was awarded the Largest Sale Transaction of 2007.

Taxable sales slide further Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Taxable sales continued their months-long slump in March, falling nearly 3 percent in Washoe County from a year earlier and even further statewide, the state reported Wednesday.

Baseball marketer to address group Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Brett McGinness of SK Baseball LLC will be the featured speaker at the June 18 luncheon of the Reno-Tahoe chapter of the American Marketing Association. SK Baseball and Nevada Land LLC signed a deal with the Reno City Council last year to build a Triple-A baseball stadium and move the Tucson Sidewinders to Northern Nevada in 2009.

Dedication of energy system planned Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Utility officials, Pyramid Lake Paiute tribal leaders and others will hold a dedication ceremony Friday for a new solar energy system at the Natchez Elementary School in Wadsworth.

Senior living campus to break ground Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Cascades of the Sierra, a senior living campus being developed in the Spanish Springs area, is scheduled to have its groundbreaking ceremony on June 4.

Announcements Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Tahoe Creamery has opened its second scoop shop at UNR's Joe Crowley Student Union. The second-floor food court, which also features a Port of Subs, is a popular gathering place for students and campus visitors.

People Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Janine Norvick has joined Ticor Title of Reno where she will serve as an escrow officer for the Caughlin Ranch office, 1000 Caughlin Crossing, No. 55.

Reno council postpones zoning vote Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
The Reno City Council delayed a decision on zoning for the proposed 12,000-home Spring Mountain development Wednesday, continuing the item at least until late August.

The Safe Place has market locked up Wed, 28 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Marian Bond

Nurses file charges against Renown Wed, 28 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Union nurses at Renown Regional Medical Center filed eight unfair labor practice charges against hospital management on Tuesday, saying that Renown's management has unlawfully intimidated, threatened and interrogated them.

Washoe home sales continue to climb Wed, 28 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Sales of new and existing homes in Washoe County rose in April, the third straight month of sales gains.

Film office executive Holabird to retire Wed, 28 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
After more than two decades of bringing movies, television shows and other productions to Northern Nevada, Robin Holabird is retiring.

Rain could continue today Thu, 29 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
It's been a long time since we have had this many continuous days of measurable precipitation. Between 3 and 4 a.m. Wednesday, .02 inches of rain fell at the airport, marking the seventh straight day we have had at least one hundredth of an inch in the rain gauge. While that falls short of the record of 12 days straight, it still is a very rare occasion when we get a whole week that is wet, and it does set the record for May.

T-storms on the way Wed, 28 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Tis the season ... for severe thunderstorms. While we don't get a lot of these, when they do occur, we do get a disproportionate number of them in late May. This time of year, we tend to get the greatest contrast from the still-cold polar airmass and the rapidly warming continental airmass. Yesterday, we had several severe thunderstorm warnings east of Fallon, and we could see some more in the region today.

Europe's economic slowdown could wreck earnings for U.S. companies Wed, 28 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
NEW YORK -- Big corporate profits fueled by strong international sales could disappear fast if Europe's economy begins to falter, stripping many multinational companies of a huge source of earnings growth.

Man in dress threatens students with Taser Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Wash. man's MySpace page also found to have disturbing messages concerning children.

Experts: Stonehenge was a long-term cemetery Fri, 30 May 2008 01:08:00 PST
Archaeologists say site was used as a cemetery for 500 years.

Main Hed Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Following controversy over an Islamic charter school in Minnesota, we asked readers: Should tax money be used to fund religious charter schools? Here are some responses from our forum at RGJ.com.

First lady's lawyer attracts limelight Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:00 PST
Cal Dunlap, the Reno prosecutor-turned-trial lawyer representing Nevada first lady Dawn Gibbons in the contentious divorce case with the governor, has a reputation in the legal community as an aggressive litigator who loves the limelight.

Restaurant inspections Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
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She's all in: UNR grad has become best female poker player in world Thu, 29 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Most people have seen the broadcasts. Poker's best players gathered around a table in Las Vegas, staring each other down, trying to glean some indication of what their opponents are holding.

Pack football: Ault kicks two off team after DUI arrests Thu, 29 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
In what could be a significant step back for the Nevada football program, one former and three current Pack players were arrested in Reno over the weekend for driving under the influence.

New shows: Santana; KISS; Brandi Carlile Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia: The cabaret crooners perform at 8 p.m. June 21 at the Peppermill. Cost: $35. Details: 851-1638 or www.peppermillreno.com.

Alkaline Trio bubbling with new exposure Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
It's not every day a card-carrying member of the Church of Satan finds himself staring into the cameras of one of the country's most popular reality shows. But that's the situation singer-guitarist Matt Skiba found himself in recently. As he and the other members of Alkaline Trio were putting the finishing touches on their sixth studio album, "Agony and Irony," they got a phone call from the producers of "The Hills."

Wolf Pack notebook: Micka named a second-team softball All-American Thu, 29 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Nevada catcher Noelle Micka has been named to the NFCA All-American team -- the first such honor for a Wolf Pack softball player -- the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced Wednesday.

Make your lady happy: A man's guide to 'Sex and the City' Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
OK men, you know it's coming. With "Sex and the City" opening this week, your wife or girlfriend already is plotting ways to get you into the theater. After all, you did drag her to "Iron Man" several weeks ago. The question is, "Will you be able to stand it?"

Lakers rally for win, advance to finals Thu, 29 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the defending champions, and now they're headed to the NBA finals for the first time in four years.

'Strangers' horror show thrills with random violence Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Forget the dangers of cigarette smoking: Judging from "Funny Games" and "The Strangers," people who own vacation homes face higher mortality rates than the general population.

'Sex' and the Biggest Little City Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
We all want the shoes of "Sex and The City," but the truth is women really want a foursome that meets regularly over cosmos to hash out another breakup with our own Mr. Bigs.

Fashion, the fifth character in "Sex and The City" Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Fashion always has been the fifth character on "Sex and The City." And four years and 300 costume changes later not much has changed.

Local TV listings and Reno Line Thu, 29 May 2008 23:30:00 PST
TV listings for today and Saturday and the reno line.

Cosmo recipes Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
You can't go see "Sex and The City" without toasting with the cocktail of choice for Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha.

Elusive javelina, a piglike animal, will remain protected Thu, 29 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Even before Nevada became a state in 1864, wildlife management in the Silver State involved the introduction or transplant of various animal species. Initially, this was done to provide food for early residents. The release of Sacramento perch and carp, even the Chinese ring-necked pheasant, and valley quail into areas where they did not occur naturally were all introduced for this reason.

Use your own judgement in allowing kids to see 'Indy' Fri, 30 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Question: Would you bring your 6-year-old or 8-year-old to "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" if they have seen "Raiders of the Lost Ark"?

Calendar for May 30 Thu, 29 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
May 31

Where's the edge in film characters? Fri, 23 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Question: Big Hollywood studios used to make movies about edgier topics and complex characters -- look at most movies from 1965 to 1975. Now, so much money is riding on today's movies that big studios can't have characters that don't "test well." Could you imagine a big studio (not their indie subsidiaries) bankrolling "Harold & Maude" (Paramount), about a young man with a suicide fetish who falls in love with a woman in her 70s? Can you name any recent films by big studios that have taken real risks? -- Mark, Reno

Sparks man arrested in area immigration sweep Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Wednesday visited homes in Reno and Sparks in search of fugitive immigrants already under deportation orders and who have criminal records in the United States.

Bridge hanging near Lockwood ruled suicide Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 PST
The Washoe County medical examiner has determined that suicide was the cause of death of a man found hanging from a bridge Saturday near Lockwood.

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