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Kings Beach Cooperative fundraiser at Crosby's
The Kings Beach Cooperative held a fundraiser at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Crosby's Pub in Incline Village.

Updated IVGID Recreation Center Softball Standings
Adult Softball Coed 'C ' Standings

Daron Rahlves, Jonny Moseley, Jeremy Jones, Nate Holland to paddleboard Lake Tahoe
Professional paddleboarders they are not.

Incline resident, local jeweler, lands 291-pound giant during Alaska trip
A regular every-other-year fishing trip to the Pacific Ocean near Southern Alaska turned into something extraordinary for Incline Village resident Bill Hub.

Submit nominations for Locals publication by Monday deadline
Can you think of someone who has invested their time and talents for this community during the past year?

Man dies in Mount Baldy plane crash near Lake Tahoe
Local police and federal aviation officials are investigating an airplane crash that killed an unidentified male either late Thursday night or early Friday morning in the mountains about two miles northwest of Incline Village.

Luminaria on sale
They're a way to remember and honor those who have fought cancer during Friday's Relay for Life event - Luminaria.

Auditions for Sierra Star
It's that time again. The Kids and Horses fundraiser will take place Sept. 13 at the Crystal Bay Casino. The event theme is "Kids Helping Kids," and features the "American Idol" style contest known as Sierra Star Search.

Musical savant Rex Lewis-Clack to perform in October
The Children's Cabinet at Incline Village will present Rex Lewis-Clack and his mother, Cathleen, as they share their unique story and phenomenal journey in a keynote address at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

Independent Incline forum and panel discussion set for Aug. 20
One of the ballot questions Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents will see on their Nov. 4 ballot is about Incline Village becoming a town.

Boulder Bay gives four road options in Crystal Bay
About 60 people attended a community meeting Thursday night at the Tahoe Biltmore where Boulder Bay presented four road options for the proposed development in Crystal Bay.

Sunday Profile: Bruce King
Many Incline Village residents have personal reasons for participating in the Aug. 15 Relay for Life.

Our votes count
There are times when it seems as if Incline Village and Crystal Bay can be detached from the rest of Washoe County and the Carson City area.

A look at seven ballot questions
Next Tuesday is primary election day in Nevada, and the battle of the century, Bill Raggio vs. Sharron Angle for a Nevada State Senate seat, will be decided.

The oil problem: Who is responsible
Here is a sequel to my "Guest Editorial," which was published in the Bonanza nearly a year ago.

Lawyers give Incline's Judge Tiras a high rating
Keep him. That's what attorneys who practice at the Incline Village Justice Court are saying about Judge Alan Tiras in a recent Washoe County Bar Association survey.

June real estate transactions for Incline/Crystal Bay
The following are real estate transactions recorded by the Washoe County Assessor's Office for the month of June. For details on individual transactions, visit www.washoecounty.us/assessor.

TRPA rebuild denial worries some Incline Realtors
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board's denial of proposed single family home teardown and rebuild at its July meeting has some Incline Village Realtors worried about the ramifications of the decision.

Update: Authorities continuing investigation into Lake Tahoe plane crash
Complete details remain unknown about a deadly plane crash that took place Friday morning in the mountains north of Incline Village.

A reason to relay
With three teenagers in the house, my husband and I see our share of egotistic primping before the kids leave for school each day. The oldest is make-up queen, carefully applying multiple colors of eye shadow.

Housing drop puts builders in a bind Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Summer weather typically brings a bustle of activity at residential development sites. But for Sunset Bluffs, the whir of construction machines and the busy hammering of workers seem like a distant memory.

Montage developer: 'I believe in this town' Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
While the first homeowners have yet to move in, 40 percent of the 370 units in the Montage condominiums have been sold -- proof that there's a niche for luxury housing in downtown Reno, says developer Fernando Leal.

Special events planning business opens in Carson City Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
A Carson City company called Assisting U+ is open for business, offering special-events planning -- weddings, anniversaries, engagement parties, baby or wedding showers, employee-appreciation parties or company picnics -- and providing recreation packages for adults and children.

Local businesses can enter United Way video contest Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierras has issued a challenge to the Northern Nevada business community to show how they "Live United." The agency has developed an online video forum that encourages businesses, organizations and individuals to showcase the ways they "Live United."

Georgeson, Angaran named Super Lawyers Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
The 2008 Mountain States Super Lawyers have selected Jim Georgeson (personal injury defense) and Jack G. Angaran (civil litigation defense) as Super Lawyers for 2008.

People Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Jones Vargas, one of Nevada's most prestigious law firms, welcomes 2008's summer clerks to the Reno office. David Audorff Jr. and Brent Meyer were chosen to participate in the firm's summer program. Audorff and Meyer are second-year law students and will be clerking for the entire summer on client-billable, clerk-level projects.

Some projects have been abandoned Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Tumbleweeds are popping up on the edges of nearly 200 acres cleared along U.S. 395 in the North Valleys, a sign of the continuing housing slump that has stalled a number of major developments in the Reno-Sparks area.

Developments moving forward Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Despite several developments receiving notices of default in the last year, almost all existing projects in the area are moving forward, albeit at a reduced pace. "There is very little spec building going on -- the builders are waiting for buyers first," said Mike McGonagle, a principal with MAC Associates, Inc., in Reno. Here's a sampling of developments that are moving forward:

Builders defaulting on loans Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Documents from the Washoe County Recorder's office show several notices of default filed against developments within the last year. They include:

A dying art: Shoe-shines dwindle as fashion changes Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Michael Jensen came into Reno from Sacramento the other day to get married.

Crews prep for RTC construction project Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Work just east of the National Bowling Stadium is preparing the way for the Regional Transportation Commission's new Reno transit center planned for the corner of East Fourth and North Lake streets. Beginning Aug. 18, crews will lay the groundwork for construction of the building, expected to begin next year.

Hamptons town cries poverty Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) -- The social calendar is a whirl of glamorous parties, wine tastings, beach get-togethers and gala benefits in the Hamptons, the summer playground for millionaires. But down at Town Hall, the local government could use a handout.

Applied Business Solutions opens for business Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
A new Reno company called Applied Business Solutions is offering clients economies of scale for the purchase of employee health insurance and human resources-related services.

Pilots complain airlines restrict fuel to cut cost Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- Pilots are complaining that their airline bosses, desperate to cut costs, are forcing them to fly uncomfortably low on fuel.

Fannie Mae loses $2.3 billion in quarter as defaults rise Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- Fannie Mae is making bold cutbacks that will send shock waves through the mortgage market, after posting a quarterly loss Friday that was three-times larger than Wall Street expected.

Renown implants new defibrillator Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Renown Health was among the first in the nation and first in the state to implant a new heart defibrillator, called Teligen.

Fralick promoted at Grant Thornton Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Brian Fralick has been promoted to senior tax manager in the Reno office of Grant Thornton LLP. Fralick was previously a tax manager with Grant Thornton and is currently the tax construction industry expert for the Reno office. He also serves clients in real estate, gaming, hospitality, retail, technology and manufacturing.

New tax credit for 'first-time' home buyers Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
The new housing-relief bill will give some people an opportunity to hit a tax trifecta.

Pinnacle proceeds with casino Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:08:00 PST
Pinnacle Entertainment plans to hold onto its land on and near the Boardwalk until credit markets improve and it can build its mega-casino project, its chairman said Wednesday.

Lexus tops J.D. Power's list of most dependable cars, again Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:23:00 PST
NEW YORK -- Lexus once again stands alone atop a closely watched ranking of vehicle dependability after Buick slipped from the No. 1 spot it shared with the Japanese luxury brand last year, J.D. Power and Associates said Thursday.

'Partly cloudy' mostly same as 'partly sunny' Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
In the midst of a long, dry and sunny spell, it's a good time to get to some of the questions that have been hanging around my inbox for a while.

Why Latinos are going for Obama Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Obama is still the one for Latino voters. According to the latest poll conducted by the Pew Institute two weeks ago, Barack Obama's approval rating with registered Latino voters is now 66 percent versus 23 percent for John McCain. There are many reasons for this huge difference in numbers, and all those reasons are solidly in place and unlikely to change.

One important question can change a life Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
He works in the Pretrial Services Department of the Washoe County Courthouse, and he sees an unending parade of criminal offenders. Most of them are misguided and mandated here by court. And while most find it a welcome alternative to time in jail, not everyone can stick to the program, stay clean and make it.

Kennedy-Monroe rendezvous at Lake Tahoe unsubstantiated Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Marilyn Monroe, the blonde "sex goddess," died a tragic death on Aug. 5, 1962, in Los Angeles. The coroner ruled the actress' death at age 36 a suicide, albeit under mysterious circumstances.

Takes one terrified flyer to make one Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Up until my last flight, I'd been one of those annoying people who spouted out airplane crash statistics.

Stock to watch Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
Company: Cal-Maine Foods Inc.

Temperatures should match seasonal average Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
If you are looking to get out of the house this weekend, the weather hardly could be better. Sunshine should last throughout, and while high temperatures won't be unusually blistering, they should about match the seasonal average, which still is comfortably in the low 90s this time of year.

Product tips; Whole Foods and its prices Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
If it's good enough for Caesar, than it's good enough for me. EmerginC skin-care line is carried at the spas at Caesar's Palace and now at the Wynn Las Vegas. With big-name Vegas spas vouching for a product line, it better be getting the job done.

Expect sun, highs in the 90s during the next few days Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
It now looks like we are going to break the all-time record for consecutive days in Reno with a high temperature of 90 degrees or above. A stable onshore flow will settle into the region during the next several days, which won't really push our temperatures up higher than average but will take any excessive clouds or precipitation out of the equation. Look for sunny skies and highs in the low 90s for the better part of the next week.

Aviator Howard Putnam still soaring high Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:37:00 PST
He is openly friendly, sure of himself and one of the most unassuming men you'll ever meet. In a crowd, you'd never pick him out as one of the most successful business planners in the country, one of the top 10 motivational speakers on the national circuit, or the mastermind behind catapulting Southwest Airlines to the top.

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