INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Local law enforcement officials have increased efforts the past few months to crack down on alcohol distributors selling to minors, and a few local businesses this week failed the test.
On Monday, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office sent an underage person into 11 Incline businesses to attempt to purchase alcohol. Four bars, one restaurant, three casinos, one supermarket, one gas/convenience store and one liquor store were included in the sting, according to a Washoe County Sheriff's Office press release.
Staff at seven of the 11 businesses asked the undercover agent for identification and declined the sale, the release stated. Clerks at four of the businesses failed to check identification, completed the alcohol-related sale and were consequently cited for non-compliance, according to the release.
"The rate of non-compliance in Incline Village is actually better than county-wide statistics," said Capt. Wayne Yarbrough of the Washoe County Sh
Google says it's in talks with China
CEO Eric Schmidt expects 'something will happen soon' after the Internet search giant vowed to remove censorship filters in the wake of it suffering a cyber attack.
Google Inc. broke a long silence in its clash with China on Wednesday as its chief executive, Eric Schmidt, said that the Internet search giant was talking to Chinese officials and that he expected "something will happen soon."
Google Inc. broke a long silence in its clash with China on Wednesday as its chief executive, Eric Schmidt, said that the Internet search giant was talking to Chinese officials and that he expected "something will happen soon."
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"Race to the Top" May Help Overhaul Failing Nevada Schools
Governor Jim Gibbons signed a bill into law Wednesday that makes some of Nevada's schools eligible for the "Race to the Top" program.
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WAC Tournament Brings the Crowds to Reno
Here come the basketball fans, and the tourist dollars to a city that dearly needs both.
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China exports leap 46% in February
The nation's exports grow for the third consecutive month compared with a year earlier. Critics of China's artificially low currency are expected to increase demands for a hike in its value.
China's exports rose 46% in February from a year earlier, beating expectations and setting the stage for more calls to increase the value of the Chinese currency, analysts said.
China's exports rose 46% in February from a year earlier, beating expectations and setting the stage for more calls to increase the value of the Chinese currency, analysts said.
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National school standards outlined
Uniform, rigorous guidelines for math and English instruction are released in draft form. The project, backed by all but two states, is up for public review until April 2.
Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform -- and more rigorous -- standards Wednesday as a draft of new national guidelines was released.
Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform -- and more rigorous -- standards Wednesday as a draft of new national guidelines was released.
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Obama touts plan to cut waste in Medicare, Medicaid
Pitching his healthcare reform legislation in suburban Missouri, the president announces a broadened initiative to block fraud in government health programs.
Promoting a new initiative to reduce waste in Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs, President Obama traveled to suburban St. Louis on Wednesday to keep up momentum behind his push to complete work on a health overhaul this month.
Promoting a new initiative to reduce waste in Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs, President Obama traveled to suburban St. Louis on Wednesday to keep up momentum behind his push to complete work on a health overhaul this month.
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Panel urges more choice in birth after C-section
A National Institutes of Health panel says vaginal birth after caesarean is reasonably safe and should be more widely available. Many hospitals ban the practice as a matter of policy or liability.
Vaginal birth after caesarean, or VBAC, is reasonably safe and should be more widely available, a National Institutes of Health advisory panel concluded Wednesday.
Vaginal birth after caesarean, or VBAC, is reasonably safe and should be more widely available, a National Institutes of Health advisory panel concluded Wednesday.
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Report: Sen. Ensign Sought Work For Ex-Lover's Husband
A new report shows e-mails turned over to investigators provide new evidence Sen. John Ensign's tried to find work for the husband of his former mistress.
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Pack Women Win WAC Tourney Opener
The Nevada Women's basketball team is moving on to the WAC tournament semifinals.
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Moneywatch Q & A: New Credit Card Laws
Have you noticed any changes to your credit card statements yet?
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Study Shows Nevada Lags on Federal Money
A new Brookings Institute study shows Nevada gets only one half of what most states receive in federal funding.
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Stateline gaming decline slowing
CARSON CITY, Nev. - The decline in gaming revenues generated at Stateline casinos during January is decelerating, dropping only $2 million compared to last year.
According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today, Stateline casinos took in $18.3 million, the first time the total dropped below $20 million since 2005, when major storms interfered with gamblers' reaching the tables.
That's a decrease of $12.8 million since the casino corridor win peaked at $31.1 million in 2007.
Stateline is the main source of gaming revenue for Douglas County. January's take was below that of January 2002, when the Sept. 11 attacks depressed gaming reveues all over the state.
January's decrease was far less than the $6 million plunge between 2008 and 2009, and the $4.9 million plunge between 2007 and 2008.
That market has been heavily affected by Indian casinos between Stateline and the primary source of tourists in California.
Meanwhile, Douglas County and Car
According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today, Stateline casinos took in $18.3 million, the first time the total dropped below $20 million since 2005, when major storms interfered with gamblers' reaching the tables.
That's a decrease of $12.8 million since the casino corridor win peaked at $31.1 million in 2007.
Stateline is the main source of gaming revenue for Douglas County. January's take was below that of January 2002, when the Sept. 11 attacks depressed gaming reveues all over the state.
January's decrease was far less than the $6 million plunge between 2008 and 2009, and the $4.9 million plunge between 2007 and 2008.
That market has been heavily affected by Indian casinos between Stateline and the primary source of tourists in California.
Meanwhile, Douglas County and Car
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KVIE Examines California's school nursing shortage
SACRAMENTO - ViewFinder: A Crisis in Caring: California's School Nursing Shortage focuses on the critical shortage of school nurses in Northern California. This documentary airs on KVIE channel 6, Wednesday, March 17, 7 p.m. The program offers insight on how this issue impacts students, teachers, parents, and communities. California lawmakers, health professionals, educators, school nurses, and students with chronic illnesses weigh in on the problem.
Students who suffer from asthma, type-1 diabetes, food allergies and heart disease talk about how they are often forced to treat their illness at school, without professional medical assistance. The program follows a credentialed school nurse over the course of an exhausting day, visiting more than dozen schools. A Crisis in Caring: California's School Nursing Shortage also examines possible solutions, including the use of telemedicine diagnosis and treatment with the help of leading medical institutions.
This timely
Students who suffer from asthma, type-1 diabetes, food allergies and heart disease talk about how they are often forced to treat their illness at school, without professional medical assistance. The program follows a credentialed school nurse over the course of an exhausting day, visiting more than dozen schools. A Crisis in Caring: California's School Nursing Shortage also examines possible solutions, including the use of telemedicine diagnosis and treatment with the help of leading medical institutions.
This timely
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FBI offering $1,000 reward for tips in 'Fake-bearded Fedora bandit' case
KINGS BEACH, Calif. - The FBI is offering a $1,000 reward for tips leading to the capture of the man who has robbed three branches of the Bank of the West in Kings Beach, South Lake Tahoe and Grass Valley the past three months.
A Wednesday press release from the bureau's Sacramento field office describes the man, nicknamed the "Fake -bearded Fedora bandit," as a white male with a fake goatee and fedora hat who is approximately 40 to 50 years old, with gray or salt and-pepper gray hair and is around 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall with a slim build.
In each robbery - the most recent of which occurred Monday, March 8, in Kings Beach - the man approached the teller counter, brandished a handgun and made verbal demands for money, and he used a black, eco-friendly type bag found in many supermarkets to deposit undisclosed amounts of cash.
In one of the robberies, the release states he made an attempt to disguise his voice by speaking through clenched teeth.
A Wednesday press release from the bureau's Sacramento field office describes the man, nicknamed the "Fake -bearded Fedora bandit," as a white male with a fake goatee and fedora hat who is approximately 40 to 50 years old, with gray or salt and-pepper gray hair and is around 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall with a slim build.
In each robbery - the most recent of which occurred Monday, March 8, in Kings Beach - the man approached the teller counter, brandished a handgun and made verbal demands for money, and he used a black, eco-friendly type bag found in many supermarkets to deposit undisclosed amounts of cash.
In one of the robberies, the release states he made an attempt to disguise his voice by speaking through clenched teeth.
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Chachas Hopes to Unseat Sen. Reid in 2010 Election
We caught up with the newest candidate to unseat Sen. Harry Reid, Republican John Chachas, someone we haven't heard much from.
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Word on the Street: What kinds of social networking do you use?
"I use Facebook a lot, Google Buzz a little bit - do not use My Space."
Shane Lopez
Kings Beach
"Just new at using Facebook."
Bernadette Duran
Carson City
"I am probably not the person to ask. I use Blogger and rarely text."
Nick Geankoplis
Incline Village
"Do not use Facebook. No My Space, but do e-mail and do limited texting."
Al Santo
Honolulu
Shane Lopez
Kings Beach
"Just new at using Facebook."
Bernadette Duran
Carson City
"I am probably not the person to ask. I use Blogger and rarely text."
Nick Geankoplis
Incline Village
"Do not use Facebook. No My Space, but do e-mail and do limited texting."
Al Santo
Honolulu
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On the trail of 'JihadJane'
The American woman, 46, faces terrorism charges. An old boyfriend 'can't believe it,' and a former acquaintance calls the suspect naive.
Colleen R. LaRose, the strawberry-haired suburban woman who allegedly volunteered for a terrorist plot in Europe, appeared to live a double life.
Colleen R. LaRose, the strawberry-haired suburban woman who allegedly volunteered for a terrorist plot in Europe, appeared to live a double life.
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Senate approves $138-billion spending bill
The legislation, which must be reconciled with the House version, would extend jobless benefits and tax measures created to boost the economy, and help states pay for Medicaid.
After months of wrangling, the Senate on Wednesday approved a $138-billion spending bill that would extend jobless benefits, help states pay for Medicaid and continue a bundle of tax measures designed to stimulate the economy.
After months of wrangling, the Senate on Wednesday approved a $138-billion spending bill that would extend jobless benefits, help states pay for Medicaid and continue a bundle of tax measures designed to stimulate the economy.
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