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Will proposed cruise industry regulations sink or swim?

Images of the capsized Costa Concordia cruise liner are still fresh in the minds of people the world over. And another cruise ship saga, the stranded Carnival Triumph in the Gulf, even played out on the stage of Saturday Night Live. These real-world tragedies aren't just grabbing the attention of ...

Broadway Under The Stars In Wine Country

  SONOMA -- Transcendence Theatre Company, producer of the Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Park concert series, is proud to announce that they have won the Broadway World San Francisco Award for Best Special Theater Event for their inaugural season, and that they will be returning to ...

Camping opportunities abound in northeastern Nevada

When you find yourself with free time on a weekend or when you have a vacation to plan, one great and affordable get away is to pack up the camping gear and head for Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s campgrounds. Even if you only have time for an overnight trip, there are ...

Aces single-game tickets go on sale March 16

  RENO -- Single-game tickets for the 2013 season at Aces Ballpark, including a limited number of tickets for the Triple-A All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, will be available online, over the phone and in-person on Saturday, March 16, the Reno Aces Baseball Club announced today. Beginning March 16 ...

Participation games deliver wild rides, shared revenues

  RENO -- Gamblers taking a magic carpet ride with Aladdin, a trip down Willy Wonka’s chocolate river, or stepping out with Michael Jackson are playing games that casinos lease much like that shiny new Lexus in your neighbor’s driveway. As slot-makers keep their pipelines of new products filled with ...

Tahoe Nugget: Truckee sled dog racing

The Central Sierra’s first sled dog race in 16 years, slated for March 2-3 during the upcoming Snowfest celebration, was recently cancelled due to poor snow conditions at the Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort near Donner Pass. The Truckee-Tahoe area hasn’t had a significant snowstorm since the Christmas holidays ...

Speed dating spicing up social life

  RENO -- Speed dating may just step up singles' social life as a different way for them to meet eligible bachelor and bachelorettes . “I never became much of a pickup artist, so you know, married twice, zero for two,” Speed dater Steve Shepherd said. Steve Shepherd says that’s ...

NBA Development League Showcase, being held in Reno all week, will feature all 16 NBA D-league teams.

Pro basketball hopefuls showcase their skills this week in Reno

  RENO -- Basketball players from around the country are bringing their A game to Reno this week in hopes of attracting the attention of professional basketball teams. The NBA Development League Showcase will feature all 16 NBA D-league teams, and it’s all happening right here in our biggest little ...

"Learn to Ski and Snowboard" month at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood

  LAKE TAHOE --  Following one of the snowiest starts to the season in recent years, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have a broad offering of learning opportunities for those who want to improve their skiing and riding skills this winter. January is recognized nationally ...

2012 Run for Education breaks records

      RENO -- The 2012 Run for Education, held on Oct. 21 at Legends at Sparks Marina, attracted a record 3,899 runners, the largest number of participants since the event began in 2005. The event raised $106,464.44 for Washoe County School District (WCSD), bringing the seven-year total to ...

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