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Easley Slams Aces to Walk-Off Win

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:50:00 EDT

Easley Slams Aces to Walk-Off Win

Duncan, Spurs Collapse Down The Stretch

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EDT

Tim Duncan was delivering a vintage performance, and the San Antonio Spurs were streaking to the franchise's fifth championship.

Local Discussion on Syrian Conflict Wednesday in Reno

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:08:00 EDT

The situation in Syria is bad and getting worse and still major world powers seem hesitant to get involved. Those in the know here in Northern Nevada say that's because there just are no good options.

Maintaining Power Lines in Windy Conditions

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:55:00 EDT

When the wind picks up - especially in fire season - power lines are always a concern. But NV Energy says they've done their best to make the lines and poles as strong as possible.

Douglas Deputies Seek Golf Course Vandalism Suspects

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:30:00 EDT

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding whoever is responsible for the destruction of greens and fairways to the Glenbrook Golf Course on June 16th.

RTC to Offer Free Rides During 'Dump the Pump' Day

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:27:00 EDT

The RTC will join transit agencies across the nation in the 8th Annual Dump the Pump Day in Washoe County on Thursday offering free rides on RTC RIDE transit services.

Area Businesses Offer "Safe Place" for Teens in Crisis

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:16:00 EDT

Area businesses and restaurants have stepped up to help the Children's Cabinet provide help for local teens. The "Safe Place" program places signs in participating businesses and lets teens know they can get help inside.

Someone 2 Know: Neighborhood Milkmen

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:14:00 EDT

Meet two hard-working men who make sure you have dairy at your doorstep in time for breakfast every morning.

Portion of State Route 28 to Close for Road Work

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:50:00 EDT

Starting Tuesday night part of a highway near Lake Tahoe will shut down for road work.

Crews Get Carnival Ready for Reno Rodeo

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Carnival workers are on deadline this week with a little less than 48 hours until opening of this year's 94th annual Reno Rodeo.

IMAX Groundbreaking Held at Legends at Sparks Marina

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:08:00 EDT

Construction is underway on the first IMAX theater in Northern Nevada - going in on the northwest side of Legends at Sparks Marina.

Scooter Accident in Reno Sends Woman to Hospital

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:07:00 EDT

Reno police are investigating an accident involving as scooter that left a Reno woman fighting for her life.

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Gets $2.7 Million Grant

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:47:00 EDT

The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District will receive a $2.7 million grant to hire 12 more firefighters at Zephyr Cove Station 24.

Nevada Gets $3.4 Million in Federal Homeland Security Funding

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:31:00 EDT

The Department of Homeland Security has awarded the state of Nevada a grant in the amount of $3,459,364, an increase over last year's award total by approximately $700,000.

Military Plans Would Put Women in Most Combat Jobs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

A top general says cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than physical fitness requirements for women looking to move into the military's special operations units.

NSA Director Defends Surveillance Program

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44:00 EDT

The head of the National Security Agency is telling Congress that the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots around the world.

G8 Finds Some Agreement on Syria, But Differences Remain

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:22:00 EDT

The host of the just-concluded G-8 summit, Britain's David Cameron, says it's "unthinkable" that Bashar Assad could play a role in a future Syrian government.

Wildflower Village Close to Closing; Owes $47,000 in Taxes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:00 EDT

It's an entire village made for artists and the tourists who love artwork, but the Wildflower Village could soon close if the owner doesn't make a big payment.

Chrysler Agrees to Recall of Jeeps at Risk of Fire

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:47:00 EDT

Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.

Reno Rodeo Parade Scheduled for 10am Saturday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:00 EDT

On Saturday, downtown Reno will be filled with horseback riders, floats, drill teams and families celebrating the Wildest, Richest, Rodeo in the West during the 2013 Reno Rodeo Parade.

Star Spangled Sparks Fireworks Show

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:00 EDT

John Ascuaga's Nugget is proud to host the 14th annual Star Spangled Sparks fireworks show and 4th of July Celebration!

Steven Brooks Set for Mid-July Preliminary Hearing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:00 EDT

More California court dates have been set for former Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks on charges stemming from a car chase and police confrontation in March.

6th Annual 'Give 2 Live' Blood Drive Next Month in Reno

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:29:00 EDT

Our sixth annual "Give 2 Live" blood drive is set for July 11th inside the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

President Obama Hints Bernanke Likely to Leave Fed in January

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:49:00 EDT

President Obama has given the clearest signal yet that Chairman Ben Bernanke will likely leave the Federal Reserve when his term ends in January.

Lakeridge Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:32:00 EDT

According to the Nevada Business Weekly, the corporation that owns Lakeridge Golf Course filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 6.

Reno Woman Making Historic Horse Ride Across Nevada

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:43:00 EDT

You may remember a few weeks ago we introduced you to a Reno woman who is making history by becoming the first person to ride the Nevada Discovery Trail on the back of her wild mustang.

Construction Crews Fix Area Sewage Pipes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:16:00 EDT

Construction crews are in the middle of a large sewer rehabilitation project while using a technology that saves the Cities of Reno and Sparks millions of dollars.

Local Veterans Affairs Office Expands Mental Health Services

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:43:00 EDT

The local Veterans Affairs office has hired 12 new mental health professionals to give local veterans better access to mental health services.

Naso Trial Starts in Calif.; Jurors Tear Up for Victims

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:30:00 EDT

The trial of a man former Reno resident accused of murdering four northern California women decades ago got underway Monday.

Peppermill Gives $100,000 to Biggest Little City Movement

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:11:00 EDT

The Peppermill Resort Hotel made a big donation Monday to a grassroots organization working to improving the perception of Reno.

Many Fire Prone Areas In Truckee Meadows

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:55:00 EDT

The threat of wildfire is very familiar to some areas of the Truckee Meadows.

Camp for Journalism Students Held at University of Nevada

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:47:00 EDT

Our very own Arianna Bennett helped teach aspiring high school journalism students what the TV news business is really like.

Belgian Firefighters Visiting Reno This Week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:20:00 EDT

Firefighters from Belgium are visiting Reno this week to learn about improving their skills.

Investigators 'Zeroing In' on Colorado Wildfire Start

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:14:00 EDT

Investigators are getting closer to pinpointing where Colorado's most destructive wildfire started.

8-Year-Old Girl Donates Hair to Cancer Patients

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:12:00 EDT

An 8-year-old girl donated her hair Monday morning to help fight cancer.

Catch the Supermoon Over Northern Nevada on Sunday

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:58:00 EDT

The Supermoon is coming. In fact, the upcoming Supermoon is being called a Super Supermoon by some.

Setting Up for the Rodeo

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

The roads around Livestock Events Center will be busy in the days ahead with the Reno Rodeo. The preparations to get it ready to go...

Plans for Moving Women Into Combat Jobs to be Released

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:16:00 EDT

The details are expected to be announced Tuesday on the military's plan to start moving women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in special operations forces.

Boil Water Order Lifted for Winnemucca Residents

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:03:00 EDT

The boil water order issued for Winnemucca residents was lifted Monday afternoon.

CBS Announces 2013-2014 Premiere Dates

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:02:00 EDT

CBS will kick off its premiere season with Survivor on September 18th. Read on to see when your favorite shows are returning!

$1.2 Million Grant to Improve Portion of I-80

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:01:00 EDT

More than $1 million from the Department of Transportation is coming to Northern Nevada to help improve Interstate 80.

Snowden Says He's Proud to be Labeled a Traitor by Cheney

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:23:00 EDT

The man who leaked details about top-secret U.S. government surveillance programs is defending his actions.

Herd of Cattle Heads to Reno for Annual Rodeo

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:53:00 EDT

The 23rd annual Cattle Drive is now officially underway. It brings out participants from other countries who want to live like cowpokes of yester-year.

E.U., U.S. to Launch Trade Talks Next Month

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:43:00 EDT

Talks on a sweeping trade deal between the European Union and the U.S. are to get underway in Washington next month, President Obama and top European Union officials said Monday.

Douglas Board to Consider New Area Plan for South Shore

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:19:00 EDT

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a new area plan for Lake Tahoe's South Shore on Thursday.

Personal Use Firewood Cutting Begins Monday

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:16:00 EDT

The Carson Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, will open dead-tree firewood cutting areas in Hope Valley and Leviathan/Poor Boy on Monday.

USDA Fines University After Death of Three Sheep

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:44:00 EDT

The University of Nevada has paid a nearly $7,500 fine for the death of three sheep at UNR's Main Station Field Laboratory in Reno.

Residents Anxious to Return to Colo. Fire Zone

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:22:00 EDT

Residents are anxious to return to the scene of Colorado's most destructive wildfire but authorities say it's still not safe.

Sandoval Urged to Block Shipments of Uranium Waste

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:13:00 EDT

Environmental groups are pressing Gov. Brian Sandoval to block shipments of potent uranium waste planned for burial at a government-managed site in Nevada.

Triple stabbing in Aguitas Night Club

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:42:00 EDT

Police are still searching for information on a stabbing that wounded three at a local night club.

Thousands Come Out To "Taste of Downtown" in Carson City

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:35:00 EDT

People packed the downtown streets and sampled dozens of entrees for a very important cause.

Former Pack Players Arrested for Attempted Robbery

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:58:00 EDT

Two former Nevada football players have been placed under arrest and charged with attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

Medical Marijuana Coming to Nevada

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:03:00 EDT

Advocates say that legalizing medical marijuana could be just the right medicine for the state's economy.

Northern Nevada Says Final Goodbye to Barbara Vucanovich

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:53:00 EDT

People paid final respects to former congresswoman Barbara Vucanovich on Friday.

Unattended Cooking Causes Reno Apartment Fire

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:09:00 EDT

Reno Fire Department investigators say today's structure fire in the 2000-block of Highview Court was started by unattended food being cooked.

Air Racing Officials Say Jet Accident Was Minor

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:31:00 EDT

A minor plane accident happened during a training seminar at the Reno-Stead Airport, Thursday.

Fallon Police Investigate Woman's Death

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Fallon police are investigating a woman's death.

Crews Battling Colorado Wildfire Hold Flames in Check

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:02:00 EDT

Colorado authorities lifted mandatory evacuation orders in the state's second largest city as a historically damaging fire continued to burn to the northeast.

Man Dies After Being Found in Truckee River

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:21:00 EDT

Sparks police are investigating how a man died Friday after falling into the Truckee River.

Things 2 Do!

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:29:00 EDT

It's a big weekend on tap from Flag Day to Father's Day and a lot of events in between from concerts and dining events to a trip back to the This-Is-It Ranch before they close their doors.

Road Closures Announced for Dash 4 Dads Run Sunday

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:27:00 EDT

The annual Dash 4 Dads run is this Sunday at the Sparks Marina. Be aware, there will be some road closures during the event.

Fallen Correctional Officers Remembered at Rancho San Rafael Park

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Families of correctional officers from across the country gathered in Reno Friday to honor officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year.

Funeral Held for Former Representative Barbara Vucanovich

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:39:00 EDT

Hundreds of people gathered at a funeral in Reno to pay tribute to Barbara Vucanovich, the first woman sent to Congress from Nevada.

Bowers Mansion, Pool Reopens to Public After 4 Years

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:35:00 EDT

For the first time in four years, the recently renovated historic Bowers Mansion in Washoe Valley is once again open to the public.

Newtown Marks 6 Months Since School Massacre

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Newtown held a moment of silence Friday for the victims of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School at a remembrance event that doubled as a call to action on gun control.

Forest Service Releases Proposal to Address Incline Lake Dam

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:47:00 EDT

The U.S. Forest Service in Lake Tahoe is seeking public input on a proposal to remove the Incline Lake dam and restore the area impacted by it.

Firefighters Holding Line on Deadly Colorado Wildfire

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:44:00 EDT

Firefighters are holding the line on a wildfire near Colorado Springs that has destroyed 379 homes and may have killed two people as they tried to escape.

Reno Company Competes for $100,000 Grant From State

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:43:00 EDT

It's a battle between the north and the south. A Reno-based company is neck-and-neck against one from southern Nevada. They are two of 12 companies hoping to get a $100,000 grant from the state.

BLM Seeks Input on Royal Jasper Quarry Project

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:30:00 EDT

The BLM is seeking public input on a quarry project in Churchill County about 15 miles east of Fallon.

'Roadmap to Homeownership Expo' Saturday in Reno

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:23:00 EDT

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority is hosting a "Roadmap to Homeownership Expo" to teach you about down payment resources, mortgage loans, appraisal processes and more.

RGJ: Jessica Sferazza to Run for Reno Mayor

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:51:00 EDT

There is word that a former city council member is planning to replace long time Reno Mayor Bob Cashell.

Nevada Foreclosure Rate Drops to No. 2 in Nation

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:37:00 EDT

The number of Nevada homes entering foreclosure is up 81% over last year, although the number that ultimately go up for auction is down.

Fire Restrictions Start Saturday in Plumas National Forest

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:35:00 EDT

Fire restrictions start Saturday in Plumas National Forest in California.

Sparks Police Arrest Suspected Gang Member

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:34:00 EDT

Sparks Police Officers have arrested Luis Gregeda, who they describe as a "well known violent gang member."

Man Arrested After Posing As Teen on Facebook

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:06:00 EDT

A Sparks casino worker is behind bars this morning after he was accused of posing as a 17-year-old on Facebook, then tricking a teenage girl into sending him "compromising pictures."

Two Jets Touch Mid-Air at Reno-Stead Airport

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:31:00 EDT

Reno Air Races CEO Mike Houghton says two planes at the Reno-Stead Airport touched mid-air during a pylon racing seminar, but no one was hurt.

Governor Sandoval Vetoes Gun Background Checks Bill

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:31:00 EDT

Private citizens in Nevada can keep selling firearms to each other without doing background checks.

Worldwide Travel Companies Visit Reno

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:31:00 EDT

Nearly 100 representatives from travel companies around the world are in Reno exploring possibilities for future business opportunities.

Study Shows Children Could Be Biggest Driving Distraction

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:58:00 EDT

There are many risks and distractions that go along with driving. But one study shows that your own children might be your biggest distraction behind the wheel.

Salon Article Gives Major Dibs to Nugget's Ribs!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:58:00 EDT

Some more good press for northern Nevada - John Ascuaga's Nugget Rib Cook-off was recently honored by salon.com.

'Reno Rebirth' Luncheon Held Inside Silver Legacy

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:41:00 EDT

A grassroots group teamed up with local businesses for an event to celebrate and spread the pride they have in our community.

White House: Syria Chemical Weapons Kill Up to 150

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:33:00 EDT

The Obama administration estimates that 100 to 150 people have died from chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

2 Found Dead in Area Burned by Colorado Wildfire

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:28:00 EDT

A sheriff says remains of two people have been found in an area burned by a wildfire northeast of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

'Discover the Dinosaurs' This Weekend at Reno-Events Center

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:19:00 EDT

Dinosaurs are coming to the Reno Events Center this weekend.

Nevada Virtual Academy Graduation Held in Reno

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:37:00 EDT

An online high school that serves Nevadans living across the Silver State held its graduation Thursday afternoon.

1 Dead, 73 Hurt in Louisiana Plant Explosion

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:08:00 EDT

Louisiana State Police have identified the man killed in a chemical plant explosion and fire southeast of Baton Rouge.

Accused Animal Hoarder Arrested For Cruelty

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:24:00 EDT

Ronnie Bandoni was arrested for animal cruelty after authorities found 76 animals, both dead and alive, in his home.

Governor Sandoval Signs Medical Marijuana Dispensary Law

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:04:00 EDT

After 13 years of waiting, medical marijuana patients in Nevada will soon have a legal way to obtain the drug without growing it themselves.

Douglas County Track Star in National Spotlight

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

A track athlete from Douglas County just got home after speeding his way into the NCAA tournament.

Local Cartoonist Wins National Award

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:50:00 EDT

Life is good when you can work at something you love to do. And life is very good right now for Sparks cartoonist Brian Crane.

Free Smoke Detector Installation for Reno Low-Income Seniors

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:41:00 EDT

The Reno Fire Dept. is accepting applications for their "Fire Prevention for Seniors - Inside the Home Program", which provides the installation of free smoke detectors in the homes of low-income senior citizens.

Crews Knockdown Wildfire Near Kingsbury Grade

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:33:00 EDT

Fire crews knocked down a small wildfire near Kingsbury Grade in Douglas County.

Spanish Springs Residents Say Flood Control Project Failed

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:28:00 EDT

Some Spanish Springs residents say Monday's flash floods could have been fewer if a flood control project had worked properly.

Police Identify Man Killed in Geiger Officer-Involved Shooting

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:51:00 EDT

Reno police have identified the man killed during an officer-involved shooting last week in Geiger Grade.

Fire Breaks Out at Sparks Commercial Building

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:20:00 EDT

Part of Glendale Avenue had to be closed Wednesday as Sparks firefighters worked to knock down a fire at a commercial building.

City of Reno Sign Project Hopes to Prevent Pollution of Truckee River

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:20:00 EDT

If you have been down by the Truckee River, you have probably seen cans, bags, and other trash. Wednesday, the City of Reno launched a Creek Crossing Sign Project, in hopes of cleaning up our creeks.

Police Seek Downtown Reno Bank Robbery Suspect

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Police are looking for the woman who robbed a bank in downtown Reno on Monday morning.

'Taste of Downtown Carson City' This Saturday

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:44:00 EDT

This weekend you can help a non-profit that helps victims of domestic violence while enjoying some tasty food in Carson City.

Food Bank Asks Community to 'Plant a Row' for the Hungry

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:20:00 EDT

You can help the Food Bank of Northern Nevada by planting an extra row in your garden or simply donating extra produce you have.

H&M to Open at Meadowood Mall This Fall

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:47:00 EDT

Swedish retailer H&M is set to open its first Reno store inside Meadowood Mall this fall.

Governor Sandoval Signs Final 4 State Budget Bills

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:01:00 EDT

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed the four remaining main budget bills into law Monday.

Gov. Guinn Millennium Scholarship Good Through at Least 2018

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

State Treasurer Kate Marshall says the addition of $15 million will help the Gov. Guinn Millennium Scholarship program going through at least 2018.

New Bourbon Street Casino to Hold Job Fairs

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:07:00 EDT

A new casino opening where the Silver Club used to be will hold several job fairs this month.

Rapscallion to Benefit SPCA of Northern Nevada

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:08:00 EDT

Dine at Rapscallion during the month of June and mention the SPCA and 20% of your total bill will be donated to help save animals' lives.

775 Gastropub to Help Veterans Guest House in June

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:21:00 EDT

775 Gastropub has teamed up with the Veterans Guest House during the month of June in their Charity of the Month program.

Bourbon Street Casino Remodeling Underway

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 17:02:00 EDT

A lot of contruction is going on as the countdown to a new casino in Sparks begins.

Firm seeks FAA OK for tall Vegas Strip thrill ride

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:50:00 EDT

A Florida-based thrill ride developer is seeking federal approval to build a 650-foot-tall roller coaster on the Las Vegas Strip.

Possible human remains found in northern Arizona

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:10:00 EDT

Construction crews paving a road to the Grand Canyon Skywalk have uncovered what authorities say appear to be human remains.

Nevada receives $3.4 million homeland security

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval will decide later this week what to do with more than $3.4 million in grant money from the federal Department of Homeland Security.

Nevada News Minute

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

The latest Nevada news from The Associated Press

This Hour: Latest Nevada news, sports, business and entertainment

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:06:00 EDT

A Fernley man has died after being hit by a freight train in his hometown.

UT man wins World Series of Poker seniors' event

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:43:00 EDT

A 68-year-old Utah retiree is taking home more nearly $635,000 after winning the seniors' championship at the World Series of Poker.

Scott named Reno Gazette-Journal's new exec editor

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:26:00 EDT

Kelly Ann Scott, a senior editor at the Reno Gazette-Journal and a 14-year veteran of Gannett Co. Inc., has been named the newspaper's new executive editor.

Steven Brooks set for mid-July preliminary hearing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:46:00 EDT

More California court dates have been set for former Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks on charges stemming from a car chase and police confrontation in March.

Elko man suspected of statutory rape of teen

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:46:00 EDT

A 22-year-old Elko man has been arrested after his wife told sheriff's deputies he had sexual contact with an underage girl.

Man struck, killed by cargo train near Fernley

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:50:00 EDT

A Fernley man has died after being hit by a freight train in his hometown.

Ex-Bulger cohort to spend 3rd day on witness stand

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:38:00 EDT

A former enforcer for James "Whitey" Bulger is expected to face more tough cross-examination by Bulger's lawyers when he returns to the witness stand.

Former USC professor arrested in Mexico

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:06:00 EDT

A former University of Southern California professor indicted on child sexual abuse charges has been arrested in Mexico, a day after being added to the FBI's list of the Ten Most Wanted fugitives.

Council committee OKs shorter Hollywood towers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:50:00 EDT

A Los Angeles City Council committee has approved a developer's proposal to cut by 25 percent the height of two towers of a controversial skyscraper project in Hollywood.

N. Calif. husband and wife charged with pimping

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:22:00 EDT

Authorities say a South San Francisco man and his wife have been charged with bringing women from the East Coast to a circuit of brothels across Northern California.

$25,000 reward offered in LA transgender attack

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:34:00 EDT

The Los Angeles Police Department has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects responsible for a violent attack on a transgender woman in Hollywood.

AP PHOTOS: Astrodome, JFK terminal endangered

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:34:00 EDT

Houston's Astrodome stadium, New York's old Pan Am Worldport Terminal at Kennedy Airport and Montana's one-room schoolhouses are joining a list of the nation's most endangered historic places.

OC-based burger chain Johnny Rockets sold

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:38:00 EDT

Johnny Rockets, the Orange County-based burger chain with 1950s flair, has been sold to a private equity firm that targets underperforming and specialty companies.

Feds say Calif. hospice owes $112M for fake claims

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT

Federal officials say a San Diego hospice owes the government $112 million in false claims for payment.

LA official calls for more probation

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:10:00 EDT

A Los Angeles probation official wants state felons to be ordered to serve probation when they are released from local jails under realignment.

Study: LAX does not exceed air pollution standards

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:58:00 EDT

While Los Angeles International Airport is a significant source of air pollution for the region, a study finds efforts by the airport and airlines to reduce emissions have been working.

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:00 EDT

Michael Hastings, the war correspondent whose unflinching reporting from Afghanistan led to the resignation of a top U.S. army general, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to his employer and family.

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EDT

Five years and 50 years. As President Barack Obama revisits Berlin, he can't escape those anniversaries and the inevitable comparisons to history and personal achievement.

Social issues still fire up GOP despite 2012 loss

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EDT

Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast.

Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EDT

Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that says the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.

Obama relying on untested oversight board on NSA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EDT

The obscure oversight board that President Barack Obama wants to scrutinize the National Security Agency's secret surveillance system is little known for good reason. The U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board...

Ohio woman accuses 3 of holding her captive

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EDT

A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.

Afghan Taliban say they killed 4 US troops

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:40:00 EDT

The Taliban claimed responsibility Wednesday for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four American troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the U.S. on finding a political solution to...

Protesters out again in Brazil's biggest city

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:30:00 EDT

Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament - people are weighed down by high taxes and high prices but get low-quality...

Investors look for answers on economy from Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:20:00 EDT

Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.

Turkey's 'standing man' joins ranks of icons

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:00 EDT

By ROBERT H. REID Associated Press The image was stark - a silent, solitary figure standing in passive defiance to the Turkish prime minister's demand for protesters to clear Taksim Square in central...

Japan's trade deficit climbs to $10.5B in May

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:21:00 EDT

Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion), highlighting the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces in revitalizing manufacturing as industries increasingly shift...

Oil falls near $98 a barrel before Bernanke speaks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:30:00 EDT

The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.

Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:30:00 EDT

Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT

Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's...

Rural lawmakers push for farm bill votes in House

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:50:00 EDT

Farm-state lawmakers are scrambling to win bipartisan support for a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill on the House floor this week.

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:00 EDT

The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...

Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.

Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Asian markets opened mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the Federal Reserve and for some clarity from the Fed about its future course.

6-year-old killed in Calif. dog attack

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:02:00 EDT

A 6-year-old San Francisco Bay area boy has died after he was attacked by his family dog at home.

Gas tank drilling thieves strike in Elko again

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:05:00 EDT

A mysterious gasoline thief has struck again in rural northeast Nevada.

Bieber behind wheel as car hits man in Hollywood

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:41:00 EDT

Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.

Man indicted for allegedly tossing wife overboard

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:13:00 EDT

An Orange County grand jury has indicted a man for allegedly strangling his ex-wife and tossing her off a cruise ship in Italy.