Simpson Sentenced To As Many As 33 Years Dec 6, 2008
"The only thing Simpson should have been judged on was what happened in Nevada," his legal team said at a press conference. Simpson's co-defendant and former golfing buddy, Clarence "C.J. Stewart, also was sentenced to at least 15 years. Outside court, Goldman's father, Fred Goldman, and sister, Kim, said they were delighted with the sentence. "We are thrilled, and it's a bittersweet moment," Fred Goldman said. "It was satisfying seeing him in shackles like he belongs. (Click2Houston, TX)
OJ Simpson to be sentenced Friday in Las Vegas Dec 5, 2008
The former football star who ran through airports in rental car ads and walked away a free man after a celebrated murder trial will learn Friday how much time he'll spend in a Nevada state prison for a botched attempt to recover sports mementoes and personal items from two collectibles peddlers ... That's about it," Grasso said. Their lawyers said the two men were expected to appear in court in blue jail scrubs after the judge denied their request to let them wear suits and ties. Glass refused a... (The Palm Beach Post)
The City makes changes to secondhand dealers' regulations Nov 20, 2008
The changes will also affect pawnbrokers and those who sell antiques and other collectibles to fulfill certain requirements under Nevada law. The new ordinance provides guidance on what merchandise would be of interest to law enforcement and does not require records of inventory on hand but of merchandise received. (KRNV.com, NV)
Skiing Smart Nov 1, 2008
Resorts on the East Coast are generally too small to merit a long-haul flight, but mountain ranges out West such as the Rockies, the Sawtooths and the Sierra Nevada, as well as the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia have a huge variety of resorts that are worth the trip. Here are five to try. (Time.com)
Video: Donny & Marie Osmond Headline Hit Las Vegas Show Oct 31, 2008
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 137,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 9. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Convicted former Vegas socialite seeks new trial Oct 24, 2008
The Nevada Supreme Court in 2004 upheld Rudin's conviction. The justices rejected the argument that 00004000 Amador's conduct tipped the case against her. (KRNV.com, NV)
UGA mines priceless historical nuggets from old home movies Oct 17, 2008
Another collection donated by Hap Harris, son of longtime Augusta journalist Louis Harris, gave the library movie images of a 1953 atomic test blast in Nevada and another of a soap box derby race that same year sponsored by the Augusta Chronicle. One reel documents the UGA football team's trip to California to play in the 1943 Rose Bowl. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Visitor's Guide to Reno's Best Anti... Oct 12, 2008
Northern Nevada s largest city is a great place for poking about to find relics of the past ... The city s largest concentration of Nevada antiques and memorabilia dealers is located at The Virginia Street Antique Mall (1251 S. Virginia St.) ... Although most of Anchor s auctions involve large estates, the company has been in charge of auctioning the entire contents of former hotel/casinos and one of the largest collections of antique slot machines in Nevada. (Suite101.com)
Jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty in Las Vegas trial Oct 4, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- Former gridiron great O.J. Simpson was found guilty Friday of all 12 counts in the armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers at a Las Vegas, Nevada, casino hotel last year. The jury reached the verdict 13 years to the day after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of two murders. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges in robbery trial Oct 4, 2008
She refused to give the lawyers extended time to file a motion for new trial, which under Nevada law must be filed within seven days. The attorneys said they needed time to submit a voluminous record. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Simpson guilty on all counts Oct 4, 2008
Another Simpson attorney, Gabriel Grasso of Las Vegas, said he knew from the start that a Nevada jury spelled trouble for Simpson ... Under Nevada law, kidnapping is punishable by five years to life in prison. (USA Today)
Jury to begin deliberations in O.J. trial Oct 3, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- Thirteen years to the day after a Los Angeles jury acquitted him of two murders, another jury will begin deliberations in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery and kidnapping trial. Jurors were ssent home late Thursday after a grueling day of closing arguments in a case involving a Las Vegas, Nevada, hotel room confrontation over sports memorabilia ... His colleague, Chris Owens urged jurors in his final argument to convict an arrogant, angry Simpson of offenses "against the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
H.A.L. - Hollywood's Aggregated Links Oct 3, 2008
HAL - Hollywood's Aggregated Links on Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
OJ jury to hear closing arguments... Oct 3, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The collectibles broker who arranged the confrontation between O.J. Simpson and two sports memorabilia dealers predicts the Nevada jury judging the armed robbery and kidnapping case against the former football star won't convict him. "I feel there will be a hung jury," star prosecution witness Thomas Riccio said after both prosecutors and defense lawyers rested their cases Wednesday. (The Drudge Report)
Former co-defendant testifies against O.J. Sep 23, 2008
The Nevada jury that will be asked to decide O.J. Simpson's fate is hearing from the first of four former co-defendants who took plea deals after pushing into a cramped hotel room with the former football star for a six-minute confrontation with two sports memorabilia dealers. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ike evacuees jump gun, sneak back onto island Sep 21, 2008
I m going local with this one, folks, so I hope I m not losing my readers in Arizona, Nevada and wherever else they are scattered. And I am taking off the sacred garment of neutrality that journalists are rumored to wear in their inner-temple rituals. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
FBI expert testifies at OJ Simpson robbery/kidnapping trial Sep 20, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The jury in O.J. Simpson's robbery/kidnapping trial heard more details Wednesday about the audio recordings at the center of the case. Simpson and his former golfing buddy, Clarence "C.J." Stewart, both are charged with a dozen robbery, weapons and kidnapping-related offenses. (Casino City Times)
O.J. jury to hear more recordings Friday in Vegas Sep 19, 2008
Isaac Brekken, Pool A photo of the Palace Station hotel room where the the alleged crime involving O.J. Simpson took place in 2007 is displayed on a monitor during the O.J. Simpson trial at the Clark County Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. Simpson faces 12 charges, including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Defense: Vegas police out to 'get' O.J. Sep 19, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- Jurors who have been told to refrain from judging O.J. Simpson on his past heard about a recording Thursday of a police employee exulting: "This is great. ... California can't get him. ... Now we'll be able to.". Tom Riccio arranged and taped the meeting between O.J. Simpson and the two memorabilia dealers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
O.J. trial resumes with audio expert's testimony Sep 18, 2008
Lucherini said in documents filed this month with the Nevada Supreme Court that Marr, whose testimony was taken Aug. 25, could not authenticate the recordings. Riccio is waiting in a downtown Las Vegas hotel to testify about arranging the meeting between Simpson, Stewart and two memorabilia dealers a year ago. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Nevada game wardens seize illegal African frogs Sep 13, 2008
- Authorities who seized scores of illegal African clawed frogs from Nevada residents say they have traced the creatures banned because of their potential for ecological damage to a company that sells tadpoles over the Internet ... It turns out the tadpoles from Florida-based Grow-a-Frog which markets them as an educational tool are illegal in Nevada and at least 10 other U.S. states, authorities said ... Inundated with calls, they recovered another 68 this week in seven Nevada counties. (Yahoo News)
Judge limits Simpson jury questioning Sep 9, 2008
During the weekend Simpson was stopped by Nevada Highway Patrol troopers while driving on Interstate 15 shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday after a person he spoke with at a gas station reported he appeared to be intoxicated, NHP Trooper Kevin Honea said. "We made contact with Mr. Simpson. No signs of alcohol were detected, and he was on his way," Honea said Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
* World News Quick Take Sep 9, 2008
The charges against Simpson and one of those men, Clarence C.J. Stewart, includes kidnapping and armed robbery, both of which carry potential life sentences in the state of Nevada. Simpson and his group allegedly stormed the room at the Palace Station Hotel-Casino to retrieve memorabilia largely related to the football stars career that he has insisted was stolen from him. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jury selection begins in Simpson robbery trial Sep 9, 2008
During the weekend, Simpson was stopped by Nevada Highway Patrol troopers on Interstate 15 south of Las Vegas after someone he spoke with at a gas station reported he appeared to be intoxicated, NHP Trooper Kevin Honea said ... Lawyer Robert Lucherini lost several last-ditch bids to get the Nevada Supreme Court to postpone or sever Stewart's trial from Simpson's. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Simpson's Vegas trial opens without past fanfare Sep 9, 2008
O.J. Simpson, left, and friend Tom Scotto leave the Clark County Regional Justice Center after the first day of jury selection for Simpson's trial on Monday Sept. 8, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Most read. (AZCentral -- News)
Simpson goes to trial in Vegas, dogged by his past Sep 5, 2008
The Nevada Supreme Court rejected a motion filed Thursday by Stewart's lawyers seeking to have the two men tried seperately. A conviction could send them to prison for life. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Labor Day weekend on one tank of gas Aug 29, 2008
287 West and start the climb up to Virginia City and its sister a mile to the west, Nevada City ... In addition to small museums and shopping, there s the Alder Gulch Short Line, an authentic narrow-gauge railroad between the two towns, with a small railroad museum at the Nevada City terminus. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Don't miss out! Lincoln Highway Days is Aug. 22-24 Aug 22, 2008
Nevada Local News Don't miss out. Lincoln Highway Days is Aug. 22-24 Nevada Journal 08/21/2008Updated 08/21/2008 10:59:56 AM CDT ... The 25th annual Lincoln Highway Days celebration kicks off Friday Aug. 22, when the craft building, varied industries building, flea market and Nevada High School art display open to the public at 4 p.m. In honor of the 25th celebration, the Nevada High School cross country team will be holding a torch run prior to the opening ceremonies, scheduled for 5:30 p.m.... (Nevada Journal, IA)
Hudson Keynotes Aug 21, 2008
VISITING IN NEVADA- Helen (Morel) Ahearn of West Palm Beach, Fla. formerly of Hudson and Marlborough, is visiting her son, Jim Ahearn, formerly of Marlborough, and grandson, Charles Ahearn in Henderson, Nevada. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Illegal immigrants take water, too Aug 12, 2008
Driving away from California and crossing through the western part of Nevada, a gray haze followed us. But by the time we got to Utah, skies cleared. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
MAN OWNS TUOLUMNE COUNTY ORIGINALS Aug 9, 2008
The Union Democrat Online features news and information for residents and visitors to The Mother Lode, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada ... Whether you travel to visit the area, or are a life-long resident, you'll find The Union Democrat Online to be the source of information on Yosemite, Sonora, Dodge Ridge, the Mother Lode, the Sierra Nevada, Columbia, Twain Harte, Jamestown, Groveland and all the other fine communities of this area. (The Union Democrat)
Death Notices Aug 5, 2008
She was raised in a mining family and saw Nevada the hard way, living her childhood in East Ely, Cherry Creek, Las Vegas, Elko (twice), Lovelock, Winnemucca and Lovelock, and graduated from Lovelock High School in 1967. She also graduated from beauty school in 1977. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Auckland's brothels receive rave reviews in new Brit documentary Jul 29, 2008
In the United States, at the Bunny Ranch brothel in Nevada, they met prostitutes who had regular health checks, but the pair did not approve of the way the girls were brought out in a line-up for the client to choose. "It was a bit like a dog show," said Johnson. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Beers with more alcohol, flavor gain market share Jul 26, 2008
makers of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and other brands, 662,000 barrels Six-pack of 12-ounce bottles, typically $8. 49. (AZCentral -- Business)
Obits: Johnson, Larson, Elsen, & Olson Jul 24, 2008
She is survived by her sisters Christine Thelen of Atoka, OK and Fern Carter of Nevada; niece Patricia Peck of Greycliff, MT; and special friends Tim and Bobbie Owen of Billings. The casket will be open for visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Diamond Head Sprinkler owner avoids a soaking Jul 23, 2008
When the irrigation and sprinkler business in California and Nevada began to drop off last year, the owner of called his sales staff together in January to talk strategy for the upcoming slowdown. Sales for the irrigation and sprinkler supply house, one of only a handful in Hawaii, had been so good in the past four or five years that all Bosley's staff of 28 had to do was answer the phone. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Businesses weigh benefit of byway label Jun 11, 2008
Another Murphys winery, Black Sheep Winery, and Sierra Nevada Adventure Co., with stores in Murphys and Arnold, have also jumped on the association's membership bandwagon ... The Union Democrat Online features news and information for residents and visitors to The Mother Lode, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada ... Whether you travel to visit the area, or are a life-long resident, you'll find The Union Democrat Online to be the source of information on Yosemite, Sonora, Dodge Ridge, the Mother Lode,... (The Union Democrat)
ChunkEbusiness,com Jun 4, 2008
Darliene and Peggy are sisters who live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dianne, a third partner, lives in the San Francisco Bay area. (Suite101.com)
What To Do In Las Vegas, Nevada May 16, 2008
Next Time You Visit Sin City,Tour The Las Vegas Arts District, 18b. If you thought Las Vegas was all hotel rooms, casino resorts, and expensive malls, a walking tour of the Downtown Arts District 18b will make you think again. (Suite101.com)
Reno's swarm of quakes defies the odds May 3, 2008
Along with California, Nevada is one of the most seismically active states in the country. Nevada experienced magnitude 6 quakes in Verdi, west of Reno, in 1948 and in Reno in 1914 ... "Normally, Nevada and California earthquakes are 5 to 10 kilometers deep, and these here are unusually shallow," said Rasool Anooshehpoor, research associate professor at the Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Take an up-close look at a "drop box" Apr 12, 2008
Not so mad in Nevada at the moment wrote on Apr 5, 2008 2:21 PM:" Wow- I really feel that the Sentinel went above and beyond their call of duty by actually going there and checking for everyone that couldn't seem to go check it out for themselves. And they took pictures for everyone to see. I don't feel the Sentinel was taking the countys side- they were giving you what you asked for. I say- Good Job! " ... " Not so mad in Nevada at the moment wrote on Apr 6, 2008 10:39 PM:" You guys should be... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Turning Point frighteningly bad Apr 10, 2008
For the person that likes a little sin in their life, come to Joker's for a chance to win a trip to "Sin City" Las Vegas, Nevada. Admission Only $1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
M-M Collectors converge on Charles City Mar 29, 2008
Loren Book of Nevada, Iowa, is a past club president and presently involved in what is known as the Jensen Project. There were 13,000 negatives left by the Minneapolis-Moline contract photographer, Mr. Arthur Jensen, to the historical society at St. Paul, Minn. (Charles City Press, IO)
College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball Mar 19, 2008
WESTLast nightHouston 80, Nevada 79TonightValparaiso (21-13) at Washington (16-16), 9 ... NCAA Tournament(Thursday)Duke 20 BelmontWest Virginia 2 ArizonaXavier 81/2 GeorgiaPurdue 3 BaylorKansas 23 Portland StKent State 2 Nevada Las VegasWisconsin 111/2 CS FullertonSouthern Cal 21/2 Kansas StateNotre Dame 7 George MasonWashington State 81/2 WinthropMichigan State 61/2 TemplePittsburgh 9 Oral RobertsStanford 15 CornellMarquette 6 KentuckyUcla 32 Miss Valley StTexas AuHome Team in CAPS. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
O.J. Simpson lawyers say robbery trial delayed Mar 8, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- Defense lawyers say a Nevada judge has agreed to delay O.J. Simpson's trial on armed robbery and kidnapping charges to September 8. O.J. Simpson, pictured at his November 2007 arraignment, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. (CNN)
Nevada judge delays O.J. trial Mar 8, 2008
Nevada judge delays O.J. robbery trial. Simpson pleaded not guilty on robbery, kidnapping charges. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Judge Moves Simpson Trial To September Mar 8, 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Defense lawyers said that a Nevada judge has agreed to delay O.J. Simpson's trial on armed robbery and kidnapping charges to Sept. 8. Lawyers Yale Galanter for Simpson and John Moran Jr. for co-defendant Charles Ehrlich emerged from a meeting with District Court Judge Jackie Glass and said she agreed to give them more time to prepare for trial. (Click2Houston, TX)
Letters to the Editor - 3/4/2008 Mar 5, 2008
And then, back in Nevada when SEIU backed Obama, then the Clinton's had a problem with how the Caucases. Off to court. (North County Times)
Simpson case: memorabilia dealer sues for fraud Feb 27, 2008
O.J. Simpson is led by Bail bondsman Miguel Pereria (R) into the Las Vegas Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 11, 2008 ... Alfred Beardsley and a second memorabilia dealer, Bruce Fromong, say they went to the Palace Station hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, last September at Riccio's request. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lakers nab Gasol from Grizzlies; jockey Baze wins No. 10,000 Feb 2, 2008
O.J. Simpson filed court papers seeking dismissal of half the charges against him, saying prosecutors in Nevada failed to meet legal standards to prosecute him for kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy, said his lawyer, Gabriel Grasso. Simpson, 60, is accused of leading five other men in the gunpoint robbery of two memorabilia dealers who were peddling collectibles associated with Simpson. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Simpson seeks dismissal of 6 charges Feb 2, 2008
LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson filed court papers seeking dismissal of half the charges against him, saying prosecutors in Nevada failed to meet legal standards to prosecute him for kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy, his lawyer said Friday ... the specific intent to commit robbery, Grasso said, citing Nevada law underlying the felony charge of robbery ... He also contended that the crime of kidnapping was not shown to exist to the slight or marginal extent required under Nevada law. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Judge rips into O.J. Simpson for breaking bail terms in robbery case Jan 17, 2008
taken back to Nevada for violating terms of his release. Galanter accused Pereira of providing Simpson s bail for the publicity. (KHOU.com, TX)
50 guns, 2,000 rounds stolen (1447) Jan 10, 2008
" nsn_lodian wrote on Jan 8, 2008 1:43 PM:" Last year there was an arrest of a Lodi man who was caught bringing illegal weapons across state lines (from Nevada). That story was never published in the News Sentinel. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lighting Up Las Vegas Dec 9, 2007
Admission is $13 per vehicle, $2 off with any bag of gently used items donated to Goodwill of Southern Nevada. Wishing for more western flavor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
O.J. Simpson due for arraignment in Nevada court Nov 29, 2007
FOX 11 Fantasy Home in the Foothills by Living Spaces LLC. 08:38 AM MST on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. (FOX 11, AZ)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Nov 29, 2007
Together, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado have 29 electoral votes, more than Florida or Ohio. 900. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
O.J. Simpson Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Nov 29, 2007
Steve Marcus-Pool/Getty ImagesO.J. Simpson, left, talks to his attorney Gabriel Grasso during Simpson's preliminary hearing at Clark County Regional Justice Center on Nov. 9, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. O.J. SIMPSON. (Click2Houston, TX)
Simpson faces arraignment Nov 28, 2007
O.J. Simpson due in Nevada court. By KEN RITTER Associated Press Writer. (The Palm Beach Post)
On to Spain, France, Italy Nov 26, 2007
Viewpoints abounded, but our favorite revealed the Sierra Nevada mountain range on our left, the old cathedrals of the city straight ahead, and one of the original Arab communities nestled into the hillside to our right. We finished the day at the attached Generalife, the sultan's extravagant vacation retreat, which ended up being the perfect place to spend our anniversary. (North County Times)
O.J. Simpson preliminary hearing nears end in Las Vegas Nov 15, 2007
His diamond earrings sparkled as Clark County, Nevada, District Attorney David Roger asked if he was paraphrasing. "He said that," McClinton replied. (FOX 11, AZ)
O.J. Arrives at Vegas Courthouse Nov 10, 2007
Simpson and the others are likely to be bound over for trial "because the burden of proof is such that all they have to show is that some evidence suggests a crime occurred," said Tom Pitaro, a veteran Las Vegas defense lawyer who teaches trial advocacy at the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Copyright. (Stamford Advocate)
O.J. Arrives In Las Vegas Court Nov 9, 2007
" Nevertheless, the prosecution's case has certain weaknesses, including some unsavory witnesses. Of the eight men who were in the room with Simpson, six have run afoul of the law before, with convictions for arson, theft, cocaine trafficking and assault among them. Moreover, Simpson's lawyers have argued that the men who turned against him lied to win generous plea bargains for themselves. Still, Simpson and the others are likely to be bound over for trial "because the burden of proof is such... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Crowd gathers to gain 15 seconds of OJ's fame Nov 9, 2007
"People are laughing, but I'm helping them," Pepitone said, showing his Nevada driver's license to prove he had not co-opted the name of the first baseman who starred for the New York Yankees in the 1960s. The slugger's his third cousin. (North County Times)
O.J. Due in Vegas Court on 12 Charges Nov 8, 2007
Simpson and the others are likely to be bound over for trial "because the burden of proof is such that all they have to show is that some evidence suggests a crime occurred," said Tom Pitaro, a veteran Las Vegas defense lawyer who teaches trial advocacy at the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Clark County District Attorney David Roger and prosecutor Chris Owens declined comment on their plans for the hearing. (Los Angeles Times)
More of this story Nov 4, 2007
However, this year's exhibit will receive a boost from the West Coast region, including people from California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada. think that people relate to quilts more readily, Schuster said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
