OPTIMA(R) Ultimate Street Car Invitational Announces National Broadcast Partnership With SPEED(TM) Oct 31, 2009
Held at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, this Invitational will challenge up to 50 of the finest street machines in the world, showcasing the quality, performance and talent of the country's top builders, manufacturers and vehicle owners. Hundreds of car owners submitted entries in hopes of participating in this unique event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Walkers Raise $80,000 for Diabetes Oct 8, 2009
About 800 walkers turned out on Saturday for the annual "Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes" at the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Dozens of volunteers worked tirelessly to make the event a success. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Free Mammograms for Uninsured & a Walk for Diabetes Oct 3, 2009
A great way to get some exercise, and help a great cause is this weekend's annual "step out: walk for diabetes" at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in far west Las Vegas ... Or just show up at 9am and register at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Major Ramp Closures on I-15 Tuesday and Wednesday Sep 30, 2009
Also, Flamingo on-ramp and Spring Mountain off-ramp on I-15 northbound will be closed from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
16 acre fire burns trees on Mud Spring MountainFire that began on Tuesday is human-caused Sep 10, 2009
16 acre fire burns trees on Mud Spring Mountain ... Crews worked to firm up containment lines Wednesday for a 16-acre human-caused fire on Mud Spring Mountain that was reported Tuesday, according to information from the Klamath Falls Interagency Fire Center ... It was reported from Parker Mountain, to the west of Mud Spring Mountain, and Chase lookouts at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to fire center reports. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Las Vegas Marathon 2009 Sep 2, 2009
The marathon will split from the half marathon at Spring Mountain Road at around mile 10. 5. (KLAS-TV)
Katie Jain: Poker fan creates JAQK wine Aug 14, 2009
MacLean, who is in St. Helena and has made high-end wine for labels such as Spring Mountain Vineyard, Cain Vineyard and Winery and Chappellet Vineyard, tackles the vino, sourcing grapes from a variety of appellations in Napa and Sonoma counties. Jain and Templin handle the branding and design, and have come up with names and labels that aim to resonate with die-hard poker fans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Police Report, July 29-Aug.5 Aug 13, 2009
Criminal mischief reported in the 3400 block of Spring Mountain Drive ... Criminal mischief reported in the 3400 block of Spring Mountain Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
No reservations with Blackstone Reserve Jul 25, 2009
Very delicious wine from Spring Mountain near St. Helena. Dievole Chianti Clssico Vendemmia ( 25). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 16 Jul 16, 2009
Fusions Bar opens: Fusions Bar , a casual family dining restaurant with locations in Arcadia and Ontario, has opened in San Marcos Restaurant Row. The restaurant offers a blend of American, Asian, Italian and Mexican cuisine on its menu. (North County Times)
Weekend Pave-a-Thon Will Close Intersection Jul 10, 2009
Don't plan on traveling through the Valley View and Spring Mountain intersection over the weekend. That intersection is scheduled to close to traffic at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 9th and not re-open until Monday, July 13. (KLAS-TV)
AROUND THE VALLEY Jul 5, 2009
SPRING MOUNTAIN FREE TRAPPERS. The Spring Mountain Free Trappers will host a traditional rifle and pistol shoot at the Lovell Canyon Area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (645-2658). (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Dishing and Dining in Las Vegas Jul 5, 2009
ASIAN:Tea Planet, 4355 Spring Mountain Rd., #106, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Mothers Korean Grill, 4215 Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 579-4745Noodle Palace, 5115 Spring Mountain Rd., #203, Las Vegas, NV 89146 798-1113 ... JAPANESE/SUSHI:Sen of Japan, 8480 W. Desert Inn Road, Las VegasRaku Japanese Charcoal Grill, 5030 W. Spring Mountain Road #2Shibuya, a fusion of French and Japanese, located in the MGM Grand. (KLAS-TV)
Newton Vineyard Launches Red Label Cabernet Sauvignon Jul 2, 2009
Spring Mountain Pioneer Offers The Perfect Cabernet Sauvignon for Everyday Enjoyment ... July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Newton Vineyard, a Napa Valley and Spring Mountain pioneer, is proud to announce a new addition to its portfolio, Red Label Cabernet Sauvignon ... Newton Vineyard was one of the first wineries on Spring Mountain and was co-founded by SuHua Newton, who helped to establish the region as one of the finest wine producing areas in the world. (PR Newswire)
Police report, June 16-22 Jun 25, 2009
6:03 p.m. - Possession of marijuana, prohibited weapon in the 3400 block of Spring Mountain, Plano, 75025. 7:30 p.m. - Harassment in the 700 block of Bray Central Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Critic's Challenge Wine Competition Chooses Clayhouse Petite Sirah 'Wine of the Year' Jun 4, 2009
Winemaker David Frick is a graduate of Oregon State University and has winemaking experience from Trefethan Vineyards, Spring Mountain and Tom Eddy wines. He's been with Clayhouse since 2004. (PR Newswire)
Wild ramps prized for their flavor May 15, 2009
For the Journal-Constitution. Saturday, May 09, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Hike your way to bluebird of happiness May 10, 2009
Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa County ... In northern St. Helena on Spring Mountain Road. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Sweet Home makes its case Apr 18, 2009
Winter and early spring mountain passes can be icy and dangerous, and Sweet Home is hoping to avoid those if possible. For the Huskies that means traveling north, west and south, not east. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
2 Dead, 8 Injured in Big Accident on Spring Mountain Apr 18, 2009
Metro's F 0000068E atal Accident Detail is investigating a big accident involving three cars near Spring Mountain and Fort Apache ... Police officers closed Spring Mountain from El Capitan to Fort Apache to investigate ... A big accident has closed Spring Mountain from Fort Apache to El Capitan. (KLAS-TV)
Cancer Treatment Bill Advances Apr 18, 2009
The Nevada Assembly has unanimously advanced a plan to require county hospitals to provide outpatient cancer treatment. AB433 was brought as a response to Las Vegas-based University Medical Center ending its outpatient cancer treatment at the hospital, a story highlighted recently by "60 Minutes.". (KLAS-TV)
Fifth annual PV Strides for the Cure set for April 25 Apr 8, 2009
There will be options for everyone with a 5K run, a two-mile walk, two fun runs for children and an "unfun run" up the Spring Mountain ski slope at the end of the day. Preston-Ott's daughter, Ellen R. Ott, initiated the event five years ago as part of her senior project at Perkiomen Valley High School, with help from her field hockey teammates. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
Large development north of Reno gets 'OK' Mar 14, 2009
The Washoe County Regional Planning Board unanimously approved the final plans for the 12,000-home Spring Mountain development at the ranch, Thursday. It will be located 30 miles north of Reno, and just west of Pyramid Lake. (KRNV.com, NV)
Former Merril Execs Invested in Madoff Funds: Report Mar 5, 2009
Steffens' exposure to the scheme was tied to Ezra Merkin, a top Madoff investor who was one of three partners in Spring Mountain Capital LP, which managed nine of Steffens' hedge funds, the Journal said. Spring Mountain invested in three Merkin-led funds, and Steffens was aware of their heavy Madoff exposure in one, it reported ... 4 percent of Spring Mountain's $800 million in hedge-fund fund-of-funds investments, Madoff represented as much as 7 percent of at least one fund, the Journal said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Incident List Feb 12, 2009
Durango and Spring Mountain. Charleston and Decatur. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Environmentalists protest Winnemucca Ranch development Feb 8, 2009
They say the sprawl planned for Spring Mountain is bad for the community and that the city needs to develop closer in and within already urbanized areas. The city plans to build 12,000 homes at the ranch. (KRNV.com, NV)
