In Brief
NEAR STRATOSPHERE
Man's slaying follows quarrel at apartment complex
A man was shot and killed Saturday night in the courtyard of an apartment complex near the Stratosphere .
Las Vegas police said the victim, who was not identified, was shot after an argument with the suspect.
When police arrived about 10:30 p.m. at the complex at 1520 S. Casino Center Blvd., near Charleston Boulevard, the victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to University Medical Center, where he died.
Investigators have determined the suspect to be a Cuban man between the ages of 50 and 60, police said.
Anyone with information on the slaying is encouraged to call the homicide section at 828-3521 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 385-5555.
CARBON MONOXIDE
Downtown Reno motel evacuated because of leak
Reno firefighters evacuated a downtown motel Sunday morning after a carbon monoxide leak was detected.
Firefighters evacuated the Keno Motel after the leak was reported.
Fire officials told the Reno Gazette-Journal that five people required treatment and were taken to local hospitals. About 25 people live in the motel.
LAKE TAHOE
New environmental rules for boats under consideration
Lake Tahoe planning officials are scheduled to discuss new boating rules to protect the lake from environmental damage.
On Wednesday, governors of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will consider a program designed to offset environmental effects of motorboats cruising the lake.
The program is designed to protect Tahoe from engine emissions and noise, dirty bilges and sewage discharge.
Under the plan, inspectors would determine whether boaters have tuned engines properly to operate at high altitude and determine that boats with sewage systems will not discharge waste into the lake.
RESIDENTIAL COMPLAINTS
Reno airport installing noise-monitoring system
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is preparing to launch a noise monitoring system.
Airport officials said the project involves 14 noise monitors installed in neighborhoods around the airport and will aid area residents filing complaints.
Information collected will be available online for the public. Residents in noisy areas can view a specific flight and submit a complaint online to the airport.
CALIFORNIA FEELING
Schwarzenegger's approval falls to new low, poll says
A new survey by the Field Poll shows California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's public opinion rating has slumped to a new low.
Results from a survey released Sunday showed that 23 percent of people asked approved of the job the governor is doing, while 71 percent disapproved.
Poll officials say Sunday's assessment is the lowest approval rating the governor has received since he took office.
It is statistically equivalent to the all-time record low job appraisal that voters gave to Democrat Gray Davis before he was recalled from office in 2003.
The Field Poll found 13 percent of the voters asked approved of the job the state Legislature is doing, while 78 percent disapproved.
The latest Field Poll was conducted during a telephone survey of 503 registered voters across the state.
