January 2012
School Choice Limited But Expanding In Nevada As National Event Highlights Need For More Options
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 9:41amCARSON CITY – As National School Choice Week gets under way today state officials say Nevada school children have more opportunities than ever before to choose a school that works best for them.
But one element of choice, a school voucher program, remains an unrealized and divisive issue for the state’s policy makers.
Movie Review: 'Underworld Awakening' a waste of Beckinsale's talent
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 8:06am
The sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakened" screening at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.
Selene hs been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.
Well, she isn't going to sit still for this and with super athleticism leaps off buildings and bumps of a bunch of cop-soldiers (hard to tell them apart but they all have machine guns).
Obituary: Glenice Jean Martin
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 4:01amGlenice Jean Martin, 69, passed away January 2, 2012. She was born January 2, 1943, in Turlock, Calif., to Roy and Olga Martin. Glenice graduated from Calif. State University, Stanislaus, with a d...
Obituary: David (Fuzzy) Vokral
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 4:01amA Celebration of Life for David (Fuzzy) Vokral will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 2pm at the Fountainhead Four Square Church in Carson City. David passed away peacefully in his sle...
Democrats Caucus In Capital To Support President Obama For A Second Term
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 5:03pm
CARSON CITY – Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack Obama in a process that held no surprises for the party faithful.
The caucus at the Carson City Middle School was one of 118 held around Nevada today as the state Democrat Party gears up for the 2012 election.
Washoe Drive Fire update 7 a.m.: Rain soaking fire area, Highway 395 back open
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 8:26amRain is falling in the valley areas this morning, including the area burned by the Washoe Drive Fire. There is no official word yet on if the fire has been contained or extinguished, which should come later today.
Both lanes of Highway 395 reopened last night after 11 p.m., with National Guard troops standing guard at the entrances of neighborhoods where homes were damaged or destroyed.
More:
Photos showing the aftermath of the Washoe Drive Fire
Updated map of Washoe Drive Fire area
Video: Rainbow over fire area:
Washoe Drive Fire 5 p.m. Update: 29 dwellings, 3,177 acres burned, U.S. 395 may reopen tonight
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 7:22pmFire officials at a news conference this evening in Reno said the Washoe Drive Fire totally destroyed 29 dwellings and damaged five others, burning a total of 3,177 acres. The fire is 65 percent contained.
They also said that a person has come forward claiming he improperly disposed of fireplace ashes, which started the blaze.
The Nevada Department of Public Safety says that U.S. Highway 395 may reopen after 10 p.m. tonight after crews worked all days repairing damage to make the roads safe.
Volunteer Recruitment Informational Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 7:20pm
Event Date:
January 26, 2012 - 6:00pm Would You Like to Give a Hand Up...Not a Handout?
Circles needs volunteers...there are various ways you can help!
Change the way that families and individuals in poverty in our community experience life. Join us to learn how you can make a positive change by simply volunteering a few hours a week.
For more information or to attend this event please call the Circles Coordinator, Brenda Silis at (775) 315-9469 or at (775) 883-6506.
Nevada GOP caucus stays on Feb. 4
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 6:44pmA recent wire service story stating that the Nevada Republican Party was moving its caucus date is not accurate according to party officials.
Nevada Republican Party Executive Director David Gallagher issued the following the statement regarding the February 4th Nevada Caucus Date:
“It was incorrectly reported earlier that the Nevada GOP was considering moving the date of the Nevada Caucuses, this is absolutely untrue, the caucuses will take place on February 4th as planned. There was never any consideration to move our caucus date and we look forward to a successful and well run caucus on February 4th. “
