February 2012
Leap Day turns to Wind Day
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 11:42amIt only comes once every four years, Leap Day. And today we get high winds and snow. Joe Childs from CarsonWeather.com said he recorded an 83 mph gust at 9:45 this morning.
With the coming snowstorm in this season of drought, I'm sure there are some of you out there (like me) who were looking forward to hitting the slopes today. By chance, there are $29 Leap Day specials at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Diamond Peak. However, the wind has closed the upper mountain areas. The Leap Day curse.
Obituary: Darell G. Bricker
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 10:03amJune 29, 1929 ~ February 15, 2012DARELL G. BRICKER passed away at his home in Gardnerville on February 15, 2012 in the loving arms of his wife after a long and courageous battle.Darell, a reside...
Report: Lake Tahoe water clarity improved in 2011
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 9:49amLake Tahoe clarity improved in 2011, but overall has remained nearly stable since 2000, according to a summary issued by UC Davis scientists who study the lake. Data released today by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency reported the average annual clarity level for 2011 at 68.9 feet, a 4.5-foot improvement over 2010, when average clarity levels were the second-worst on record.
An event that only happens once every four years
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 9:45amToday is Feb. 29, also a very special day on the calendar as it is a leap year day that only happens once every four years.
According to www.Wikipedia.org, here’s why:
Tahoe schools closed due to snow, Carson City schools are open and on schedule
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 7:47amCarson City School District schools are open and on schedule despite the snowy conditions that have closed schools throughout the Tahoe Basin, and delayed classes in Reno.
Sierra Lutheran High School has a 90-minute delay. Here is a full list of other school closures and delays.
NxLeveL Business Planning Puts People Back to Work
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 6:05pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2012 (All day) CARSON CITY, NEVADA- Russell Upton was an employee of Lyon County for six and one-half years before he found himself laid off due to budget cuts last summer. Upton, like many newly-unemployed, was uncertain of how to survive and how to cope. His wife would later tell the story how Upton had given up hope at a time in their lives when they should have been more settled.
Mayor Bob Crowell to seek second term
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 6:04pmCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell announced today that he will see reelection this fall.
Here is the statement he released:
More details emerge about dog shooting
Submitted by T. Costa on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 2:58pm
In a tragic incident on Friday, an officer was attacked by a dog while making an arrest, leading to shots being fired and the death of the dog.
Initially we reported the story based on the dispatch log. The official arrest report has more details about the incident.
According to the arrest report, at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, an officer conducted a routine traffic stop on a car containing Kevin Dean Parrish, 26, and Asya Rose Pedone, 30, both Carson City residents. Also in the car were two large dogs identified as being similar in appearance to a pit bull, and two children.
Crime Log: Carson City Sheriff's Department weekend arrests
Submitted by T. Costa on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 2:38pm
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested several people for felonies this weekend, among them:
Nevada Guardsmen do flyover farewell on way to Afghanistan
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 1:40pm
Six Nevada National Guard Chinook helicopters belonging to Bravo Company 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion just did a flyover of Carson City a few minutes ago. They are on their way to Fort Hood, Texas, and eventually to Afghanistan where they will be deployed for 10 months. Godspeed, citizen soldiers.
