June 2012
Carson Cigar Company's Pedal Patio
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 5:36pm
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June 29, 2012 - 7:30pm Hold on to your hats Carson… or is it… hold on to your bicycle helmets! The Pedal Patio is coming to downtown Carson City this weekend, June 29th. What is the pedal patio? It is a bicycle bar that seats up to fourteen people. You can enjoy a cocktail or martini, while touring downtown on a bicycle built for fourteen. Yes, you get to pedal, drink, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Carson City. This unique attraction is new to Carson City and on Friday, June 29th, The Carson Cigar Company will be sponsoring tours of the downtown area on this unique ride.
Crime Log: Alleged hit and run leads to two arrests
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 2:07pm
Darin Dwight Rogers, 47, of Carson City, was arrested Saturday afternoon near the corner of Curry and 6th Street for felony DUI, misdemeanor hit and run, and misdemeanor driving on a revoked license.
According to the arrest report, a person called in to report that a vehicle had backed into his vehicle in a casino parking lot and left the scene. The reporting party followed the vehicle to a parking garage at Curry and 6th Street. When a Carson City Sheriff's deputy arrived, he found Rogers near the driver's side of the vehicle the reporting party alleged hit his.
July 4 at Lake Tahoe means no fireworks allowed, holiday booze ban at Nevada and Zephyr Cove beaches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 1:10pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds residents and visitors to help protect public safety and our environment during the Fourth of July holiday.
Keep wildfire prevention in mind during Fourth of July celebrations. Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Gov. Brian Sandoval Says Today’s Ruling On Arizona Immigration Law Shows Need For Federal Reform
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 10:59amCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Arizona immigration law case points out the need for Congress and the president to come together and reform the country’s immigration laws.
Carson City Road Report for June 25 to July 1
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 8:16amThere are several construction projects and road closures this week:
Construction will begin on Monday, June 25, at the intersection of E. Fifth Street and Airport Road. The westbound lane of E. Fifth Street will be closed in the vicinity of the intersection and there will flagger controlled traffic. Minimal delays are possible.
Monthly swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 6:53pm
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Repeats every day until Sat Jul 28 2012 .
July 28, 2012 - 7:00pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party July 28 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Jo Ann Grace will give a lesson in beginning bachata at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers.
Obituary: Nancy S. King
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 4:01amNancy S. King, 69, passed away peacefully at home, on June 18, 2012, after a valiant fight with COPD. Nancy was born on October 26, 1942, to John and Beverly Seibert. Nancy grew up in Huntingto...
Obituary: Colonel Oliver Pratt, Jr.
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 4:01amColonel Oliver Pratt Jr. passed away in his home on June 18, 2012. He died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Dorothy. Nick was born October 31,1927 in Carson City to Oliver Pratt Sr., ...
Obituary: Anita A. Petri
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 4:01amAnita A. Petri passed away June 8, 2011. She was 92 years old. Anita was born December 19, 1918 in San Francisco, CA to Peter and Olga Camozzi. She graduated from Galileo High School in San Franci...
Last night's earthquake
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/23/2012 - 12:10pmAs we reported via Twitter at the time, there was a 4.2 earthquake that shook the area at 8:51 last night, centered six miles north-northwest of Incline Village. You can find all the details here via USGS.
