February 2013
46th annual Blake Jones Trout Derby north of Bishop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/02/2013 - 3:31pmThis year marks the 46th consecutive year that Bishop, California will celebrate the sport of trout fishing by hosting an early season derby bearing the name of legendary fisherman Blake Jones.
On Saturday, March 16th the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce expects upwards of 1,000 anglers to participate in the contest, which is one of the state’s biggest annual single-day fishing events.
Murder suspect is placed on no-bail hold
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/02/2013 - 3:22pmThe man accused in the death of 19-year-old Desiree Bragg was ordered held without bail during a Friday hearing. Carson City resident Leonardo Cardoza, 28, was arraigned on a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon.
Monthly swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/02/2013 - 3:19pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 23 2013 .
February 23, 2013 - 7:00pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party Feb. 23 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. At 7 p.m., Rainer Herm will teach multi-level country two-step. Social dance is 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. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.
Carson City officers arrest man in tow truck going 95 mph with emergency lights on
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/02/2013 - 3:17pmA 57-year-old Carson City caregiver was arrested early Friday morning after deputies clocked the man doing at least 95 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The incident happened at 4:47 a.m. The man was arrested at the intersection of Highway 50 and Flint Road. He faces a misdemeanor speeding charge, as well as misdemeanor reckless wanton driving, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Mural Project spotlights talents of local artist and seeks to engage community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 3:28pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2013 (All day) The white walls on the second floor, outside the banquet rooms of the Carson Nugget, are in the process of being transformed. Right now they contain the mural paintings of Kit Carson, V&T Railroad, Dat So La Lee, the Carson Mint, Carson Nugget, Roosevelt’s Speech Capital Building, Carson Brewery and Capital Building; but soon those walls could contain so much more.
“The hope is to show Carson City’s uniqueness as well as the love and pride we have for our home and community,” said Gardnerville artist Beverly Caputo.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 12:05pmThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes a bar and lounge, restaurants, fast food restaurants, a grocer, bakery and a convenience store. See the full report below.
Free Public Forum on Affordable Health Care Act and How Nevada Medical Community is Preparing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 11:07am
Event Date:
February 19, 2013 - 5:30pm Mark your calendars for Feb. 19 in Carson City for Part II of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act and how it is being implemented in Nevada.
The free event will be at the Silver State Charter School Performance Arts Center, 900 Mallory Way in Carson City beginning at 5:30 p.m. Presented by Sierra Nevada Forums, learn how the Affordable Health Care Act is affecting the medical community in Nevada and how care providers are preparing to help their patients.
Gun control, death penalty among social issues before Nevada lawmakers
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 10:56amThe tedious and sometimes politically explosive process of crafting the state budget will dominate both legislative houses and headlines over the next 120 days.
But as lawmakers slog through the decisions about what to fund, expect a number of socially contentious issues to pull at their attention.
Proposed business tax for education will go to Legislature
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 10:51amA petition to create a business tax to fund education was upheld, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled Thursday, sending it to the 2013 Legislature for action.
Carson City, Washoe County health agencies receive grants to explore partnership
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 10:36amHealth agencies in Carson City and Washoe County have each received a $125,000 two-year grant that will be used to explore ways to partner, otherwise known as "cross-jurisdictional sharing."
The Carson City Health and Human Services and Washoe County Health District are recipients of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grants that will aid in the mission of protecting and promoting health in both counties, according to a news release.
