July 2013
Carson City felony arrests include probation violation; battery by a prisoner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 11:37amA 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning and faces a felony charge of being in violation of conditions set in his parole and probation.
Brian Angel-Ramirez is being held without bail until a court hearing. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies were sent to the area of Goni and Arrowhead at 11:31 p.m. in reference to a person passed out in the roadway.
North Lake Tahoe firefighters douse early morning brush fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 10:47amNorth Lake Fire Protection District personnel responded to a brush fire at 3:17 a.m. Tuesday at 400 Fairview Blvd., in Incline Village. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, containing it to approximately a half-acre in size.
The cause is under investigation. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact Assistant Fire Marshal, Mark Regan at 775-461-6200. The next door neighbor’s defensible space supported the suppression efforts with proper vegetation clearance and management.
Susan Haas Named director, CEO of Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 9:58am
The Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program Board of Directors has named Susan Haas as Executive Director and chief executive officer. Haas began work with the RSVP, based in Carson City, in 2007 as program director after serving for 8 years as Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt.
In 2012 she was promoted to Director of Marketing and Development.
Senators Reid, Heller introduce Douglas County Lands Bill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 9:28amNevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller have introduced the Douglas County Conservation Act of 2013, which is designed to promote conservation, improve recreation opportunities, and provide for sensible development in Douglas County.
Carson City woman faces charge of battery with sexual assault
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 9:01am
A 39-year-old Carson City woman, already in custody at the Carson City Jail on other charges, faces a felony charge of battery with sexual assault.
Brandi Mary Diann Chapin, is being held on $100,000 bail. Carson City authorities learned of the warrant Monday through Carson City Justice Court.
Comstock Classic of Virginia City, 1st Annual Car Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 8:06am
Event Date:
July 13, 2013 - 9:00am Join us as Virginia City's Car Club hosts their first annual Car Show. Its OPEN to all Vehicles and Bikes. $20 entry which includes a dash plaque.
Music, Raffle prizes and food will be offered during the event. All proceeds from the car show will be donated to St Paul's Episcopal Church(Virginia City) Electrical Fund as their buildings electrical is in need of major repairs at this time. Come join us for a day in Virginia City. Best of 20 will be awarded. Trophies at 3pm. We look forward to your presence. Any Questions, Email One8seveNinc@gmail.com
Nevada leads the way as U.S. home prices rise in May
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 7:54amU.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May from a year ago, the most in seven years. The increase suggests the housing recovery is strengthening.
Chelsea's Story launches Carson City Board of Supervisors proclamation on Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 6:48am
Event Date:
July 3, 2013 - 8:30am At the Wednesday, July 3 meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, there will be a proclamation issued launching the YOU CAN HELP! campaign — an effort to distribute foster home recruitment materials throughout Carson City on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Carson City, otherwise known as CASA.
Below is a story by Chelsea Guthrie, a former child of the foster care system, now a CASA volunteer. For more information about YOU CAN HELP!, please visit www.ChildsJourneyHome.org.
Here is Chelsea's story:
Sierra Nevada Cancer Center opens cancer treatment center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 7:58pmSierra Nevada Cancer Center opened a new cancer treatment center at 1154 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe July 1, 2013.
Sierra Nevada Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art oncology and hematology facility now offering treatment in five locations including Carson City, Fallon, Gardnerville and Sparks. The South Lake Tahoe facility will expand the reach of Sierra Nevada Cancer Center making cancer treatment more convenient and closer to home for those living at the Lake.
Chautauqua: A Different Type of Summer Event in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 6:52pm
by JERI CHADWELL Summer in Northern Nevada is the time for events, beginning with the Reno Rodeo in June and continuing through September when the rumble of thousands of motorcycle engines fills the air during the Street Vibrations Fall Motorcycle...
