February 2014
Man convicted, sentenced for deer poaching
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 10:57amA Las Vegas man was convicted of possession of a big game animal without a valid tag, a gross misdemeanor, in the Seventh Judicial District Court Feb. 14.
Nerces Sarkis Himidian, 68, was ordered upon conviction to pay a $1,000 fine and $2,500 in civil penalties to the Operation Game Thief program.
Sierra snow, valley rain ahead in weather systems arriving to region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 9:16am
A wet weather pattern will bring snow to the Sierra and rain to the western valleys and Carson City beginning Wednesday and persist into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The first of two storms will arrive late Wednesday afternoon and persist into Thursday morning. Snow amounts of 10 to 18 inches near the crest, 3 to 8 inches at Lake Tahoe level, and 2 to 4 inches along Highway 395 in Mono County will result in slick and hazardous road conditions. For lower valley floors, rain is expected and impacts will be minimal, according to the weather service.
The 9th Circuit didn't invent equal protection
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 9:15am"After the voters of Nevada passed a law designating that marriage be defined as a union between a man and a woman, Nevada’s Democrat (sic) attorney general has co-opted with the ultra-liberal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and decided that 'we can’t win after the Ninth Circuit changed the rules' (by deciding in another case that any law that deals with homosexual people requires heightened scrutiny with regard to possible
discrimination)."
-Teri A. Cotham of Gardnerville
Letter published in the Feb. 18th Nevada Appeal
Desiree Bragg's killing was a drunken accident, lawyer says
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 9:05amThe lawyer for Leonardo Cardoza told jurors Monday that Desiree Bragg was killed in a drunken accident and that his client didn’t intend to ram his vehicle into her.
Carson City Library hosts free online job seminar March 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 5:20pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2014 - 1:00pm Carson City Library and the premier online research and reference tool, ReferenceUSA, will host “Find a Job by Using RefUSA at Your Library” a free job seminar, on Tuesday, March 4, at 1 pm at the @ Two Digital Learning Center on the second floor of the library.
This demonstration will provide helpful tips and resources such as interview tips, how to write a resume, and job searching tips. Other tools include salary estimates, job articles and continuing education.
Prescribed fire operations continue around the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 3:00pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are conducting a number of prescribed fire operations Monday in several areas around Lake Tahoe. Carson City dispatch was alerted by concerned residents this afternoon about smoke seen south and west of C Hill. Firefighters confirmed it came from the controlled burns.
Prescribed fire activities are taking place on Spooner Summit on the East Shore, off of Bunker Drive near Tahoe City, on the west side of Highway 89 N near Tahoma, and in the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 S near South Lake Tahoe.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report through Feb. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 2:53pmRestaurant inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. Inspections through Feb. 20, 2014 include school cafeterias, Meals on Wheels, Carson City Senior Citizens Center, restaurants, fast food restaurants, retail grocers, bars, lounges and convenience stores.
See the full report below.
Teacher wins state culinary title
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 2:43pmPenny Reynolds came to Carson High School 17 years ago as a science teacher. She found herself burned out after teaching home economics for 11 years at Eagle Valley Middle School and was looking for something new.
Carson Youth Wrestling Club Competes at National Tournament
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 2:01pmThe Carson Bulldog Wrestling Club competed in the Rocky Mountain National’s Rumble in Reno wrestling tournament this past Saturday at the Peppermill.
Carson City’s youth wrestling club had 20 wrestlers competing in both the Rookie and Experienced categories for ages 6 to 15 years old. The club finished with ten top placers, four of which were first place honors.
Filing dates announced for 2014 election
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 1:26pmCandidate filing for non-judicial offices on the 2014 ballot will take place between 8 a.m. on Monday, March 3 through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14. Secretary of State Ross Miller encourages candidates filing at the Secretary of State's office to schedule appointments in advance with Elections Division filing officers in Carson City or Las Vegas.
