Prevention
Carson City Sheriff's Office picked to host state DARE conference
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 2:31pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host the Nevada State DARE Officer Conference June 8-9. It is the second time Carson City has been selected to host the annual event, which brings DARE officers together from around the state to discuss programs, curriculum and prevention issues.
There will be around 35 officers who will attend the Carson City event.
GOP Senate Candidate Sharron Angle Says Attacks from Lowden a “Distraction” from Real Issues
Submitted by on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 2:17pmCARSON CITY – GOP U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle said today the attacks on her campaign from opponent Sue Lowden trying to link her to the Church of Scientology are off base and a distraction from the real issues of concern to voters.
Hundreds turn out for Carson City Sheriff's Cops and Kids fair
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 3:13pmCARSON CITY — Despite cool weather and Friday night's snow showers, hundreds of children and their parents turned out today for the seventh annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair held at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Hundreds turn out for Carson City Sheriff's Cops and Kids fair
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 3:13pmCARSON CITY — Despite cool weather and Friday night's snow showers, hundreds of children and their parents turned out today for the seventh annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair held at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Lake Tahoe's McCall Realty to donate all 2010 profits to nonprofit children's programs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 12:43pmLake Tahoe-based McCall Realty (www.mccalltahoe.com) will donate all its profits through 2010 to five area children’s non-profit organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL), South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.
Two charged in connection with computer thefts from Carson City Wal-Mart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 3:18pmTwo Sacramento men face felony burglary charges after they allegedly stole computers earlier this month from Wal-Mart in Carson City, and then returned to the store on Sunday.
Four men were detained after deputies were shown surveillance photos by a Wal-Mart security officer who explained the theft to officers of the computers, valued at $2,694.
Legislative Commission’s Subcommittee to Discuss “Real ID” in Nevada
Submitted by on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 11:47amThe Legislative Commission’s Subcommittee to Review Regulations will meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss the fate of the controversial “Real ID” in Nevada.
Citing concerns with both privacy and cost, numerous organizations have come out against the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 including the ACLU, Americans for Tax Reform, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners of Nevada, Campaign for Liberty, the Cato Institute, National Immigration Law Center and the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Pinwheels for Prevention
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 5:10pmAdvocates to End Domestic Violence, in conjunction with other agencies, will be placing pinwheels on the legislative lawn on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 1:00 pm . This is part of Prevent Child Abuse Nevada’s statewide, “Pinwheels for Prevention” campaign. The Pinwheels will remain in place for the following week.
Carson residents can now find out what's happening next door, or across town
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 9:40amCarson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says his department has launched a new website that all Carson City internet users can use to track crime trends throughout Carson City. Just go to CCSheriff.com and scroll down to: CrimeMapping for your neighborhood: Click here .
Creating a Local Organic Food Economy (updated)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 8:24amBy Quest Lakes
Wealthy are no longer shut out from Roth IRAs
Submitted by on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 6:37amWealthy are no longer shut out from Roth IRAs By William Creekbaum For the Nevada
COMMENTARY: Put politics aside and support health care reform
Submitted by on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 6:37amCOMMENTARY: Put politics aside and support health care reformBy Janice Ayres