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Teen arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry for prom
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 10:39amA Dayton teenager was arrested May 6 for felony grand larceny for allegedly walking out of a South Carson Street department store without paying for seven rings.
Local author returns to launch latest book
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 4:01amBy Teri Vancetvance@nevadaappeal.comYoung-adult author Heidi Ayarbe is returning to her hometown to launch her latest novel "Compulsion," about a teen battling an anxiety disorder."I'm so thrilled,...
Mother asks for help to find missing teen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 4:01amThe family of a Carson City teen missing since Friday is asking for the public's help to bring their boy home. "We love him. We would like him to come back," said a tearful Yer Her, mother of 17...
Teen sentenced to drug court
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/30/2011 - 4:01amMINDEN - A 17-year-old Carson City resident, certified as an adult, was granted a deferred sentence Tuesday and ordered to successfully complete Western Regional Drug Court. District Judge Dave Gam...
Coroner rules teen scuba diving deaths accidental
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 5:16pmThe Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Unit has ruled the deaths of Stephen Anderson, 16, and Keegan Aiazzi, 17, both of Carson City as accidental, caused by asphyxia due to ocean drowning. The teens drowned on April 9. Click here and here to read the story.
Healthy Communities Coalition: Collaboration Leads to Results
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 7:13pmThe Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey hosts special speakers during public meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft. Churchill Road. Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, workforce development, etc. On May 12, the featured speakers will be from the Tobacco Cessation Helpline.
Dayton 5K Walk/Run On May 14 Benefits Area Students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 5:11pmDAYTON, Nev. — Put on your running shoes and join us for a beautiful morning run in Dayton's "outback" on May 14, starting at 8:30am at the Como Park near Dayton Elementary School. Stand Tall and the Dayton Task Force are co-sponsoring a Healthy Communities Coalition 5K Walk/Run to benefit local students through the Dayton Resource Bank and Stand Tall youth leadership teams.
How Do I Register and What Else Can I Do In Dayton on May 14?
Man to be tried in teen rapes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 4:01amAfter testimony from two alleged teenage rape victims, a judge determined Thursday there is enough evidence to try a Carson City 18-year-old on kidnapping and sexual assault charges. Brandon Hic...
Six rescued near Lake Tahoe ski area by Douglas County search teams
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 11:23amHeavy snowfall around Lake Tahoe has kept the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team busy, most recently having rescued six skiers on Sunday just outside the boundaries of Heavenly Mountain Resort.
According to a news release, search and rescue was dispatched at about 1 p.m. for a lost 16-year-old snowboarder in the Palisades area, off Lower Kingsbury Grade in Stateline.
Movie Review: 'Beastly' is likable modern day spin on popular fairy tale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 6:31amThe film "Beastly," currently playing at the Casino Fadango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City is a modern version of the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." It's set in a high school context with Vanessa Hudgens a Lindy Taylor (the Beauty) and Alex Pettyfer (the Beast).
Movie Review: 'Drive Angry' the ultimate car chase film
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 1:23amThe movie "Drive Angry," currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is practically one long car-chase movie, starring Nicholas Cage and Amber Heart.
To fully enjoy this film you have to believe totally that there is an actual physical Heaven and Hell, not that the two are metaphors of consciousness. But don't fret about it; religious ideas don't count here.
Carson City jailers find drugs taped to man's penis
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 1:50amA Carson City man, who was being booked into jail on a violation of his probation, faces felony drug charges after allegedly having a controlled substance taped to his penis.
Mt. Rose comes up with a neat Monday lift ticket deal
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/19/2011 - 8:37pmWith around 5 feet of fresh snow falling around Lake Tahoe this week, the Mt. Rose ski area has begun a couple of Monday options worth considering.
If you buy a teen lift ticket online through www.skirose.com, you can save $12 off the regular rate at the window.
In separate offer, present your previous Saturday or Sunday lift ticket to receive a Monday ticket for only $29. No weekend ticket? Mt. Rose will still sell you a ticket on Monday for only $39.
These offers are valid Feb. 21 and every Monday during the rest of the season.
Sculptor Mischell Riley Donates Sculptures to Dayton School Garden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:29pmDayton Intermediate School’s newly developing school garden will boast two large sculptures by internationally known sculptor Mischell Riley.
Riley, who is well known for work such as the 3-story high bronze lion at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, has donated two of her pieces to enhance the school’s garden landscape.
Local Teen Needs Sponsors for Pageant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 7:04pmLela Branstetter, a senior at Pioneer High School, is participating in the Miss Carson City Pageant this year. The pageant will be held on February 19, 2011. This pageant is a preliminary stage for the Miss America pageant system.
A plea to teens and parents: Tell someone before its too late
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 4:43pmViolence on Sunday that led to near-tragedy ended today with the arrest of a 17-year-old Carson City boy. The incident is a reminder of how fragile children can be and how early intervention can prevent something like this from happening again.
More details emerge in Sunday teen stabbing; suspect remains at large
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/27/2010 - 7:12pmThe following is from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong regarding a stabbing on Sunday that resulted in a wounded teen girl and a father who was grazed by a bullet.
Suspect John Linville, 17, remains at large and is considered dangerous, Furlong said. The incident was reported at 9:47 p.m., on Sunday. Deputies were called to the 1500 block of Walker Drive following a dispute between two teens, Furlong said.
Carson City authorities look for teen who stabbed girlfriend, shot at father
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/27/2010 - 12:53pmCarson City authorities are looking for a John "Nubs" Linville, 17, who allegedly stabbed his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend, and then shot at her father, Sheriff Ken Furlong reports.
Linville reportedly had been arguing with his ex-girlfriend throughout the day before going to her home at about 9:30 on Sunday night in the 1500 block of Walker Drive, Furlong said.
He allegedly confronted the girl on her porch and stabbed her in the back shoulder blade, causing a minor injury. The girl's father reportedly heard the commotion and confronted Linville, who pulled out a gun. During the struggle, the gun went off and the bullet apparently hit the father in the chest and fell to the floor, causing only a powder burn on the victim, Furlong said. The knife, gun and bullet have all been recovered.
Linville is described as 5' 11" tall, and missing his left arm from a birth defect.
If you have information, contact sheriff's dispatch at (775) 887-2500.
Healthy Communities Coalition outlines year-end results and plans for 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 2:19pmHealthy Communities has scheduled their winter and spring line up of special speakers on the 2nd Thursday of each month during their public meetings.
Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, job training, etc.
American Century, LIVESTRONG deliver to South Tahoe nonprofits
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 5:05pmNineteen South Lake Tahoe area non-profit organizations got an early holiday surprise Thursday when more than $100,000 was delivered by LIVESTRONG and the American Century Championship.
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board of directors announced the distribution of $102,377 in contributions on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Heavenly starts making snow; season pass allows Northstar and Sierra-at-Tahoe access
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 12:26amSuper-cold temperatures have allowed Heavenly Mountain Resort to begin making snow at nights this week.
Signaling that the Lake Tahoe snowsports season is just days away if temperatures continue to cooperate, the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system gives Heavenly’s guests confidence that they will be skiing and snowboarding on Heavenly’s opening day, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19, weather and conditions permitting.
Red Ribbon Week Events Throughout Lyon and Storey Areas Promote Sober and Healthy Lives
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 11:10amRed Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation reaching millions of Americans near the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community events, young people pledge to live sober and thus healthier, lives.
During this year’s Red Ribbon Week, Healthy Communities Coalition asks adults to respond to the growing epidemic of prescription drug misuse among youths by keeping medications locked up, and properly disposing of old medications.
Carson City car enthusiasts show and shine for cancer-stricken teen
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 3:47amFriday night shined in all shapes, sizes and hearts for McKenna Mitchell, a Carson City teen stricken with bone cancer. While McKenna wasn't able to attend because of chemotherapy treatments, Carson City put on a car show the 14-year-old girl would be proud of. The event was held at Kragen-O'Reilly's.
There were 66 entries in the Show and Shine, with all proceeds going to help McKenna's family with medical costs, according to organizers Holly and Kenson Seymour.
The winners of the Show and Shine, picked by employees of Kragen-O'Reilly's on North Carson Street are:
Dayton Valley Days Benefits Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:56pmDayton Valley Days on September 18 and 19 will be more than a fun family event. The annual street fair will also benefit several local nonprofits that add to the quality of life in the Dayton Valley.
One of those nonprofits is Central Lyon Youth Connections (CLYC), an organization that offers a number of free programs to enhance positive youth development. Director Michele Watkins explained that CLYC includes Project Success, Volunteer Connections, Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws and service learning projects.
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Experienced workers displace teen job seekers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/05/2010 - 9:45pmMany teens looking for a jobs face the added challenge of finding work in during a recession.
Teen jobs have gone down since the mid 2000s, because more people — including out of work adults — are competing for the same jobs that traditionally went to teenagers.
Older workers are now commonly found working as grocery store baggers, fast food workers, amusement park staff, etc. Now that school is out more teens are looking for summer jobs.
National Group Says Nevada Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Teen Hiring, Union Official Disagrees
Submitted by on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 4:25pmCARSON CITY – It may be welcome news for those who have entry level jobs, but a more than 9 percent hike in the minimum wage to take effect Thursday in Nevada will have a chilling effect on hiring, particularly for teens, according to one national group.
A Nevada union official disagrees, saying the minimum wage hike isn’t to blame for the state’s record jobless rate or the high unemployment levels seen among teens in the workforce.
2010 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow Dance Competition Winners
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 1:37pmCarson City teen rescued Saturday from Yuba River
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 10:42amA 15-year-old Carson City boy was rescued by helicopter this weekend from the South Yuba River, according to a story this morning in The Union, which serves Grass Valley and Nevada City. The Saturday afternoon rescue lasted two hours and about 15 emergency personnel responded. Click here to read the story.
Mt. Rose Ski Resort comes up with a nice perk
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 7:06pmAll Mt. Rose Ski Resort passes purchased between now and May 9 will be entered in a drawing to get their pass refunded. Buy your Mt. Rose Unlimited or Limited Pass online at www.skirose.comtoday.
Here is the price for the ski passes:
— Adult ages 18-64, $377
— Senior ages 65 plus, $255
— Teen ages 13-17, $255
— Child ages 6-12, $133
All Unlimited Passes include unrestricted lift access with no void dates plus these perks:
— $50 Rosebuds Children's Camps (void holidays, discount available to children of adult and senior pass holders)
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.