March 2012
Crime Log: Carson City man arrested for harboring a fugitive
Submitted by T. Costa on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 5:47pm
Carson City Sheriff's deputies made several arrests for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations over the weekend, including:
- William W. Hornbeck, 41, a Carson City plumber, for three felony failure to appear warrants in his name. No bail has been set. At the same time, deputies arrested Eduardo Juarez Leon, 42, a Carson City man, for felony harboring a fugitive. Bail in that case is set at $10,000.
Swing Into Spring dinner dance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 5:41pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2012 - 6:00pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club invites the public to its fifth-annual Swing Into Spring dinner-dance gala and “Local Celebrities Who Think They Can Dance” contest on April 28 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m., celebrity dancers’ contest at 6:30, sit-down dinner at 7, dancing to a variety of DJ music at 8. Requested attire is formal or semi-formal. Cost is $32. To reserve a will-call ticket, go to www.highsierrasdc.org or call 530-544-8745, 775-225-6437 or 775-629-9369; no tickets will be sold at the door.
NHP to crack down on vehicles registered in other states
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:18pmBeginning in April the Nevada Highway Patrol will step up enforcement and crack down on residents who register their vehicles in other states.
Nevada Gaming Control Board hits AA Gaming with fine, loss of license
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:59pmAA Gaming Inc., and its owner Alan Adams, negotiated a settlement in February with the Nevada Gaming Control Board that will result in a $2,000 fine and the loss of the company's unrestricted gaming license.
AA Gaming was issued a license in 2008 to operate slot machines in Doppelganger's in downtown Carson City. AA Gaming continued to operate the slot machines after the bar reopened as High Sierra Brewery under new owner Jim Phalan. Adams continues to own the building.
Adams also formerly owned half of the Carson Nugget Casino until it was purchased by the Mae Adams Trust.
Nevada Highway Patrol to crack down on vehicle registrations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:15pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has flagged April as a month for officers to crack down on Nevada residents who register their vehicles in other states.
Festival of Earthly Treasures ~ Rocks ~ Gems ~ Healing Arts ~
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 1:03pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2012 (All day) Come enjoy our Festival of Earthly Treasures from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, March 31st at the Elks Lodge ~ 515 N. Nevada Street, Carson City.
We will be featuring rocks, gems, healing arts, vendors, delicious tacos and belly dancing. Raffles prizes will be given away every 15 minutes.
Only $1 admission and kids 12 and under are free.
Proceeds to benefit Esperanza Foundation, a non-profit corporation dedicated to healing PTSD.
For more information, please call Jeanette @ 775-315-7403 or Liz @ 775-443-0655.
Legislative Commission Sets Thursday Vote For Laughlin Incorporation Question
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 11:53amCARSON CITY – The Legislative Commission has scheduled a meeting Thursday to consider the question of whether Laughlin residents should get the chance to vote on incorporating their community.
A number of Laughlin residents have asked the commission to support allowing a vote to go forward on the question in June.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office looking for suspected window shooter
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 10:59amAt approximately 5:30 am on Sunday, March 25th, 2012, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a call of suspicious circumstances - possible shots fired at the Nevada Ugly Bar, 1433 US Hwy 395, Gardnerville, Nevada.
Upon arrival at the location, deputies observed the front glass window of the business was fractured with numerous cracks.
Carson City Chamber of Commerce Soup's On luncheon
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 10:53am
Event Date:
March 27, 2012 - 11:30am The next Caron City Chamber of Commerce Soup's On luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Gold Dust West.
This month's luncheon features Joel Dunn, operations manager for Carson City Parks & Recreation, who will talk about the economic impact that sporting events have on the city, and how to become involved.
Heavenly and Kirkwood to extend season after late season snowpack at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 9:59amOn the heels of the most powerful storm to hit the Lake Tahoe region this winter, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have announced plans to extend their respective ski and snowboard seasons.
