February 2014
Carson City man jailed, allegedly knocks phone out of hands of woman calling for help
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 1:49pmA Carson City man was arrested Thursday on a domestic violence charge and a related felony charge after he allegedly prevented the victim, a family member, from calling 911.
Jeremy David Smith, 19, was placed into custody at 11:52 p.m. in the 4600 block of Oak Street.
Carson City sheriff's reserve, volunteer officers to patrol during expected high wind event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 1:17pm
A High Wind warning for the region has prompted the Carson City Sheriff's Office to increase patrol this weekend in preparation of the arriving storm system.
Because winds are expected to reach 70 to 80 mph from Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning, the potential exists for downed power lines, trees, large branches and other blowing debris, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
Another round of prescribed fires to resume Tuesday across Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 12:30pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews may resume prescribed fires in several locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Prescribed fires are planned in the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 S near South Lake Tahoe, on the west side of Highway 89 N near Tahoma, and in Slaughterhouse Canyon on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore. Prescribed fire crews may continue operations through the weekend, weather, staffing, and conditions permitting. Locations may vary due to changing conditions.
Carson City IT firm addresses Windows XP support deadline
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 11:58amMost people have heard that Microsoft will be ending support on all Windows XP machines in April. Most people, however, don’t realize what this means and how it will affect them. XP is still a major player in the world of operating systems (OS), and in fact 90 percent of the world’s ATM’s still use XP, not to mention the countless medical practices, small and large business, and of course the home user.
Generational landscape trend speaker featured at Feb. 25 Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 11:47amEvent Date:
February 25, 2014 - 11:30am
Mike Brooks, an expert on generational shifts and economic, technological and political landscape trends will be the featured speaker Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Soup's On! lunch.
Brooks is consultant and founder of Mission30, where he teaches executives how to evolve their business model by harnessing the power of story, authenticity and accountability.
Carson City to host 50 employers at Feb. 21 job fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 11:07amCarson City area job seekers will have a chance to meet with at least 50 employers Feb. 21 at an employment fair at the community center.
The fair runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. inside the gym area of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. It is being sponsored by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN, Inc. and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Dancing with the Carson City Stars Returns Feb. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 10:36am
When the Carson City version of Dancing with the Stars spins into action on Saturday, Feb. 22, it will be the product of months of preparation and legwork from more than 10 local celebrity dancers.
Women to Women with Rupal Wadhia
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 10:18am
This week's Women to Women Nevada features Rupal Wadhia, owner of Foodies Bystro in Carson City. Rupal has introduced some great food and culture to Carson City. Foodies Bystro also offers a full vegan menu and high teas.
Bald Eagle Visits S. East Carson on Valentines Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 10:06am
This bald eagle staged an early morning Valentine's visit to southeast Carson City in the Bennett Ave./S. Edmonds Dr. area.
He was out there for over an hour. Two days ago, while on a hike, I saw a bald eagle soaring over the Edmonds Park area - he was being escorted back to the west side by our resident golden eagle.
Grace D. Flinn
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 2:07pm3/4/1938 - 2/10/2014 Ms. Flinn died on February 10, 2014 at Carson Tahoe Hospital with her daughters and surviving sisters by her sid...
