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Carson City free daily news summary for Jan. 5
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 10:02am

Rachel Barrett, 30, was sentenced up to 15 years in prison for her attempt to rob the Nevada State Bank on South Carson Street in October. Armed with a BB pistol, she handed the teller a note and made off with $643 in cash. She was found a short time later at her apartment a few blocks away. District Judge Todd Russell sentenced her to 26-120 months for the robbery, plus a consecutive 24-60 months for a crime against a senior citizen, since the teller was 72 years old. She also received a concurrent 16-72 months sentence for burglary.

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Jorge Dominguez-Gomez was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for molesting two 11-year-old girls. Dominguez-Gomez, 37, confessed to the crimes, and will not be eligible for parole for at least 20 years.

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According to Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi, the cause of last Friday's Larel Fire will go down as undetermined. Giomi said their investigation didn't turn up evidence off what started the 318 acre fire east of Deer Run Road. The blaze initially threatened about 20 homes before wind gusts up to 60 mph pushed the flame away, into the dry brush in Brunswick Canyon.

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 9:23am

Catch the live video here. The agenda is here.

Navy League of the US, Carson City Council January Dinner Meeting
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 10:26pm

The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, 2171 Hwy 50E, Carson City. The social hour is at 5:30 PM followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 PM. Our speaker will be Colonel Phillip W. Chandler, USMC, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC). For Reservations, please call Bob Prater, 888-2050 or Dennis Johnson at 841-3825 or you may email Bob at: Robert_Prater@sbcglobal.net. The price is $25 per person.

Washoe Schools Chief Heath Morrison A Finalist For 2012 Superintendent Of The Year
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 6:37pm

CARSON CITY – Washoe County School District Superintendent Heath Morrison has been named a finalist for the 2012 National Superintendent of the Year.

The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) selected Morrison and three other superintendents as the four finalists in the national program.

State Lawmaker Says GOP Poised To Win Control Of Senate In 2012, Democrat Disagrees
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 5:58pm

CARSON CITY – Republican state Senator Michael Roberson said today he expects the GOP to retake control of the Senate in the 2012 general election, citing the quality of candidates recruited for two key Clark County races.

His optimism was countered by Sen. Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, who said he is confident Democrats will maintain control of the Senate come Nov. 7.

Carson City restaurant inspections for Jan. 4
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 5:07pm

Inspection reports for Carson City restaurants:

Crime Log: vandalism turns into attempt to obtain medication
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 2:39pm

A Carson City Sheriff's deputy arrested Cameron Matthew Haffey, 20, a stocker from Carson City, just before 3 a.m. Wednesday at the 1800 block of North Carson Street. Around 11 p.m. Tuesday officers were dispatched to a north Carson pharmacy on a report of a broken window. Camera footage showed a suspect in dark pants and a dark coat. Later on the same deputy was passing the pharmacy and spotted a suspect that matched that description.

Douglas County fugitive found at Carson City motel
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 1:20pm

UPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing felon Victor Mora Jr. was captured Wednesday night, at the Carson City Inn Motel in Carson City. Mora Jr. was captured by Douglas County Investigator Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski after receiving an anonymous tip regarding his whereabouts.
Mora Jr. is currently in custody at the DCSO Minden Jail, booked on an arrest warrant for lewdness with a minor.
Bail is set at $50,000.
Chrzanowski expresses her appreciation for assistance received from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in assisting in the arrest.

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Get Healthy Carson City: Make the New Year Tobacco Free!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 12:35pm

Twenty percent of adults in Nevada said they smoke, but of those, 40 percent say they have considered quitting or would like to take action to quit smoking. The New Year brings a chance to act on the desire to quit. Why not make your health a priority this year and resolve to quit smoking?

The winter that never started
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 9:17am

Last year was the winter that never stopped, as we were still getting snowed on down here in the valley in late spring.

But this year is the winter that never started. No snow at all in December. Look up at the hills, and you might mistake it for September.

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