Carson Now News

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 10:40pm

By Don Quilici
After a record-breaking year of many major-sized snowstorms this last winter, the Davis Lake area, just north of Portola, California has some spectacular displays of colorful wildflowers blooming at the present time.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 10:24pm

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of July 6-13.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 9:46pm

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
We have finally had some significant snowmelt and can now update access and trail conditions into Marlette-Hobart Backcountry.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 9:43pm

By the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds people enjoying the Lake Tahoe Basin to take precautions to avoid black bear encounters. This area is prime black bear habitat, and many of these wild animals are not afraid of humans.
Recently, a bear had to be killed after a man in his tent was injured as the bear tried to break in.
Bears are constantly searching for food, which humans inadvertently make obtainable to them.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 7:03pm

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Supreme Court today upheld a lower court decision saying that Democrat and Republican party officials should pick their candidates to run in a special election to fill a vacancy in Congressional District 2.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 1:46pm

Frankie Lee Lemos, 40, of Mill Creek, Washington, was arrested Monday morning by a Carson City deputy in Douglas County after he allegedly bit off part of his brother's finger during an argument in a bar.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to a bar on East Long Street where they met the suspect's brother, minus one part of his left pinky finger. The victim told deputies that his brother had left the bar in a cab after the incident.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 1:05pm

You would normally think it's minors who get busted for fake IDs when it comes to buying alcohol, but in this case, a gas station clerk was arrested after he sold alcohol to a 16-year-old decoy, and was found to have a false identification.

Gurpreet Singh Gill, 28, was arrested Monday evening in the 1100 block of North Carson Street for felony possession of false ID and misdemeanor unlawful sale of alcohol to a minor.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 7:08am

Scenes from last night's fireworks show over Carson City.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 3:01am

Fire crews quickly knocked down a brush fire Monday afternoon in a field on Highway 50 East, the third brush fire in two days.The fire about 5:30 p.m. near Gold Dust West on Monday was contained to...

Monday, July 4, 2011 - 9:24am

This morning at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, the boys have all the toys out of the barn, including the Inyo steam engine and the McKeen motor car. There's also antique cars on display, a Civil War re-enactment and live period music. A great way to start the day before the fireworks. Have a happy 4th.