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NV Energy warns of telephone scammers threatening to cut off service for payment
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 10:36am

Reports of utility scammers continue to surface, with NV Energy being the latest to alert customers about individuals trying to get credit card information.

NV Energy spokeswoman Faye Andersen said the company has learned about phone callers identifying themselves as employees of the company and threatening disconnection of service if a credit card payment or cash transfer isn't immediately made over the phone.

Lyon commissioners ban marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated areas of county
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 10:12am

Medical marijuana dispensaries will not be allowed in unincorporated areas of Lyon County, commissioners decided Thursday.

In a 4 to 1 vote, the board approved the ordinance that outlaws dispensaries, laboratories and grow operations in the mostly rural county. The ordinance was proposed by Sheriff Allen Veil and brought forward by Commissioner Virgil Arellano.

Carson City Sheriff's Office report for Friday

Friday, October 4, 2013 - 9:05am

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested at 10:10 p.m., Oct. 3, on the I-580 Freeway near Highway 50 East.
According to the arrest report, Carson City patrol officers stopped the man driving a Ford pickup because it didn't have plates and registration.

The man did have a valid moving permit for the vehicle issued by Nevada DMV. However he did not have a valid driver's license and any insurance in the vehicle.

He faces misdemeanor charges of not having a valid driver's license, no proof of insurance and a warrant out of Dayton Justice Court for failure to pay a fine. Bail: $1,258.

Light after Dark 10K/5K Walk/Run - Lighting the Way to Awareness / Prevention of Assault & Domestic Violence
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 8:54am

Help Advocates bring awareness to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by Lighting the Way during an evening community run at Riverview Park (end of 5th Street). Enjoy music and refreshments while lighting the dark with glow sticks on Saturday, Oct 19th, warm-up 5:30pm with a 6pm start.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!! Help AEDV and SARA Advocates bring light to Domestic Violence by signing up for Light after Dark 10k/5k Walk/Run! Proceeds benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Response Advocates, a non-profit, tax deductible organization.

Women to Women Nevada with Dana Fruend and Doreen Mack
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 7:54am

This week's Women to Women Nevada features Dana Fruend and Doreen Mack, both active in numerous organizations with the intent on spreading the good news about downtown Carson City.

Fruend is President of Downtown 20/20, co-owner and marketing director at Agency 36, marketing manager at Carson Horseshoe Club and writer at Quick Throttle Magazine. Mack is the owner/president at Lofty Expressions, Inc., and Past President of Downtown 20/20.

As federal parks remain dim, Nevada State Parks stay open
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 6:52am

All 23 Nevada State Parks are not affected by the government shutdown and remain open for all scheduled events.

"Autumn is awesome in Nevada's state parks for viewing fall colors, fishing, camping or setting up a hunting base camp," says Deputy Administrator Eric Johnson.

Artistically INKlined, Spiritual hints, and Harvest Faire, just some stops on Downtown Wine Walk, Sat Oct 5th
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 6:47am
Featured stop on the Wine Walk: A unique art show displaying the non-skin works of art from Carson City’s finest tattoo artists at Mo and Sluggo’s Bar in Carson City, NV. Artistically INKlined 3: The Skull, will showcase the oil paintings, water color, air brush, and mixed media from 6 local shops and over 11 artists with special guest sculptor. Art INK 3 is from 1pm – 9 pm, during the October Downtown Wine Walk. The show is FREE to attend but is a fundraising event for the Brewery Arts Center’s Youth Art Programs.

Occupy Yosemite scheduled for today; Mammoth Lakes radio news director leads caravan into park
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 6:41am

If the partial federal governemnt shutdown enters day four, eastern California radio news director Stacey Powells will enter Yosemite National Park, whether it is open open or not.

Carson City temperatures expected to drop to freezing tonight, Friday
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 3:28pm

Time to bring the tomato plants inside and, while you're at it, throw another blanket on the bed. At least for the next few nights.

A cold, dry air mass settling over eastern California and western Nevada will bring below normal temperatures for the next few nights and early mornings to the Carson City region, the National Weather Service reports.

Carson City Fall Job Fair set for Friday at community center
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 2:11pm

With two successful job fairs this year that have sent more than 100 people to work locally, the third Carson City Job Fair will be held Friday, Oct. 4, at the Carson City Community Center. There will be 45 employers on hand to talk to job seekers and to accept resumes.

Hosted by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN and The Carson City Chamber of Commerce, the Fall Job Fair will be open to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. it will be held in the large gym area of the community center, 851 E. William Street.

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