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Nevada leads the way as U.S. home prices rise in May

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 7:54am

U.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May from a year ago, the most in seven years. The increase suggests the housing recovery is strengthening.

Chelsea's Story launches Carson City Board of Supervisors proclamation on Wednesday

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 6:48am

At the Wednesday, July 3 meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, there will be a proclamation issued launching the YOU CAN HELP! campaign — an effort to distribute foster home recruitment materials throughout Carson City on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Carson City, otherwise known as CASA.

Below is a story by Chelsea Guthrie, a former child of the foster care system, now a CASA volunteer. For more information about YOU CAN HELP!, please visit www.ChildsJourneyHome.org.
Here is Chelsea's story:

Carson City Parks and Recreation steps it up for month of July

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 3:29pm

Carson City is joining the National Parks and Recreation Association in celebrating July as “Parks and Recreation Month.”

With warm temperatures and long daylight hours, summer is a great time to explore your city’s parks and trails, try a new recreation activity, or relax and enjoy a show. The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department has developed a calendar of events and is offering many options for free.

Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of check, money order scams

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 1:36pm

If you find yourself the recipient of a check or money order for a large sum of money, chances are that the check or money order is part of a scam, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office warns.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of victims selling products using online programs, such as Craigslist, being contacted by an unknown buyer who sends a check or money order for an amount over the asking price.

Winners announced for Women to Women Nevada June contest

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 11:15am

Women to Women Nevada with host Carol Paz offered June viewers a simple contest where the winners would get some really nice prizes.

It being July 1, that means winners for the June contest were picked today. The contest was easy. A number between 1 and 500 was selected prior to the launch of the contest. Entries had to guess what the number was to win.

Carson City Library presents 'Making of a Cello' performance, talk July 11

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 10:46am

The Carson City Symphony Association and the Carson City Library present a talk and demonstration on "The Making of a Cello" by Symphony cellist Becky Crowe on Thursday, July 11, 6 to 8 p.m., in the auditorium of the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street in Carson City.

The talk is appropriate for all ages, and admission is free.

Reno Marine to run 70 miles to help raise funds for other veterans

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 10:33am

When some people retire, they spend a lot of time relaxing. Not Charles Padilla.

The former U.S. Marine of 29 years is set to run 70 miles, from Coleville, Calif., to Virginia City, beginning Tuesday to raise money for the Marsoc Wounded Warrior Foundation, which supports U.S. veterans. The run, part of the “Miles for Marsoc” campaign, begins Tuesday and is scheduled to end Wednesday.

Padilla, 49, of Cold Springs will be running by himself for the first 50 miles and expects to be joined by two other runners toward the end of the run.

Carson City officers arrest three on felony charges Sunday; man jailed for alleged credit card theft

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 10:20am

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge of unlawful use of a credit card.
Jack Michael Bell is being held on $7,500 bond in the Carson City Jail. According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Fairview Drive in reference to a fraud report.

The victim advised she discovered that her Chase Bank debit card was missing two days ago and she said she suspected her roommate and boyfriend, Jack Michael Bell, took her debit card, the arrest report states.

Carson City Sheriff's Office issues four alcohol-related citations Saturday

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 9:06am

Two individuals and two servers were issued citations Saturday as part of efforts by the Carson City Sheriff's Office to stop the sale of alcohol to minors.

A "shoulder tap" operation was conducted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Saturday where individuals were asked by a person in decoy to purchase alcohol for him or her. The "decoy" informed those asked that he/she was underage and could not purchase the alcohol. The decoy was assisted by two Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies who oversaw the operation.

New laws set to take effect Monday, July 1 in Nevada

Monday, July 1, 2013 - 7:22am

CARSON CITY — When July arrives in the Silver State, nearly 200 new laws will go into effect. Nevada’s anti-sex trafficking policies will be strengthened, driver’s privilege cards for people in the country illegally will be allowed and the process of readying state law enforcement to collect DNA from everyone arrested on felony charges will begin.

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