Carson Now News (edition 127)

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Carson City DA: Early education pays dividends

Monday, April 25, 2011 - 5:09am

Nevada spends more than $300 million a year on corrections, and advocates for children believe there's a way to reduce that number by funding early learning programs.

Library Board of Trustees applications sought
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:46am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. The committee oversees all library policy and budgets.

Applicants must be willing to serve about six to eight hours a month. There is one opening for a four-year term that expires June, 2015.

The Board of Supervisors will appoint a qualified person who is a resident and registered voter of Carson City to the board for four years. Applications will be accepted through May 19.

School board to discuss state budget
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:21am

A light agenda on Tuesday for the Carson City School District Board, with a discussion on bond projects, an update on proposed education cuts by the State Legislature and recognition of the district's Educators of the Year.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

Put a brick on it: gusty winds expected today
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 3:41am

More unsettled spring weather continues today with a strong Pacific jet stream expected to bring gusty winds to Carson City, Reno, Carson Valley and the Sierra.

Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in some areas, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory through 8 tonight.

'Water for Elephants' not a three-ring circus
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 11:53am

The film "Water for Elephants" opened Friday night at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in a gala showing as a benefit for the V&T railroad group at $15 per head. Reason is that old No. 18 of the V&T more or less stars in the movie. More on the benefit later.

Road report for April 25 to May 1
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 5:14am

There will be shoulder work at the intersection of 5th Street and Butti Way. However, no lane closures are expected.

Clearview Drive is closed between Edmonds Drive and Line Drive for construction on the next phase of the NDOT freeway project. Detours are marked. The road is expected to reopen by November of 2011.

Carson planning commission to address requests for changes at Empire Elementary
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am

The Carson City Planning Commission will consider this week a special use permit request from the Carson City School District and Carson City Parks and Recreation Department to allow the constructi...

Residents join in Earth Day cleanup efforts
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am

A light sprinkle throughout the morning didn't dampen the spirits of Earth Day enthusiasts who cheerfully cleaned up three areas of Carson City Saturday.The event is sponsored annually by the Ca...

Tuesday deadline looms at Legislature
Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 3:00am

The deadline that will define the remaining non-budgetary issues for lawmakers to deal with this session hits Tuesday.By the close of business Tuesday, all bills without an exemption must clear ...

Carson City father and daughter die in Highway 50 accident
Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 7:56am

An 8-year-old girl died overnight after an accident on Highway 50 east of Carson City in Mound House on Friday afternoon, which also claimed the life of her father, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports today.

The girl's identity has not been released. Her father, David James Melendrez, 30, of Carson City died at the scene of the accident. The condition of a young boy, 3, also inside the car with his sister, and his father Melendrez, is not known at this time, said Trooper Dan Lopez.

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