Carson Now News (edition 177)

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 6:30am

Fitness on a Wire: Reasons to start getting healthy
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 3:50pm

Have you given any thought to building your body up and increasing your overall health? Would you like a few reasons why you should?

Let's start with a tremendous gain in cardiovascular endurance. When you chase your kids you’ll be able to catch them. Endurance means your heart rate will drop and your heart will beat less to supply your body with the needed oxygen. The proper terminology is "greater stroke volume". You will achieve better circulation, and during cold winter months your body will benefit greatly from that increase.

Nevada Democratic Presidential Caucus tomorrow
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 2:49pm

Nevada Democrats will caucus on Saturday to reaffirm Barack Obama as the party's presidential candidate and organize for the general campaign.

Carson City Democrats will meet at Carson Middle School, 1140 West King Street. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats. For more information, call 841-3367.

Alaska Airlines to offer service between Reno and San Jose beginning in June
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 1:05pm

Beginning in June, two flights will be offered from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to San Jose International Airport via Alaska Airlines.
The new service is also tied to flights to Hawaii from Reno offered through Alaska Airlines.

Another lunchtime distraction
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 1:01pm

After all the stress of the last couple of days, maybe we need a little Diana Krall to help us relax:

Crime log: Carson City sex offender fails to change address
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 12:54pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Roy Nelson Robinson, 47, an unemployed Carson City man, at about 1 p.m. Thursday at the 900 block of South Carson Street. Robinson was arrested for a misdemeanor domestic battery and a felony sex offender failure to change address. Bail is set at $8,000 plus administrative fees.

Washoe Drive Fire burns 26 homes, 3,900 acres, Highway 395 between Carson City and Reno still closed
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 9:58am

Officials reported this morning that the Washoe Drive Fire destroyed 26 homes, and has currently consumed 3,900 acres.

At a 9 a.m. press conference, officials reported the blaze is 50 percent contained, and that 700 firefighters are working to extinguish hot spots in advance of the high wind that are forecast for this afternoon.

There were 20 homes reported lost last night, but in the light of day, personnel working the fire were able to get a better count of the structures that burned.

Carson City School Board to hear "State of the District" presentation
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 8:50am

Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes will give a presentation to the school board on the state of the district on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

See the full agenda below:

NHP: Highway 395 closed Friday from SR 431 Mount Rose to Carson City
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 11:16pm

The Nevada Highway Patrol advises Highway 395 through Washoe Valley, from SR 431 Mount Rose to Carson City will remain closed through Friday and possibly Saturday. Motorists should find alternative routes to Carson City as agencies continue to work on the fire.

One dead, 20+ structures lost, 3,700 acres burned in Washoe Drive Fire

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 10:09pm

10:00 p.m. update: Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez said tonight the Washoe Drive Fire has consumed and estimated 3,700 acres, burned at least 20 structures and has resulted in one fatality.

Hernandez would not go into details of how the person died. He said the 250+ firefighters on the scene have stopped the forward progress of the fire. He said the fire started in the East Lake area, and then followed the Highway 395 corridor north, where it was stopped just south of Galena High School.

Video: Washoe Drive Fire creeps over hill near Galena High School
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 7:07pm
More Stories