Carson Now News (edition 177)

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 6:27pm

Here is a map released by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office showing the perimeter of the Washoe Drive Fire:

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 4:47pm

Here is the latest from Washoe County on evacuations. Go here as this list is being updated.

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 3:20pm

More video from someone driving through fire area in north Washoe Valley.

For more videos, go here.

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 3:15pm

Warning: Strong language:

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 1:16pm

The snow forecast to hit the Lake Tahoe region during the next few days is expected to give the Tahoe Fund's Plate for Powder program a boost along with Sierra ski resorts and businesses. Drivers who purchase a California or Nevada Tahoe vehicle license plate will receive two free ski lift or Nordic tickets to the resort of their choice. New Tahoe plates cost $50 in California and $61 in Nevada.

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 8:40am

Catch the live video here. The agenda is here.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 4:25pm

Health inspection reports of local restaurants:

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 4:13pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s charter school law was strengthened in 2011, seeing its ranking among the states moving to 20th from 23rd as a result, a national group reported this week.

Nevada’s overall score improved from 97 points to 111 out of a potential of 208 points in the report issued Tuesday by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 2:00pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies took custody of Anthony Kendall, 25, an unemployed transient, at the Carson City Detention Facility at 9:40 a.m. Jan. 10. Kendall was transferred to the facility from Douglas County for a felony possession of a controlled substance warrant in his name. No bail has been set.

An officer arrested Joanne Holder, 58, a disabled Carson City woman, at 4:20 a.m. today at Jack in the Box on Highway 50 East. Holder was arrested for a gross misdemeanor misuse of 911. Bail is set at $2,500.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 11:24pm

Here is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports: