Carson Now News (edition 233)

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Sandoval Appoints New Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Monday, October 3, 2011 - 2:43pm

NEWS RELEASE – Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council, and the Nevada Indian Commission.

Carson City weekend crime roundup
Monday, October 3, 2011 - 1:46pm

The following persons were arrested this weekend by Carson City Sheriff's deputies:

Enrique Lopez Aguilar, 23, was arrested Saturday morning near the intersection of Daggett and Canyon Drive for felony statutory sexual seduction. According to the arrest report, the parents of a 14-year-old girl reported that the subject had come to their residence to drop off their daughter, and they blocked his vehicle so he couldn't leave. A deputy talked to the subject, who allegedly admitted to having sex with the girl, but said she told him she was 18 years old. His bail was set at $15,000.

Carson City deputies the target of weekend assaults
Monday, October 3, 2011 - 1:06pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies weren't feeling the love this weekend, as they arrested three people involved in different incidents for assaulting or battering officers.

On Friday night, deputies arrested Daniel Lane Holley, 38, near his home in the 300 block of West 5th Street for felony assault on a police officer and misdemeanor obstruction/delay of a police officer. Deputies responded to the scene after a report that the subject was intoxicated and causing a disturbance.

NV GOP moves presidential caucuses ahead of Fla.

Monday, October 3, 2011 - 3:00am

RENO (AP) - Nevada Republicans have decided to move up their presidential caucuses to stay ahead of Florida's newly scheduled Jan. 31 primary, a move that will cost the state party half of its dele...

Winners of the Carson Station Wing-Off
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 5:28pm

Here are the winners (with photos) of the First Annual Carson Station Wing-Off:

First Place: Redneck BBQ
Second Place: Carson City BBQ
Third Place: Onstreet Concession
Fourth Place: Big Lou's Wings
Fifth Place: Wings of Destiny

People's Choice: Carson City BBQ

Expect a wet and breezy week ahead for Carson City region
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 12:34pm

Rain in the valley and snow in the Sierra is what is shaping up for this week across the Carson City region.
Two weather systems are expected to move into Western Nevada beginning Tuesday night, with wind gusts from 45 mph in the lower elevations, to gusts near 100 mph in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service in Reno and CarsonWeather.com.

Carson Senators' Pacheco nails 64-yard FG to beat Miners
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 3:01am

RENO - It's every kicker's dream to kick a game-winning field goal. Austin Pacheco did it last year when his overtime kick beat arch-rival Douglas 16-13. Pacheco had his second game-winner of his Ca...

Parade of potties kicks off VC's annual outhouse races

Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 3:00am

The streets were filled with hundreds of fans, music and laughter Saturday as a parade of potties raced through the streets of Virginia City during the World Championship Outhouse Races. "We hav...

Supervisors to meet with CCCVB over future direction of bureau
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 3:00am

It is hoped by those involved that a special Thursday afternoon meeting between the Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Board of Supervisors will result in an end to an ongoing dispute...

No estimate for containment of 1,200-acre Burbank Fire
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 3:00am

A fire burning out of control Saturday in Smith Valley had grown to 1,200 acres by 7 p.m. and was 10 percent contained, according to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.Two injuries wer...

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