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Best-selling author Ellen Hopkins to discuss drug epidemic at Carson City chamber luncheon
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 4:34pm

If you think drugs are not a problem in our community, think again. Perhaps the closing down of meth labs may be a thing of the past, but be aware, drug use is ever constant among the young and easily obtained.

Award winning New York Times best-selling author Ellen Hopkins will be addressing the Carson City Chamber’s monthly luncheon at the Gold Dust West that is open to the public.

Topaz Lake gets stocked with fresh rainbow trout
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 2:07pm

Topaz Lake is located at the Nevada/California state line on U.S. 395, about 40 miles south of Carson City.
Monday, March 17 was a chilly, very windy, white-capped day at the lake.

Elaine and I were there to take photos of the low water levels caused by our on-going drought, and we got some unexpected, bonus photos of fish being planted.

Winter winds down with Irish-themed celebrations in Carson City and Virginia City
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 1:03pm

The last days of winter were celebrated around Carson City and Virginia City this weekend and there was definitely an Irish theme in the air. Here are some photos taken around town and Virginia City on Saturday during the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick's Day parade.

Nevada Medicaid Enrollments Soar; Projected to Reach 500,000
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 12:28pm

Nevada Medicaid enrollments under federal health care reform have surpassed initial projections and are on pace to reach 500,000 by summer.

Carson City hit again overnight by vandals; restaurant, business and vehicles targeted
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 11:19am

Acts of vandalism again plagued Carson City streets overnight with at least three businesses and several vehicles hit with logs, stones, rocks and potatoes.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said the incident happened sometime over night with reports of vandalism continuing to come in this morning. The vandals appear to be targeting business and vehicles randomly, said Furlong.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 19-25
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 10:14am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 19-25, 2014.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are reporting that the north fork is a bit clearer.
You may have fair catches from Canyon Dam to Lake Cove this week.
Courtesy of Almanor Fishing Adventures.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:

Eighteen-year-old Carson City man arrested for DUI, driving without insurance
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 9:51am

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 11:55 p.m. at Roop Street and Northridge. He faces four misdemeanor charges including first offense DUI, driving on a suspended registration, no proof of insurance and minor consuming alcohol.

According to the arrest report, a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy conducted a routine registration check on a vehicle that came back as suspended. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle as it was traveling eastbound on Northridge near Roop.

Carson City deputies arrest father and son on kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy charges
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 9:30am

UPDATE: An 18-year-old Carson City house painter and his father were arrested Tuesday on three felony warrant charges including robbery, kidnapping and conspiracy.

Brent Michael Martin and Michael Ray Martin, 39, are each being held on $150,000 bail. Warrant for their arrests were issued Monday from Carson City Justice Court. The men were arrested at 4:24 p.m. in the 1900 block of East Long Street.

Little Troop Big Heart at Fuji Park
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 10:39pm

Brownie Troop 115 and Cadette Troop 91 of the Girl Scouts would like to invite our community to help us reach our goal to send 200 boxes of cookies to our service men and women through the NV Project. We will be at Fuji Park Wednesday across from Costco from 4:00-6:00 pm. Help us send cheer to those that protect our freedom everyday.

Capital Crossfire opens second season with chief of staff members of two Nevada governors
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 7:22pm

In the second season of Capital Crossfire, Karl Neathammer and Shelly Aldean speak with Gerald Gardner, chief of staff to Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Robin Reedy, chief of staff to former Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons. They describe the multitude of roles in their positions as the governor’s “go to” person.

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