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Outdoors with Don Q: Take time to enjoy the fall color 'quakies'
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 3:45pm

This is my annual reminder to enjoy the spectacular displays of the colorful leaves on quaking aspen trees, also known as 'quakies' at this time of the year.

On Sunday morning, Elaine and I took a drive to Hope Valley, California to see those colors and they are spectacular. If you want to see them, do not delay — you better hurry because they are at their prime.

Letter: Where is Carson City’s Mary Poppins?
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 1:57pm

Even the wise, kind and responsible Disney nanny character would face a daunting task were she presented with the continuing public policy fiascos in our troubled town. Mary handled her unbridled charges with aplomb and urgency. Many of our elected and appointed officials need to employ these traits.

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Carson City woman arrested for trespassing after being discharged from hospital

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 1:23pm

A South Lake Tahoe man was placed on a felony warrant hold after being booked into Carson City Jail on Sunday.
Anthony Timothy Abruzzo, 39, a contractor was booked into Carson City Jail on Oct. 6 with a misdemeanor warrant out of Carson City for being in violation of a suspended sentence, failure to report for monthly probation meetings.

Sandoval warns what federal shutdown could do to Nevada programs
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 1:01pm

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said Tuesday that the partial shutdown of the federal government will have serious financial effects on several state programs, including food stamps and a child nutrition program, if it is not resolved by the end of the month.

Planting season ends Saturday at Division of Forestry nursery
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 12:18pm

Looking for a selection of fall plants before winter kicks in? Saturday is your last chance for trees and plants offered through the Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery north of Carson City in Washoe Valley.

The nursery will be open for one last day, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. before it closes for the season. A great selection of conservation plants is available for fall planting. Fall is an optimum time for planting as warm soils encourage root growth before the ground freezes. The nursery is located at 885 Eastlake Boulevard.

Carson City Manager Larry Werner announces resignation, retirement

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 11:30am

Carson City Manager Larry Werner will retire effective Dec. 19, city officials announced Tuesday. Werner has served in the role of city manager since February 2008.

“For me, this has been a wonderful experience and I would not have traded it for anything,” said Werner in a letter to the Carson City Board of Supervisors. “Although I do feel some regret in making this decision at this time, I have no concerns about the management of the City because you have the best staff, department directors and elected officials that I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with.”

Details emerge after woman assaulted during traffic stop by man impersonating officer in Alpine County

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 11:16am

UPDATE: Alpine County Undersheriff Rob Levy provides new information regarding an assault of a woman Sunday night near Hope Valley who was stopped by a vehicle occupied by a man impersonating a police officer.

Authorities are looking for a man, described as a white, stocky build, approximately 40 to 50 years of age, 6 feet, two inches in height, 225 pounds, with dark hair and a bushy mustache. The male may have sustained injuries.

The male suspect’s vehicle was described as a newer full size diesel pickup, white in color, with possibly having aftermarket custom rims. Here is a news release issued Tuesday afternoon:

Carson City Harvest Club to receive grant to produce locally grown food for local families
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 10:06am

The Carson City Harvest Hub, along with food production programs in Douglas and Lyon counties, have been awarded funding through the Nevada Department of Agriculture, officials announced Monday.

Grant awards amounting to $250,730 will go to 13 programs throughout Northern Nevada for crop research, education marketing and production.

Weather system to bring rain to Carson City, snow in the Sierra by Wednesday
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 5:17pm

The fall weather cool-down continues this week with another system moving into the Carson City region by Wednesday. The system will drop temperatures by 15 to 20 degrees with rain in Carson City and snow in the forecast for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

An area of low pressure will bring rain, snow and a significant cool down for Wednesday with high temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below normal. Tuesday will bring mostly cloudy skies to Carson City.

Northern Nevada Fire Wives to hold Saturday barbecue in Carson City
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 4:25pm

Northern Nevada Fire Wives, an organization comprised of firefighters' families in the community, will hold a barbecue this Saturday in Carson City.

The Northern Nevada Fire Wives BBQ is Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11-2pm at Carson City Fire Station 51 at 777 South Stewart Street in Carson City. The barbecue costs $5; raffle tickets are $1 each.

The barbecue will have a bounce house, face painting and other family-friendly activities, including a visit by Smokey Bear. All proceeds benefit the Northern Nevada Fire Wives organization.

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