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Snow over mountain roads causes delays
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 5:48am

The first significant snowfall of the season for the Sierra that began Monday and moved in as rain into Western Nevada valleys overnight is causing travel delays over Lake Tahoe mountain roads. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Lake Tahoe until 11 a.m. Tuesday. Go here for the latest travel information. For Carson City area weather go to www.CarsonWeather.com.

RSVP fair returns to Mills Park
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 5:42am

When Nevada Day rolls around, and the parade rolls through town, the fair rolls in, although not to stay. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will be bringing in the fair to Mills Park for the 27th time starting Thursday.

Reno Tahoe Airport Authority board begins search for retiring Krys Bart
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 3:39pm

Krys Bart’s retirement as president/CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is still a year away, but the process of finding her replacement has begun.
The authority’s board of directors is looking to hire a search firm to come up with candidates for the position Bart has held for the past 14 years and whose three-year contract expires in December 2013.

Graham Blog: You Cannot Erase or Change the Record Books in Sports....Unfortunately
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 11:49am

I agree with the message different authorities are trying to send with sports, but some are doing it in the wrong way. You cannot erase accomplishments no matter how they were obtained. You cannot erase what actually happened. I do not agree with erasing the books, in any sport, at any level.

First snow of the season moves into Lake Tahoe Basin
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 8:06am

Monday morning has brought the first winter snow of the season to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Light to moderate snow is being reported this morning throughout the basin. The National Weather Service calls for 10 to 18 inches above 7,000 feet and 4 to 8 inches at lake level. A winter storm warning runs through Tuesday morning.

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum is Tuesday
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 7:34am

Organizers of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Soup's On Candidate Forum set for Tuesday at Gold Dust West would like to have RSVP's today, Monday, by noon. Featured at the luncheon will be the candidates for the Carson City Supervisor Ward 2 race, Brad Bonkowski and Dennis Johnson and Ward 4 contestants incumbent Molly Walt and Jim Shirk. Questions will be fielded from the audience.
The forum begins at 11:30 a.m. at Gold Dust West, 2171 U.S. Highway 50 East in Carson City. The cost is $15 per person in advance and $20 at the door. Call (775) 882-1565. See the flier below.

Letter: Vote Democrat? Really?
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 7:14am

This is in reference to the Letter: Think before you vote, Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now.

Sixteen Questions About CC1
Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 9:20pm

16 Questions about CC1

While few can claim to have all the answers about the CC1 advisory, concerning the funding of a new city library, here are a few questions that I think everyone might consider – especially those in our city government.

Why are libraries being closed and sold all over the country?

Why are universities closing and selling libraries?

How fast will all books be replaced with eBooks?

What is the future of the library in the Internet age?

How many books can I carry on my keychain flashdrive or in my smart cell phone or eBook reader?

Carson City road report for Oct. 22-28
Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 11:40am

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Oct. 22-28: There will be intermittent delays on Roop Street between Hot Springs Road and Winnie Lane throughout the week due to sidewalk construction. Meanwhile, the Nevada Department of Transportation will be paving their maintenance yard located on Fairview Drive just east of the Carson City Freeway interchange. The outside westbound lane on Fairview Drive will be closed at this location.

Carson City residents asked to bundle yard debris for fall pick-up schedule

Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 11:37am

With the fall weather whipping the leaves off trees and into streets and yards, Carson City is preparing for its fall pick-up yard debris schedule by reminding residents to take pride in the city by pruning trees, shrubs and raking leaves.
Beginning Monday, residents can call the Public Works Operations Division to be put on a list for free yard debris pick up. Leaves must be bagged; the limbs must be less than six feet long tied in bundles and no larger that 4" in diameter.

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