Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals through Wednesday morning:

• Sean Alan Holloman, 28, a music teacher from Reno, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Hollowman was arrested for felony allegations of statutory sexual seduction and sexual acts in public, as well as misdemeanor allegations of contributing to the deliquency of a minor. Hollowman was found by officers, publicly having what appeared to be sexual intercourse with a female, who claimed to be 16 but was later found to be 15, near Second Street. Bail is set at $23,000.

In a milestone for the organization, Amy R. Berry was appointed to the new position of CEO of the Tahoe Fund on Wednesday. The official announcement is a major shift forward for the organization and its mission to raise private and public funding for environmental projects in Lake Tahoe.

Jennie R. Peters, passed away in Carson City,a graveside service will be held on May 31, at 2:30PM at Lone Mountain Cemetery. To view a full obituary and sign the on line memorial book please go to...

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for the week of May 30 to June 5, 2012.

The competition is on Lake Tahoe from one hour before sunrise to "High Noon" Sunday, June 3 during the 19th annual Jake's on the Lake fishing derby.
Prize money is awarded to anglers who reel in the largest Mackinaw $1,000, $500 Brown Trout, and $250 Rainbow Trout.
$50 entry fee includes Derby Entry, T-shirt, a wonderful Buffet Brunch (11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.), and Raffle.
Proceeds to benefit community charities through the Tahoe City Rotary Club Foundation.
Pre-register in Tahoe City at Jake's On The Lake or Pete 'N Peters tavern by 5pm Saturday, June 2nd.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s taxable sales jumped 7.2 percent in March over March 2011, but the state’s two largest urban counties showed more sluggish growth, the state Department of Taxation reported today.

Taxable sales totaled $3.9 billion in March, driven by Nevada’s rural counties where large energy and mining projects helped boost the numbers overall. For the fiscal year to date, statewide taxable sales are up 7.5 percent.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies made the following felony or gross misdemeanor arrests over Memorial Day Weekend:

• Joaquin Paul Gabriel Jr., 29, an electrician from San Jose, Calif., at 10:30 p.m. Friday. Gabriel was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), as well as misdemeanor allegations of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has been set at $4,100 plus administrative fees.

Seasonal drying conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and a number of human-caused fires have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office and the Nevada Division of Forestry’s Sierra Forest Fire Protection District to announce the implementation of fire restrictions on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 12:01 a.m., and lasting until further notice.

The "Crimson Moon" Grand Opening gala and intuitive fesitval at the Carson Cove Mall in Carson City, Nevada. Come and see and meet Psychics, holistic practitioners, massage therapists, Belly dancers, Hispanic Dancers, Watch Arts and demos and energy balancing techniques, have some food catered by the Cove Restaurant,listen to Live bands, MORE! Come join the fun and meet our community's new metaphysical, spiritual and intuitive arts center!

Robert R. Barela, 49 passed away at his home in Carson City, NV on Monday May 14, 2012. Robert was born in Bellflower, CA. He moved from southern CA with his parents Robert Barela, Sr. and Elai...

Former Carson City resident, Ernest Goehrig, 84, died May 14, 2012, at his home in Boulder, CO. Ernest was born November 1, 1927 in Freiburg, Germany. He learned his trade as a chef in Germany ...

Mrs. Mae Rucksdashel Croghan, age 102 of, Boaz, Alabama, formerly of Carson City, Nevada passed away peacefully on May 22, 2012 at Golden Living in Boaz. A family Memorial Celebration and intermen...

CVCT's new production of Holka Polka is a children's play, written by D.M. Larson, about the nicest witch in Fairytale Land, who embarks on a journey to save all the witches' reputations by saving the Prince. Along the way whe meets some familiar and misunderstood fairytale characters and she also comes to find that an historically sweet and loving character is really evil. This is a wonderful family show that will appeal to any age group. The play is directed by Gardnerville's own Riley Cooper.

Karen Williford, 73, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away May 20, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremation is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Toylynn Dedmon, 46, passed away April 29, 2012 in Ca...

Battling the wind as well as each other, the Paul Brooks Construction Tidal Wave (12-2) suffered only their second loss of the season at the hands of the CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds (10-3) in U10 fastpitch softball action Thursday. The Pink Diamonds took an early lead and never gave it up, winning 13-8.

Don passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the age of 81 in Carson City, Nevada where he'd lived for more than 20 years. He was born in St. Joseph, MI on August 17, 1930. He served his country i...

"Heart Beats and Sunshine for Shayla" fundraiser is scheduled for May 26, at Carson City Harley Davidson on Research Way in Carson City, starting at 11:00am until 2:00pm.

Retiring teachers and staff of the Carson City School District were celebrated for their accomplishments during the Carson City School District Board meeting at the Community Center on Tuesday, May 22.

A total of 13 staff members from Carson City schools were granted a clock award by Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Jose Delfin. Most of the staff that received the awards had worked for the school district for at least a decade. George Rolin, a custodian of Fremont Elementary School for more than 20 years, expressed his gratefulness when he received his award.

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club Meeting will be meeting Saturday June 9, at Grandma Hatties Restaurant. Lunch may be ordered off the menu between 11:15 Am and noon. Or persons may come at noon for just the program.

At noon, the program begins with a presentation from Janice Ayres of RSVP who will speak on "What's Up With Social Security and medicare and How RSVP Has Been Affected by the Economy and Congress".

FOR PRESS INFORMATION:
Bill Heitman, executive director
775-323-8084

U.S. Bank partners with Junior Achievement to bring day-long program to all students at Jacks Valley Elementary School

WHAT: All students at Jacks Valley Elementary School will participate in “JA in a Day” presented by Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada and U.S. Bank. Students will be taught curriculum based on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness from U.S. Bank, Douglas County Sherriff’s Department and parent volunteers.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds brought their season record to 9-3 with a decisive win over the HDR Killer Kiwis 23-11 in Carson Girls U10 softball action at Edmonds Park on Tuesday.

The pitchers for the Killer Kiwis were: Mackenzie Nolan - 10 runs, 4 hits, 12 walks, 1 strike out; and, Destinae Ordaz – 13 runs, 4 hits, 14 walks, 1 strike out. Pitching for the Pink Diamonds: Kelley Barr – 5 runs, 3 hits, 4 walks, 1 strike out; Lexi Fox – 5 runs, no hits, 7 walks, 2 strike outs; and, Tezia Boice – 1 run, no hits, 6 walks, 5 strike outs.

The TRE Fire burning in south Douglas County has grown to 7,500 acres, and is 15 percent contained, officials report Thursday.
The fire continues to burn in the hills to the north and east of the Topaz Ranch Estates residential area. Two homes and 17 structures were destroyed. No additional homes or structures have burned or are in immediate threat. The area in and around the fire is under a red flag warning to 11 p.m. Thursday due to high winds and relatively low humidity.

CARSON CITY – Long-time Republican political consultant Sig Rogich said today the 2013 Nevada Legislature has to take a serious look at collective bargaining reforms so that situations like the impending layoff of hundreds of Clark County teachers can be avoided in the future.

On Friday there is a unique way to remember and honor area veterans this Memorial Day weekend. The Carson Nugget is sponsoring a Bingo event on Friday, May 25 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room.

The profits from the event will be donated to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Carson Area Chapter 388. The group is hoping to raise $10,000 to bring the Traveling Vietnam Wall tribute to Mills Park for the inaugural celebration of “Battle Born Days” in Carson City in October.