Land slated for the Carson City Center/Nugget Project has been transfered from the ownership of Carson Nugget Inc. to the Mae B. Adams Trust, in preparation for a decision on the project by the Carson City Board of Supervisors.

Here we go again. I’ll bet you made another January fitness resolution. Right along with the promise to loose ten pounds and clean the refrigerator. Trying to convince the major part of today's population that exercise is needed is usually a lost cause, and some days I get tired of trying. You can't force exercise, those that will, will and those that won't; won't. However, here are a few facts to keep in mind if you belong in the” won't” category.

Carson City deputies arrested Timothy James Sparacino Wednesday morning after he allegedly sold a gold Rolex watch worth $9,000 to a local coin shop that was later found to be stolen.

According to the arrest report, Sparacino sold the watch to the coin shop for $2,500 on Nov. 9. That was the same day that a watch and other items were reportedly taken from a local residence. A check of the serial numbers showed that it was the same watch that was reported stolen.

A Sparks man was arrested Tuesday afternoon for felony indecent exposure after a Carson City deputy allegedly caught the suspect masturbating near the drive through of a North Carson Street fast food restaurant.

According to the arrest report, a call about this incident was received from a person in the drive through. The responding deputy stated that he approached William Landers, who was then standing near an adjacent grocery store, and clearly saw that he was exposing himself and masturbating in public view.

Bail for Landers was set at $7,500.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey has scheduled their winter and spring line up of special speakers on the 2nd Thursday of each month during their public meetings. Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, job training, etc.

This may be one of the worst acts of senseless vandalism I've ever seen. Or, maybe someone really wanted a pair of shoes.

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Check out the photo gallery above. Here is the RGJ story on the inaugural speech.

We will have some video of the festivities up soon.

CARSON CITY – Brian Sandoval has announced his final cabinet appointments prior to being sworn in as Nevada’s 29th governor today, including naming Bruce Breslow to head up the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Breslow has been serving in outgoing Gov. Jim Gibbons’ administration as executive director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects.

Police scanner traffic this morning indicates that CareFlight has been called to land in Carson City to pick up a prisoner and a guard.

Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi confirmed it was a prisoner and guard that was picked up this morning. The helicopter landed to pick up the two at around 7:40 a.m.

A single-vehicle accident tonight in Carson City on Highway 50 has traffic tied up near China East restaurant.

The car accident, reported at 5:49 p.m., happened moments after a CareFlight helicopter had landed at Carson High School to pick up a patient who, in a separate incident, fell at their home near the Carson City Fire Station and experienced possible life-threatening injuries.

Carson City authorities made four driving under the influence-related arrests and responded to a number of fights and domestic violence disputes overnight and into the early New Year's morning.

Revelry remained relatively calm until after midnight where deputies responded to a number of fights at various locations around town, said Carson City Patrol Captain Tom Crawford. There were no significant traffic issues or accidents, he added.

A fast-moving weather system may produce snow showers early this morning in the Carson City and Carson Valley regions, according to the National Weather Service and Carsonweather.com.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday. The heaviest snowfall may happen between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with higher amounts in the foothills and Sierra. Because of frigid temperatures, the storm is expected to produce snow on all the valley floors.

Guest Speaker District Attorney Neil Rombardo and others will address the group at noon Prescription Drug Abuse and other new and dangerous substance abuse by youth.

A hot air balloon rises over Carson City on the last morning of 2010.

Plans to install solar panels at five Carson City schools can proceed on schedule, a district court judge ruled today.

Carson City District Court Sr. Judge Deborah Agosti said it was her opinion that the Carson City School District acted within the scope of the law when it came to a joint bid opportunity with the city of Sparks to install the panels.

On Monday the Northern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council filed a petition in Carson City District Court to stop progress on the nearly $11 million project.

Good news for Carson City NV Energy customers. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved an overall decrease in electric rates for NV Energy’s Northern Nevada electric customers effective Saturday, Jan. 1.

For the typical residential customer using 745 kilowatt hours of electricity per month, it means a decrease of approximately 1.8 percent or $1.57 per month from $87.97 to $86.40.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hear an appeal of the planning commission's decision to allow ground-mounted solar panels to be placed near Seeliger Elementary School, at the board's first meeting of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 6.

The board will also hear from the city's finance director about the condition of each fund in the treasury, as well as a making appointments to city committees.

The inauguration of Nevada's 29th governor, Brian Sandoval, will begin on Sunday with a celebration of arts in Carson City and then continue on Monday with the official ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of the state capitol.

Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m., cultural organizations in downtown Carson City will open their doors to offer free music and dance performances, demonstrations by traditional artists, visual arts and history exhibitions, children’s activities and shopping opportunities.

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Millions of dollars in solar energy projects slated for the Carson City School District hang in the balance after a lawsuit was filed on Monday by a Nevada construction union.

The Northern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council filed a petition in District Court to stop Carson City School District’s plan to build solar energy arrays at five separate school locations in Carson City. A hearing is set for Thursday, 9 a.m. in Carson City District Court.

A teenage suspect wanted in the Sunday stabbing of a high school girl was apprehended near his home this morning, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Suspect John "Nubs" Linville, 17, was found in the East Carson City neighborhood of Surrey Lane at around 11:15 this morning. Witnesses were key to the boy's arrest, Furlong said, adding the boy gave up.

"I'm very pleased with the investigation," Furlong said.

Carson City authorities are looking for a John "Nubs" Linville, 17, who allegedly stabbed his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend, and then shot at her father, Sheriff Ken Furlong reports.

Linville reportedly had been arguing with his ex-girlfriend throughout the day before going to her home at about 9:30 on Sunday night in the 1500 block of Walker Drive, Furlong said.

He allegedly confronted the girl on her porch and stabbed her in the back shoulder blade, causing a minor injury. The girl's father reportedly heard the commotion and confronted Linville, who pulled out a gun. During the struggle, the gun went off and the bullet apparently hit the father in the chest and fell to the floor, causing only a powder burn on the victim, Furlong said. The knife, gun and bullet have all been recovered.

Linville is described as 5' 11" tall, and missing his left arm from a birth defect.

If you have information, contact sheriff's dispatch at (775) 887-2500.

Start the New Year off right with an extended day at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe on Friday, Dec. 31. Enjoy a torchlight parade, food, drinks, fire pits, and an early fireworks show before continuing your festivities down the hill. 
Events are as follows:
4 p.m. - Fire pits and beverages
4:15 p.m. - Snowcat Parade
5:15 p.m. - Torchlight Parade