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Carson City sheriff's detectives ask for public's help identifying catalytic converter thief

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a catalytic converter that happened at a South Carson Street casino earlier this month.

The theft happened on May 8. The suspect vehicle is a black 1990’s Honda Accord wagon that was last seen driving East on Koontz from South Carson Street. The person of interest is the man getting into the black vehicle. Go here for surveillance video. Scroll through the photos and click on to enlarge.

According to CCSO Detective Sam Hatley, cases of catalytic converter theft are on the rise due to increased metal prices.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Dispatch can be reached at (775) 887-2677, Investigation Division, Detective Sam Hatley (775) 283-7852, Investigations Sgt. Daniel Gonzales at (775) 283-7850, Sgt. Craig Lowe (775) 283-7815 or Secret Witness (775) 322-4900. Refer to Case No. 2021-3050.

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Carson City boxer Diego Elizondo hasn’t fought in a year, but he’s hardly been inactive.

Since his third professional bout last May, the 20-year-old was married. On Dec. 23, Diego and Veronica Elizondo had a baby daughter, Violeta.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City May 14-16 as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracking.

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday evening in the 1800 block of Russell Way for domestic battery, attempted false imprisonment, and felony prevention of a victim calling 911.

The upcoming Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held May 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.

On the docket for discussion is the South Carson Complete Street Project, Hardship Determination for Downtown businesses, contracts, and more.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Superintendent of Schools Richard Stokes. He will address the staff and technology cuts needed to achieve a planned $2.9 million deficit reduction.

Cyborg and Transhumanist Forum at the Nevada State Legislature - May 15, 2019 -

The Cyborg and Transhumanist Forum - the first event of its kind - will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 15, 2019.

Address:
Nevada State Legislature Building
401 S Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
Second Floor Atrium (See the Second Floor Map)

Hello fellow anglers, what great time of year. The rivers have opened in California. Which, depending on the new regulation that is being decided on, may not close on November 15th.

As well as Alpine county, the lakes in Inyo and Mono Counties have opened and have been producing some beautiful fish, which I will share later in this report. It's hard to believe how fast the time goes.

The weekend is at our doorstep as we head into Friday, May 10, 2019. Even though forecasters say we may have showers this weekend, the cool spring rain won't dampen the fun. We have a bevy of activities lined up Friday including the opening of the Transcontinental Railroad exhibit at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, day 1 of the two-day Mother's Day Plant Sale hosted by The Greenhouse Project, RSVP's Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park, a day hike, art showings, live music and more.

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Gershwin's Tony-winning Broadway hit, “Crazy for You” at the Carson City Community Center beginning Friday and running weekends through May 19.

Boat ramps at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor and Cave Rock are now open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily, according to Nevada State Parks.

CARSON CITY — Carson High School senior sprinter and long jumper Ben Granados signed his letter of intent this morning to run Track and Field for the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota.

He was supported by his father and mother Emiliano and Rhaechul and two sisters Abby and Izzy Granados.

Easterly winds of more than 20 mph in the Stagecoach Valley blew across the dry lake bed near Break-A-Heart Road and created a haboob for Churchill Estates, and the Dayton and Stagecoach areas on Thursday afternoon.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying two male suspects believed to be involved in a series of vehicle burglaries and credit card theft.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will continue a project to eradicate, control, and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. Work will take place at approximately 90 infestations sites (105 acres) beginning in late May and continuing through September 2019.

A 41-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning for suspicion of preventing a victim of domestic battery from calling for help, a felony, and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

CARSON CITY — The Carson High School Wind Ensemble and Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble performed in southern California taking home numerous awards at last weekend’s Music in the Parks Festival.

CARSON CITY — The completion of the transcontinental railroad in the spring of 1869 changed America forever, dramatically reducing the time and cost for people and goods to move across country and accelerating the western expansion of the industrial revolution.

Heading into Thursday, May 9, 2019 we're looking at a few showers and partly sunny skies around Carson City. The event lineup features the RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival kickoff and family night at Mills Park, a Healthy Communities event in Silver Springs, CASA volunteer information hour workshop, an afternoon hike along the Ash Canyon trail, art demonstrations, live music and more. Enjoy.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a proclamation declaring the second week of May as Travel and Tourism Week in the state. The proclamation, issued on May 3, comes as part of a broader national celebration of the travel and tourism industries in the United States.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office deputies, Central Lyon County Fire and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to vehicle accidents late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 50.

Everyone, say hello to Johnny. The 13-year-old apricot-cream-colored domestic longhair is at the Carson City branch of the Nevada Humane Society is awaiting his forever home.

With the goal of returning the railroad to operation this summer, the Carson City Railroad Association will be hosting Saturday track repair work sessions in Mills Park. CCRA would like to extend an invitation to any able-bodied volunteer willing to be a Gandy Dancer for a few hours on the Carson City and Mills Park Railroad.

Residents nominated Carson City for a generous $5,000 grant offered through the Domino’s Paving for Pizza campaign. Paving for Pizza is a creative nationwide initiative to award nominated cities funds to fill potholes. Carson City Public Works proudly accepts this award and is honored to be chosen based on the thoughtful nominations submitted by Carson City’s residents. The courteous gesture of nominating Carson City is praiseworthy.

The 2019 Vacancy Study for Carson City has been released, showing a growing trend of low vacancies, especially in multi-family residential complexes and industrial space.

According to the study, however, there are several projects either underway or waiting for approval, including new apartment complexes, industrial buildings, school expansions, a dog boarding facility, and more.

Art Garfunkel is introspective. He’s also inquisitive, candid and, regardless of fame or fortune, highly motivated.

A stranger learns all of that during an initial conversation with him and, doubtless, by watching one of his “Less is More” performances.

A Snowy White Egret cruising in morning light, along the Mexican Marsh by Buzzy's Ranch in Carson City.

This weekend, grab mom and the family and come on out to the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale hosted by The Greenhouse Project, located on the campus of Carson High School.

Due to the event’s growing popularity, the sale is expanding to both Friday, May 10, 2:30 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was taken into custody Tuesday for a felony warrant and, subsequently, providing false information to avoid being arrested for the warrant, a sheriff's deputy said.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, May 8, 2019. We're looking at another day of sunshine and afternoon highs in the low 70s. We have activities throughout the region today, including a history presentation in Dayton, a Holocaust memorial service at the Governor's Mansion, art classes, live jazz and more. We want to send a big birthday "shoutout" to our outdoor editor emeritus Don Quilici, who turns 85 today. Don and his wife, Elaine, remain active, maintain healthy walks and hikes around the region and have plans for yet another Alaska outback trip this summer. Happy Birthday Q!

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a traffic accident Wednesday morning in the westbound lane of Highway 50 East near Sherman Lane.