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It's a Holiday Treat for all seasonal and holiday music in many styles. The Carson City Symphony presents the 30th annual Holiday Treat concert on Sunday, December 15, 4:00 p.m., at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

The Symphony will be joined on the program by the Carson City Symphony Chorus, and Norma Conway's Victorian Dancers. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 3:00 p.m. in the lobby.

Sep. 28, 1942 - Nov. 12, 2013 Lynn Palma Barbagallo Phalan, 71 years old, wife of James Phalan died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Lynn was bor...

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Foster Care Training will be held on:
Saturday, January 11, 2014: 9:00am to 6:30pm
Sunday, January 12, 2014: 9:00am to 6:30pm
Saturday, January 18, 2014: 9:00am to 6:30pm

Division of Child and Family Services
1677 Old Hot Springs Road, Ste. B
Carson City, NV 89706

If you would like to sign up for these classes, please contact Lori Nichols, LSW @ (775) 687-4943 Ext. 262

Lynn Palma Barbagallo Phalan, 71 years old, wife of James Phalan, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Carson City, Nev.

Lynn was born Sept. 28, 1942 in Pittsburg, Calif. Among her survivors are her husband James Michael Phalan, her brother William (Lisa) Barbagallo, sister Noreen Byrd, daughter Michelle (Tim) Cleveland, sons Jeff Phalan, and Jim (Gabriela); step children Dave (Debbie) Phalan, Janine Phalan, and Greg (Dora) Phalan, grandchildren Nathan and Ashley Edwards, Zoey Cleveland, Emily Lawrence, Sofia, Jimmy, Jamie, Sara, Holly and Tierra Phalan.
 

A Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 6:01 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Fifth Street. He faces a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery after admitting to throwing a picture frame at his partner, hitting him in the head.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Nov. 11-17: On Wednesday, Nov. 13, there will be lane closures on Fairview Drive between Carson Street and California Street from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. due to utility work. Flagger controlled traffic will be in effect.

There will be intermittent one-way flagger controlled traffic on Fifth Street between Saliman Road and the freeway overpass.

There will be sidewalk work along the south side of Silver Oak Drive between N. Carson Street and Imperial way. Please use caution.

Come spend the day and celebrate the full moon with us at our Festival of Earthly Treasures III and Healing Arts Fundraiser from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, November 17th at the Plaza Event Center, 801 S. Carson Street in Carson City. We will be featuring free interactive workshops, jewelry, healing arts, readings and silent auction. Raffles prizes will be given away every 30 minutes. Only $2 admission and kids 12 and under are free. All proceeds to benefit Esperanza Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit corporation dedicated to facilitating the healing of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in all of us.

Hello fellow anglers, Time is running short if you plan on fishing the rivers in Alpine County.
November 15, 2013 is the last day to fish on any of the rivers in California, with the exception of a few that will remain open to catch and release.

In our local area, the east fork of the Carson River from Hangman's Bridge to the Nevada state line is on that list.
Check your CDFW regulation book for other tributaries that will remain open. All of the lakes in Inyo and Mono Counties will also close on November 15th. 

UPDATE: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet jointly with the Carson City School Board beginning at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 13. From the Community Center’s Sierra Room, located at 851 E. William St., the 12 elected officials will discuss the school district’s strategic plan, Empower Carson City, and meaningful linkages to the City’s initiatives related to education and lifelong learning.

Robert Michael Kneeland passed away Oct. 21, 2013 in Carson City, Nev. Robby was born June 24, 1975 in Hayward, Calif., to Michael and Darlene Kneeland. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar, 301 N. Carson St., in Carson City.

Carson City authorities arrested a 27-year-old transient Monday in the 1200 block of Old Clear Creek Road. David Elden Bennett faces a felony charge of violation of probation conditions.

According to the arrest report, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Spooner Junction after a report of a man standing in the road.

A Carson City man on probation and with a n outstanding warrant for his arrest faces felony drug charges, including intent to sell after authorities found 3 grams of MDMA, also known as "Ecstasy" or "Molly" and several empty pills capsules during a search of his apartment.

Mark Emory Samuels, 27, was arrested Friday, Nov. 1, 8:18 p.m. in the 400 block of East Long Street.

According to the arrest report, officers with the Special Enforcement Team made contact with the man at his residence on a confirmed warrant from Carson City Justice Court for violation of a suspended sentence.

A 46-year-old Carson City woman faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon and two misdemeanor battery charges after allegedly chasing her husband with a knife.

The woman was arrested Nov. 2, 12:52 a.m. in the 2900 block of Kitchen Drive. Carson Now is withholding the name of the woman to protect the identity of a 15 year-old-daughter, who was pushed by her mother, and another daughter who used a smart phone camera to video the incident.

The Sierra Nevada Ballet will present the popular “Peanutcracker – The Story in Nut Shell” on December 6 and 7 in Carson City and December 17 in Reno. Based on Lev Ivanov‘s original ballet “The Nutcracker,” Peanutcracker is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet,” noted Rosine Bena, Artistic Director of the Sierra Nevada Ballet.

March 26, 1952 - October 12, 2013 Dr. Kent Douglas Redwine passed away on October 12, 2013. He was born in Glendale, CA to Malcolm and Clarabelle Redwine. He relocated to Ca...

A 29-year-old transient was arrested in the 1800 block of East Long Street in Carson City early Friday morning. William Percy Gary faces a warrant charge of felony burglary, issued Oct. 21, 2013 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $20,000.

With the holiday season just weeks away, THE POLAR EXPRESS train is cannonballing down the fast track, with nearly all tickets aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad sold out.

A 27-year-old Carson City man faces felony drug charges after being arrested in the parking lot of Walmart Wednesday.

Richard Reid Adams was arrested at 12:21 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the parking lot after receiving information that it appeared as if someone was attempting to break into a vehicle and had, earlier, went through a back pack located inside the trunk.

Feb. 12, 1919 - Oct. 29, 2013 Joseph O’Neill Tapp died October 29, 2013 at Carson Tahoe Hospital. He was born in Puritan, Colorado on February 12th, 1919, in a coa...

Nevada's tourism officials say the 2013 spring and summer advertising campaign that launched the brand "A World Within, A State Apart" along with a television commercial featuring the catchy version of the cowboy song "Don't Fence Me In" by Las Vegas band The Killers has proven to be highly successful.

The Nevada Commission on Tourism’s campaign, which continues this fall, has strengthened interest in travel to Nevada among key audiences with results showing significant year-over-year increases, said Claudia Vecchio, director, Nevada Commission on Tourism.

Of over 90,000 IRS employees there are bound to be a few “bad apples” that act wrongfully. Most IRS employees are hard working, dedicated, intelligent and professional folks that do a lot of good work under very difficult cirbumstances.

The FBI and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) investigated and the U.S. Attorney Office prosecuted Jeanne L. Gavin recently.

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested in Boise, Idaho and faces a felony charge relating to an assault where a witness was prevented from reporting a crime and a motor vehicle was taken, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Adam Craig Meservey was extradited on Oct. 24 to face one felony charge after a May 2012 warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court. He also faces a gross misdemeanor warrant charge of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and a misdemeanor warrant charge of assault, issued in February 2012 out of Carson City Justice Court.
Bail: $8,000.

Logs, stumps and limbs piled across 565 acres of public land in eight Carson Ranger District project areas of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be burned in the coming weeks, the U.S. Forest Service announced Monday.

Residents to the north, south, east and west of Carson City can expect heavy, dense smoke in the pile burn areas that will cause impacts, albeit short term, on air quality levels. Prescribed burn notices have been posted near homes and subdivisions, alerting occupants about the planned prescribed fire operations.

The season's first significant snowfall covered the Sierra Monday with nearly a foot of powder at Lake Tahoe area resorts and 3-5 inches at lake level.

Anticipation for additional snowfall along with summer investments pays winter dividends at Tahoe South this season. Millions of capital expenditures at the three area ski resorts this year will complement revitalization efforts throughout town to create new options on where to stay, play and dine during the 2013-14 season.

As an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.

Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.

May 12, 1944 - October 18, 2013 In loving memory of an amazing father, grandfather, brother and friend. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 26...

The Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation will present Special Recognition Awards for year 2013 recipients in a brief ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. at the monument at the entrance to the Pony Express Pavilion in Mills Park.

The public is invited to attend this free, outdoor event. The awards will be presented in the following categories:

Volunteer of the Years - Scott Tully, an individual who has an impressive, sustained record of donating his time and expertise for recreation programs.

From the relics of Nevada’s first hilltop exploration in the 1800s to steam locomotives and 21st century archeological discoveries, Nevada State Museums cover the state’s stories and care for historical objects for generations. To honor Nevada Day and the state’s 150th birthday kickoff, Nevada state museums offer free admission and celebrations across the state Friday, Oct. 25.

A 41-year-old man with an extensive criminal history in Carson City was arrested Wednesday and faces felony charges of being a felon in possession of a loaded weapon, possession of methamphetamine and prescription drugs. A 25-year-old female passenger with him faces two misdemeanor charges.

Franklin Trevino was stopped for speeding 11:18 p.m. in the area of Saliman and 5th Street. According to the arrest report, officers patrolling paced the Chevy sedan Trevino was driving doing 35 in a 25 mph zone. The vehicle also crossed over and straddled the yellow line for nearly one city block.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 23-30.