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Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives arrested the fiance who was a passenger with Desiree Bragg the night Leonardo Cardoza, who is on trial for murder, allegedly rammed his minivan into the side of Bragg's mother's home, pinning and killing her.

Steven Gilbert Castro Jr., 20, was arrested in Yuba City, Calif., Tuesday where he is facing a felony charge of being a material witness avoiding testimony. Castro also faces a misdemeanor charge of being in violation of a suspended sentence out of Carson City Justice Court. That was filed Dec. 31, 2013.

“The Carson City Republican Central Committee, is hosting a program with Roger Hedgecock. You are invited to attend in room 3100 at the Nevada State Legislature on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Roger Allan Hedgecock, is a conservative talk radio host and former mayor of San Diego, California. His show is syndicated by Radio America.”

Submitted to Carson Now by Carol Howell
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Here is what Ms, Howell did not state in the spirit of “transparency” which now has become the new “buzzword” in American and Nevada Politics!

CARSON CITY — Former Nevada law enforcement official "PK" O'Neill, filed Tuesday at the Secretary of State's office, as a Republican candidate for Assembly District 40. The seat is currently held by former Carson Supervisor and retiring two term Assemblyman Pete Livermore, who is endorsing "PK's" candidacy.

He described O'Neill as "a once in a lifetime candidate." Pete said, "I wholeheartedly endorse him and am giving my total support to "PK" O'Neill on becoming the next representative for Assembly District 40."

There is a lot of misinformation circulating regarding Carson City’s possible future involvement with the Empire Ranch Golf Course. I have heard and read many inaccurate statements regarding what actions, if any, the city might take in regards to the course. I want to help clear that up, and address the facts as I understand them.

The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning March 15 to April 6, 2014. The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris.

The Carson City Rainbow Girls announce their Spring Strut 5K race. Join us at Riverview Park on the first Saturday morning of spring, March 22 at 7 a.m. All runners get a t-shirt and in addition there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for men and women. All children will get a free Kids Meal at Buffalo Wild Wings.

The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 run for free with a paid adult. You can register online at Active.com or the day of the race.

Karen Abowd, Supervisor Ward 1, filed for re-election on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, citing her desire to see through many projects currently in process, as well as her commitment to the future of Nevada’s Capital City.

“Carson City has gone through some tough economic times and continues to,” Abowd said. “We have needed to be careful in our planning and how we spend available dollars in order to create sustainable, relevant opportunities that have immediate positive impacts, and build a future we can be proud to leave our children and grandchildren.”

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking input on a proposal to prepare an Environmental Assessment and issue a Forest Order to require proper food and refuse storage at developed recreation sites on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Many events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of March. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. Here are some events scheduled for around Carson City and Northern Nevada:

A 67-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of indecent conduct after he allegedly urinated near children at Mills Park.

According to the arrest report, a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to the park at around 4 p.m. and detained the man near the skate park.

Officers spoke with a witness who said the man was observed urinating on some bushes near the south end of the park. The witness was with his 1-year-old-son and said that there were other children in the area where the man was seen urinating.

One Hospodka presented enough of a challenge for Colorado Northwestern Community College pitchers to contain on Saturday, but two Hospodkas in the top half of the Western Nevada College lineup proved to be too much for the Spartans to handle.

Twin sisters Makenzie and Meghan Hospodka hit two-run homers as WNC completed a Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader sweep of CNCC with a come-from-behind 7-5 victory in Carson City.

Each year thousands, mostly women, seek Temporary Protection Orders, T.P.O.'s, a legal order recognizing a potential threat and ordering someone, usually a former partner, to stay away.

In most cases, that's the end of it. They do what they're intended to do. But sometimes the escalation continues with tragic results. Cassidy Perry has lived through that ordeal.

Enjoy fine dining, student performances, and unique opportunities while supporting local students and families at the Sierra Lutheran High School Gifts of Grace annual dinner and auction Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club.

Activities include an elegant dinner prepared by The Supper Club at Genoa Lakes Golf Club, silent auction for unique gifts and activities, live auction for vacation and party packages as well as drawings (Dollar$ for Scholar$) for a Smart TV, HP 2-in-1 Notebook and a $500 gas card.

Wear The Green as Red's 395 Goes Green for St. Patrick's Day! Live Irish Music by Gairin for St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2014 from 4-7 PM at 1055 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV.

Karen Abowd on Tuesday announced her second run as Carson City Supervisor Ward I, citing her desire to see through many projects currently in process, as well as her commitment to the future of Nevada’s Capital City.

“Carson City has gone through some tough economic times and continues to,” Abowd said. “We have needed to be careful in our planning and how we spend available dollars in order to create sustainable, relevant opportunities that have immediate positive impacts, and build a future we can be proud to leave our children and grandchildren.”

Maybe it would be a blessing to your family if you wrote (or dictated) a Life Review? The normal basics include: date and place of birth; names of parents; childhood friends, schools, stories; details about marriage(s); education; designations and awards; employment jobs, activities, stories, promotions; places of residence; hobbies, interests and activities; charitable, religious, fraternal, political and other affiliations; disappointments (and how you handled them) and other individual attributes.

Wow! That is quite a list to get you started.

On Thursday, February 20, from 10 am to 10 pm, Pizza Factory on HWY 50 East (775-882-9800) will be hosting Eagle Valley Day.

What that means is that the generous and gracious owners of the Pizza Factory will donate 20 percent of the entire day's earnings back to the Eagle Valley Middle School PTO to use toward purchasing CRT Snack for the entire student body.

Carson City, Nev. – Orders for the second of four commemorative medallions marking Nevada’s 150th birthday begin Feb. 10 through the Nevada Legislative Gift Shop. Wells Fargo has been announced as the official sponsor of the commemorative medallions.

Well Yip! Yip! Yahoo! Another year has passed and it’s time to file your tax return again. I’m sure that you are just overcome with emotion and excitement at the “fun” time ahead gathering all your records together and making that annual journey into the bowels of IRS instructions that seem to only make sense to seasoned IRS agents. Somebody once made a joke about a GPS unit giving directions like IRS instructions.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a man posing as a lieutenant who is telling them that they will go to jail unless they use a credit card or money order to pay for traffic tickets.

According Sgt. Scott McDaniel, a man is calling homeowners identifying himself as "Lt. Steven Mills" with the Carson City Sheriff's Office or the Ormsby County Sheriff's Office.

A number of captured feral-estray wild horses from the Washoe Valley area north of Carson City were illegally released sometime Thursday or Friday prompting an investigation by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

The Virginia Range horses were reported to be running loose Friday on Highway 395 south near Washoe Hill, said Bob Conrad, department spokesman.

Thuy Tran has been successful in the Coldwell Banker Select Reno office for a long time, and now all her hours of hard work and dedication have paid off. Thuy has earned the Certified International Property Specialist designation and can now be a part of the global real estate scene.

Ken Yzurdiaga opened his second Jimmy John’s location in Carson City with an official ribbon cutting Thursday,

Located at 2329 N. Carson Street. Jimmy John’s serves those freaky fast sandwiches made to order on freshly baked bread. Stop in soon. Pictured is the staff ready and waiting to create your sandwich. Far right is owner Ken and wife Dana is on far left. The first Jimmy John's opened in south Carson.

Photo Courtesy of Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Carson City Library has extended its technological reach by implementing extensive technology training in Lyon County through librarian-led training and workshop offerings that will improve digital literacy skills to all potential users in the region.

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Jan. 18, 1:31 a.m. in the area of North Carson and East Park Street. He faces a felony charge of child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of DUI.

According to the arrest report, an officer doing routine patrol on North Carson Street at Hot Springs Road observed a silver in color Dodge Durango without a license plate. The officer turned on his overhead emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop at North Carson Street and East Park Street.

The Outdoor Toy Store in Moundhouse held its first Community Christmas Festival. We wanted to thank all those who helped make it such a success.

The money from the raffle items went to The Ron Woods Family Center and the cans of food that were donated are going to The Dayton Food Pantry. Next year we have promises from other local businesses to help out and spread much needed donations and Christmas cheer to an area that is largely forgotten.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission announce an addition to the Nevada 150 events calendar.

As part of Nevada's 150th Anniversary of Statehood celebration, the Brigham Young University’s dance group, Living Legends, will perform “Seasons” at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno on Saturday, Feb. 1 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

In a 4 to 1 decision the Lyon County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved a Master Plan Amendment and zone change sought by Comstock Mining.

Commissioners took testimony 4.5 hours of testimony in regards to Comstock Mining’s application for a Master Plan Amendment and Zone Change. The chambers and hallways filled with about 250 residents.

Drivers of electric vehicles now have a free charging station at the Carson City Community Center, thanks to a partnership between the Governor’s Office of Energy, NV Energy and Carson City Public Works.

The newly-installed electric vehicle charging station can be found at Carson City’s Mills Park, in the parking lot between the Community Center and Aquatics Center.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of the victims from the Saturday morning homicide. The deceased father is identified as Guy Perry, age 52, of Carson City.

He was killed by gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The injured daughter is identified as Cassandra Perry, age 19, also of Carson City. She suffered a gunshot wound to the head and is expected to fully recover from her wounds. As reported, the weapon used in this case was a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. Sheriff’s detectives have determined the weapon used was a stolen gun.