Here is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 5-11, 2014.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The water is cold and expect a thin coat of ice to form at night with some bigger chunks floating around the water during the day.
Fishermen are reporting catching some rainbows and browns trolling from 5 to 15 feet deep.
Courtesy of Almanor Fishing Adventures.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service (530-283-4103) (www.bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
Lake Almanor Fishing Report February 1, 2014
The winter trout bite at Lake Almanor is happening now!
We hit the water for looking for some quality Almanor fish, and we were not disappointed with our mix of mostly Rainbows and a few Browns, all thick "chunks" running 2.5 to 3.5 pounds and loaded with loaded with pond smelt.
Traffic was light on the lake as we only saw several other boats late in the morning on our run from the dam to Big Springs. That may have been due to the cold morning temps or Super Bowl preparations or a little of both, either way we basically had the lake to ourselves.
The morning bite was best, and in addition to the fish that were hammering our rods there were plenty of others tailing on the surface chasing smelt and gorging themselves.
Our hottest action came on Arctic Fox Tube Flies in the Pond Smelt pattern (go figure) fished from the surface to 15 feet. We also landed fish on orange pattern fly as well as soft plastic smelt imitations. I'm a firm believer in using scent on all my artificial baits so all of these offerings were enhanced with Pro-Cure's Trophy Trout Gel, although at the cold 38 degree water temp the scent releases very slowly but I still like to run it.
Look for the great winter bite to continue as we go through the month.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This lake is frozen and the road is snow covered. Travel isn’t recommended and there will not be a report on this lake until next spring.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

BLUE LAKES, CALIF:
Road closed.

BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Lake level is very low at 24 percent capacity. 
Ice has been somewhat of a concern with the warm temps. Use extreme caution now and I would not recommend going out here for first timers.  Many soft spots and pockets that have developed. With some rain added in to the snow that is on the way these spots may become covered. 
Some nice Browns and lots of rainbows being caught! Ice fishing isn't for everyone so if it's your first time out be prepared and be careful! 

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

BURNSIDE LAKE, CALIF:
Road closed.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
Carson River East:
Upstream from Hangman's Bridge, closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.
Carson River West:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Rain this week should get the steelhead on the move and make for some good fishing by the weekend. There are a lot of steelhead throughout the river, with February still a great month for steelhead fishing.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Anglers report fishing on the thicker ice has not been very productive. You might want to try Coot Cove and Mallard Cove where there is open water. Courtesy of Nor Cal Fishing News.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeannie of the J &J's Grizzly Store and Camping Resort (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) report:
Feb2, 2014
What a great Fishing Derby yesterday! 
Congratulations to: 
1st Place Chase Nielson 3.165 lbs, 20.75” total score 23.415
2nd Place Keven Koszuth 3.24 lb, 20” total score 23.240
3rd Place Jarod Willis 2.625 lb, 20” total score 22.625

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Don Rotsma of Fly Fish With Don (775-722-8418) (www.flyfishwithdon.comn) reports:
Wednesday January 29, 2014
Looks like the drought has stopped for a few days, it's raining hard and calling for about 8 inches of snow tonight.
Davis is about 70% iced out with good access in some places.
On the east side, access at Mallard cove is good and some walk in spots.
On the west side, north side of Camp Five and Jenkins is accessible.
While not needed today, I would only do the west side with a 4wd vehicle.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The ice is holding at about eight to nine inches thick, but there are some thin spots, so use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice.
Anglers are finding good action with using green or orange Power Bait as well as shrimp.
In addition to rainbow trout averaging 11 to 13 inches in length, anglers also are catching brown trout and tiger trout.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
One third of the lake has open water while the rest has a thin layer of ice. Fishing is possible off the dam and anglers have done well using Power Bait or nightcrawlers.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With the pretty clear and low water levels, fishermen are reporting
terrible fishing conditions.
Courtesy of FISHWITHJD.

FORT CHURCHILL COOLING PONDS, LYON COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the second Saturday in February, 2014.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Ship’s Cove has been a good place for fishermen this week. Reports of anglers catching their limit of rainbows.
The ice at Big Cove is melting quick and is another good spot to fish.  
Courtesy of Wiggins Trading Post.

HAT CREEK CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

HEENAN LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until the Friday before Labor Day, 2014.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until May 01, 2014.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is at 3 CFS. Fishing is tough. Best  chance is nymphing with caddis larva or small pheasant tails.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Flows at 27 CFS as of 1/30.
(Note flows include water from the springs, not just the gauging station at the highway so this is what is really flowing through the canyon)
Fishing conditions:
Temperatures are dropping and with snow on the horizon, there should be some baetis hatching. Brave the snow and cold and you will be rewarded.
Water is fairly clear depending on the daytime temps there may be some slight discoloration.

JACKSON MEADOWS, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Reports of some people making it all the way to Jackson Meadows but that is unconfirmed.  

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Unfortunately, Jiggs has dried up.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The Klamath has been fair to good. With the recent rain fishermen report you can expect to catch a couple steelhead this week.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Action has been light but anglers are catching a few catfish in the area near Sunshine Peninsula with most taking anchovies.
It’s a good time to try out various baits and lures, and possibly a new fishing hole, as the river offers multiple species for an angler to catch.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are saying you should be able to catch a few smaller rainbows this week. The water level is low. The best time to fish is mid-day.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LUNDY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
Closed until July 15, 2014.

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANGEMENT AREA, NEV:
Hinkson Slough - North Pond - West Walker River - Crappie Pond:
Closed until the second Saturday in February, 2014.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The water level has risen to 1,108.6 feet, which is a trend of steady, albeit slight, increases since the beginning of December.
Fishing activity has been light and the action slow.
Some anglers have caught striped bass in the Vegas Wash area using cut anchovies and shad imitations fished on jig heads. Stripers are holding deep; anglers are having success working at depths of 60 to 80 feet.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass are slowly becoming more active and can be found in the back of coves or near rocky shelves.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The various fish species are beginning to show signs of life after their winter slow down.
Anglers are beginning to see bluegill and redear sunfish in deeper water and the fish are responding to small jigs and night crawler pieces.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass are also working out of their lethargic winter state and can be found in coves at depths of 12 to 25 feet.
The fish are hitting on plastics and nightcrawlers.
Striper catches are not large, but they are taking anchovies. A few fish are even hitting top-water or reaction baits in the early morning hours.
Catfish anglers are finding the best fishing at night

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Recreational Dungeness crabbing is open in the ocean.
Fishing for bottom fish including rockfish, and lingcod is open at all depths until April 1. Fishing for bottom fish has been good when the ocean has been calm enough to get out.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two).
Retention of cabezon is not allowed until July 1.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Bidwell Marina is the only ramp open to launch at this time.
However Fishermen are saying this lake has been an excellent destination for catching bass this week.
Courtesy of Nor Cal Fishing News. 

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow 554 CFS. The section downstream  of the Benton Crossing Bridge is closed for the season. Upstream of the bridge is open all year. Some larger lake fish showing up here and there. Some hold over stockers and a few wild fish available.
Nymph fish with WD-40,buckskin nymphs and midge pupa.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow around 100 CFS. Fishing is  good with the spring-like weather. Try WD-40's,  pheasant tails and hares ears. Not much surface action.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Water conditions:
Flows at 56 CFS as of 1/30.
Water is stained below the Hot Creek confluence.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Mid-morning to early afternoon is still the best time.
Still fishing deep with larger attractors and streamers.
Decent midge hatch but not much in the way of surface activity.
Lower Owens River:
Water conditions:
Excellent. DWP metering station is broken again and you either get .7 CFS or 3,267 CFS. The latter would be flowing thru the K-Mart parking lot across 395 if true. (people have asked how wide the river is at 3000+ . . . there is your answer)
Our man on the scene daily says 70 CFS as of 1/30.
Fishing conditions:
Excellent Midday. Still fishing well. We're fishing small midge patterns early and then switching to large mayfly nymphs after noon.
If you see some large mayflies buzzing around, switch up to something green and buggy looking.
Still waiting for the stones, haven't seen any though.
Owens River Gorge:
Water conditions:
Great. 45 CFS as of 1/30.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Good midday hatch on warmer days. Lots of 12 inchers very hungry!
Better down towards PVR by the power plant.
Pleasant Valley Reservoir:
Water conditions:
Clear and cold.
Lake levels have dropped recently as outflow from Crowley has stopped completely aside from the gorge.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Midge it just as you would Crowley. Midge larva hung about 6-10 inches off the bottom should get some takes. Streamers drug along the bottom are working well too. Strip slowly, as with the colder water temps fish aren't moving very fast and neither is what they're eating.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish.
Mealworms or nightcrawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PINE FOREST COMPLEX, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Onion Valley Reservoir:
Has dried up.
Blue Lakes:
Closed.
Knott Creek Reservoir:
Closed.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are reporting fair to good fishing this week. The word is late morning to about 3 pm is the best time to catch this week.  
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

PROSSER RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Lake is at 18% capacity and ice is more stable here compared to Boca but I would recommend that only those who know how to read ice conditions go out and don't go out alone! 
Ice fisherman can expect to catch rainbows and possibly a smallie and like Boca please use common sense and be equipped for the conditions.

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
With lake level being low this time of year shore fisherman have been experiencing some pretty good action! As the drop offs can be reached in most areas by just wading it has been advantageous to cast along the drop off instead of casting directly out into the lake.  Schools of Tui chubs have been migrating closer to shore and this in turn has brought the big Cutts in.  Fishing has been best along the Southwest shoreline.

ROCK CREEK, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

RUSH CREEK, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are reporting very good results this week.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Mid day Anglers have been pleased with the catches this week.
Fishing in the shadows has been good.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing:
As of February 3, 2014, water flow is currently 3,250 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is great. 
Rain yesterday help. We are all happy to hear that.
Posse Grounds area in Redding, fishing well.
Trout fishing is awesome, 18 in to 22 inches, from 12 to 20 fish days.
Using Prince nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails, and  Black Rubber Legs.
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week.
Drift  boats or Jet boats available.
Fly fishing and spin fishing trips on the Sacramento River are available. 
We cater to all methods of fishing.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Reports from fishermen are saying that Bass fishing has been great.
Even though the lake level is very low you can still plan to catch fish up to two pounds.   
Courtesy of Phil’s Propeller.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
February 3, 2014  Shasta Lake guided fishing
Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Lake Shasta fishing is fair to good, depending on what you are after.
Bass fishing is great! A few rainbows. 
The bass fishing has very productive this week.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Steelhead will start arriving in the Smith as winter progresses.
There is no hatchery program in the Smith River, so the area is primarily a catch and release fishery.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Some nice macks are always cruising around the dam this time of year so if you can get out, do. 
Access here is very limited so if you must try please use caution!

LAKE TAHOE:
A report of limits of small to average sized Mackinaw Trout caught on the west side of the lake near Homewood in 150-300 feet of water, bouncing the bottoms with silver Herring Dodger flasher blades and minnows.

TOPAZ LAKE:
A report that the water level is low and the fishing is slow.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen report that they are not seeing the numbers they would normally see for this time of year. A few runs every so often. It might be a challenge for fishermen right now.
Courtesy of E.B. Duggan.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Some anglers are reporting having a tough time catching fish this week, while others are doing very well.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
February 3, 2014 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 300 CFS.
Trinity River steelhead fishing is awesome. 4 to 10 fish hooked and landed, a day, on average.
Fishing daily, now is time for steelhead fishing. We are fly fishing and spin fishing the river, fishing from Lewiston to Junction City. 
Fly fisherman are using eggs patterns and doing very well. 
Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water. 
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, Calif.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Closed until Saturday, April 26, 2014.

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
Hunewill Pond:
The pond if frozen now, we'll start checking in March or so and let you know when it thaws!

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow  is currently 31 CFS. Fishing is tough and you may encounter ice in the channel. Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
A report that on November 6, 2013, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife announced that the West Walker River has been designated for winter fishing, from the confluence with the Little Walker River (Hwy. 395 Bridge at mile marker 96), north to the inlet of Topaz Lake, from November 16 through the Friday preceding the last Saturday in April.
These new regulations go into effect on March 1st, 2014.
Along with these new dates, the winter fishing regulations are as follows: Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used for catch and release only, zero daily bag and possession limit.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
This lake is deceptively cold. There are plenty of trout near the Power House, however fishing this lake is very difficult even for the veterans.
There seems to be a code of silence when it comes to fishing this lake. Trial and error and a whole lot of patience is the key to ultimate success here. Courtesy of FISHINGNOTES.COM.

WILLOW BEACH, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Due to an equipment failure in its water delivery system, and the subsequent loss of its rainbow trout stocks, the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery has suspended its recreational fish stocking program, which included weekly fish plants at Willow Beach. The hatchery did save and release approximately 11,000 trout in mid-December. Though their numbers will diminish over time, these and holdover fish from previous plants will provide anglers with an opportunity to fish for trout in the short term.

— Don Quilici is the Outdoor editor for Carson Now. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com

A Michigan man is in custody after allegedly drawing a knife, telling patrons in a Carson City bar that he was going to kill them and then leading authorities on a pursuit that ended early Thursday morning in Lyon County.

James Fowler, 48, of New Baltimore, Mich., faces two felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon in Carson City, a misdemeanor threats charge and faces additional misdemeanor charges in Lyon County.

According to the arrest report, Carson City officers were dispatched to the Schmitt House in the 4700 block of Highway 50 at about 1 a.m. after a report of threats being made to patrons with a knife and gun.

Officer arrived and saw a white Ford van that matched the description of Fowler's vehicle and proceeded to pull it over. Fowler wouldn't and then took off at a low speed, drifting through lanes. Once Fowler past the Lyon County line, the pursuit was terminated and Lyon County authorities took over.

Meanwhile officers interviewed a number of witnesses at the Schmitt House. A female witness said Fowler pulled a 12-inch knife out and asked her if she had ever seen anyone die and then threatened to kill the woman's husband, the arrest report states.

The owner of the bar told officers that he wanted to avoid a problem and asked Fowler to leave. Fowler pulled the knife from underneath his shirt and threatened another patron and charged the bar owner with the knife in his hand, saying he was going to kill people, the report stated.

At one point a witness got involved, trying to stop Fowler, who then held the knife about an inch from his neck, the report stated.

Witnesses were able to get Fowler to leave and that's when Carson City authorities began to follow the white Ford van.

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A fire over the weekend takes down most of a home on Chase Street due to a common mistake people make when cleaning out their fireplaces.

A 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested after officers were led in a foot pursuit that went inside a busy local restaurant. The man, identified as Tony Clarence Wilson, was tasered on the patio of the establishment located in the 1000 block of South Carson Street.

Wilson faces a felony charge of being a felon in possession of ammunition and misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of a suspended sentence. The arrest happened Feb. 1 at 8:30 p.m.

According to the arrest report, officers were attempting to serve a warrant on Wilson at a motel in the 900 block of South Carson Street. Officers made contact with the man's 18-year-old girlfriend who said that he wasn't there and she did not know who they were talking about. Officers then observed Wilson run around the corner of the building on Plaza Street toward the busy restaurant. Officers pursued the man who ran into the restaurant where he continued to run inside, circling customers with police ordering him to stop. The man then ran outside where authorities cornered and tased him. Wilson remained defiant, would not follow orders and was tased again. He was taken into custody.

The man's girlfriend was placed into custody and faces a misdemeanor charge of obstructing officers and for possession of drug paraphernalia. Found inside the motel room was a glass smoking pipe and 19 rounds of .380 ammunition. A background check of Wilson found that he was a convicted felon doing time for battery on a police officer. Being a felon, he was charged with being in possession of ammunition. Bail: $29,549.

In other arrests:

— A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Feb. 1 in the area of North Plaza and Robinson Street and faces a felony charge of providing false information to avoid prosecution, misdemeanor warrants (2) possession of a hypodermic needed and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the arrest report a 28-year-old Carson City woman whom authorities knew had a warrant for her arrest was seen driving a white Toyota Camry. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle. A man exited the vehicle and the woman continued to drive for about 300 feet before stopping. A deputy met with the man while the arresting officer met with the woman. The woman's warrant was confirmed and she sat with her 8-year-old child until a guardian arrived on the scene. During her custody she said the man in the car was named Lewis Webster.

When the officer who met with the man after he had exited the vehicle he gave the officer a false name, birthday and Social Security number. The man was checked through wants and warrants and had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested at the scene, searched and was found to be in possession of a "tooter" straw commonly used for smoking meth or heroin, the arrest report states.

The woman's purse was subsequently searched where she was found to have a 30-pack of hypodermic needles. She faces the warrant charge and possession of hypodermic devices (both misdemeanors.) Webster faces the felony charge of providing false information and four misdemeanor charges. Bail $15,000.

— A 33-year-old South Lake Tahoe man faces a felony indecent exposure charge and misdemeanor obstructing a police officer after he allegedly urinated on a newspaper rack in front of a Carson City casino.
Christopher Beisel was arrested Feb. 2, 4:41 a.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street.
Casino security identified Beisel, who had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and became uncooperative and refused to tell deputies his name and identifying information, according to the arrest report. Casino security provided video surveillance of the man urinating on the newspaper racks. Bail: $5,000.

— A Carson City bartender faces a felony charge of being a fugitive from justice for failure to register as a sex offender in a Wisconsin county.
Steven Sedillos, 35, was arrested in the 100 block of Telegraph Avenue after Wisconsin authorities called Carson City Sheriff's Office requesting deputies make contact and arrest him based on the warrant, the arrest report states.

— A 20-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Monday Feb. 4, 8:02 p.m. in the 300 block of East William and faces a misdemeanor battery charge. The man, who admitted he had "snorted Norco, Xanax, bath salts and cocaine" to authorities, was arrested after punching a customer at a fast food restaurant.

According to the arrest report, an officer was dispatched to the William Street location after being alerted about a man who said people were after him.
Officers spoke with the man who said he was in Carson City visiting an unknown friend who lived on Ann Street. The man told officers that all of his friends had turned against him and were now after him, according to the arrest report.
The man further explained that at least 30 people were after him, wanting to attack him with baseball bats.

While speaking with the man, an elderly handicapped woman pulled into the parking lot and the man told the officer that she was one of the 30 people after him. The elderly woman said she did not know the man, the arrest report states.
The man's mother was contacted and asked about her son's mental health and she advised the he didn't have any mental health issues and that she could pick him up from the fast food restaurant.

The man initially denied having taken any drugs and said he would wait for his mother. The manager of the restaurant advised it was OK for the man to wait inside, the report states. As the officer began to leave he observed the man pacing inside the restaurant. The officer drove across the street and parked his car to observe the restaurant and the man.

The man waved down the officer and told him that the manager had called 30 people and they were coming to get him. He "was extremely paranoid at this point" the officer said in the arrest report.

The officer observed that while speaking with the man a customer had walked in. As the customer began to leave the restaurant, the man attacked him by punching him in the face with his right fist, the arrest report states. The officer and manager took hold of the man and brought him to the ground.

The man was placed in cuffs. The victim advised he was not injured and was not directly hit in the faces as intended.
Statements were collected from the restaurant manager and customer. The man was taken to jail and advised he had used "bath salts and possibly cocaine" two days ago.
Once at detention he was asked by a deputy if he had used any drugs. He replied that he had "snorted Norco's, Xanax, bath salts and cocaine." Bail: $1,000

— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Feb. 4, 11:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of Airport Road and faces a charge of domestic battery. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the location and met with the victim who said her boyfriend and she had gotten into an argument and that he grabbed and shoved her into a wall. The woman had light red marks to her upper chest area. The suspect had left the scene before officers arrived, the arrest report stated.
While officers were at the residence, the man called the woman several times and said that he did not push her very hard. The man returned to the residence to pick up his belongings and he was taken into custody without incident. Bail: $3,000.

— A Carson City man was arrested on Mountain Street at 8:51 p.m. and faces a charge of being in violation of his parole. The man was observed walking along Mountain Street and appeared unsteady on his feet, the arrest report states. He was stopped and as he spoke, the arresting officer observed the man had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. Dispatch advised the man had a "no alcohol clause" attached to his parole agreement. A preliminary breath test was given where the man blew a .235. He was taken into custody and was not given bail.

— A 51-year-old Carson City woman was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Feb. 4 in the 1600 block of Brown Street on a confirmed warrant for being in violation of a suspended sentence.
Officers were called to the location in reference to a possible burglary. As officers arrived they heard a woman screaming for help from inside the residence and saw that the front window of the residence was shattered with glass on the ground. The woman had lost her keys, according to the arrest report. A background check of the woman showed she had a confirmed warrant with a $1,000 cash-only bail.

— A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested at the intersection of Carson and 7th Street at 4 a.m. Feb. 4 and faces misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence on a suspended drivers license and driving with a suspended registration.

According to the arrest report, officers observed the car driving south on Carson Street and did a license plate check that came back with the registration being suspended. The officer initiated a stop The man informed the officer that his California license was suspended.

Dispatch checked and learned that the there were four prior suspensions on his license for driving under the influence with the latest suspension that began in July 2012 and had no end date, the report states. He did not have a Nevada driver's license. The arresting officer observed the man's breath smelled of alcohol in which he told the officer that he had two beers. The man was taken to jail and blew a preliminary breath test of .05.

The arresting officer viewed the man's California DMV record which stated that he was placed on probation for three years on February 12, 2011 and stated that he was not to drive a vehicle with alcohol in his blood and that he is only to drive if he is licensed. Bail: $1,252.

— A 22-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Feb. 4, 4:05 p.m. in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road and faces a charge of being in violation of her probation on a "no alcohol" clause. Officers were called to the location on a report of an intoxicated woman walking and described as wearing blue jeans and a grey and orange shirt. The woman was found walking through an apartment complex and she identified herself to authorities. She denied having been drinking but should obvious signs of intoxication, the arrest report states. The woman was given a preliminary breath test in which she blew a .224 and admitted to drinking vodka. She was arrested and booked without incident. Bail: $3,000.

— A 51-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Feb. 2, in the 800 block of 5th Street at 11 a.m. The arrest was for being in violation of a suspended sentence for failing to provide proof of petit larceny diversion class after an officer recognized her hiding in an apartment stairwell. Bail: $1,000.

— A 48-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 3000 block of Champion Street Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. and faces two misdemeanor charges of criminal contempt for failure to pay fines or restitution in Lyon County and Carson City as ordered by the court.

— A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Feb. 2 in the 3000 block of Highway 50 East and faces misdemeanor charges of being in violation of a suspended sentence and having a small amount of marijuana. Bail: $1,000 cash only.

— A 52-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Feb. 1, 11:57 p.m. in the 1500 block of Stanford Drive and faces a gross misdemeanor charge of making unlawful emergency phone calls. According to the arrest report the woman called dispatch requesting assistance from a "cute" officer who could play Neil Diamond.
There have been 34 calls for service to the address since July 2012, according to the arrest report, seven of those calls for service happened in the month of January 2013. When officers have responded the woman has been grossly intoxicated and warned about abusing 911. None of the calls have been of an emergency nature.
The woman took a preliminary blood test in which her breath alcohol content registered a .271. She was taken to jail. Bail: $2,500.

— Those arrested and facing charges are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. (June 2, 2015) – Chase International was rated the leading real estate company in the Reno-Tahoe area by REAL Trends, the industry’s premier organization for tracking real estate stats across the nation.

The report, which tracked all transactions through 2014, concluded that the Lake Tahoe-based agency had $939,547,242 in residential sales volume last year, making it the top producing agency in the region, and number 183 in the nation overall. The figure was an increase from 2013, which saw a volume of $865,000,000.

“We have an incredibly talented and committed group of agents and staff who are working with an amazing product,” said Shari Chase, founder and CEO of Chase International. “We strive to give them the tools to succeed, which always emphasizing that sustainable success always comes from the heart.”

Chase International’s total volume sold for 2014 edged out regional competitors including Dickson Realty, Inc., Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, Inc. and RE/MAX Realty Affiliates to earn this prestigious designation.

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada since 1986, with nine offices in the region (Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Graeagle, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and Reno) and one in London, England, Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handle a large share of the country’s property. With 310 professional Realtors® boasting an array of industry certifications and the highest volume per sales agent in the area, Chase International successfully represents homes at all price levels. For more information about Chase International, visit www.chaseinternational.com.

Have you been naughty or nice this year? You’ll have no problem finding Jolly Old St. Nick this weekend. At Debug Computers where, in exchange for a donation to Holiday with a Hero, you can get a photo with the man in red. The Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to grab a candy cane, some hot cocoa, and tell him what you’d like to find under the tree. Photographs with Santa are available at the Carson Mall Wednesday through Sunday. Genoa’s annual Breakfast with Santa has three seatings beginning at 8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Country Christmas Craft Fair and Shopping at the Stagecoach Community Center: 8200 Hwy 50 East, Stagecoach (8am-3pm; Benefit for Crystal Pacheco)
• Breakfast with Santa at the Genoa Town Hall, Genoa (three seatings for Breakfast: 8:30am, 9:40am and 10:50am; $5, kids 4 and under free; Seating is limited; For details or to purchase tickets, contact the Genoa Town Office 775-782-8696 or stop by the office at 2289 Main St.)
• Carson Colony's Christmas Craft Fair in the gymnasium of Carson Colony: 2900 S. Curry St. (9am-7pm; Indian tacos and over 50 vendors)
• Food Drive and Sock and Glove Tree for Do Drop In at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (9am-5pm)
• Dog Town Canine Rescue Holiday Jewelry Boutique in the Tahoe Room at the Courtyard by Marriott (9am-5pm)

Craft Fairs galore! The Carson Colony on S. Curry St. has over 50 vendors and yummy Indian Tacos. Carson Lanes hosts a craft fair all weekend. Dog Town Canine Rescue is hosting a fundraising Holiday Jewelry Boutique at the Courtyard at Marriot. Artists and artisans are showcased at St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City.

• Holiday Craft Fair at Browsers Corner Bookstore: 911 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)
• Carson City Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Trains leave every half hour 10am-3pm; $5, children 2 and under who sit in an adult's lap are free; Refreshments, including hot cocoa, available for purchase from the Warren Engine Company)
• Pet Pictures with Santa to benefit CASI at Benson’s Feed: 2750 Hwy 50 East (10am-2pm; Pictures are $15, includes 4x6 printed copy and a digital copy to share)
• Nevada State Prison Preservation Society Member Meeting in the Courtroom of the Nevada State Prison (10am; If you are not a member, please consider joining us)
• Silver Saddle Ranch Holiday Open House at the Silver Saddle Ranch off Carson River Rd. (10am-2pm)
• Artists and Artisans Art Faire on the Comstock at St. Mary’s Art Center: 55 R St., Virginia City (10am-5pm; Winter Exhibit Artist Reception 12pm-5pm)
• Douglas Co. Historical Society Holiday Gala at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-5pm; Free admission; Take Selfies with Santa, Annual Cookie Walk downstairs from 10am until sold out)
• Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am)
• Hohl 4 the Holidays: Nevada Humane Society Adoption Event at Michael Hohl Subaru: 2910 S. Carson St. (11am-3pm; No adoption fees, All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped)

Pet lovers are in for a treat. Grab your pooch and head to Benson’s Feed for pet photos with Santa; it will benefit the Carson Animal Shelter Initiative. If you are looking for a four-legged friend, then Michael Hohl is your best bet. They’ve teamed up with the Nevada Humane Society for an adoption event; all adoption fees are waived. Take the young reader in your life to the Carson City Library where they can read to a therapy dog and take home a free book during ‘Love on a Leash.’

• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Pictures with Santa at Debug Computers: 591 S. Saliman Rd. Ste 2 (11am-2pm, first come first served; free picture in exchange for donation to ‘Holiday with a Hero’)
• Pictures with Santa at the Carson Mall (11am-6pm)
• Winter Craft Fair at Carson Lanes (11am-7pm)
• Candy Cane Express Train at the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (12pm AND 2pm; $18/$9 kids)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)
• Annual NHRA/NASCAR Party at Ed’s Doghouse (12pm)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at Bella Fiore Wines, the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, or Touched By Angels (1pm-5pm; $15)
• Vintage folk music by Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm)
• Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents ‘Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $11/$6 kids)
• Babes In Toyland presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10, $5 kids)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• "Festival of Lessons and Carols" Holiday Concert with Consort Canzona at the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church: 3680 Hwy 395 S (5pm; free, donations welcomed)

Everyone loves a parade, and you have two to choose from. Virginia City’s Christmas on the Comstock parade begins at 5 p.m. The Parade of Lights in Douglas Co. begins at Heritage Park in Gardnerville and ends at Minden Park. If you head up earlier in the day, swing by the Douglas County Cultural Center and Museum for their annual holiday gala.

• 20th Annual Parade of Lights –begins at Eddy Street in Gardnerville, continues down Highway 395 to Esmeralda Avenue in Minden, down Esmeralda and finishes at Minden Park; after-party on Esmeralda Avenue and in the CVIC Hall (5pm-6:15pm; Hwy 395 will be closed between Buckeye and Waterloo 4pm until 6:15pm)
• Christmas on the Comstock: Virginia City Parade of Lights (5pm)
• Moonlight and Mistletoe Christmas Party in the Sagebrush Room of the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly (5pm, dinner 6pm; $40, benefits the Meals on Wheels Program; dinner, dancing, raffle, silent auction)
• 10th Annual Holiday Open House at Quail Ridge Animal Hospital: 937 Mica Dr. Ste 18 (5pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-8:30pm; no cover)
• Holiday with a Hero Holiday Crawl in Downtown Carson City (6pm-11pm; $20, first drink will be free, then discounted drinks and food will be available at participating bars, restaurants, and booths)

--Live Music with the Whiskey Heroes at the Plaza St. Stage
--Live Music with Stereo Galaxy at the Telegraph Square Stage
--Live DJ at the Blue Bull AND at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar in the Carson Nugget
--Acoustic Music with Adam Bergoch at Lake Tahoe Brewing Co.

Downtown is hopping today. The monthly Downtown Business Association wine walk begins at 1 p.m. and is always a blast. New this year is the Holiday Crawl, a fundraiser for Holiday with a Hero, which begins at 6 p.m. Vendors, live music, and costumes take over the side streets and food and drink specials are available all over.

• High Sierra Swing Dance Club Member Appreciation Dinner- Holiday Dance in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom (Dinner catered by Mitch Tufts 6pm-7:30pm, $10 for non-members; Dance 7:30pm-10pm, $10)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting -NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Dinner and Show: Elves in Tights to benefit Dayton Food Pantry in the Dayton Valley Country Club’s Banquet Room: 101 Palmer Drive, Dayton (6pm, doors open 5:30pm; $30, Must RSVP with Carol at 775-246-9622)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (6pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Sierra Nevada Ballet Presents ‘Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $11/$6 kids)
• Babes In Toyland presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10, $5 kids)

Theater, dance, and music are easy to find this weekend. The talented kids of Wild Horse Children’s Theater are performing Babes in Toyland. A kid-friendly abbreviated version of the Nutcracker ballet can be found at the Community Center: Sierra Nevada Ballet presents ‘Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell.’ The talented vocalists of Consort Conzona are giving a free concert at the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church on Highway 395, just south of Best Buy.

• Live Acoustic Music: Mike Epps and Chris Harris with special guest Baer in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm doors; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-10pm; $30 per painter)
• Christmas in the Sierra Concert: David John and the Comstock Cowboys at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7:30pm, doors open 6:30pm; $25/$15 kids)
• Live Music at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Whitehats at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dancing with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• Live DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Exhausted yet? There’s still plenty of weekend left. Craft fairs at Carson Lanes and the Carson Colony are sure to have something for that hard to buy for person on your list. Fight the chill with chili at the Carson Bulldog Wrestling Club’s Chili Cook-off at Yogurt Beach. Dayton lights up its tree tonight at ‘Our Park,’ so dress in your ugliest sweater and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies at their ‘Small Town Christmas’ celebration.

SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson Colony's Christmas Craft Fair in the gymnasium of Carson Colony: 2900 S. Curry St. (9am-5pm; Indian tacos and over 50 vendors)
• Food Drive; Sock and Glove Tree for Do Drop In at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
• Carson City Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Trains leave every half hour 10am-3pm; $5, children 2 and under who sit in an adult's lap are free; Refreshments, including hot cocoa, available for purchase from the Warren Engine Company)

Santa’s waiting for you at the Nevada State Railroad Museum: train rides begin every thirty minutes. I recommend that you don’t ask him for a Red Ryder BB Gun, though. Catch ‘A Christmas Story’ on the big screen at Galaxy Theater tonight if you don’t remember why.

• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Spirit of Christmas Event at Gaia Wellness and Yoga: 1475 Hot Springs Rd. Ste 1 (10am-4pm; vendors and refreshments)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs Kansas City Chiefs; 10:05am; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Winter Craft Fair at Carson Lanes (11am- 4pm)
• Pictures with Santa at the Carson Mall (11am-5pm)
• Northern Nevada Corgis Meet and Greet at Fuji Park (12pm)
• Candy Cane Express Train at the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (12pm AND 2pm; $18/$9 kids)
• Carson Bulldog Wrestling Club Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off at Yogurt Beach: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 5 (12pm Chili Drop Off, 12:30pm Celebrity Judging, 1pm Chili Feed until it’s all gone; Bowls are $4 for adults, $2 ages 12 and under)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Carson City Historical Society Christmas Party and Annual Meeting at the Bliss Mansion (1-4pm; $30, RSVP to D. D. Spencer at 775-741-7897)
• All Ages Family Day: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-4pm; $15 per painter)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Babes In Toyland presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10, $5 kids)
• Projections Photography Holiday Open House and Toys for Tots Drive: 251 Jeanell Drive (2pm-6pm)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)

The Capital City Community Band’s annual winter concert is free at the Community Center: it’s sure to be ‘A Swinging Christmas.’ Sing-along to your favorite carols at the Carson City Library’s Holiday Karaoke.

• Holiday Karaoke Sing-along Party at the Carson City Library (3pm-5pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• ’A Swinging Christmas’ Free Concert with the Capital City Community Band at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (3pm-5pm)
• Pre-Christmas Prime Rib Dinner and Tree Trimming Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (doors open 4:30pm; $25, includes salad, dinner, and dessert at 5pm; dinner seating limited, please RSVP for dinner; Bring an ornament and receive a free cocktail)
• A Small Town Christmas: Caroling, Tree Lighting, Santa, and Ugly Sweater Contest at Our Park in Dayton (5pm-8pm; bring a gently used coat or non-perishable food for a chance to be the official tree lighter)
• Wine Glass Candle Holder Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Classic Movie Night: A Christmas Carol at Galaxy Theater –Fandango (7pm; $7, or $15 for two people and a large popcorn)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Monday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.

By Thomas G. Chase
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a repeal of Health Reform. Additionally, they passed budget cuts of $1.3 billion to existing funding for Community Health Centers (CHC’s).

Over the last 45 years, CHC’s have grown to provide primary care access to 20 million Americans. Study after study has shown that primary care in a CHC is less expensive and provides more reliable health outcomes than any other alternative for those with access challenges. Who is speaking for the needs of these patients?

Nevada Health Centers (NVHC) operates throughout the state and had over 175,000 patient encounters in 2010. Most of our clinics are in places where there is no other doctor. Who speaks for them? NVHC also operates a statewide Mammovan, serving communities like McGill, McDermitt and Duckwater. Who speaks for them? A repeal of Health Reform returns control of your health to insurance company executives and state administrators. Who is speaking for you?

NVHC delegates its authority for the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program statewide? Who will speak for the children who will no longer have access to vaccinations if our statewide presence goes away?

The decades of progress in increased access and public health community service provided by NVHC is at risk. We estimate our share of the cuts, for our patient population, is approximately $3.25 million, nearly half of our continuation funding.

Call or write your congressional representative and Senators:

— Tell them we need more doctors and community health centers for Nevada.

— Tell them we need to continue to fund expanded Medicaid eligibility in the state that has been hardest hit by the recession and we need to continue a pathway toward insurance for as many as 25 million Americans, including as many as 250,000 Nevadans.

— Tell them we need our neighbors and our children insured without restriction.

— Tell them the new mandates for preventative care are important to you.

— Tell them you are tired of being taxed, in your premiums, for the costs of emergency room care for the uninsured.

— Tell them we want a health system that works for all 308 million patients, not just the several hundred insurance companies and their C level executives.

— Tell them that the Medicare enhancements are important to you, your parents and grandparents.

— Tell them we expect them to evaluate Health Reform based on facts and evidence, not emotion and ideological rhetoric.

— Finally, tell them that, after 45 years, we can evaluate the effectiveness of Community Health Centers. Tell them Health Centers are consistently rated by the Congressional Budget Office in the top ten of all federal programs. Tell them that a program this successful is important to your community, be it Amargosa Valley, Austin, Beatty, Carlin, Carson City, Crescent Valley, Elko, Eureka, Jackpot, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Reno, West Wendover or Virginia City. If you don’t tell them, who will speak for you?

— Writer Thomas G. Chase is Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Health Centers, Inc., located at 1802 N. Carson Street in Carson City. He can be reached at (775) 888-6614 or by e-mail, tchase@nvhealthcenters.org

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a chase through a field near Highway 50 and Fairview Drive.

Hector Cervantes is being held in Carson City Jail without bail on a parole violation charge and $10,428 bail for other charges.

According to the arrest report, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded at 12:31 a.m. to the 2800 block of Century Drive where there had been several people outside a home yelling and screaming. It turned out to be a large house party where several underage people were drinking.

Deputies observed a vehicle speed away from the residence, swerving through traffic. The vehicle was going southbound and pulled into a driveway where the driver exited and took off running through a yard. Another person remained in the vehicle. Cervantes was detained in the field and brought back to the patrol car where he had "an overwhelming odor of alcohol" type beverage coming from his breath, the arrest report states. He agreed to participate in standardized field sobriety tests at the sheriff's office.

The man, who was vomiting and urinated his clothing by the time he arrived at the sheriff's office was again asked if he wanted to participate in field sobriety tests. He said he did. After her was done vomiting the officer asked if he would attempt the tests. He was not able to stand without being supported by a deputy, according to the arrest report. He elected, instead, to do a breath test.

He was taken to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center for clearance. Prior to being taken to the hospital he was asked if he would consent to a blood draw to determine his blood alcohol content. He agreed and a sample was taken at the hospital.

He was booked into jail at around 2:59 a.m. During the intake search two clear plastic baggies were located that contained marijuana and a white powder. The man said that it was cocaine, according to the arrest report.

Cervantes was arrested on the following felony charges: possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana under the age of 21, and parole violation. Misdemeanor charges are: DUI, reckless driving with wanton disregard, minor consuming, obstructing and violation of alternative sentencing conditions.

In other arrests:

— A Pollock Pines, Calif., couple were jailed Sunday on felony and misdemeanor charges. Abram Louis Sassenberg, 33, and Lisa Noel Cooney, 32, were arrested at 11:17 a.m. at the intersection of Roop and Mallory.

According to the arrest report, officers observed a GMC Blazer with a suspended registration while on patrol in the area of South Carson Street and Fairview. The officer stopped the vehicle and asked the man for a license which he said he didn't have it with him and stated he didn't have any identification with him.

The man told the officer his name was Benjamin. When asked for his Social Security number the man said he didn't know it. When the name was run through dispatch it came back that the person had a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest in Wells, Nev.

The man was told to get out of the vehicle. When Sassenberg was asked what was going on, the officer said that the person's information he proved had a warrant for his arrest. The deputy then asked about the man's real identify in which he gave to the officer. The identity came back with Sassenberg being wanted as a fugitive from justice in Placer County, Calif. He also did not have a valid driver's license, the arrest report states.

During a search of the vehicle officers found several items of drugs and paraphernalia, including a glass vial in the glove box with methamphetamine in it, as well as a baggie with meth and a digital scale.

Because the meth was found in the area closest to Cooney, she was arrested. When she arrived at jail she admitted that she had a glass meth pipe concealed in her bra, the arrest report states.

Sassenberg was arrested without bail based on the fugitive from justice charge. He also faces a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, suspended registration and driving without a valid license.

Cooney faces a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $3,637.

— A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, March 21, 5:15 p.m. in the area of Village and Pheasant. Mark Lobretto faces a felony charge of heroin possession and three misdemeanor charges.

According to the arrest report, Sgt. Brian Humphrey with the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team was patrolling the area on an operation when he observed a man walking around in a well-known drug transaction area. He asked Lobretto if he could speak with him, explaining that he was not under arrest and that he was looking for a subject in the area.

Lobretto instead looked at the officer and stated on his own that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrested and provided Humphrey with his information, the arrest report states. It was confirmed that the man had two outstanding warrants, the first for petit larceny issued out of Eastfork Township with a $640 cash only bail amount. The second was out of Carson City Justice Court for contempt of court, with a bail amount of $494.

The officer took the man into custody. During the search he located a small piece of wax paper with a small amount of heroin on it, a spoon with heroin residue on it and cotton with residue on it. Bail: $4,771.

— A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested March 21, 8:47 p.m. in the area of Long and Nevada streets. Derek John Melino faces a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the arrest report the man was stopped for erratic driving. The man appeared overly nervous and shaky when the deputy spoke with him. He was asked if he had anything in the vehicle that he wasn't supposed to have. The man said he had a marijuana pipe and a very small amount of marijuana, arrest report states.

The man exited the vehicle and the officer asked where the items were and the man said in the glove box. The officer asked if he could get the items and the man said the officer could, the arrest report states.

The deputy opened the glove box and found a black zippered case in which there was a hypodermic needle. The officer asked the man if the needle would test positive for methamphetamine and the man said it would. Also in the case was glass marijuana pipe, a marijuana grinder and a small metal container where a second hypodermic device and a spoon was found. Both were tested positive for meth. Bail: $4,374.

— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 12:24 a.m. on suspicion of felony drug possession. Arron Juan Hernandez, also faces two misdemeanor charges: violation of a suspended sentence and contempt of court. The arrest was made in the 1800 block of East Long Street.

According to the arrest report, deputies responded to the area for a dispute between a father and son. When the officer arrived he found the father standing in front of the address. He said his son came home and was trying to fight him.

Officer searched the area where neighbors said they saw a man jumping fences. The officer then saw the man walking toward him. The officer told the man not to run, but he did anyway, with his hands reaching at his pockets, the arrest report states.

The officer told the man to stop and show him his hands and the man did not.

Hernandez then entered a parking lot area in the 1800 block of East Long and ran directly in front of the officer. The man put his hands up and sat down on the ground. He was arrested. Officers searched him and found three lithium pills in one of his back pockets. Bail: $6,000.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man, Steven David Calcaterra, was arrested March 22 in the 1400 block of Palo Verde Drive on a felony warrant, uttering a forged instrument.

Those arrested and facing charges are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to investigate Friday's double homicide in Washoe Valley and the multi-county vehicle chase on Highway 50 that began in Carson City and ended in a shootout with officers in Sand Mountain Recreation Area in Churchill County. Two women were found dead inside a Washoe Valley home. One man was injured by the shooter.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, Washoe County sheriff’s deputies were called to the 4800 block of Leo Bingo Court on a report of a shooting that had just occurred. The reporting person advised that the suspect had shot his wife and then fled the scene in a white Jeep Cherokee, said Washoe County Sheriff's Office spokesman Bob Harmon.

As deputies arrived on scene they discovered a deceased female near the front door of the residence. The man who initially reported the shooting was nearby and deputies saw that he had also been injured by what was later determined to be non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center for treatment, said Harmon.

Upon further investigation deputies discovered a second deceased female within the home. This victim appears to have suffered from trauma to her body with no apparent gunshot wound.

As deputies continued their investigation on Leo Bingo Court, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office intercepted the white Jeep Cherokee that had reportedly fled the scene. A high speed pursuit occurred that ended in Churchill County when the suspect was killed during an officer involved shooting.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has determined that the vehicle involved in the pursuit was stolen from the Leo Bingo address where the shooting occurred. Property belonging to one of the female victims was found inside the Jeep as well, said Harmon.

Washoe County detectives are awaiting an autopsy and formal identification of the suspect to confirm whether he is, in fact, the suspect in the Washoe Valley homicides. However, at this time detectives believe there are no are no outstanding suspects related to the Leo Bingo homicide scene.

During their search of the Leo Bingo crime scene, detectives located a white Nissan Frontier truck with Arizona license plates hidden in the garage. The truck is believed to have been driven into the garage by the suspect. Detectives also learned that the truck had been at the Washoe Lake State Park campground in the days prior to the killings.

At this time, Washoe County Undersheriff Tim Kuzanek is asking for the public’s assistance in helping to establish the whereabouts of this vehicle in the days prior to the killing.

"Our detectives are actively working to determine the suspect's whereabouts and timeline and any leads will be thoroughly investigated," Undersheriff Kuzanek said. "Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900."

Washoe County Detectives continued to investigate this incident into the early morning hours and throughout the day on Saturday, June 14. The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office is currently in the process of conducting a formal identification and next of kin notification for the deceased. Cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office as well. Additional information will be released as the investigation unfolds.

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When Robert Lee Lopez saw the flashing lights of a cop car behind him Tuesday night, he knew the game was up. So he stomped on the gas and led deputies on a quick high speed chase that ended near Burton and Fall streets.

High-speed chase ends near FernleyNevada Appeal Staff Report A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Yerington and led police on a high-speed chase.Gregory Seal, 40, of Moss Point, Miss., was booked into the Lyon County Jail on suspicion of felony grand larceny and eluding police, misdemeanor drunken driving and open container of alcohol in a vehicle. According to a press release, Seal allegedly drove off with a vehicle left running outside the Terrible's Gas Station on Highway 95 Alternate in Yerington while the car's owner was inside. As deputies were responding to the theft report, they spotted the stolen vehicle northbound on Highway 95 Alternate near mile marker 25. Seal allegedly ignored the emergency lights and sirens and fled toward Fernley.Officers put out spike strips in the area of Highway 95 Alternate and Dump Road, flattening the tires on the stolen vehicle. Seal then allegedly refused to exit the vehicle, locking the car doors, turning up the music and drinking a beer. It's unc

A HIGH SPEED CHASE THAT WOUND ITS WAY THROUGH THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF CARSON CITY THIS AFTERNOON, ENDED WHEN THE DRIVER CRASHED THE STOLEN CAR HE WAS DRIVING OUTSIDE A STORE IN MOUND HOUSE.
HE’S A LATINO MALE, LIVING IN CARSON CITY, AND WHO IS WELL KNOWN TO SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES.
IT’S BELIEVED THAT THE DRIVER WAS THROWING ILLEGAL DRUGS OUT OF THE WINDOW AS HE LED DEPUTIES ON A HIGH SPEED PURSUIT EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY 50, AND INTO THE MOUND HOUSE AREA.

Downtown’s capital project divided Carson City supervisor candidates Thursday night as two incumbents and their challengers crossed verbal swords by cutting to the chase.
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Home sales throughout Lake Tahoe continued to slow throughout the first half of the year, while home prices remained steady, according to a quarterly report released by Lake Tahoe-based real estate company Chase International. Despite an 18 percent decline in overall sales volume, the figures are still significantly higher than those of 2012.

The report, which accounts for all sales in the region from January 1 through June 30, and compares them to the same timeframe from 2013, shows a 17 percent drop in homes sold for less than $1 million and 22 percent decrease in homes sold for more than $1 million.

The median price of a home rose three percent to $475,000. Median home prices were up slightly in all areas of the lake, except for Incline Village, where the price dropped five percent to $885,000.

Tahoe City was the only area to experience an increase in sales volume (31 percent), primarily due to a 47 percent jump in homes sold for more than a million. It also saw the biggest leap in median home price (up 19 percent to $525,000).

Nationally, pending home sales were up in May, indicating stronger numbers through the summer. “Sales should exceed an annual pace of five million in homes in some of the upcoming months behind favorable mortgage rates, more inventory and improved job creation,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

“However, second half sales growth won’t be enough to compensate for the sluggish first quarter and will likely fall below last year’s total.”

Susan Lowe, corporate vice president of Chase International, notes that inventory is one of the region’s biggest challenges. “We experienced some significant increases over the past three years, specifically in 2012 and 2013. I think our limited inventory is simply catching up with us, with the tide turning to more of a seller’s market.”

The median price of a home in Truckee also jumped 19 percent to $585,000. Overall sales volume was up five percent in Truckee, with homes sold for less than a million down 27 percent and homes sold for over a million up 26 percent.

About Chase International: Headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada since 1986, with 10 offices in the region (Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Graeagle, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and Reno) and one in London, England, Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handle a large share of the country’s property.

With 260 professional Realtors® boasting an array of industry certifications and the highest volume per sales agent in the area, Chase International successfully represents homes at all price levels. For more information about Chase International, visit www.chaseinternational.com.

A good education is an important component of any child’s upbringing. Combine good education with religious studies, and you gain life experiences and spiritual foundations that yield benefits for years to come. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) have long since believed in and encouraged its members to seek quality education in both secular and religious areas. Over one hundred years ago, the Church started a seminary program in religious studies for its youth.

Early Beginning
In 1912, adjacent to Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thomas J. Yates assumed the challenging task of organizing and teaching the first seminary class. Yates, a Cornell University trained engineer and a power plant employee, rode his horse at midday from his full-time job to teach the 70 students enrolled in the fledgling program, reported the Church’s Newsroom in a story published on 19 January 2012 (http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/seminary-celebrates-century-teachi...).

Seminary is a four-year religious educational program for high school students. It is open to teenagers of all faiths. Seminary grew from the original 70 students in one location to over 375,000 enrollees in more than 140 countries today. Students study four years to complete the program; courses include Old Testament, New Testament, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants/Church History. By the time the student graduates from high school, he or she will have completed the study of all four books of scripture.

A program of religious study has been operating in Nevada for over 70 years. Bunkerville was the site of the first officially organized seminary program in 1941. Las Vegas followed in 1948. When the seminary program started keeping records in 1953, there were 394 seminary students in all of Nevada. A decade later, the number had jumped to 1,136.

50 Years of Seminary in Eagle Valley
Records for the Northern Nevada area from 1962 indicate there were 16 youth enrolled in a Deseret Club, which was an early predecessor to a full-fledged seminary program.

“My mother remembers sitting in a meeting when they announced that they were going to have seminary,” Says Marilyn Crawford, a Church member who resides in Carson City. Her parents hosted seminary in their home that same school year, 1963-64. This is believed to be the first organized seminary program in the Carson area.
Margo Leatham, currently a seminary instructor, says she remembers when seminary was held in her parents’ home, “In 1965-66, they held seminary at my parents' house (Harris). I wasn't old enough to go at that time. I just remember my mother cooking bacon for our family and feeling sorry for the kids down in the family room trying to concentrate with that aroma going on.” Leatham recalls 10 to 12 students in attendance. Seminary instruction moved to the Church’s newly completed C-Hill building for the 1967-68 school year. There were two classes; the seniors and juniors and the freshmen and sophomores.”

“I loved seminary as a youth because it gave me a good foundation of scriptural learning and helped me develop friendships I still treasure today,” says Leatham. “Now, 44 years later, I am back in seminary--teaching this time. I find I am still learning and still making great friends. Seminary is awesome!”

Kelli Asp recalls that class size in the early 1970s was about 15 students each. She fondly remembers an early morning hike up C-Hill to watch the sunrise, breakfast get-togethers, friendly scripture chase competitions with students from the Reno area, and one year they had Thanksgiving dinner at 6:30 a.m. In reminiscing about seminary, Asp said, “This was one of the happiest times of my life. We had many fun times, but also many spiritual experiences that helped shape the person I am today.”

In the mid 1970s, the seminary directors tried a seminary pilot program in Carson City called Off Campus Seminary. Leatham recalls, “The high school was way overcrowded, so it had gone to a split schedule. The sophomores, juniors, and seniors went to school from 7:00 a.m. to noon. The freshmen went to school from noon to 5:00 p.m. Instructors set up two seminary classes, both of which met at the Lutheran Church on the corner of Highway 50 and Saliman Road. The freshmen met at 11:00 a.m., and the sophomores, juniors, and seniors met at 12:30 p.m. The following year, the Lutheran Church declined to renew the space rental.
Cookie Kidder recalls in the 1977-78 school year, two seminary classes were held, one at 6:00 a.m. and the second at noon. A rented apartment across from the high school held seminary there during the C-Hill building renovation. “The teachers they had during these years were exceptional. Everyone loved them, especially the kids.”

Bob Ellison, a long time resident of Carson Valley and noted historian and author, recalls, “At the time of 1979's seminary graduation, the Gardnerville Record Courier published a large article which included quotes from Stake President Ed Carlson. He noted at the time there were about 145,000 seminary students worldwide and about 100 students in the Carson City Stake. The seminary program was administered through the Church Education Services, with local headquarters at the Church’s Institute building at UNR's campus.”

Seminary in Carson Valley
The starting date for seminary in the Carson Valley is unknown but likely 1966-67. According to Ellison, the Carson Valley first seminary teacher was the junior high school band teacher. He would pick up all of the students in his VW bus and then take them to the C.V.I.C. Hall in Minden for seminary at 6:30 am. Then he would drive them to school after seminary. His class consisted of his two boys, and five other youth, one of whom was not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In the summer of 1972, seminary meetings moved to the newly completed meetinghouse on Spruce Drive. This was the first chapel built in Carson Valley by the Church. Seminary classes remained at this site until 2005 when a second chapel was built on Mahogany Drive, across the street from the Douglas High School campus. Seminary classes continue to be held there today.

Ellison started teaching seminary in the fall of 1985 with a class of 15 freshman and sophomores. He recalls a time in the late 1980s when active youth from seminary were also exceptionally involved in everything else good in the community. Anytime one of the students would miss class for a variety of reasons, they quickly made up their seminary work.

Seminary studies are more than just reading scriptures; they provide an opportunity for spiritual awareness and growth. Ellison recalls a time “when two young men on their way to seminary one morning narrowly missed losing their lives when another vehicle came across the centerline so far that it hit the boys’ vehicle on the passenger side. The Deputy Sheriff and witnesses could not believe it was possible for anyone to survive such destruction, yet they were only slightly injured. These were testimony builders for the whole class as they pondered how God knows us all, individually, and has a work for us to do.”

The Seminary Program Today
Today, the seminary program in the area consists of early morning classes before the start of public school. Classes begin anywhere from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday during the school year; seminary class is not held during the summer months. Although classes primarily consist of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints youth, the program welcomes youth from other religions to attend. Youth may enroll in seminary at the time they would be entering their freshmen year in public school.
“The curriculum gives students a chance to understand sequentially what the scriptures teach,” says Chad H. Webb, administrator of Seminaries and Institutes for the Church. “They discover the stories, the people, the backgrounds, and the history of those volumes of scripture. It’s a process that allows them to find answers to questions in their own lives.”

“Seminary is an incomparable opportunity to study the scriptures and improve gospel learning,” says Leatham. “Sure, it's a sacrifice to get up at 5:30 a.m. every weekday, but important things are worth sacrificing for, and I feel that we come to appreciate those things all the more.”

The youth of today are just as committed to seminary as the generations before them. Grant Brewer completed all four years of seminary study and received a certificate of graduation in 2011 as well as a diploma from Carson High School the same year. Brewer says, “In some ways, I think it was harder to graduate from seminary than from high school. It was a real struggle getting up early to attend seminary before school started, but the sacrifice was well worth it. I feel better prepared to meet life’s challenges.”
“The way seminary is taught, it sparks a curiosity for deeper thought,” says 14-year-old Matt Tucker who is home schooled. When asked why he likes seminary, Tucker said he likes the social involvement, scripture mastery, and object lessons. He continued, “Attending seminary has given me a better perspective of who I am as a person.”

Abby Dudley, a sophomore at Carson High School, plays on the JV volleyball team, plays basketball, is a member of the track team, and is a member of the National Honor Society. When asked about a memorable experience at seminary she responded, “One time our teacher gave us a blue string to tie on our shoes or around our wrist or a finger. This string was to remind us to stand up for religion and help us to think about what Christ would do or say. Sometimes high school is scary, and attending seminary helps me be in a better mood and to focus on doing what is right.”

The seminary legacy that began 100 years ago will continue to build youth of character and commitment to strong moral values. Northern Nevada leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have emphasized their commitment and support of seminary. Carson City Stake President David Haws stated, “The youth of today have a lot going for them, but they also have challenges that are more difficult than we had in our day. The Church’s seminary program provides youth with an added arsenal of tools to remain strong in the face of moral and ethical decisions they face now and in the future.”

Sometimes we all need to remind ourselves of who we really are. To stay true to ourselves. It's been an honor and privilege doing what I do.

Whether its inside the broadcast booth or doing community service outside the booth. There are days that I need to remind myself that I'm not the only one who has expectations of me to succeed.

My own expectations are the toughest for sure, but I am well aware that what I do also impacts others.

I needed to go back and refresh my memory of just who expects me to do well, and who I need to continue to be.

We will all hit bumps in the road. We will all experience failure, but it is how quickly we get up from being knocked down that shows our will to succeed, our determination to go on, and our character to never give in under any circumstances. The most important thing is that we never forget the person we truly are inside.

We may experience things in life that test our will and character but we must do everything we can to stay true to ourselves. Situations may change us as a person but it is up to us to take a step back, look in the mirror, recognize the problem, and get back to who we really are as a person.

There will be "nay-sayers" for sure but use them as fuel and strive to prove them wrong.

Remind yourself everyday of who you are and what you are set out to accomplish.

Thank you all for being there, and I hope you all continue to strive for your dreams and success. Never give in.

The driver of a vehicle involved in a high speed chase that began overnight in Stagecoach and ended in north Carson City remains at large, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

NHP Trooper Dan Lopez said the chase began Thursday night at 11:02 p.m. when a trooper initiated a traffic stop after observing the driver of a Dodge Charger back his vehicle down the highway.

The driver, a black male, sped away with his headlights off. Lyon County Sheriff's Office deputies were called and at a couple places there were spikes put in the road to try to stop the driver, said Lopez.

The chase continued to north Carson City where the vehicle was found in a residential area on Heaven Hill Way. A RAVEN helicopter from Washoe County aided in the search. The occupants — two, possibly three women — jumped out of the car and fled. At least one female passenger was found walking on the side of the road, was questioned and released.

"There are some leads on him," said Lopez of the driver.

By the California Department of Fish and Game
From nuisance black bears and increasing salmon numbers to automated license sales and poaching arrests, 2010 was a busy year for the California Department of Fish and Game.

A popular new reality show airing on the National Geographic Channel, “Wild Justice,” is capturing some of the department’s doings, but far more happens behind the scenes.

“DFG’s most valuable resource has always been our dedicated employees,” said DFG Director John McCamman. “In 2010, we proved once again what can be achieved when a group of intelligent, committed people work together to accomplish our mission of managing the state’s diverse fish, wildlife and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.”

The following are some of the highlights of DFG’s year:

— Successful Redesign of California’s Marine Protected Areas
In 2010, the Fish and Game Commission approved the third of five MPA redesign plans covering existing MPAs along California’s 1,100 miles of coastline. The new MPAs, which were mapped out with the involvement of local residents in each region, are now in effect along the central coast and north central coast, and will go into effect this year in the south coast. Efforts will continue in 2011 with the expected approval of a plan for the north coast and the start of the planning process for MPAs in the San Francisco Bay.

— An Increasing Focus on Renewable Energy
Since 2008, California state agencies have been striving to reduce California’s carbon footprint by increasing the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), primarily through the development of wind and solar energy sources.
In 2010, DFG worked with federal, state and local agencies to help process permits for nine RPS solar thermal projects in Kern, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties.
When completed, these projects will add a total of 4,142 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to the state’s portfolio.

— Acres of Land Conserved
Approximately 2,900 acres of wildlife habitat were conserved by DFG in 2010 through lands acquired in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Board.

These included interior wetlands, coastal sage scrub, riparian habitats and acres acquired specifically to benefit threatened and endangered species.

— Debut of the Automated License Data System
In the fall, DFG launched a real-time automated system for purchasing hunting and fishing licenses. Especially developed for DFG, the ALDS is now in place at DFG license sales agents throughout the state. Unlike the old paper-based system, ALDS provides customers with immediate access to DFG’s license inventory, eliminating the need to visit a DFG office or wait for high-demand products to be issued via mail.

To learn more about ALDS, please see www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing.

— Continuing Efforts to Stop Poaching
Highlights included:
Sturgeon: In February, wardens arrested two alleged sturgeon poachers, Nikolay Krasnodemskiy, 38, of North Highlands, and Petr Dyachishin, 50, of Citrus Heights, after observing them for a two-week period and witnessing them catch at least 14 sturgeon for resale.
A search warrant served at the Dyachishin residence revealed a bucket containing 25 pounds of sturgeon eggs and all the material needed to process the eggs into caviar for sale on the black market.

Lobsters: In Orange County, an increase in the number of cases involving black market lobsters had wardens working undercover to investigate illegal sales operations. Though it is legal to fish for lobsters, there is a bag limit and a minimum size. Poachers are typically in possession of huge overlimits and undersized lobsters.

Abalone: Though both patrol and prosecution efforts have increased in recent years, abalone poaching has remained a serious problem because the fines for this crime are often far less than the potential profit.

In 2010, the passage of AB 708 (Huffman) increased the penalties associated with repeat poaching offenses, thus providing a tool to help prosecutors reverse the growing trend.

Dangerous Pursuits
Thanks in part to the success of “Wild Justice,” the public is becoming more aware that game wardens’ jobs are every bit as dangerous as that of any other cop.

“Pursuits are some of the most dangerous types of encounters for any law enforcement agency,” said Nancy Foley, Chief of DFG’s Law Enforcement Division. “It is more dangerous when the subjects are known to be armed or are fleeing off the paved road on quads or four-wheel drive vehicles.”

California game wardens are trained to use whatever resources are necessary to investigate complex wildlife crimes, arrest suspects and ultimately protect the resources that belong to all Californians.

For example, in June, wardens identified a suspected member of an international drug trafficking organization who was cultivating marijuana in Tehama County and was suspected of several poaching, pollution and habitat destruction violations. When contacted at the cultivation site, the suspect fled on foot. Warden Brian Boyd released his warden K-9 partner, Phebe, who apprehended the suspect with a bite to the lower leg.

In another case in July, an Alameda County warden was checking for fishing activity in an East Bay Regional Park when he heard shots fired. The suspects fled on foot, with the warden and backup officers in pursuit. The chase ended when one suspect accidentally shot himself in the leg with his own pistol.

— Addition of New Wardens in the Field
DFG’s enforcement ranks increased in August when 38 wardens graduated from the 2010 academy. The new wardens have been stationed in each of the seven DFG regions.

— Black Bears
California’s wild lands are home to more than 40,000 black bears, some of whom stirred up trouble in California’s premier tourist destinations in 2010. Last year, DFG staff logged more than 5,200 hours handling black bear nuisance issues in the Lake Tahoe region alone. DFG staff worked hard to build partnerships with local communities and neighboring states to cooperatively respond to such situations, and to better educate the public about how to appropriately live and recreate in black bear territory.
To learn more, please visit the Keep Me Wild website at www.dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/.

— SHARE Program Links Hunters with Landowners
Outdoor recreationists now have a new venue to access some of California’s private lands through the newly established Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Program. Legislation passed in 2010 granted DFG the authority to compensate landowners for allowing public access to their property for diversified recreational use.

Within the past year, the DFG has established waterfowl, elk and wild pig hunting opportunities on select private lands, resulting in numerous hunters enjoying quality time afield.

— An Encouraging Salmon Forecast
The resurgence of the Sacramento River fall-run Chinook salmon is positive news for recreational and commercial salmon anglers.

Initial hatchery and in-river counts confirm a substantial increase in the number of returning adult salmon in the fall and winter of 2010.

Following two years of record low returns and closed salmon seasons, this was excellent news and provides for the potential for the reintroduction of recreational and commercial seasons.

Adaptive planting strategies, regulation reviews and dedicated work by hatcheries to produce 20 million young salmon annually are keys to the DFG’s efforts to restore salmon populations.

“As we close the books on 2010, it is important to strive even harder to build on the accomplishments we have had,” said McCamman. “We’ve set the bar high this year and look forward to a challenging yet prosperous 2011.”

A man suspected of eluding Carson City sheriff’s deputies in a Feb. 25 vehicle pursuit that began in Carson City but was called off for safety reasons after it was well into the Reno area, has been arrested, police said.

Arrested was Scott Hermens, 34. He was taken into custody at Walmart off Damonte Ranch Parkway in south Reno and faces multiple charges, including a felony eluding charge issued out of Carson City for the late night vehicle chase, said Carson City Sheriff’s Lt. Brian Humphrey. Also arrested was 34-year-old woman who was in a vehicle and taken into custody on a variety of unspecified charges.

The Feb. 25 pursuit began at around midnight after a consensual stop at a casino where officers spoke with Hermens, who said that he had to go to the bathroom and then fled the casino, getting into a Pontiac sedan with California license plates. The pursuit began down College Parkway and onto I-580 freeway north to Reno.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office contacted three other agencies, and the district attorney's office issued a warrant for Hermen's arrest on a charge of felony eluding, said Humphrey.

During the time of the pursuit, deputies ran the name of the suspect and the plate of the vehicle and it was learned the Hermens had a felony warrant out of Sparks Justice Court with a $40,000 bail amount and a failure to appear warrant out of Sparks Municipal Court on a traffic citation.

The arrests were the result of a team effort by detectives with the Sparks police Crime Suppression Unit and the Reno police Crime Suppression Team, Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: An arraignment hearing for Jordan Burkhart and Robert “Robbie” Michael Hernandez, accused of robbing an elderly man and a caretaker at gunpoint over Memorial Day weekend, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 9 a.m.

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Two men who allegedly broke into the home of an elderly World War II veteran and held his caregiver at gunpoint over Memorial Day weekend will be in a Carson City courtroom Monday.

Jordan Burkhart, 24, of Wellington and Robert “Robbie” Michael Hernandez, 27, of Carson City are accused of breaking into a Canvasback Drive home at around 5 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2014. The pair allegedly forced their way in by kicking and prying at the door, where they robbed James Sorrentino and a caretaker at gunpoint.

Sorrentino is a 100-year-old Army Air Corp and U.S. Air Force veteran with an in-residence female care taker.

One of the men allegedly held a gun to the head of the caregiver during the robbery and said they were looking for a safe. Both suspects fled the area in a sedan. Neither victim required medical treatment. Approximately $30, along with miscellaneous property was taken.

Both men were arrested May 28. Burkhart was arrested at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office without incident. Hernandez was found and arrested while driving his own vehicle in Sparks.

Hernandez attempted to flee through residential areas, but was taken into custody by Sparks Police officers after a short vehicle pursuit followed by a foot chase.

The men will be in Carson City District Court for arraignment. Each face various felony charges of home invasion and robbery, and robbery with a deadly weapon against a person over the age of 60.