by carsoncityjournal | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Carson City Seeking Applicants for Hearing Officer
(Carson City, NV) – The hearing officer must have training in administrative law, or equivalent experience, sufficient to enable the officer to conduct fair and lawful hearings. This is a contract position appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Compensation will be based on credentials.
Carson City’s Nuisance Ordinance addresses dangerous structures, litter, weeds, dry grass, abandoned vehicles and more. When Code Enforcement officers observe these conditions, a notice of violation is issued, before the notice of violation is recorded, a property owner may request an administrative hearing.
An administrative hearing is conducted by the hearing officer, who will review the substantive and procedural matters of the case, at that time, may affirm the Code Enforcement officer’s decision or find it is improper and invalidate it.
The position description and application can be found on the City’s website at carson.org/hearing. Applications are due August 2, 2021 by 1:00 p.m.
For more information on this position, please contact Community Development Director Hope Sullivan at 775-283-7922 or hsullivan@carson.org.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Around 6pm, thick black smoke began billowing high the air over Duck Hill just above Highway 395. Fire Engine crews from both Washoe Lake and Carson City raced up the steep terrain and immediately began spraying a lot of water on the burning vehicle and the vegetation surrounding it. Homes were very close to the scene.
It didn’t take long for the firefighters to knock down the flames engulfing the vehicle and the surrounding brush. No reports of any injuries. A specific cause of the blaze has not yet been released. But a word to the wise – temperatures are rising into the 100’s over the next few days making off-road vehicle driving extremely dangerous – if not deadly.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
3:02 Report of a traffic crash at Highway 50 East and Deer Run Road. Everyone is out of their vehicles. So far, no major injuries.
3:04pm Reports from the scene indicate that the driver of one car jumped into another vehicle and sped away.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
NV Energy Asks Customers to Conserve Electricity today and tomorrow between 6 and 9 p.m.
NV Energy is urging its electric customers in both northern and southern Nevada to conserve electricity today and tomorrow between 6 and 9 p.m. in order to offset energy supply issues caused by record-breaking heat and wildfires affecting electric transmission lines throughout the western United States.
Conservation is the best way to reduce strain on the local power grid.
Effective measures to conserve energy during this time period include:
- Turn off lights
- Turn off pool pumps
- Unplug appliances not in use
- Avoid using large electrical appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and electric clothes dryers
- Adjust the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher to reduce the use of air conditioning during this time, barring any medical issues, and use ceiling fans to cool people and pets. Pre-cool your home prior to 6 p.m.
- Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible
- Close window coverings to keep the heat out
- Do not charge electric vehicles between 6 and 9 p.m.
More energy saving information is available at nvenergy.com/powershift
“We appreciate the support of our customers to voluntarily conserve energy during the hours of 6 and 9 p.m. today and tomorrow,” said Josh Langdon, NV Energy Vice President of Transmission. “These efforts will have a big impact on helping us continue to maintain a stable power grid and reliable service for all of our customers.”
For more information about the current status of the company’s electric system visit nvenergy.com/call-for-conservation or follow NV Energy on Facebook and Twitter.
NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Nevada and a typical tourist population of 56 million annually. NV Energy, Inc. is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, do business as NV Energy. NV Energy is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about NV Energy is available on the company’s website, which can be accessed via nvenergy.com.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Carson City Community Center – Enter around back….
Announcing a newly established service originating from the integration of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and the School Resource Officers. Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 to 12:30 at Camp Carson – Carson City Community Center. 851 E. William Street. Enter through the doors to the gym on the southeast end of the Center.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping our community’s kids safe. Detection K-9s sniff out drugs, explosives, and dangerous weapons and in certain situations can be more effective than traditional security. Please join the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department’s Camp Carson, Campagni Auto Group, Carson City School Resource Officers, and the K-9 Unit in welcoming the new community ambassador for school safety…
K-9 Camper!!
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Lake Tahoe may be getting a facelift…after decades of being loved to death…
The University of California-Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released findings from the annual Lake Tahoe Clarity Report, which showed average clarity – or how deep a 10” white plate can be lowered into Lake Tahoe before it becomes invisible from the surface – of 62.9 feet for the year 2020.
2020’s annual average tracks closely with measurements from the past decade, illustrating that the League’s efforts to stop the steep downward trend in clarity loss from the 2000s have been successful. On the flip side of the coin, clarity is still declining, meaning major progress is needed to Keep Tahoe Blue.
The following is a statement regarding the 2020 Lake Tahoe Clarity Report from League to Save Lake Tahoe CEO Darcie Goodman Collins, Ph.D.:
“The latest Clarity Report shows us once again that we need to take bold action to slow climate change’s negative impact on Lake Tahoe’s clarity, ecology and natural beauty.
Tahoe’s surface waters are getting warmer, acting like a seal that prevents mixing between layers in the Lake’s water column. So when fine-grained particles of dirt and pavement from overused roads flow into the Lake during a rainstorm, they get trapped near the surface, hurting the Lake’s clarity. Warm, nutrient-filled waters are also the perfect habitat for harmful aquatic invasive species to spread.
If Tahoe was untouched by humans, the Lake’s natural pollution filters – its marshes, meadows and wetlands – would strip those fine-grained particles out of the water before reaching the Lake. But decades of short-sighted development paved over those natural filters. And Tahoe’s roads are constantly bombarded with traffic, chewing up the pavement into fine particles that enter the Lake as stormwater pollution.
To Keep Tahoe Blue – and therefore clear – the League is working across the public and private sector to:
- Restore Tahoe’s wetlands to revitalize their natural pollution-fighting function and build Tahoe’s resilience to climate change;
- Put aquatic invasive species in check, so Tahoe’s shallows don’t turn into a murky, green mess;
- Repair, repave or replace Tahoe’s ailing roads with modern infrastructure on a Basin-wide scale; and
- Create transportation solutions in Tahoe to break the dependence on private car travel and stop stormwater pollution before it starts.
For future generations to enjoy a clean, clear Lake Tahoe, business-as-usual will not deliver. The League is pushing for the dollars, political will and innovative ideas to turn these plans into action. We can overcome these challenges. Join us, and together, we will Keep Tahoe Blue.”
To learn more about the League to Save Lake Tahoe and healthy lake practices, visit https://keeptahoeblue.org.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Adrian Laredo: Murder suspect
California Homicide Suspect Taken into Custody
On July 9th during the early morning hours, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and State Division of Investigations were requested to assist U.S. Marshal’s and ATF Agents in the apprehension of a murder suspect out of San Jose, CA. The suspect, Adrian Laredo, born October 11th, 1994, had been located in a congested neighborhood in the area of North Roop Street and East Corbet Street, but was in the company of a child under the age of 5. The child was believed to be Laredo’s son. Although surveillance teams identified Laredo outside of the home several times during the morning, each time he came out of the house he was accompanied by the toddler. By 11:30 a.m., the joint agency operations leaders determined to use a SWAT Team to take the suspect into custody. The suspect was taken into custody at 11:55 without incident and transported to the Carson City Jail. No injuries were reported.
While the area of the arrest was closed to the public for only 15 minutes, the Sheriff’s Office had secured the entire neighborhood throughout the morning until the order was given to take him into custody. The Sheriff’s Office utilized social media app platforms to inform residents and businesses in the area to remain inside.
Complete details of the San Jose homicide were not immediately available. However, Agents did inform local agencies that the homicide occurred on June 17th in San Jose. Details suggested two individuals were shot during a robbery, and that one of the two had died from his wounds. Detectives from California had been dispatched to Carson City early and have been anticipated to perform follow up investigative steps upon their arrival.
Sheriff Furlong stated that the proximity of the toddlers remained the highest concern in the area all morning. However, he was pleased that the law enforcement teams were able to develop an effective plan for the apprehension that minimized risks to innocent by-standers, including children.
Release by:
Ken Furlong, Sheriff
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has announced a newly established service originating from the integration of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and the Carson City Schools Resource Officers. The debut of this new program will be held Tuesday, July 13th at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Camp Carson – Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. Please enter through the doors to the gym on the southeast end of the center.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping our community kids safe. Detection K-9s sniff out drugs, explosives, and dangerous weapons and in certain situations can be more effective than traditional human security.
Please join the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department’s Camp Carson as well as the Campagni Auto Group, Carson City School Resource Officers and the K-9 Unit in welcoming the new community ambassador for school safety, K-9 Camper.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
10:35pm Report of a large fist fight at Centennial Park. Carson City Deputies are enroute to break it up.
10:40pm Arriving Sheriff’s Deputies arrive to find the fight was over and a number of cars were in the process of leaving. No word yet if anyone was hurt.
10:47pm Arriving law enforcement says it appears that the combatants moved to the upper parking lot of the facility.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
9:15pm Woman crossing the street at Saliman at 5th was hit by a vehicle Friday evening. The woman suffered a head injury. She’s said to be not fully conscious. Medics and law enforcement are coming on scene.
9:21pm Care Flight is enroute. Arrival time 19 minutes. Care Flight to pick up the victim at the Carson City Airport and rush her to Renown in Reno.
9:32pm Ambulance has arrived at the airport. Awaiting the arrival of Care Flight. Should arrive within 5 to 7 minutes.
9:39pm Care Flight has landed at the Carson City Airport.
9:50pm Care Flight lifts off to rush the victim to Renown.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
3:50 pm A three vehicle crash near the foot of Highway 50 and South Carson Street has traffic backed up a bit. It appears to be a triple rear-ender. No serious injuries. Caution in the area.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Adrian Loredo, 27
Murder Suspect
From Carson City Sheriff’s Office –
On Friday, July 9th during the early morning hours, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and State Division of Investigations were requested to assist U.S. Marshal’s and Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Agents in the apprehension of a murder suspect out of San Jose, California.
The suspect, 27 year old Adrian Laredo, had been located in a congested neighborhood in the area of North Roop Street and East Corbet Street, and was in the company of a child under the age of 5. The child was believed to be Laredo’s son.
Although surveillance teams identified Laredo outside of the home several times during the morning, each time he came out of the house he was accompanied by the toddler.
By 11:30 a.m., the joint agency operations leaders determined to use a SWAT Team to take the suspect into custody. The suspect was taken into custody at 11:55 without incident and transported to the Carson City Jail.
While the area of the arrest was closed to the public for only 15 minutes, the Sheriff’s Office had secured the entire neighborhood throughout the morning until the order was given to take him into custody.
The Sheriff’s Office utilized social media app platforms to inform residents and businesses in the area to remain inside.
Complete details of the San Jose homicide were not immediately available. However, Agents did inform local agencies that the homicide occurred on June 17th in San Jose. Details suggested two individuals were shot during a robbery, and that one of the two had died from his wounds.
Detectives from California had been dispatched to Carson City to perform follow-up investigative steps upon their arrival.
Sheriff Furlong stated that the proximity of the toddlers remained the highest concern in the area all morning. However, he was pleased that law enforcement teams were able to develop an effective plan for the apprehension that minimized risks to innocent by-standers, including children.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Carson City area woman has been arrested for leaving her three little boys inside the family car while she went inside a casino to gamble. And it wasn’t just for five or ten minutes. Two of the boys eventually got out of their car and started hanging out at an entry door to the casino.
The casino surveillance cameras caught the boys waiting for their mother. The boys were quickly rounded up by casino and law enforcement officers. It didn’t take long for the two boys and their mother to be re-united. Both the boys, and a third child in their car’s back seat, who was sweating profusely according to law enforcement, went with officers and a family services agent while the mother was handcuffed and taken to jail.
It might be time to pass a state law to prevent these kinds of potentially dangerous situations by requiring casino personnel to be constantly on the look-out for children marooned in vehicles while mom and/or dad are inside casinos pulling handles.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fairly strong earthquake strikes along the CA/NV state line southwest of Douglas County.
Cal-Trans is detouring traffic on U.S. 395 from the Nevada state line to State Route 182 in Bridgeport. Maintenance crews are working to remove copious quantities of fallen rocks triggered by a sizeable earthquake. Cal-Trans says there is no estimated time of opening US-395 at this time.
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck at 3:49 p.m. Thursday and was centered in the Coleville area on the California side, South of Gardnerville, according to the USGS. The quake was felt throughout Carson City and the region. The USGS reports there were other earthquakes that followed, including a 4.2 magnitude, a 3.7, a 3.5, 3.4 magnitude and a 3.1 magnitude. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory reports at least 20 earthquakes since the initial first earthquake hit.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office and its dispatch center also reported feeling the earthquakes. There are no reports of damage or injuries at this time in the Carson City area. Officials say they don’t know if there was damage closer to the epicenter, which was 29 miles south of Gardnerville.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Atty Gen. Aaron Ford
Heavy criticism on some major corporations….
Attorney General Ford Sues Google for Antitrust Law Violations Over App Store. Bipartisan Coalition of States Say Google Illegally Maintains an App Store Monopoly; Unfairly Edges Out Competition
Carson City, NV – Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 37attorneys general, to file a lawsuit against Google in California. The suit alleges exclusionary conduct relating to the Google Play Store for Android mobile devices and Google Billing. This antitrust lawsuit is the newest legal action against the tech giant, claiming illegal, anticompetitive, and unfair business practices. The States accuse Google of using its dominance to unfairly restrict competition with the Google Play Store, harming consumers by limiting choice and driving up app prices.
“Many consumers do not know that Google has imposed fees far beyond market rates for in-app purchases for years,” said AG Ford. “Not only has Google violated antitrust law but it has deceived and manipulated consumers into paying more money without their knowledge. Big tech companies, while in competition with others, still have to be held accountable and follow the law.”
According to the lawsuit, the heart of the case centers on Google’s exclusionary conduct, which substantially shuts out competing app distribution channels. Google also requires that app developers that offer their apps through the Google Play Store use Google Billing as a middleman. This arrangement, which ties a payment processing system to an app distribution channel forces app consumers to pay Google’s commission—up to 30%—on in-app purchases of digital content made by consumers through apps that are distributed via the Google Play Store. This commission is much higher than the commission that consumers would pay if they had the ability to choose one of Google‘s competitors instead.
The lawsuit alleges that Google works to discourage or prevent competition, violating federal and state antitrust laws. Google had earlier promised app developers and device manufacturers that it would keep Android “open source,” allowing developers to create compatible apps and distribute them without unnecessary restrictions. The lawsuit says Google did not keep that promise.
Google Closed the Android App Distribution Ecosystem to Competitors
When Google launched its Android OS, it originally marketed it as an “open source” platform. By promising to keep Android open, Google successfully enticed “OEMs”—mobile device manufacturers—such as Samsung and “MNOs”—mobile network operators such as Verizon—to adopt Android, and more importantly, to forgo competing with Google’s Play Store at that time. Once Google had obtained the “critical mass” ofAndroid OS adoption, Google moved to close the Android OS ecosystem—and the relevant Android App Distribution Market—to any effective competition by, among other things, requiring OEMs and MNOs to enter into various contractual and other restraints.
These contractual restraints disincentivize and restrict OEMs and MNOs from competing (or fostering competition) in the relevant market. The lawsuit alleges that Google’s conduct constitutes unlawful monopoly maintenance, among other claims.
In aid of Google’s efforts discussed above, the AGs allege that Google also engaged in the following conduct, all aimed at enhancing and protecting Google’s monopoly position over Android app distribution:
- Google imposes technical barriers that strongly discourage or effectively prevent third-party app developers from distributing apps outside the Google Play Store. Google builds into Android a series of security warnings (regardless of actual security risk) and other barriers that discourage users from downloading apps from any source outside Google’s Play Store, effectively foreclosing app developers and app stores from direct distribution to consumers.
- Google has not allowed Android to be “open source” for many years, effectively cutting off potential competition. Google forces OEMs that wish to sell devices that run Android to enter into agreements called “Android Compatibility Commitments” or ACCs. Under these “take it or leave it” agreements, OEMs must promise not to create or implement any variants or versions of Android that deviate from the Google-certified version of Android.
- Google’s required contracts foreclose competition by forcing Google’s proprietary apps to be “pre-loaded” on essentially all devices designed to run on the Android OS, and requires that Google’s apps be given the most prominent placement on device home screens.
- Google “buys off” its potential competition in the market for app distribution. Google has successfully persuaded OEMs and MNOs not to compete with Google’s Play Store by entering into arrangements that reward OEMs and MNOs with a share of Google’s monopoly profits.
- Google forces app developers and app users alike to use Google’s payment processing service, Google Play Billing, to process payments for in-app purchases of content consumed within the app. Thus, Google is unlawfully tying the use of Google’s payment processor, which is a separate service within a separate market for payment processing within apps, to distribution through the Google Play Store. By forcing this tie, Google is able to extract an exorbitant processing fee as high as 30% for each transaction and which is more than ten times as high as the fee charged by Google’s competitors.
In addition to Nevada, other states joining the lawsuit includes: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Attorney General Ford Announces Proposed Agreement Among State, Counties, Litigating Cities on Future Opioid Recoveries
Carson City, NV –Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, along with all Nevada counties and cities that currently have active litigation against opioid companies, have proposed an agreement on the allocation of funds within the State for future opioid-related recoveries. The agreement, which remains subject to consideration and approval of the County Commissions and City Boards, provides a plan for how funds from any Nevada opioid-related settlement or related bankruptcy distribution will be allocated among the State and various local governmental entities to reduce the effects of the opioid epidemic in the State.
“Nevada has been devastated by the opioids epidemic, and it’s time for justice to be served and for Nevadans to see improvement in their community,” said Attorney General Aaron D. Ford. “Opioids have killed thousands in Nevada, and they continue to ravage the lives of many more, creating one of the largest public-health epidemics in the country’s history. I’m proud to work with Nevada’s local government leaders to equitably distribute certain future opioid-related recoveries, and my office looks forward to bringing justice on behalf of all Nevada families affected by this epidemic.
The proposed agreement was created in response to the proposed Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan scheduled to be voted on July 14, 2021. The Purdue plan allows states and local governments to decide for themselves how to best allocate funds from the bankruptcy. Nevada is among a group of 15 states that negotiated improvements to the plan to include additional funds for states, advancements in payments, and the expansion of a document repository. The plan, once approved, will begin the distribution of funds to assist addressing the opioid epidemic. The plan strongly encourages states to work with local governments within their states to reach an agreement for allocation of those funds.
The proposed agreement would allocate opioid related recoveries between State, counties and certain cities. If approved by the counties and cities, the agreement provides the partnership necessary to make meaningful progress in addressing the opioid epidemic in Nevada. Nevada has been uniquely impacted because it has been, and continues to be, one of the hardest hit states by the opioid epidemic. It has resulted in thousands of deaths of Nevadans and has imposed an enormous burden on State resources needed to help thousands of addicted Nevadans. The opioid epidemic has forced the State and its local governments to incur dramatically increased costs, including health and human services, healthcare, child welfare, criminal justice, and many other programs to address the impact of opioids in the State.
“Carson City looks forward to working with the State and other local governments in Nevada to help reduce opioid addictions in our communities,” said Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell. “In November of 2018, I made a presentation to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners on the opioid crisis, including a brief overview of 28 opioid related deaths in Douglas County from 2014 through 2018,” added Douglas County District Attorney Mark B. Jackson. “From that presentation, Douglas County retained one of the top personal injury litigation firms in the country. Douglas County subsequently filed a lawsuit naming numerous manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids, including defendant Purdue Pharma, which is currently in bankruptcy proceedings. I was very happy to hear through recent public filings that Nevada supports the Purdue bankruptcy plan. I look forward to bringing this matter to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting on June 15, 2021, to discuss Nevada’s proposed allocation agreement and to seek approval of that proposed agreement. This will be the next first step in order to set a plan in motion for the abatement of the opioid crisis in Douglas County.”
“The emotional and economic burden of the opioid epidemic has been staggering in its effects on those across all walks of life,” said Clark County Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick. “This is a significant step in addressing the needs and improving the lives of those affected in their short- and long-term recovery. It’s about time that those responsible be held accountable.”
Months after taking office as Nevada’s Attorney General, AG Ford expanded Nevada’s existing lawsuit beyond Purdue to hold multiple conspirators responsible for the opioid crisis that killed thousands of Nevadans, including elderly and vulnerable people, and devastated the State’s health care and public safety systems. The expanded complaint lists 61 defendants including Teva Pharmaceuticals, Actavis Pharma, Endo Pharmaceuticals, members of the Sackler family (who controlled Purdue Pharma), Mallinckrodt LLC, Insys Therapeutics, Johnson & Johnson, McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health LLCs, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Walgreen Co., Walmart Inc. and CVS Pharmacy.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
CONSUMER FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit and Carson City Park Rangers are patrolling the open space areas to enforce current fire restrictions. The potential for a devastating fire is very HIGH. Report fires to the Carson City Dispatch Center by calling 9-1-1. Report illegal firework use by calling (775)887-COPS (2677).
Vegetation in western Nevada has dried out significantly. A large crop of grass and brush is evident at lower elevations, and trees and other forest vegetation at higher elevations are quickly drying out. The public is encouraged to safely enjoy the public lands, bearing in mind that human-caused fires annually threaten human life, private property, and public land resources every summer.
Off-highway motor vehicle enthusiasts are advised that hot exhaust systems can ignite dry grasses, therefore motorized recreation in the Prison Hill OHV area is prohibited during a Red Flag Warning.
ALL CONSUMER FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN CARSON CITY – EVEN THOSE LABELED SAFE AND SANE
Fire Restrictions Prohibit:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire (using wood, charcoal or any other material), campfire, or stove fire except a portable stove using gas or pressurized liquid fuel, outside of a developed fee campground or picnic area (except by permit).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or at a developed campground or picnic area.
3. Operating vehicles or other motorized equipment off of existing paved, gravel, or dirt roads.
4. Welding, or operating an acetylene torch with open flames, except by permit.
5. Using or causing to be used, any explosive, except by permit.
6. Possession or use of fireworks (always prohibited), or any other incendiary device.
7. Use of tracer rounds, steel-core ammunition or exploding targets while recreational shooting.
8. Open burning (e.g. weeds, brush and yard debris).
In addition, the Nevada Division of Forestry has placed travel restrictions within the Sierra Fire Protection District. These restrictions prohibit operating vehicles off of existing hard surface gravel roads or dirt roads in wildland areas, and operating vehicles or equipment traveling on or using wildland areas without at least an axe, shovel, and one gallon of water.
The BLM and the Forest Service recommend avoiding cross-country travel whenever possible to prevent grass from igniting from hot exhaust systems. Those city agencies that have responsibility to perform off road work should pay particular attention to where vehicles are driven, parked, or stopped.
These restrictions do not prevent individual property owners from the safe use of BBQ’s, Chimeras, or patio fireplaces provided they are used on non-combustible surfaces away from ignitable wildland fuels on their own property.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Update: NHP issued details of the crash that took the life of a Prineville, OR male, age 32. NHP says it appeared the vehicle, headed west on Butti toward Airport Drive, straightened out a roadway curve. Driver Cody Furr’s vehicle left the Butti pavement, plowed through the brush, rolling possibly several times. NHP Troopers say Furr was not wearing a seat belt and consequently was violently ejected through a window and was discovered deceased a short ways away. A form of “impairment” was also suspected to have contributed to the accident.
9:43pm Bad accident at Butti and Airport. One person – male driver – was thrown 25 feet from his car. Failed to make a curve on Butti Way approaching Airport. The vehicle left the road – rolled probably more than once and the driver was ejected. He was declared deceased at the scene. Further details on the identity of the driver will likely be released after his family is notified.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
From: Carson City Fire Department
This past weekend the Carson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Tiger Drive. During the fire investigation firefighters noticed there were no smoke alarms in the home and most of the windows had been covered with gypsum wallboard on the inside and wood siding on the outside. Investigators determined the cause was accidental, due to electrical malfunction. Fortunately, the family was awake when the fire broke out and were able to escape unharmed. If they had been asleep the incident would have been fatal.
Smoke alarms are one of the single most important fire safety features that can save lives. They are an early warning device to wake-up sleeping residents – that there is a fire in the home and to evacuate. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 41% of home fire deaths are due to not having smoke alarms. Carson City Fire Department recommends a smoke alarm in each sleeping room, the hallway that adjoins the sleeping rooms, and one on each level of the home. Households with natural gas appliances like a furnace or water heater, wood burning appliances, or an attached garage, should have carbon monoxide detectors.
The Carson City Fire Department would also like to take this opportunity to remind residents that windows are a second exit out of a room or house in case of an emergency. Blocking windows can cause people to become trapped. Never cover or block your windows. Those living on the second floor of any dwelling are advised to keep a residential escape ladder.
For more information regarding smoke alarms and home escape planning, please contact the Carson City Fire Prevention Division at 775-887-2210 or go to NFPA.org.
by carsoncityjournal | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
5:15pm Traffic on Highway 50 East is now open to both eastbound and westbound lanes. The back up was caused by a wildland fire near the top of the grade. It’ll take a little while for Highway 50 to clear.
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