April 2013
Carson City Chamber tours China
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 11:01am
Members of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, led by Chamber Director Ronni Hannaman, took a tour earlier this month through China. Here are some photos from the trip.
Krushinators defeat Dirt Divas in U10 Girls Softball Action
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 8:57amThe U10 Ameriwade.com Krushintors kept their winning streak alive against the Michael Hohl Motor Company/Shaw Nolan Painting Dirt Divas in softball action at Edmonds Field on Saturday, April 20th with a decisive win 13-2.
CRUSH, PHASMO, JOANDY & LONELY PLANET WILL TRAVEL Live At The Venue
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 3:38pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2013 - 9:00pm ALL AGES; ADMISSION $10 DOORS OPEN @ 7:00PM, MUSIC STARTS @ 9:00PM!
BANDS/DJs
-PHASMO
-JOANDY
-LONELY PLANET WILL TRAVEL
-CRUSH
^***NOT THE OFFICIAL SET TIMES***^
THE VENUE LOCATED AT 1500 OLD HOT SPRINGS ROAD CARSON CITY, NV
MORE INFO. AND RSVP AT www.facebook.com/events/594720970546096/
CRUSH; www.facebook.com/crushreno
PHASMO; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phasmo-Dubstep/261108417235901?fref=ts
JOANDY; www.facebook.com/Joandy.music
LONELY PLANET WILL TRAVEL; ?
THE VENUE; https://www.facebook.com/CLUBENVYCARSON?fref=ts
Nevada March unemployment rises, Carson City drops
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 10:45amNevada’s seasonal adjusted unemployment rate went up slightly in March to 9.7 percent, up from 9.6 percent in February, the state's unemployment department reports.
Carson City’s rate dropped slightly from 10.7 percent in February, to 10.6 percent, but continues to have the highest rate of Nevada metro areas. However, Carson City is down considerably from 12.2 percent a year ago.
Bullis and Company CPA: Some thoughts about IRS audits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 10:33am
It’s great to have that income tax return filed! Maybe you can relax and take a deep breath now. But, what if IRS has questions or selects your return for audit?
The deduction for Office in the Home for the part of your home that is regular and exclusive business use is NOT an invitation to IRS to audit your return. There is even a “safe harbor” that can be used. IRS understands how important that home office is to many taxpayers-usually the sole owner business.
Carson City road report for week of April 22-28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 10:29amWith spring in full swing, several road projects are underway in Carson City. Here is the road report for the week of April 22-28:
Because of continued construction of the Carson City Freeway project, Snyder Avenue is closed between E. Roland Street and Center Drive. Center Drive and Silver Sage Drive are also closed south of Appion Way. Bennett Avenue is closed between Center Drive and Bigelow Drive.
Bonners Fairy Book Release
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 9:47am
Bonners Fairy: The story of teenage twins who discover a hidden portal to another realm.
So far, life has been pretty ordinary and dull for fifteen-year-old twins Haley and Henry Miles, but after their father purchases a large estate in northwestern Idaho, they are thrilled to begin a new adventure in the mountains. Little do they know that their lives are about to change forever.
Tear Down This Fence!
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 1:54pmThe plan for making downtown more pedestrian, bike, and business friendly was presented and voted on at the Board of Supervisors meeting on the evening of April 18. It was a special session that made it more for convenient for the public to attend. The Mayor chose not to hold speakers to a time limit, giving everyone a chance to speak their mind. And that they did. The meeting began at 6:30 PM with an overview of the project from Public Works, followed by public commentary, and didn’t wrap up with the final vote until 10:30 PM.
Podcast // Episode 4: Bill Deadlines, Marriage Equality & Tyrone Thompson
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 1:35pmOn today’s Weekly Round-Up, we learn more about the looming bill deadlines for the legislature, the recently amended and passed Senate Joint Resolution 13, and expelled Assemblyman Steven Brooks’ replacement. This episode also features Nevada Media Alliance senior editor Jeri Chadwell.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 1:27pmThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending April 19, 2013.
Inspections include several restaurants, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, bar and grills, a casino bar and lounge, retail grocer's meat, deli, produce, coffee shop and food-to-go departments.
See the full report below.
