June 2014
Carson City restaurant health inspection report through June 24
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 3:12pmFood and restaurant inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.
Inspections through June 24, 2014 include a caterer, convenience store, bars and lounges, restaurants, fast food restaurants. Out of the 24 inspections, 15 received Grade AA scores of 100.
Virginia City prepares for July 4 with parade, Old West celebration on the boardwalk
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 1:56pmEvent Date:
July 4, 2014 (All day)
Fourth of July on the Comstock rocks. Virginia City offers one of the region’s longest firework displays. Echoing off Mt. Davidson for nearly 30 minutes, you'll feel the boom in your bones this July 4 as the fireworks soar high above the town and into Six Mile Canyon, making it visible from nearly anywhere in town.
Carson City Sheriff's Office crime report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 1:32pmA 65-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of burglary after attempting to take more than $400 in merchandise from Walmart on Market Street in Carson City.
Darrel Wayne Fisher, a homeless man, also faces lessor charges of petit larceny and obstructing, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy.
Officers were dispatched to the store at around 8:15 p.m. and met with Loss Prevention who observed the man leaving the store through the west door with a shopping basket of merchandise. He was confronted outside the store and taken inside.
Volunteers invited to clean up Lake Tahoe area beaches July 5
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 12:32pmEvent Date:
July 5, 2014 - 9:00am
The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host its annual Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanups at five locations throughout Lake Tahoe on July 5. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the effort from Tahoe City to Nevada Beach and South Shore.
Outdoors with Don Q: July 5 is one of two Free Fishing Days in California
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 11:17am
California has two Free Fishing Days in 2014 which are close to holidays. The first is Saturday, July 5, aligned with the Independence Day holiday weekend, and the second is Sept. 6, right around the time of Labor Day.
NDOT: Snyder Avenue overpass to open Friday as part of Carson City Freeway work
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 9:59amMonth by month progress on the Carson City Freeway continues with the latest installment being the Snyder Avenue overpass, which is set to open Friday afternoon over the southern portion of the Carson City Freeway, the Nevada Department of Transportation announced Thursday.
Since March 2013, Snyder Avenue had been closed between East Roland Street and Dat So la Lee Way, with a detour in place, as the overpass was constructed to take the road over the southern end of the Carson City Freeway.
Fire restrictions begin today in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 9:53amFire restrictions go into effect in the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning today, Thursday, June 26. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will be restricted to designated recreation sites, and other fire-related activities will be prohibited until the end of fire season.
“With record drought conditions in the West, agencies in both California and Nevada are anticipating increased fire activity,” said Fire Management Officer, Kit Bailey. “Fire restrictions help reduce the possibility of accidental human caused fires.”
On National Forest System land fire restrictions mean:
Carson City sheriff's deputies find runaway Minden girl
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 9:42amCarson City sheriff's deputies located a runaway 12-year-old girl from Minden early Thursday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The girl had run away from her grandparents Minden home on Saturday. She was detained in Carson City and released to Douglas County Juvenile Probation.
Truckee River Cleanup July 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 9:35am
Event Date:
July 12, 2014 - 8:00am As part of the University of Nevada, Reno's Summer of Sustainability, they are having a Truckee River Cleanup, Saturday, July 22, 2014, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Rock Park, 1515 Rock Blvd.,in Sparks.
The University's partner in this event, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, will be providing the tools and the training.
A few things to note:
1. Water will be provided, but bring a water bottle.
2. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
3. Bring sunscreen and wear a hat.
4. Bring work gloves if you have them.
DiLullo Takes Over as General Manager of Carson Nugget
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 8:45amSince 1954, Carson Nugget has played a pivotal role in the Downtown life of Carson City, and is woven into the tapestry of memories of locals and visitors alike.
While the Adams family has owned the property since 1958, talks are underway between the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation and M1 Gaming for a possible ownership transfer, though nothing is yet confirmed.
Of course, as is true of small towns, the facts should never get in the way of a good story and Carson City is no different. Here’s what is known so far:
