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It's Your City: Carson City spa, wellness director talks about underwater therapy exercise app

In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Starr Nixdorf, director of Paradise Salon Spa and Wellness in Carson City about the AiChi classes in their pool and the app, AbilityFix.com, available soon. The app helps users determine what type exercises to do in any pool to help people using underwater exercise in therapy to help with joint, muscle and relief pain.

Carson City's annual 'BOO-nanza' to bring safe trick-or-treating this year in drive-thru form

Event Date: 
October 29, 2020 - 4:00pm

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is pleased to announce that the 4th annual Carson City BOOnanza is still occurring this year, just in a different format.

The King of Carson, Carson City's beloved resident celebrity deer, has died

For nearly 10 years the King of Carson, Carson City’s resident celebrity buck, has reigned supreme across the west side of Carson, collecting fans wherever he trod. But Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, we are sad to report the King has died.

Sunrise over the Pine Nuts

Event Date: 
August 30, 2020 (All day)

This sunrise photo taken Sunday morning was submitted by Carson Now reader PJ Nosek.

The romance of traveling Nevada comes to life on the Loneliest Road in America

Nevada’s open roads are beckoning travelers who have been home-bound since mid-March. At a time when 18 states currently won’t accept Nevadans unless they quarantine for two weeks, it’s tempting to hop in the family car and explore Nevada history and nature giving you the opportunity to escape the tedium caused by the pandemic and to temper your wanderlust.

Local non-profit agencies around Carson City offer food services for families in need

In the midst of COVID-19, several local non-profits, churches, homeless shelters and social services are helping those in need. Community food resources in the Carson City, Minden, Silver Springs, Yerington, Gardnerville and Dayton areas have put together plans and options during these unprecedented times.

New lakefront community catering to 55-plus crowd to open in Reno this fall

Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community in Reno will open this fall.
Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community in Reno will open this fall.

Construction of Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community is nearly complete, and its first residents are expected to move in this fall, said Darryl Fisher, president of Mission Senior Living. The active lifestyle community for adults 55-years-old and better is located at 765 South Meadows Parkway, Reno. Construction began in the spring of 2019.

Famed Nevada chef and restaurateur Mark Estee stars in upcoming Food Network series

Mark Estee, Northern Nevada’s celebrity chef and restaurateur with a restaurant portfolio including Liberty Food & Wine, The Union, and Cucina Lupo in Carson City, Overland Restaurant & Pub in Gardnerville, and chez louie, is adding a new title to his name, Food Network star.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong: 'It’s a Matter of the Public's Safety'

It’s been months of challenging circumstances for our community, businesses, families and schools, but I saw us beginning to emerge from the darkness. Then, without warning, the horrific death of George Floyd reignited the unresolved wounds of racism, police use of force, and unequal treatment of minorities in this country. The frustrated public demanded answers, change, and resolution, not later but now.

Hiking trails, camping, cycling, golf and more highlight outdoor summer activities around Carson City

Plenty of activities around Carson City are returning for all to enjoy throughout the summer. From hiking and biking trails and campgrounds, to several outdoor recreational activities, there are many ways to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.