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Kids at Carson City Computer Corps gain knowledge — and a brand new computer — during summer camp

Kelsey Penrose — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:05:02 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

For 20 years, Carson City’s Computer Corps has been teaching kids about technology: Everything from how a motherboard functions, to the mysteries of how the internet functions.

The camp hosts three sessions throughout the summer with 16 campers in each session.

“The purpose of the camp is to bridge the divide for kids, to make them ready for the technological world and take away the fear of computers,” said camp director Christy Ramsey.

Throughout the two-week camp, campers will tear apart technology — literally.

“We have them take apart everything down to the wires to find out how it runs, and try to have them build it back up,” Ramsey said.

Learning about technology isn’t boring though, at least not at tech camp. In addition to lectures, campers learn through play, whether it’s running a relay race to explain how the internet works, to making chaotic, emergency computer “repairs,” to forming into a team to “become” a hard drive.

The camp also teaches confidence in addition to tech.

“Each camper will make a powerpoint presentation about a passion of theirs,” Ramsey said. “It can be anything; art, horses, sports. Then they present it to the rest of camp and explain why the other kids should love it, too. We want them to get used to speaking in front of other people, and to take the fear out of it.”

The camp also instills something many parents care about: internet safety.

Campers learn about everything from malware and viruses, to understanding that not everyone on the internet is who they say they are.

“The point is to demystify technology,” Ramsey said. “There’s nothing scary in a computer once they realize it’s not a magic box.”

The camp also helps campers achieve their future goals; since its inception, many of the Computer Corps campers have gone on to work in tech.

“It’s a bit self-selecting though,” Ramsey said with a laugh. “If a kid wants to give up two weeks of playing outside during summer to learn about computers, they’re more likely going to end up in the tech route.”

The cost for the two-week camp is $500, which includes the full computer system and software at the end of the program that students take home.

Ramsey understands it can be pricey for families, however, and there are partial scholarships available.

Computer Corps is also always looking for camp sponsors to help make sure that families who have less funds can still break through the divide.

The camp spots are filling up quickly, with the first about 80 percent full, so families are encouraged to sign up now to reserve their spots.

The dates for TechCamp 2024 are as follows:

TechCamp Alpha June 17-28
TechCamp Bravo July 8-19
TechCamp Charlie July 29 to August 9

Camp is Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.

The last day of camp there is a graduation dinner and a release of the computers at 5:30 p.m.

Visit https://www.computercorps.org/2024/04/04/techcamp-summer-2024-registrati... to learn more about the camp and Computer Corps.

Foodie Favorite: Taste of Downtown Carson City returns for 30th year June 15

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:24:37 +0000

Event Date:

June 15, 2024 - 5:30pm

Carson City eateries will take to the streets at the center of the capital city June 15 for the 30th Taste of Downtown, a long tradition to benefit the city's shelter for domestic violence victims.

More than two dozen restaurants, cafes and food trucks — plus two live bands — will participate in Carson City’s premier summer event, which draws thousands of hungry foodies annually to sample a variety of dishes made fresh by local dining and food establishments. Go here for a list of participants.

"It's been 30 years since we did our first Taste of Downtown and we watched it turn into the biggest community event outside of Nevada Day," said Lisa Lee, executive director of Advocates to End Domestic Violence, which has been behind the event since it began.

Taste of Downtown is happening Saturday, June 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with music continuing until 10 p.m. Two live bands will perform, Nevada 445 and Hale Mari.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or here. They will be available for pick up on Saturday, June 15, after 11 a.m. at the Will Call Booth, across from the state capitol. Current online price is $45 plus processing fees. This event has limited tickets for sale.

If there are tickets available, they will be for sale the day of the event, Saturday, June 15, after 11 a.m. at the Will Call Booth, across from the state capitol. Note that all sales are final. The ticket price will increase to $50 on June 15.

The price of tickets has not changed over the years, for one reason, Lee says.

"Our goal is for the community to have a great night out," she said. "The Taste is something that folks can come to, enjoy the evening, run into their friends and neighbors, all worthwhile in support of what we do in the community for domestic violence victims."

Advocates to End Domestic Violence is a private, not-for-profit organization, formed in 1979 by two formerly battered women who saw a need for a domestic violence program in Carson City. The agency has grown from a small two-bedroom apartment, to a full service program that operates a 51-bed shelter and provides a wide variety of services designed to protect and support battered women and their children in the community.

Sierra Nevada Realtors hosts Document Destruction Days in Reno and Carson City

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:32:40 +0000

Event Date:

July 20, 2024 - 9:00am

Sierra Nevada Realtors

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host free Document Destruction Days on Saturday, June 8 in Reno and Saturday, July 20 in Carson City.

Document Destruction Days will provide locals the opportunity to safely dispose of old records, documents and personal files.

“Our goal is to provide the community with a place to safely dispose of outdated personal and business documents and files that are cluttering their spaces and offices,” said April LaBrie, CEO of Sierra Nevada Realtors. “We started Document Destruction Days to properly dispose of private information, which ultimately gives SNR members and the public peace of mind.”

In lieu of a box charge, Sierra Nevada Realtors is accepting monetary donations to raise funds for our new Sierra Nevada Realtors Foundation, which focuses on supporting local non-profits with micro-grants and other community initiatives with the intent to make our community stronger for all.

Details on both events:
Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Reno, 5650 Riggins Court

Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Carson City, 300 S. Curry Street

Sierra Nevada Realtors is a Realtor association serving six northern Nevada counties including Carson City, Washoe, Lyon, Storey, Churchill, and Douglas counties. The unified Sierra Nevada Realtors is a leading voice on the residential housing market in northern Nevada and nationally, representing more than 3,700 members.

Chautauqua at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park this Friday highlights Tahoe history of Lucky Baldwin and daughter Anita

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:39:02 +0000

Dangberg Home Ranch

On Friday, June 7, from 10 to 11 am, Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents David and Gayle Woodruff as Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and his daughter Anita in a Chautauqua performance.

Elias J. Baldwin was one of the greatest pioneers of California business. Earning a fortune speculating on mining stocks of the Great Comstock Lode, Baldwin owned over 8,000 acres of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Baldwin built the opulent Tallac Hotel and Casino at Lake Tahoe, and the palatial 620 room Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco. Baldwin’s daughter Anita inherited his shrewd business acumen, overseeing the development of the family's 45,000 acres in Southern California and the Santa Anita Racetrack.

David Woodruff has been presenting living history in first person since 2017. Woodruff and his wife Gayle, who will portray Anita Baldwin, are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history, as well as presenters of a variety of local history programs.

This event is free for all to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Seating is under a tent in the shade. 1450 Hwy 88, Minden, Nev. 775-783-9417

Are your kids interesting in aviation? Young Eagles offers free flights at Carson City Airport

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:15:35 +0000

Carson City EAA Chapter 403

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport. This event is free and is open to kids ages 8-17 years of age.

On the day of the event, the kids will receive a pre-flight safety briefing and then fly in one of a variety of single engine aircraft that are owned by our Young Eagle Pilots.

They will also receive a Log Book to record their flights, a free membership to the EAA Young Eagles and an access code for free on-line Ground School.

The event is scheduled for June 15, 2024 and registration will open on June 8, 2024 at 8 a.m. It is limited to the first 60 kids that register and these slots fill up quickly. Click here for the reservation link.

We will also be hosting a pancake breakfast that morning at the EAA Chapter House which is located just west of the terminal. Breakfast will be served from 8 am to approximately 10 am and is $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under age 18. Breakfast includes all the pancakes and eggs one can eat, a helping of sausage, orange juice, coffee, and bottled water. Cash or credit accepted. No reservation for breakfast is required.

Plumas Bank hosts 'Community Pride' photo competition, entries accepted through July 31

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:58:53 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every week until Wed Jul 31 2024 .

June 4, 2024 (All day)

June 11, 2024 (All day)

June 18, 2024 (All day)

June 25, 2024 (All day)

July 2, 2024 (All day)

July 9, 2024 (All day)

July 16, 2024 (All day)

July 23, 2024 (All day)

July 30, 2024 (All day)

Plumas Bank is accepting entries for their 2024 “Community Pride” photo competition. Community members can submit photos of the beautiful main streets, community landmarks and country landscapes that represent Plumas Bank’s branch service areas. This includes Carson City among 10 counties across Northeastern California and Northern Nevada.

Carson City, NV
Washoe County, NV
Butte County, CA
Lassen County, CA
Nevada County, CA
Modoc County, CA
Plumas County, CA
Placer County, CA
Shasta County, CA
Sutter County, CA

Entries are being accepted now through July 31. Winners will be announced on September 6, 2024.

There will be cash prizes for the top three photos, along with a cash prize for a special ‘People’s Choice’ category. The first place winner will receive $250, second place winner will receive $150, and the third place winner will receive $100. The People’s Choice winner will receive $100 as well.

At the conclusion of the photo submission period, a panel of judges will select the first, second and third place winners. There will also be a public vote via social media to select the “People’s Choice” winner from among the top 20 photos designated by judges. The voting period to select a “People’s Choice” winner is Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 30. Votes may be submitted once per person per day during the voting period. The photo with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award.

“This is a fun contest for local communities because they have beautifully diverse landscapes that people are proud to share,” said Stacy Kendall, Plumas Bank’s Vice President of Marketing and Community Impact. “Plumas Bank showcases the photos in our branches, on our website and on our ATMs. Each time you see one of these breathtaking photos, it reminds you why you love to live in the Western U.S.”

Go here to enter the “Community Pride” Photo Contest and read the full contest rules.

Silver THINK Series: Critical Thinking for Seniors featured at Carson City Senior Center

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:51:55 +0000

By The Carson City Senior Center

Seniors can Prevent (or slow) Cognitive Decline. Critical thinking, along with exercise, diet, sleep, and socializing are the key components to keeping a healthy brain.

The Carson City Senior Center is presenting a six-part program to help seniors develop and maintain a healthy mind by sharpening their critical thinking skills. With lectures, discussion, exercises, and social interaction, each session will provide insight and skills for being a better thinker.

Presenter Burke Pease, a retired tourism executive with a Master of Management degree, had a twenty-year second career as a adjunct professor. Teaching at California State University – Monterey Bay, Golden Gate University, and the University of Phoenix, his instructional portfolio included a graduate level course in Critical Thinking.

Starting June 13 for six Thursdays (excluding July 4th), the sessions will be in the Tahoe Room of the Senior Center from 1:45 to 3:15PM. Enrollment is now open at the Reception Area of the Senior Center or by calling (775) 883-0703.

Carson City Sheriff's Office, Fire Department to conduct training exercise Tuesday at CHS

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 01:56:22 +0000

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and School District will conduct a training exercise Tuesday, June 4 at Carson High School.

The exercise will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office social media post on Monday evening.

Last month, city officials advised the public of a full scale active shooter exercise happening at the high school.

Carson Aquatic Facility therapy pool temporarily closed for emergency repairs

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:12:44 +0000

Mike Freeman, Recreation Program Manager

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department regrettably announces that the Therapy Pool at the Carson Aquatic Facility will be closed until emergency repairs to the filtration system can be made.

There was a catastrophic failure of the Therapy Pool filtration unit, which makes the Therapy Pool inoperative until replaced.

The process of acquiring replacement materials is already underway and it is hoped that the Therapy Pool will not be closed for an inordinate amount of time. In the meantime, the Carson Aquatic Facility has three other pools for the public to use and enjoy.

For more information on Carson Aquatic Facility amenities, schedule, or project updates, please contact us: 775-887-2242 or see our webpage carson.org/parksandrec.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, Fire Department conduct swift water training

Jeff Munson — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:14:13 +0000

Robert Rikalo , CCSO Reserve Commander

Carson City Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, in collaboration with the Carson City Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team, successfully conducted a joint swift water training on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Carson River near Deer Run Road.

The training aimed to enhance the skills and capabilities of both departments in responding to swift water emergencies and flash floods.

Training included- free swim across river, launching a tag line across the river so a rope could be secured on each bank, two-point tether with "Y" configuration for positioning raft to an exact position on the river, use of hand signals and whistles to communicate, upstream observers looking for floating hazards approaching rescuers, downstream observers with throw bags for safety.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue would primarily be called as a support team for the Carson City Fire Departments Swiftwater Team. Both units appreciated the professionalism, rescue skills and team work each team provided. It was great to see how different public safety teams in our community can complement each other to serve Carson City and our surrounding area.  

As the spring season brings an increase in water activities, the Carson City Sheriff's Office and the Carson City Fire Department would like to remind all Carson City residents about the inherent dangers associated with swift moving water and flash floods. It is crucial to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all individuals.  

To ensure your safety during water-related activities, please consider the following safety tips:  

1. Inform Family and Friends: Before heading out, always inform your family and friends about your plans. Let them know where you are going and when you plan to return. This will help authorities locate you quickly in case of an emergency.  

2. Create a Float Plan: Develop a float plan that includes details about your planned route, estimated time of return, and emergency contacts. Share this plan with a trusted person who can alert authorities if necessary.  

3. Wear a Life Vest: It is essential to wear a properly fitted life vest when engaging in any water activities. A life vest can significantly increase your chances of survival in case of an accident or unexpected submersion.  

4. Stay Alert and Aware: Always be vigilant of your surroundings and stay aware of any changes in weather conditions. Swift water and flash floods can occur suddenly and without warning. Be prepared to take immediate action if necessary.  

5. Follow Local Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with local guidelines and regulations regarding water activities. These guidelines are put in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

The Golf Lodge, Carson City’s first golf simulator and country club bar, to host grand opening in August

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:08:16 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

The Golf Lodge, located at 4530 S. Carson St., will become Carson City’s first golf simulator and bar beginning in August, fulfilling owner Alec Emmons’ lifelong dream of being a business owner.

Emmons has been a golfer for 10 years, but really improved his game when he discovered golf simulators about three years ago.

When he moved to the area about a year ago and sought out a golf simulator nearby, he realized this would make the perfect business to open.

“The Golf Lodge is a four trackman simulator indoor golf venue,” Emmons said. “We’re also going to have a country club style bar with nine seats, along with TVs to watch sports, a few gaming machines and an outdoor patio.”

Emmons said he wants the Golf Lodge to be community driven, and will host mens, ladies and co-ed leagues throughout the week.

“People can also drop in, grab a tee time and a drink, and relax,” Emmons said.

While the bar will be a draw, the Golf Lodge is also family-friendly.

“Families are always invited; it’s a great place to let the kids play and have a little break," he said.

Simulators can help to improve a player’s golf game through a number of trackers, and can provide real-time statistics.

They also have the same courses the pros play on during the PGA tours, and Emmons plans to set up a course schedule so players can try out the courses the pros are using simultaneously.

One thing that will set the business apart, Emmons said, is accessibility.

The hours the bar will be open will typically be 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., but that doesn’t mean golfers are limited to those times for their practice.

For players who join as founding members, they’ll be given 24/7 access with a key card, similar to Anytime Fitness.

“A lot of people want to play during the week but it’s difficult to fit into their schedules,” Emmons said. “Now, they can come before work, after work, or even late at night; whatever works best for their schedules!”

The simulators will be installed in mid August, and Emmons anticipates they’ll open shortly after with a grand opening.

“It really is a dream come true,” Emmons said. “We want to support and partner with other small businesses in the area; I come from a family of small business owners back in Indiana, and there’s nothing like supporting other small businesses in the community.”

Moving forward, Emmons plans to hire bartenders and is looking for advertisers who can stake their logos at each virtual hole in the simulations if they choose.

Go here for more information on The Golf Lodge.

HCC’s June meeting topics are Parkinson’s support and public health topics such as HPAI

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:37:27 +0000

By Quest Lakes

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ June 13, 2024 public meeting includes presentations on both the Parkinson's Support Center of Northern Nevada, and Carson City Health and Human Services’ Epidemiology Division.

The Thursday breakfast meeting begins at 9 am at the Silver Springs Community Center and includes hot breakfast and coffee. The Community Center is located on the left side of the Senior Center building at 2945 Fort Churchill Street, Silver Springs, NV 89429.

Community partnerships are crucial in public health, promoting healthy communities, and intervening to reduce the burden and transmission of illness. Guest speakers from Carson City Health and Human Services’ Epidemiology Division will share details about their roles as the local health authority in Lyon County, how they assist with COVID-19 in Storey County, and the most up-to-date recommendations regarding communicable illness reporting. They will also discuss some pressing public health topics including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), measles, congenital syphilis, latent tuberculosis, and how these issues may impact people at the local level.

Dr. Mindy Lokshin will give an overview of Parkinson's Disease and the Parkinson's Support Center of Northern Nevada, where she is the Founding Chair. The Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada (PSCNN) is a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the over 5,000 patients and their families affected by Parkinson’s Disease in northern Nevada. PSCNN exists so “no one has to face Parkinson’s alone.” The organization provides support for those affected by Parkinson’s and information to raise public awareness of the disease. Goals include “connecting people to the information, support services, programs, and activities they need to enhance wellness and live an active, engaged life.”

The nonprofit Healthy Communities meets every other month at the Silver Springs Community Center at 9am. Topics for the August and October meetings include:

August 8: Mothers Against Drunk Driving and also Dementia Friendly (UNR)

October 10: Access to Healthcare Northern Nevada and also Empowered, a new program for pregnant women experiencing substance use disorder.

Healthy Communities is comprised of local, state, federal and tribal group partners; community volunteers; and a board of directors and staff all working together on a common mission to strengthen communities in the Lyon and Storey regions by increasing access to 1) health care and prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; 2) food security and nutrition and gardening education and 3) sustainable community-based opportunities that serve the common good and strengthen local assets and self-reliance. For more information, see healthycomm.org.

Carson City arrests: Man booked for alleged sexual assault of a juvenile, other crimes

Jeff Munson — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:03:26 +0000

A 30-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting his juvenile daughter, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The suspect was taken into custody following an investigation into the felony crimes allegedly perpetrated on his 13-year-old daughter. He was booked for sexual assault with a minor under 14, offering a controlled substance to a minor and child abuse. Carson Now is not naming the suspect to protect the identity of the victim.

According to the booking report, deputies responded to the front counter of the sheriff's office for a sexual assault report. The victim came to the front counter with her mother to report the alleged incident

The victim explained that her father and his girlfriend were at a South Carson Street motel. During the evening the victim's father used methamphetamine in the motel room bathroom. He then offered his daughter methamphetamine, in which she refused, according to the report. Deputies investigating learned the man's girlfriend then told the suspect not to give his daughter methamphetamine.

The suspect later sexually assaulted his daughter, according to the report. After the assault, the victim told her father's girlfriend what happened. The girlfriend then told the mother of the victim, who brought the daughter to the front counter of the sheriff's office to report the sexual assault.

The girl completed a sexual assault examination at Carson Tahoe Specialty Health, the report states.

The suspect was found several hours later in a vehicle with his parents on Menlo Drive and Airport Road. He was taken into custody for suspicion of sexual assault with a minor under 14, offering a controlled substance to a minor and child abuse. Bail: $100,000.

In other arrests:
— A 20-year-old Carson City man as arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery.

According to the booking report officers were called at 8:43 a.m. for a report of a domestic battery in the 3200 block of Imperial Way.

Officers met with the reporting party who was crying and visibly shaking. She stated she had been in an argument with her ex-boyfriend, who she still shared the apartment with. She stated she was in her room when the man came in and started yelling at her. She was able to record the incident on her cell phone. She said the man was yelling at her while she was recording and that he then grabbed her by the neck and started choking her, according to the report.

The woman told deputies she tried to pull the man's hands away from her neck and at some point got hit on the right side of her face with the man's hands. She was unable to say whether it was an open or closed hand that hit her, the report states.

Officers took pictures of the woman's injuries and provided her with a domestic violence resource card and explained the restraining order process to her. She declined medical attention at the time.

Deputies spoke with the suspect who admitted to choking the woman but stated it was self defense. He had cuts and scratches on both hands and claimed they were caused by the woman, and a scrape on his upper lip that he claimed was from the woman hitting him, according to the report.

The suspect was unable to explain how she attacked him to the point that he choked her. Based on the physical evidence and video, and the man admitting to choking the woman, he was arrested for domestic battery. Bail: $3,137.

— A 54-year-old woman, Bonnie Louise Martinez, was arrested early Monday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a felony offense, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500. The man's husband, was arrested for suspicion of DUI drugs, driving with expired registration and no valid driver's license. Bail; $1,137.

— A 31-year-old man, Aaron Hill, was arrested Saturday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct. Bail: $2,500.

— A 49-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI, reckless exhibition of speed, no valid driver's license and open container.

According to the booking report, at around 1:33 p.m. a deputy observed a 4-door sedan traveling westbound on Arrowhead Drive stop at the sign at Emerson. He stopped for an unusual amount of time. Then, the vehicle suddenly revved its engine, where its back wheels began to spin. The vehicle then did a burnout for a few seconds before taking off, traveling westbound on Arrowhead. The officer activated their lights and caught up to the vehicle and made a traffic stop.

The officer could smell an overwhelming odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. Given the reckless driving behavior and alcohol odor, the deputy asked the driver for his car keys. The man provided them. He was asked how much he had to drink. The officer noticed the man had red, watery eyes and slurred speech. He advised he had nothing. The officer informed him that he could smell it. The man changed his answer to just a Monster energy drink which he produced an open can of Monster energy drink with alcohol from the center console. The man shook it, where the officer observed there was liquid inside, the report states.

The man was asked if he would submit to field sobriety tests. The man advised he would and also advised he had a hip injury. He showed signs of impairment on the tests. He refused a preliminary breath test. Based on observations, officers believed the man to be under the influence. He also refused an evidentiary blood test. A warrant was later obtained for a blood draw. Bail: $1,137.

— A 46-year-old Carson City man, Nathan Kelley, was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony possessing a gun by a prohibited person, drawing a deadly weapon in a threating manner and discharging a gun in/on public thoroughfare or public place.

The arrest stems from the man allegedly shooting a hole through the floor of his apartment that went through the ceiling, and later shooting at a south Carson Street gas station.

According to the booking report, deputies were dispatched 3:34 a.m. to the area of Carson and West Musser for a report of a male subject screaming and holding a rifle.

Deputies, who had also learned the suspect had shot at the gas station, arrived at the location and observed the suspect. Deputies gave commands for him to drop his weapon and lay flat on the ground. He was patted down for weapons and read his Miranda warning and handcuffed.

Deputies spoke with the man, and learned he drank six beers before the incidents. Officers also were told by the man that he suffered mental health issues, according to the report.

Officers reviewed traffic camera footage and observed the man holding the rifle with both hands aimed toward the ground. He was seen walking eastbound on Musser where he sits for a brief moment and proceeds north on Carson Street and then back to Musser.

A reporting party who had earlier witnessed the incident provided a statement. The gun was loaded with the red dot on and in the firing position with one round in the chamber.

Video footage was uploaded and submitted into evidence. The man agreed to submit to evidentiary testing of his blood. He was booked for suspicion of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, drawing a deadly weapon in a threatening manner and discharging a gun in/on a public thoroughfare or in a public place.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Monday that the investigation is ongoing and the MOST team is involved to determine what help the man may need. Bail: $20,000.

— All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Tail & Tires — a free trail safety workshop happening Wednesday at Douglas County Fairgrounds

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:00:09 +0000

By Carson Valley Trails Association

Tail & Tires — a free trail safety workshop will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 5.

As part of the Slow and Say Hello safety campaign, Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) and the Douglas County Mounted Posse (DCMP) are offering a workshop to familiarize mountain bikers with horses.

All ages are welcome to come learn how and why horses may react to mountain bikes, including safe techniques for approaching and passing horseback riders and hikers on trails. Participants will hear CVTA and DCMP members describe and demonstrate various horse behaviors — and if you bring your mountain bike, we may ask you to help us out. There will also be opportunities to touch and possibly ride a horse.

This event is free and open to all mountain bikers, hikers, and others interested in trail safety. Please wear good shoes (no sandals) and bring your helmet if you will ride a bike or a horse at the event.

Carson City to conduct U.S. flag retirement ceremony Flag Day at fire station

Jeff Munson — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:35:29 +0000

Event Date:

June 14, 2024 - 3:30pm

Carson City news release

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, in conjunction with the Carson City Fire Department (CCFD), will conduct a formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Friday, June 14, at 3:30 p.m. at CCFD Station 52, located at 2400 College Parkway.

At the formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony, dignitaries, veterans, and other guests, will witness the ceremonial burning of a U.S. flag in honor of our country and what our flag stands for.

Guests can park at the Carson City Airport located at 2600 College Parkway. A JAC shuttle will be available to transport guests to and from the ceremony. Limited handicapped parking is available next to Station 52.

The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for display and care of the flag of the United States. Included in these rules is guidance regarding the proper disposal of U.S. flags which are unfit for display. The preferred method for disposal (known as retirement) is burning.

100-Year Anniversary of Iconic Block ‘C’ on C-Hill in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:15:34 +0000

Carson City School District

Have you ever wondered how long the ‘C’ has been atop C-Hill in Carson City? Well, this year will mark the 100-year anniversary of the beloved landmark. First constructed in 1924, the symbol has stood as a testament to community spirit and school pride, has remained visible for miles around and has been cherished by generations of residents and alumni alike.

The ‘C,’ was initially assembled by a group of dedicated members of the Block “C” Society as a symbol of unity and school spirit. During the 1923-1924 school year, plans were made by the Society to construct a large ‘C’ on one of the hills not far from town (see excerpt from page 40 of the 1924 Carson High School Yearbook).

Over the years, the ‘C’ has seemingly undergone an annual transformation for several decades. The iconic, highly-visible landmark has unofficially been converted overnight to the two-digit number of each year’s graduating class, typically in the last week of May or the first week of June, depending on the date of graduation.

The practice is not a traditional school-supported or school-sanctioned event. And converting the edifice back to the distinguished hillside ‘C’ has typically fallen on the combined efforts of the school’s football team, local organizations, patriotic citizens and volunteers who understand the importance of the enduring emblem.

Carson Tahoe Health clinic advises how to take charge of weight, diabetes management

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:27:49 +0000

Carson Tahoe Health

Carson Tahoe Health invites you to their Diabetes Education and General Nutrition Counseling Clinic on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 4 to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, in the Valley View Room on the 3rd floor.

Our speakers, Laura Deverse, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Chelsea Minifie, a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, will share invaluable insights on managing your health at any size. The session will cover crucial topics from nutrition to exercise, empowering you with the knowledge to take control of your health.

This informative event is free and open to the public. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and take the first step toward a healthier you!

Family friendly activities in Carson City June 3-9

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:52:48 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Jun 09 2024 .

June 3, 2024 (All day)

June 4, 2024 (All day)

June 5, 2024 (All day)

June 6, 2024 (All day)

June 7, 2024 (All day)

June 8, 2024 (All day)

June 9, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penorse

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

Carson Baseball Summer Camp happening June 4-6 at Carson High

Happening June 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this summer camp is for children ages 8-12. Players will be able to learn the game from Carson High School coaches and players alike.

114th Annual Carson Valley Days

The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 is pleased to announce this year's Annual Carson Valley Days will be held June 6–9! We’ve selected this year's parade theme to be “Music in the Carson Valley!”

Summer Break Arts Enrichment Camp

Five fun-filled days of creativity in art and dance. Kids will connect with their inner artist through engaging in unique art projects in various mediums. Learn about character development and experience the joy of creative expression through dance and theater. Monday through Friday.

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm. All teens welcome!

Monday, June 3

Bilingual Bobcats Storytime at the Library

For kids of all ages; Join us for weekly stories, songs and crafts all designed to help Spanish speakers learn English and English speakers learn Spanish. Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 13 years old at all times. No registration is required.

Signing Sea Otters Storytime at the Library

For kids of all ages; Join us for weekly stories, songs and crafts all designed to help children and their caregivers learn American Sign Language. Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 13 years old at all times. No registration is required.

Tuesday, June 4

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Includes babe area climbing structures for ages 0-2 and gross motor climbing structures for ages 2-8. Dramatic play town, occasional indoor bouncy house and ball pit, open art studio, caregivers internet lounge and coffee bar. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 1 and up $10 with siblings half off after first child.

Baby Bookworms Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 0-24 months; join in for weekly stories, songs and structured free play time from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range, youth 17 and under are free

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Wednesday, June 5

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Head over to the Carson City Aquatics Center every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for Grown ups and Guppies. Making the water fun for your guppy is the most important step in preparing for swim lessons. This class is designed to acquaint adult and child wild play activities and to teach very basic fundamental skills. The course is parent-driven, under the supervision of an instructor. No registration required. Class is limited to 12 adult/child pairs on a first-come first served basis. For ages 6 months to 4 years.

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 6

Grand Opening of new Carson City trail happening Thursday, June 6

The Desert Peach trail is nearing completion and to make it official, we will be hosting a grand opening ride and or walk on the trail. Come join us to celebrate the completion of this much needed connector trail!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Enjoy doing tricks and having fun with miniature skateboards. A table will be set up with a skatepark for an hour of fnigerboarding. Fingerboards will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Open to patrons 14 and up. No registration required. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Teaching Time With Tofi at the Library

Come teach our furry friend Tofi how to shop for groceries, sort blocks, build railroads, and more! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:30am in the Kennedy Children's Corner. Open to kids of all ages. No registration required!

Friday, June 7

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch returns Fridays in May and June

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

Abracadabra Trip at McFadden Plaza

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public with donations greatly appreciated.

Saturday, June 8

Pancake Breakfast hosted by Carson City Kiwanis at the Library

Join us before the Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party for a pancake breakfast hosted by Carson City Kiwanis! $10 for an individual ticket; $15 for a family ticket. All proceeds go to the Carson City Library.

Summer Reading Challenge, Travel Through Time Kick-Off Party

Join us for an amazing day of time travel fun as we kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge themed "Travel Through Time." ALL ages are encouraged to participate! Register in Beanstack to log reading minutes. See library staff for details. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Family Fun Saturday at the Nevada State Museum: Pollinator Palooza

Join us as we explore the ways that we can support local pollinators! Contribute to the Museum’s bee hotel, create a native Nevada wildflower seed ball to take home, or paint a pollinator pebble for your garden. All ages are welcome. Children 17 and under are always free. Members are also free. $10 non-member admission for adults. Please contact Curator of Education Mahal Moon at mmoon@nevadaculture.org with any questions. The fun begins at 11 a.m.

DTBAC Mutton Bustin' Practice & Jackpot

The second year of Mutton Bustin' in Northern Nevada is back Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carson City Farmers Market returns June 8 with even more vendors at Mills Park

The market returns from June 8 to September 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Mills Park.

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Washoe Lake Star Party

The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will set up telescopes for viewing stars, planets, and other wonders of the night sky. They will begin with a short presentation as it gets dark. Participants should bring a light jacket and a lawn chair. Please bring a red flashlight if possible, as red light does not negatively affect night vision.

Sunday, June 9

Minden Board Game Group- Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org, or comment below!

Indy Explains: Why NV Energy wants to triple Northern Nevada’s base rates

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:28:50 +0000

Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent

NV Energy is proposing to raise its flat rate for service across Northern Nevada while lowering how much customers pay for actual energy use — a move watchdog groups say penalizes customers with low incomes or those who curb their power usage through conservation or by adding rooftop solar installations.

Beginning in October, the state’s primary electric utility is looking to roughly triple its basic service charge for single-family residential customers to one of the highest rates in the nation, and double the charge for those living in multifamily housing units. NV Energy is also requesting a basic service charge increase for its Northern Nevada natural gas customers.

NV Energy is simultaneously proposing nearly halving the cost electric customers pay per kilowatt hour, guarding them against large seasonal fluctuations in summer and winter, according to the utility.

“A higher fixed charge creates more predictability in customer bills and … specifically decreases summer bills when usage and our customers’ bills is highest,” Janet Wells, vice president of regulatory, said in testimony to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.

The company describes the changes as necessary to cover investment costs in Northern Nevada, including expanding service to a growing population and improving technology to fight against cybersecurity threats, as well as addressing a shortfall caused by net metering — credits residential solar producers get for adding electricity to the grid. To do so, NV Energy says it must recover nearly $106 million annually from ratepayers — the bulk of that, $95 million, from its electricity users.

The utility is also seeking a higher return on investment for its shareholders.

Combined with lower natural gas prices, the billing shift could result in decreased energy bills for many customers, according to the utility.

But after crunching numbers provided by NV Energy, watchdog groups say low-income and low-usage customers such as those with rooftop solar systems will likely see their bills increase, while customers who use more energy are the ones who will see their bills decline.

“It’s a pretty significant restructuring of the bills,” said George Cavros, senior attorney at Western Resource Advocates. “It’s not smart rate design.”

Consumers can weigh in on the proposal at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. June 4 at the PUCN’s office in Carson City. An additional, in-person only session will be held at 6 p.m. June 13 at the Washoe County Commission Chambers in Reno.

The highest basic service charge in the nation?

NV Energy serves nearly 323,000 residential customers throughout Northern Nevada.

Customers in single-family residences would see their basic service charge rise from $16.50 to $45.30 per month if NV Energy’s request is approved by state regulators. Customers in multifamily housing would see their basic rate increase from $8 to $18.80, and gas customers would see a base rate increase from $14 to $18.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will decide on the matter in September. NV Energy has requested that new rates take effect on Oct. 1.

The basic service charge electric users pay typically covers costs incurred to serve individual customers such as service lines, meters and accounting and billing services, with the bulk of customers’ bills based on actual energy usage.

But utilities nationwide have recently been proposing a switch to larger fixed charges, lowering risks to the utility’s revenue stream from factors such as weather or economic downturns, according to Advanced Energy United (AEU), a nationwide industry association focused on clean energy.

AEU surveyed all other large investor-owned utilities nationwide, and many smaller companies. The survey showed that a basic service charge of $45.30 would not only push NV Energy’s fee to second-highest in Nevada for single family residences behind only a small rural co-op, it would also boost the utility’s basic service charge well above the national average of $11.66 charged by 170 other investor-owned utilities.

The highest fixed charge in the nation for investor-owned utilities is currently $37.41, in Mississippi, according to AEU.

“This would basically earn NV Energy the regrettable distinction of having the highest fixed charge in the nation,” said Emilie Olson, senior principal at AEU.

At the same time, the utility wants to up the rate of return on equity its shareholders receive from 9.5 percent to 10.4 percent. Like other investor-owned utilities, NV Energy sets its rate of return — a regulator-approved profit margin the utility is allowed to make on the sale and service of electricity to incentivize capital development and pay shareholders.

That rate of return offers “a reasonable balance between the needs of shareholders and customers,” Mike Behrens, NV Energy’s vice president and chief financial officer, told state regulators, and is less than the up to 11 percent recommended by consultants — paid for by the utility — who testified before the regulators.

The utility is also requesting an increase in its rate of return from 7.14 percent to 7.95 percent for its cost of capital.

‘A blow to the solar industry’

There are more than 67,000 solar installations in Nevada, most of them residential, and according to NV Energy, those residential customers are paying less than their fair share of fixed costs.

The proposed basic service charge change would be “the first step to mitigating the shortfall that results from [net metering] customers paying less than the appropriate share of fixed costs,” Wells said in her testimony.

Net metering allows customers with rooftop solar systems to earn credits from the excess energy they generate. Throughout 2015, NV Energy pushed to stop an increase in the state’s net metering cap; legislation approved that year by then-Gov. Brian Sandoval grandfathered in existing solar customers who continued to receive full compensation for the power they fed the grid while decreasing compensation for new solar customers incrementally as rooftop solar grew, bottoming out at 75 percent — enough for solar installations to continue making economic sense for homeowners.

Net metering customers avoid paying usage-based charges, which allows them to “disproportionately benefit” when fixed costs are recovered via the volumetric rate, or cost per kilowatt hours used, that customers pay, Wells said.

In 2023, the PUCN directed NV Energy to explore solutions to address that inequity, NV Energy spokeswoman Katie Nannini said in an email.

This rate case and its basic service charge increase aims to “address the subsidy paid by customers who do not have net metering,” she wrote. “This proposal is about equity to all customers.”

Non-solar customers pay full infrastructure costs, while solar customers do not, she wrote. In Northern Nevada, solar customers are underpaying their share of cost by about $90 per month, according to Nannini.

But reducing the volumetric rate while increasing the basic service charge sends the wrong signal to customers, Cavros said. Reducing the volumetric rate lowers the value of conserving energy, rewarding energy waste rather than conservation.

It also penalizes those who have made investments in home efficiency or solar, he said, resulting in customers having less control over their bills as less of their monthly payment is related to actual energy use.

Instead of raising the basic service charge, Olson said the utility should focus on thoughtful rate design. This could look like offering time-of-use rates that better reflect actual costs to the grid, such as lower rates during the cheapest and cleanest generating hours and higher rates during peak usage times.

“We should be thinking about incentivizing people, not necessarily punishing them,” she said. “We’re not rewarding people for taking certain actions and making certain investments that have a net benefit to the grid … If the fixed charge goes through, it will be a blow to the solar industry.”

Will customers save on their bills?

NV Energy’s request is a substantial step up from previous rate increases the utility sought for both Northern and Southern Nevada customers.

Nevada law requires energy utilities to file a general rate case at least once every three years, although the utility can file more often as long as previous active rate cases have been closed.

In January, with state regulators’ approval, the utility increased its Southern Nevada basic service charge from $12.50 to $18.50, the full amount requested by the utility.

In NV Energy’s last Northern Nevada rate case in 2022, it increased the basic service charge from $15.25 to $16.50.

If state regulators approve NV Energy’s request, Northern Nevada customers will pay more to cover fixed costs related to distribution, such as electric line extensions, poles and transformers — infrastructure that doesn’t directly serve customers. The money to fund those kinds of infrastructure projects currently comes from the volumetric charge.

According to the utility, customers will see the rate they pay per kilowatt hour used drop from $0.05745 to $0.03292, and in a press release earlier this year, NV Energy announced that customers’ bills will decrease about 10 percent by the end of this year.

But that decrease is not because of any action taken by the utility — it’s because fuel costs are going down, said Christi Cabrera-Georgeson, deputy director of the Nevada Conservation League, who added that natural gas prices are volatile and could increase at any time.

In a March statement, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said it expects natural gas prices will stay lower than in previous years through 2024 because of higher-than-normal inventory. Natural gas prices fell nearly 36 percent between March 2023 and March 2024.

“Temporary lower gas prices do not excuse NVE for raising rates and fees in other areas,” Cabrera-Georgeson said.

Sheila Hallstrom, principal at AEU, believes NV Energy has proposed the rate increase to coincide with the decrease in natural gas prices so that, if approved, customers experience less sticker shock.

“They are saying bills might go down, but once you add the fixed rate, they won’t really go down,” she said. “There’s minimal ways to reduce the bill once you have this fixed rate attached.”

NV Energy estimates average customer use to be 765 kWh per month, when averaged out over a year. According to the utility, a customer using that average amount of power per month would see a cost savings of less than a dollar, a roughly 1 percent decrease.

But the utility’s rate is flawed, according to Emily Walsh, clean energy policy analyst with Western Resource Advocates. NV Energy’s estimated cost does not include its deferred energy accounting adjustment and public policy rates such as universal energy charges and expanded solar access program, she said. When those charges are factored into customers’ bills, the only residents who will see cost savings are those who use 1,150 kWh or more per month, she said.

According to Walsh, a customer using 765 kWh would see a roughly $10 monthly increase when those additional costs are added in.

— This story is used with permission of The Nevada Independent. Go here for updates to this and other Nevada Independent stories.

Carson City author's new book reminds children to watch their 'Santa Manners' all year long

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:10:00 +0000

By John Colonica

Long time Carson City Resident Monica Marcinko recently released her second children's book "Santa Manners."

Although her first book "I Want To Be An Elf" was focused on Christmas, this book is different. At first glance it might look like a Christmas book but really it's to help promote good manners, the kind Santa looks for all year long.

"It's like a guidebook direct from the North Pole, with inside information from the Elves," Marcinko says.

She looks to promote her book through schools and libraries and is available for events.

Visit her website at believeinyourself.store or call 775 315 1020 for more information.