Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, launched its 13th Annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities throughout America. From June 28 to July 31, 2023, Carson City Grocery Outlet is teaming up with The Northern Nevada Dream Center, to collect cash donations in-store and online.

Crowds have often flocked to the major corporate retailers in Carson City for the best deals of the season, and in recent years, stores have begun to open earlier and earlier for a leg up, breaching into Thanksgiving day. However this year, many stores are finally closing their doors on Thanksgiving Day, and more bargain hunters are turning to online deals for their holiday shopping.

One of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”

A power outage Saturday affected 108 Carson City residents, according to NV Energy.

Several homes and businesses were affected near N. Carson Street. The estimated time of restoration was at 5 p.m. according to NV Energy.

UPDATE: While the businesses at Topsy Lane have Carson City addresses, Topsy Lane is technically within the jurisdiction of Douglas County, bringing Carson City's fined businesses to 1, and Douglas County's to 2.

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According to the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, six Northern Nevada businesses were cited for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines, three of which were in Carson City.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, opened its newest location Thursday at 7 Dayton Village Parkway in Dayton, Nev., creating 33 new jobs in the community and providing big savings on name brand, high quality merchandise.

Patt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.

At this time with so many having so little due to the pandemic’s impact on the economy, I have decided against purchasing campaign yard signs. If you are inclined to donate to my campaign, I ask that you, instead, donate to the Food Pantry, Food for Thought, FISH – or possibly help a family by providing them a card for Smith’s, Save Mart, Raley’s, Walmart or Grocery Outlet.

Cuban immigrant Yamila Perez has hit Carson City by storm. With so much raw energy, she will become a force in representing the Latino community as she grows her new beauty business catering to those who want to look and feel better.

Carson City's newest hair salon, "Marbella Hair Salon," is pleased to announce their grand opening on Nov. 2, 2019 at 2 pm.

They’ll be serving food and refreshments. Marbella Hair Salon is a family salon. The owner Yamila Perez and her business partner Olivia Edralin are eager to open their doors to everyone who is looking for professional services such as haircuts, hair coloring, perming, hair extensions, facial waxing, and more.

Carson High School Principal Gavin Ward stood at the north entrance high-fiving students as they entered high school, some of them for the first time. In fact, counselors, teachers, and other administrators stood at each of the school entrances welcoming students to the best high school in the state, hyperbole aside.

Just about two years ago, the Bulldog Cyber Cafe quietly opened its doors in the Grocery Outlet shopping center beside Bulldog PC Repair. However, they quickly outgrew their space, and three months ago, the new Bulldog Cyber Cafe opened its doors at 251 Jeanelle Street in Carson City.

Entrepreneurial Millennials Tommy and Kaley Basham hope to give fellow Millennials and customers of all ages additional options when it comes to grocery and wine shopping in Carson City. If anyone would know the tastes of the generation now coming into their own, this is the couple.

National Night Out, one of Carson City’s largest summer celebrations, is returning Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mills Park for its 17th year. And by all indications, it will be the biggest yet.

National Night Out is a way for residents to meet those who serve and protect our community as well as agencies that provide services, especially in areas of public health and safety. Agencies such as Search and Rescue, Health and Human Services, Care Flight, Advocates to End Domestic Violence, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Carson City Fire Department, Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Wildlife, agency advocates and dozens more.

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to upcoming storms through the weekend. The following is from the Sheriff's Office: Due to anticipated cold, wet, windy weather conditions Carson City Sheriff’s Office regrets to inform the community of the cancellation of the Cops and Kids Safe Streets Party which was scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the National Weather Service a slight chance of showers and potential for wind is predicted. Unfavorable weather conditions may cause significant disruption in the planned outdoor activities. The event cannot be relocated indoors as accommodations are limited. Staff of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank those interested in attending and appreciates the community’s support.
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The 16th annual Cops and Kids Safe Streets Party, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, will be held Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office administration building, 911 East Musser Street.

Public safety, awareness and community are at the center of this popular annual spring event where the theme is “Cops and Kids: Where the Community and Law Enforcement Come Together.”

Hello Carson City as we welcome in Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, the end of the work week, a short one for many because of the President's Day holiday. Activities abound Friday and into the weekend, including the second day of the three-day, 6th Carson City International Film Weekend festival.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. A few snow showers may linger and should clear out by tomorrow with mostly sunny skies Friday into Saturday. Lots of activities today, including the kickoff of the sixth Carson City International Film Weekend festival.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. We're midway through the work week with yet another round of snow showers possible today and Thursday. But don't let the weather spoil your fun. There's several activities lined up throughout the day and tonight.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. With the long holiday weekend behind us, the week ahead looks to be busy indeed weather wise. Enjoy the sunshine today as another weather system will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions by Wednesday.

Were you as surprised as we were Sunday of the lake effect snow storm? Today is a whole new day. Welcome Carson City to Monday, Feb. 18 where all that's left, at least for the next couple days before the next system arrives, is the snow removal. Oh, and it is also President's Day with federal, state and local government offices closed, including schools. Bundle up when headed outside. It is a cold one. Today's high will be in the low 30s.

Good morning, Carson City, on this Sunday before President's Day. What this means for those who have Monday off is that the weekend has merely hit its stride.

For those weary from all the snow around Carson City so far this month, about the only good news to share is that your weekend is here and there's plenty to do indoors if winter recreation isn't your thing.

From workshops to live music, a skate demo at The WheelHouse and even a special "Caturday Night Out" at the Carson Nugget to help homeless felines in the area, there are places to go around Carson City where you can keep warm, stay dry and have fun!

Snow and rain, rain and snow and even thunder and lightning strikes. We've seen it all this week. If you're living in the Carson City region, you know all you have to do is wait a few minutes to have the weather change on you. Welcome to Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 and the beginning of the President's Day weekend. Carson City schools are closed today and Monday for the holiday. Gusty winds and another round of snow is expected today so take notice and be careful on the roadways.

Welcome Carson City to our list of things to do around town as we prepare for Wednesday, Feb. 13, with an arriving storm that is set to bring rain, wind and snow showers to the Carson City region over the next few days along with several feet of snow to the Sierra.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a high of 41, followed by gusty winds and the chance of rain and snow overnight into Wednesday, lasting through at least Thursday.

Good morning, Carson City, and welcome to the start of a brand-new week! Now that we've dug ourselves out of another heavy weekend snowstorm, we are ready to take on the days ahead.

But be careful on the roads this morning and watch for areas of black ice. Just because asphalt looks bare doesn't mean it is.

Good morning, Carson City! A fresh layer of powdery new snow has fallen overnight, delighting Winter sports enthusiasts eager to get outside and play.

For those who aren't, consider taking occasion to shop for your Valentine under the warm, dry roof of the Carson Mall, which wraps up its weekend Valentine's Day Craft and Gift Fair.

The weekend is here and your Saturday around Carson City is chockfull of activities.

Despite snow on the ground, a Chinese New Year celebration will take place in downtown Carson City between the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada.

The ninth annual Carson High School Safe Grad Safe and Sober Run/Walk occurs at the CHS track.

And the 20th annual Feast of Chocolate, a scholarship fundraiser for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Capital Branch, is being held at the Plaza Hotel Event Center.

Well, Carson City, here we are at the end of another work week. And if you love to play in the snow on weekends, then there's good news on its way.

A chance for more white stuff is in the forecast for our area starting later Friday afternoon through Sunday.

Good morning, Carson City! You are on the downhill slope toward the weekend.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors holds its first of two bimonthly meetings Thursday, while Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak visits Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.

Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to attend "Parent Night" (no students or children) at Carson Middle School, part of the #SaveTheKids program focusing on youth interactions with digital technology, the Internet and social media.