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Carson City, Douglas homeowners offered rebates for energy-efficient heating appliances
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 9:25amDid you know that wood-burning stove heaters are a significant source of harmful air pollution? Not only are these heating units among the most popular in Northern Nevada, they’re also one of the least cost-efficient heating options for homeowners.
The Indy Explains: Why Nevada ranks at the bottom for COVID-19 vaccine doses received, given
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 9:16amNevada has earned a reputation over the years for ranking at the bottom of all the wrong health care lists. But Nevadans have grown increasingly frustrated over the past few days at the fact that the Silver State is both receiving and administering fewer doses per capita than almost every other state in the nation.
Will you be my Valentine? 94-year-old Carson City woman requests cards for Valentine's Day from Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:05pmMeet Delores, a 94-year-old resident of Spirit of Hope, who would love to hear from you this Valentine’s Day. Spirit of Hope residents like Delores are often isolated from friends and family.
You can make a positive difference in our community with a simple gesture, by sending the gift of a Valentine’s Day card.
Carson City survivor of human trafficking shares story for Trafficking Awareness Month, Advocates detail warning signs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:01amJanuary is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and according to Carson City’s Advocates to End Domestic Violence, the best thing you can do is be informed of the warning signs.
Donor Network West Ties All-Time Annual Record of Organ Donors in Northern Nevada, California
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:24amDonor Network West, the federally designated organ procurement organization for Northern California and Northern Nevada, coordinated 411 organ donors, matching its all-time annual record of organ donors set in 2019.
Looking To Sell? Neutralize Your Home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 4:08pmIn looking to sell a home quickly and as painlessly as possible, the home seller must go through a process of removing the owner’s (or tenants’) presence from the house. This process is known in the real estate industry as “neutralization.” A more appropriate moniker for neutralization is “depersonalizing.”
Pandemic life spurred more animal adoptions in Nevada, but economic difficulties remain a concern
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:43amOn Friday, March 13, as the state prepared to shut down, the fate of many four-legged, feathered and scaled residents hung in the balance.
Greg Hall, CEO of the Nevada Humane Society, which has a presence in Reno and Carson City, organized a late-night emergency call with staff. They discussed how to operate amid the threat of COVID-19, a potentially lethal virus that carried so many unknowns. Meanwhile, seven hours south, staff at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas braced for the worst.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Carson City Chamber reflects on lessons learned in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 9:56amFinally! That’s the word now heard on almost every newscast as we wrap up this tumultuous year. It’s the thought that precedes every thought when speaking of 2020.
Nevada Attorney General to be featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 12:29amAaron D. Ford, Nevada's 34th Attorney General, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. After two years in office and with two years left in his current term, General Ford will present a halftime recap of his accomplishments so far at the state and national levels, and the continuing challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Nevada officials give update on pending federal legislation as existing unemployment benefit programs to expire Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 3:56pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation provided an update Thursday to Nevadans about a federal stimulus bill and how the delay in the passage and enactment of the stimulus bill will adversely affect Nevadans.
Santa to deliver furry friends on Christmas with Nevada Humane Society in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 11:50amI think we can all agree that the best holiday gift of all is love. And what better way to share the love than by having Santa deliver a new bundle of love right to your doorstep on Christmas?
Where's the best homes decorated for Christmas around Carson City? Here's one on Apollo Drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 12:39amCarson Now reader Christy Jo Moore submitted these photos and a Christmas message welcoming locals to visit their Christmas light show and music extravaganza on Apollo Drive in Carson City.
New All-Inclusive Rental Apartments for Seniors: Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 6:32pmOn a picturesque lakefront property with mountain views sits Reno’s new independent living retirement community, Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living, 765 South Meadows Drive. The active lifestyle community completed construction and recently welcomed its first residents.
Carson City Soroptimist fill Seniors' Christmas lists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 5:02pmMembers of Carson City Soroptimist helped Santa fulfill the Christmas lists of local homebound seniors. A big thank you to elves Cynthia Bunt and the FIG Insurance Agency for serving as Santa's workshop, and to Mary Luster for coordinating member efforts and getting the bags full of goodies to the Carson City Senior Center for delivery to homes in time for Christmas.
Sierra Lutheran High School, FCA deliver Christmas 'Trees for the Troops'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 12:23pmSierra Lutheran High School and Fellowship of Christian Athletes raised over $2,000 to fund the delivery of 75 Christmas trees to the active personnel serving at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Coleville, Calif., last week.
Friday is KTVN's 'Share your Christmas' Food Drive at Governor's Mansion, Carson Valley Inn, Grand Sierra Resort
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 5:03pmKTVN will host its annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive this Friday, Dec. 11 with food drop-off locations in Carson City, Minden and Reno beginning at 6 a.m. and running until 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve visits by Santa via Carson City Sheriff's Reserves to go virtual due to COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 3:11pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve, which has hosted an annual Christmas Eve program for decades with pre-arranged visits by Santa and elves to local homes, has been canceled and replaced instead with a virtual message greeting for families. The reason for the change this year is due to COVID-19 concerns.
Carson City Sheriff's Office: 3 confess to BB gun rampage causing more than $10K in damages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 7:45pmBetween Sunday, Dec. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to 26 reports of Carson City homes, vehicles and a government building being shot with a BB gun causing broken windows and vehicle body damage. The dollar amount of the damage caused is more than $10,000.
Arrests made in connection to recent BB gun vandalism spree in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 1:45pmUPDATED at 3:41PM: Arrests have been made in connection with the recent string of BB gun vandalism incidences in Carson City. Three suspects have admitted to the crimes and bb guns, pistols and rifles have been recovered, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Suspect vehicle seen in videos during Carson City bb gun vandalism spree
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 11:55amUPDATE 1:20PM: Three were arrested Tuesday afternoon for suspicion of vandalism after a bb gun shooting spree that began sometime Sunday. Go here for the updated version to this story.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are working on at least 20 reports of property damage in Carson City where vandals shot at vehicles, homes, businesses, and the Nevada Secretary of State's Office. On Tuesday morning, both the Carson City Democratic and Republican headquarters were also targets of vandals.
Carson City detectives investigate bb gun vandalism on homes, vehicles, Secretary of State's office
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/07/2020 - 4:16pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous reports of property damage throughout Carson City, including the Nevada Secretary of State's Office on Musser and Carson Street, that happened Sunday night into Monday morning.
Senator Square: Helping to give Carson City students in need a merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:38amMany in Carson City do everything they can to help the less fortunate, and those opportunities never cease being opportunities. With this in mind, the holidays are here, the semester at Carson High School is almost over, Christmas vacation, also known as winter break, begins Dec. 19, and there is another opportunity to be generous for those who have plenty.
Homelessness is pervasive. Here’s how investors and property owners can help
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 1:07pmA proven way for communities to effectively reduce homeless populations is to provide secure, safe, and comfortable long-term housing in residential neighborhoods.
Employing this housing-first philosophy through its nine properties, Carson City’s Spirit of Hope does just that. Spirit of Hope provides housing for homeless people if they are willing to be clean and live a better life.
Douglas County cancels public holiday events due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 9:33amMINDEN — After consultation with the Douglas County Officials, the Towns, public safety agencies, and Douglas County Emergency Management it was determined in-person public holiday events at the Towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden, as well as the 25th Annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce have been cancelled.
State forestry to host virtual summit to help Nevadans prepare, protect against wildfires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:26amCARSON CITY — Given the devastating 2020 wildfire season across the west, and following two late-season wildfires that recently swept across the Sierra Front, the Nevada Division of Forestry announced Wednesday that it will convene a free virtual summit to help Nevadans prepare and protect their homes, families, and communities from wildland fires.
The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum the Focus of Upcoming Carson City Rotary Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 1:08pmThe Stewart Indian School Cultural Center’s Museum Director Bobbi Rahder will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The meeting takes place online Tuesday, November 24, at 12:30 P.M.
Evacuations lifted following wildfire in Foothill and Mottsville areas of Douglas County
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:50pmUPDATE 6:43 p.m. Voluntary evacuations have been lifted. Motsville Road remains closed but should be opening soon, according to the Douglas County government Facebook page.
Homeless pets to eat well over holidays thanks to Carson City real estate agents delivering 436 pounds of pet food
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:08pmColdwell Banker Select real estate agents serving Northern Nevada delivered 435.8 pounds of pet food to Friends in Service Helping, or FISH, a Carson City-based social services organization and pet food provider site for Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
Carson City's nightly warming shelter for homeless to open Sunday with COVID-19 standards in place
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 12:05pmA network of churches, community members and local non-profits have been teaming up for half a decade in Carson City to provide warming shelters and a safe place to sleep for the transient population, and this year will continue despite COVID-19.