Housing
Sierra Region Economic Council meets for first time
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:06pmThe Northern Nevada Development Authority's newly established advisory body, the Sierra Region Economic Council, met for the first time Wednesday, Sept. 20. SREC is the vehicle that brings diverse groups together who participate in or are affected by economic development of Nevada’s Sierra region including Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.
What Works: Appreciate the Greatness in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:52amToday, I’m so excited to announce the launch of a major project. This is my final semester of graduate school at USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. I am starting research on my theory. I call it Crappertunity.
Lyon County manager aims to get county physically, fiscally healthy
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:56pmYERINGTON — Lyon County Manager Jeff Page has announced a new initiative to address the physical and fiscal health of Lyon County. Page explained Lyon County ranks 14 out of 17 in the Health Outcome Rankings and 15 out of 17 in the Health Factor Outcomes.
Carson City Feds Feed Families brings in 2,722 pounds of food for local pantries
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 11:48amThe Sixth Annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive to benefit the hungry in Carson City brought in 2,722 pounds of food in August, including 1,346 pounds of fresh produce at the Third Street Farmer's Market. All donations benefitted families and individuals served by the Ron Wood Family Resource Center and Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH.
News Brief: Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 5:33pmNRHA was recognized for its role in the development of the supportive housing project, Richards Crossing in Carson City. The first of its kind in rural ...
Farmers Donate 1,346 pounds of fresh produce to Carson City Feds Feed Families Food Drive
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:18amFarmers at the Third Street Farmers Market donated 1,346 pounds of fresh produce to the Carson City Feds Feed Families Food Drive that runs through Aug. 31.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority wins national award
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 9:41amCarson City – Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) was awarded a 2017 NMA Development Award presented by Nan McKay & Associates (NMA) ...
Growing Pains: Many groups at work to ease housing shortage
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 8:45amThe population has increased by 4.7 percent in the same period in the study area, which consists of the counties of Washoe, Carson City, Douglas and ...
Eyes on Carson City: Classic, custom car crazy
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 4:33pmA pair of classic and custom car shows brought out the chrome and reflective paint on dozens of unique rides featured Saturday in Carson City.
Eyes on Carson City: Carson Tahoe HopeFest 2017
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 9:10pmHundreds turned out Friday evening in support of the Carson Tahoe Health Foundation's HopeFest 2017, an annual fundraiser that benefits cancer patients and their families.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug 19 – 20
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 5:59pmMake this weekend something special. School starts up on Monday and it will be Halloween before we blink an eye. The Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival at Battle Born Harley boasts a full day of live music, vendors, activities and family fun. Bowers Mansion plays host to the annual Bluegrass Festival – bring a picnic and enjoy. Downtown Carson City will see the first of three monthly Beer Crawls; if you get there early, head over to Remedy’s to witness their yearly Bloody Mary Competition. There is something for everyone this weekend, so keep reading and find your fun.
Addressing Nevada Workforce Shortages – Tapping into Foreign Talent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:57pmOn July 27th, 2017, Lynn Beteag, Managing Director, of Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center was a guest speaker to the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS. The topic of Beteag’s presentation “The EB-5 Program - Access to Capital through Foreign Investment” explored how local businesses benefit from foreign investment and foreign workforce talent.
Homelessness in Our Cities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 6:06amRecently, James went to Portland, Oregon for a concert and to celebrate his 17th wedding anniversary with his lovely wife, Vicki.
One of the first things he noticed driving around the area was the traffic nightmare. After one miserable attempt to drive eight miles in an hour, it was time to put the car away and rely on public transportation. It was clean, on schedule, and very reasonable at five dollars per person for unlimited rides.
Tahoe Clarity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 3:05pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] presents its exhibition, "Tahoe Clarity", by artist Dylan Silver at the Community Center’s Sierra Room. CCAI will host a free reception for the artist, Tuesday, August 15, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room. The exhibit will be in the gallery from July 7 – November 9, 2017. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City.
Nevada Rural Housing show and shine returning to Carson City Aug. 19
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 8:29amFollowing a successful first year as a fundraiser of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) and the Nevada Rural Community Partners (NRCP), "A Place To Shine" Show and Shine car show is returning to Carson City this summer.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority promotes Evans, Brewer
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 1:26pmEvans, who has been with NRHA for 14 years, previously served as a Home At Last specialist and as director of administration in NRHA's Carson City ...
Judicial District Court stop in Carson City to discuss senior, disabled guardianship reform
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 8:22amJudge Frances Doherty of the Second Judicial District Court, together with a group of committed partners, will travel across Northern Nevada July 17-20 for a series of outreach events for supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for seniors and adults with disabilities.
HopeFest7, Free Outdoor Concert to Benefit Local Cancer Patients Set for August 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 9:57amThe Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to announce the date for HopeFest7, a free outdoor concert with headliner, Tyrone Wells. All proceeds from food, drink, and raffle tickets sales directly benefit local cancer patients undergoing lifesaving medical treatments, providing support for basic needs that go beyond the hospital walls.
Residential construction in Carson City highest since 2003
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 6:45amMore residential building has occurred in the Nevada state capital during the last fiscal year than any other in more than a decade, the Carson City Community Development Report for July shows.
Creating affordable housing options in northern Nevada
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:52am... people," Jeff Jacobs, CEO of Jacobs Entertainment, which own the Gold Dust West in Reno, Carson City and Elko, said in an interview with NNBW.
Journey of Hope cyclists bring message of disability awareness, acceptance to WNC event
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 8:23pmAfter a 35 mile bike ride from Lake Tahoe, the Journey of Hope made a brief stop Friday at Western Nevada College in Carson City. A group of 29 cyclists from Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were welcomed by dozens of volunteer organizations throughout the community.
Spectrum partners with Rebuilding Together to help Carson City homeowners
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 1:12pmMore than 25 Spectrum employee volunteers will be in Carson City this Saturday to support the Charter Communications, Inc. national philanthropic initiative, Spectrum Housing Assist, which focuses on safe and healthy homes and seeks to improve 25,000 homes by the year 2020.
Housing for vets, disabled, homeless opens in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 8:45amCarson City's new, innovative apartment building for veterans, disabled and other homeless residents opened on May 1. "It's a place to live and move ...
John Bullis column: IRS offers in compromise
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 8:02amA recent Tax Court case shows a little how Offers in Compromise work and don’t work. Denise Lloyd was the owner of an insurance brokerage business. The employment taxes were not paid for 2.5 years, a total owed of about $100,000.
Advocates to End Domestic Violence breaks ground on new Carson City Classy Seconds store
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 10:12amUPDATE: A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Classy Seconds Thrift Store was held Thursday at the site located at 3591 Gordon Street in Carson City.
Lyon and Storey Regional Coalition Meets Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 8:53pmSilver Springs, Nevada - The monthly public meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties takes place at the Silver Springs Community Center at 9am on Thursday May 11th, 2017.
Guest speakers during the breakfast meeting include Diane Arvizo, Director of Homebuyer Services with Nevada Rural Housing Authority, and Heather Simola, Real Property Administrator with Nevada Rural Housing Authority.
No, Dean Heller did not sell your Internet History
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:28amIt looks like liberals are now in the business of using billboards to promote their delusions. They have hijacked the truth and put it on Interstate 580 for everyone to see with a billboard making the ridiculous claim that Senator Dean Heller voted to allow companies to purchase your Internet browsing history.
This claim is a far cry from the truth. All the Republican-controlled Congress did is restore the rule of law by repealing the political favoritism of the Obama Administration's regulatory overreach. Your privacy is still intact and the liberals know it.
Carson City's Richards Crossing helps Nevada Rural Housing Authority win national award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:33pmThe recently opened 39-unit affordable housing complex in Carson City known as Richards Crossing helped push the Nevada Rural Housing Authority project to be recognized by a national finance association during a conference last month in San Francisco.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority was recognized
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 4:37amThe Nevada Rural Housing Authority was recognized recently by the Northern Nevada Human Resource Association as a Best Place to Work in the ...
Nevada Economic Forum: Job growth projections expected to soar for Silver State
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 2:41pmJob levels in Nevada are projected to exceed the pre-recession peak by 127,000 at the end of 2019, according a report presented Monday to Nevada’s Economic Forum by chief economist Bill Anderson for the Research and Analysis Bureau of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.