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Washoe, Douglas counties to provide latest Monday on possible murder charges for Martinez-Guzman
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 12:00pmDistrict attorneys from Douglas and Washoe counties will hold a joint press conference Monday to discuss the latest on possible murder charges against Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, a suspect in the murders of two women in Gardnerville and an elderly couple in South Reno.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 9:57pmGood morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.
Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:
Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:53pmHello and good day Carson City. We are headed into the end of the work week, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies ahead into the weekend, with a chance of rain or snow showers to round out Sunday. Stay tuned. Here's what's happening around Carson City today:
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Gabriel Rutledge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:20pmGabriel Rutledge will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club this weekend, Jan. 11-12 inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson St. in Carson City.
Big Changes coming to A to Zen, Carson City's Popular Gifts and Thrift Store
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:24pmA to Zen has been a Carson City staple for the past decade. While they’re mostly known for their assortment of vintage finds, their large record and book collection, handmade gifts, costumes, and what may be the largest collection of knick-knacks in Carson City, they’ve also been engaging in community activities for years.
It’s déjà vu all over again for Virtual Yogi Berra
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 3:33pmNew York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra is being reincarnated as an interactive digital avatar at the Baseball Winter Meeting in Las Vegas this week.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 3:38amHello Carson City and welcome to the day before Thanksgiving. Today is Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. If your travel plans include going over the Sierra, the National Weather Service advises to head out before the afternoon. Otherwise, you may hit the first of two winter storms to land tonight and into Friday. Be safe out there.
What Works: Tired? Choose your energy
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:34pmLast Friday, I was enjoying Open Mic Night at A to Zen and sipping on a cup of tea, when my heart and mind was captured by a ukulele and the voice of Carson City newcomer Kelsey Kelly.
What Works: The power of forgiveness
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 2:19pmThis morning on my radio show, I discussed the topic of forgiveness. It’s a tough subject, especially if you have been hurt. However, forgiveness is not for the person or situation being forgiven. It’s for you. And, sometimes, the person or situation isn’t the only thing that needs to be forgiven. You need to forgive yourself as well.
Carson City events and happenings for Wednesday, Sept. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 7:44amGood morning Carson City, today is Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Art showings, music, classes and a teen pizza party at the Carson City Library are events scheduled for today.
What Works: Business challenges? Just keep moving!
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 11:39amIt’s a funny thing being in the business of helping businesses through challenge. Once a client is through their challenge or transition, our work is done. Clients work with me anywhere from one month to two years. No matter how long I work with a client, there is one requirement I provide right up front. No matter what happens, keep moving.
What Works: The Importance of Business Relationships
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 8:12amWhen business owners were asked in a survey what their most precious resource was, the pre-dominant answer was (drumroll please) PEOPLE. Relationships, partnerships, and contracts with people are a businesses’ most precious asset. So, if this is the case, why do with people fall through the cracks?
What Works: Emotional Intelligence and Business
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 9:43amEach Monday morning, I host a show called Drive Time: Your Motivational Drive in the Morning on KNVC 95.1 FM. This morning, considering President Trump’s latest tweet to the president of Iran, I found it appropriate that the topic I had prepared for today was emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, in short, is how you manage yourself and how you interact with others.
Phish and its intergalactic Phans open summer tour in Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 11:15am“Fish? Who are all these people coming out for fish?” It was an honest question from the older gentleman as he scanned the crowd outside Harvey’s, smoking his cigarette in his blue Hawaiian shirt and white, Panama Jack fedora.
At that moment, almost to emphasize his point, a bull of a man walked by him in a sequined cape and a pink rocketship onsie, burning sage as sweat trickled down his quiet and content face.
What Works: Communicating? Pick a pony!
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 4:05pmBusiness is kind of like a horse race. When you line them up at the starting line, the horses all look good. They are all fast, just some are faster than others. Some of them have better odds than the others. Nevada is a betting state, so I will ask you some betting questions.
What Works: Sorry not sorry
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 9:01amSorry – It’s such a common word. It’s intention and meaning vary from person to person. It could be nothing more than pre-conditioned response or a heartfelt, sincere understanding of wrongdoing. Regardless of what goes wrong, even in business and customer relationships, the first inclination is to say sorry. However, what is sorry without something to back it up?
What Works: Opportunity doesn’t knock, you develop a habit of noticing it
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 12:40pmYesterday, I woke up at 5 a.m. to start my radio show, Drive Time: Your Motivational Drive in the Morning, airing 6 to 8 a.m. every Monday on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio. Having a morning show seemed like a pipe dream a year ago.
Monday happenings in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 03/19/2018 - 4:54amIt looks like Miracle March has arrived. Another storm is a few days away, and the University of Nevada has made it to the Sweet 16. Take advantage of the break in the weather and have some fun. Get your swing on at Carson Lanes or take the stage at the Fox Brewpub’s Karaoke night. Get a dose of toe-tapping old-timey music with the Hoboes at A to Zen. You’ll find them every Monday lunchtime at the store and streaming online.
MONDAY, March 19: Things to do in Carson City
Business Spotlight: Carson City computer retailer growing like a bulldog
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 10:13amA cluttered apartment was reason enough for Lindsey and Linda Jones to decide on opening their own store a year ago.
With computer parts and components quickly taking up room from Lindsey's repair business, the couple decided to move their inventory into a space of its own.
It's Your City: Monday's solar eclipse viewing at WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 1:48amThis week's edition of It's Your City features Dr. Thomas Herring, professor of physics and the director of the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College in Carson City.
Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City to celebrate Aug. 21 total solar eclipse
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 2:05pmDon’t have the time or means to travel to the pathway to view a total solar eclipse later this summer? Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College in Carson City has you covered when the moon covers the sun on Monday, Aug. 21.
National Weather Service issues flash flood watch for greater Reno-Tahoe area
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 4:23pmThe National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a flash flood watch for portions of California and Nevada, including the Greater Lake Tahoe area, Eastern Sierra counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden areas, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties.
Bookmobiles on federal chopping block
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 12:40pmA retired park ranger, Pete Gill now spends his days driving the Bookmobile, delivering library books around Lincoln County. He spends the bulk of his time at elementary schools in Panaca, Pioche and Client.
Tradition, Innovation and Balance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 8:41amWe’ve striven all our lives to embrace positive change.
But we each do so in our own ways. Young Geoff has always been an early adopter of new technologies. Boomer Ron says he’s “a real Twentieth Century guy,” and prefers to see that new technologies are viable and enjoy widespread adoption before jumping on board.
What Works: 10 Steps to Success According to Moana
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 2:26pmSay what you want about Disney princesses, I find them to be inspiring in their own unique way. I want to share about "Moana." First, if you haven’t seen the film, Carson City Stadium Cinemas is down to one 4 p.m. showing this week.
Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 10:49amVisitors to Western Nevada College’s Main Gallery will see the product of transforming 100-year-old tree carving art into preserved art.
“Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin” is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program and will be on display at WNC’s Carson City campus from Monday, Feb. 13 through Friday, April 7.
It provides a rare opportunity to see some of the intimate personal images inscribed by Basque sheepherders in the aspen groves of the Great Basin during the first half of the 20th century.
Streaming video available through Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 12:55pmCarson City Library patrons can now check out digital copies of movies though the OverDrive system available to card holders.
“We’ve been using the OverDrive platform for about five years for e-books and e-audiobooks,” said Amy Lauder, collection development manager. “We’ve just now added streaming video.”
Opera and Lunch - METs Live Performance of 'Nabucco'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 12:49pmSierra Music Society is offering a wonderful day of Opera, Food and Fun on Saturday, January 7th at 9:55 am. We are partnering with Century Riverside 12 and Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery in Downtown Reno to present “Opera and Lunch”; a Saturday of opera and friendly, social enjoyment.
Monday, Oct. 17: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 4:56amHalloween is two weeks away, the Nevada Day Parade a few days before, and the 2016 election a few days after. Learn more about our local races during the Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum today at noon. It will be streaming live right here on CarsonNow.org. Kids will enjoy the Makerspace at the Carson City Library where they can get their hands on some fun, yet educational, activities. Advocates to End Domestic Violence is holding a week long toiletry drive beginning today: donations will be accepted at Classy Seconds Thrift Shop and are much appreciated.
A Potentially Potent Running Mate (sponsored)
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 10:53amAs most of my readers know when it comes to politics I am a registered Independent. Most other Independents that I spend time around are individual thinkers who appreciate space and time to make up their minds before voting They are not party hardliners as are many Democrats and Republicans. Most Independents that I actually have met several times and waded into great exchanges of political conversation with struck me as voters who are very careful giving their vote to anyone.