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Harvest in the Ranchos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/14/2023 - 12:00pmThrough all the gardener’s challenges this year, vegetable gardens in the Ranchos still provided a bountiful harvest. Something to be grateful for. A pleasure to share with neighbors, friends, and colleagues alike.
BBQ cook-out, paranormal investigation at historic Sutro Tunnel & Ghost Town in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 1:50pmSpirited Investigations is hosting a unique paranormal and historic experience with a BBQ cook-out and paranormal investigation at the iconic Sutro Tunnel and the surrounding ghost town in Dayton.
Join us for Kids & Horses 10th Annual Golf Tournament at Incline Village Championship Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:12amKids & Horses is excited to be hosting our 10th annual fundraiser golf tournament at the beautiful Incline Village Championship Course on June 5th. Enjoy a beautiful day at the lake with your friends, and golf for a great cause! This is our largest fundraiser event of the year, and all proceeds go directly towards keeping our programs and facilities open for our community.
WNC's Wildcat Teach presents College for Kids Summer Camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 8:27amWildcat TEACH, Western Nevada College's community of future educators, presents College for Kids Summer Camp at WNC on the Carson campus during the week August 9-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-11. Teachers, WNC Faculty, and Early Birds get a discount. Go here to register for $150. After June 14, the cost will increase to $200.
Carson City chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby share in concern, hope for the future (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 2:18pmClimate change: Is it real? Yes! Is there something that you can do? Yes! A few years ago I became more aware and concerned about our environment. My concern was elevated based upon what I was reading, hearing and witnessing.
Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection fees updated for 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 7:05amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board has approved updates to Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection fees and added enhancements to make inspections more convenient following an unprecedented year for the program, the agency announced last week.
Fishing Report: Be courteous while boating, ice fishing is fair
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 3:58pmHello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that some boaters still have not taken a boater's safety course, by the actions I witnessed two weeks ago.
Carson City Symphony Association announces Carson Chamber Singers director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 1:36pmCarson City Symphony Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard “Ricky” Hutton as Director of Carson Chamber Singers. His connection with the Carson Chamber Singers goes back to the summer of 2019, when he directed the Singers in the June Pops Party concert in Carson City and the July 4th concert in Genoa.
Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:04amGov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.
Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 10:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:50pmRENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.
Carson City breaks library's Winter Reading Challenge record
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 3:32pmThe Carson City Library staff is excited to announce a record year for the Books Like Us: Winter Reading Challenge. Carson City patrons were challenged to read 75,000 minutes between Dec. 19, 2020, and Jan. 10, 2021.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: The Gardener’s New Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 12:07pmHappy New Year! Many of us are glad to see the end of 2020 and hope 2021 will be much healthier and more peaceful. The calendar says winter is here, but the temperatures don’t seem to agree. I’m not complaining — sunny winter days in the upper 40s make me happy. Something that does concern me though is the lack of snow.
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.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher publishes her latest short story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:18amAs CHS teachers and students return to school, from, hopefully, a relaxing winter break, would it not be great to know one of their teachers recently published a short story? CHS Language Arts Department teacher Brigette Pugh is excited to share her latest published piece of writing.
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.
WNC Latino Leadership Academy founder picked as New School Board Member of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 2:56pmWhether she is advising first-generation college students to better their lives through higher education or serving as a trustee for K-12 students in the Carson City School District, there are two common denominators in Lupe Ramirez’s education roles: The Western Nevada College Latino Leadership Academy founder and adviser will definitely make a difference and, without a doubt, she will stand out.
Nevada lawmakers approve spending on $207 million in federal coronavirus funds
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 3:52pmIn a rush to avoid an end-of-the-year reversion back to the federal government, Nevada lawmakers have signed off on a plan that will allocate roughly $207 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief dollars largely to equipment costs and salaries of state employees.
Fishing Report: Stay safe while ice fishing and prepare for longer days to begin on the solstice
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 5:34pmHello fellow anglers. A very Happy Fishmas to you all. The weather is finally changing into winter coldness, but hopefully we will get some precipitation to boost up our snow pack for a long spring and summer runoff and a good fishing experience for 2021.
Can we take a second, for the 2nd? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 11:52amTo say 2020 was a crazy and eventful year would be an understatement. I think just about everyone can agree on that. But in the midst of a pandemic, a summer of protests, and an election year that shattered records, (pick a category, any catagory) it seems nevadans also found alot to disagree on. It was easy to see if one attended any of these protests.
Sertoma winter coat drive barrels in Carson City, Carson Valley brim over with donations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 1:45pmThe Sertoma Coat Drive is in full operation for its fourth year of collecting and distributing clothing to the people in the community who are without warm outerwear. With 19 blue barrels in Carson Valley and 7 in Carson City, everyone who wants to donate new and gently used coats, blankets, and warm outerwear is finding a donation spot.
Carson City's BAC hosts special theater screening of locally filmed 'Once upon a Main Street' Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 5:58pmThe Brewery Arts Center received special permission to screen “Once upon a Main Street”, the new Lifetime movie shot at the Brewery Arts Center along with several locations in Carson City and Carson Valley.
Judge finds DETR in contempt of court for not restarting unemployment payments to thousands of claimants
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 11:15amA Washoe County judge has determined that Nevada is in contempt of a court order issued this summer that mandated the state promptly pay thousands of people who had been receiving benefits but saw them stopped without an allowable reason or a hearing.
Friends of the Carson City Library Book Sale to be held Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 10:43amFriends of the Carson City Library will be hosting a book sale this Saturday, Dec. 5 at Browsers Corner Book Store located at 711 E Washington St. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carson City's Muscle Powered to raise funds to connect Nevada trails this 'GivingTuesday'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 11:17amMuscle Powered, an award-winning nonprofit that has dedicated itself to safe walking, biking and hiking in Carson City for more than 20 years, is seeking the community's support this #GivingTuesday for its Connect Nevada Trails project.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to be Featured at the Rotary Club of Carson City Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 6:01pmKatie Leao, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The virtual meeting takes place on Tuesday, December 1, at 12:30 via ZOOM.
Fishing Report: Storing gear, lake closures, and winter fishing on Pyramid Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 3:35pmHello fellow anglers. I hope your holidays are starting off good, and you had a safe Thanksgiving with family and friends. Renee and I stayed home and connected with family and friends via text or telephone. I am slowly coming into the 21st century of technology, but fishing will always be old school in my book.
Carson City community steps up in big way to support Salvation Army at Thanksgiving
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 6:00amThe Salvation Army wants to extend a huge thank you to the community of Carson City. Last Friday, Nov. 20, the nonprofit held its 23rd Annual Turkey Drop. With a year that has seen such a dramatic increase in assistance requests, the amount of turkeys and financial donations The Salvation Army received greatly exceeded what the agency hoped to receive.
Carson City's newest health bar 'The Mix Nutrition' provides smoothies, juices, programs and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:38amThe Mix Nutrition is Carson City’s newest healthy, fitness-oriented smoothie and juice bar that has opened up shop on Retail Drive.
Located at 3250 Retail Drive Suit 105, next to Dickey’s BBQ, The Mix Nutrition offers a variety of health foods including smoothies and juices, as well as meal plan programs.
Carson City Parks and Recreation seeks snowshoe volunteers for upcoming season
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:51amThe Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is looking for adults interested in volunteering to assist leading snowshoe trips.
The department is hoping to offer at least a couple trips each month while there is snow on the ground.