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Bently Nevada delivers Christmas to communities affected by COVID-19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 6:01pmThis December, dozens of Bently Nevada employees came together once more to support local families in need through the Adopt a Family Program.
Pioneer High School Celebrates the Class of 2020
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 2:00pmArtist and poet, Jaeda DeWalt wrote, “When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience.” If there is one word to describe Pioneer High School’s class of 2020, it would be “resilient.”
Carson City School District recognizes nutrition service workers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 9:38amThe Carson City School District wants to offer a big “Thank You” to all the men and women working in nutrition services. These dedicated individuals have been working non-stop to provide meals to the children in need of Carson City.
Travel Nevada names Lake Tahoe man as new international market manager
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 11:53amCARSON CITY — Juraj “George” Sojka of Stateline, Nev., has joined the Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as Travel Nevada, as its new international market manager. Sojka will oversee Travel Nevada’s efforts in Europe and the United Kingdom. He brings about 10 years of sales, marketing and management experience to the position.
Bently Nevada employees adopt 11 Carson City, Douglas County families for Christmas
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 12:15pmDozens of Bently Nevada employees helped deliver Christmas to 11 Douglas County and Carson City families this week. The families were selected by the Ron Wood Family Resource Center based on their economic and social circumstances.
Carson City area scholarship recipients announced at 'Salute to Scholars' program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 9:13pmThe list of local students who received scholarships were announced at the Salute to Scholars Program. Listed below are the students; congratulations!
Carson City school board to discuss budget changes, vaccine exemptions, early release dates
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:07amThe Carson City School District board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
A resolution to approve an augmented and amended budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year will be held. During the hearing, a disclosure of changes to the final budget will be provided.
Pioneer High School Graduation Highlights
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/02/2017 - 3:42pmDear Families, Fellow Educators, and Carson City Community Members: We are extending a heartfelt thanks to families, K-12 staff and administrators, district office staff, and members of our community, for helping our students achieve such an important milestone in their lives.
The last days of the historic Tahoe Queen
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 5:21pmWhat was once the only authentic paddle wheeler cruising on Lake Tahoe is being dismantled after a fire destroyed the boat last August.
Resolve Marine, an international ship salvage company out of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., arrived at the Zephyr Cove Resort earlier this month to begin the process of taking apart the 119 foot passenger boat, the Tahoe Queen.
Fire engulfs Tahoe Queen at Zephyr Cove
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:52amUPDATE 7PM: Investigators and vessel inspectors from Coast Guard Sector San Francisco are on the scene of Tuesday's fire on board the 119-foot passenger Lake Tahoe paddle wheel boat, the Tahoe Queen.
"Most of the damage is limited to the boat's pilot house and second deck," Lt. Jake Aulner of the U.S. Coast Guard told South Tahoe Now. "This can be attributed to the great response by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department."
Aulner and the team from USCG Yerba Buena Island will be at the scene until the cause of the morning blaze is determined.
TahoeChamber announces 2014 Blue Ribbon award nominees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 11:56amThe nomination period for the 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards ended on Friday, Oct. 10. TahoeChamber’s prestigious awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses received over 175 nominations for eight separate award categories. The finalists and winners will be announced at the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner and ceremony on November 13 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available for purchase at www.tahoechamber.org.
Congratulations to the 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards nominees:
Paradise Lost: Restaurant in Carson Mall closes
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 9:42amOver the weekend, the Paradise Cove Cafe in Carson Mall closed its doors, the end to a labor of love for owners Doug and Jamesa Cramer.
"Relieved" was the first word Doug said when I asked him how he was doing. The efforts to keep the restaurant in business over the last year and 10 months had clearly taken a toll.
Adventure wedding at South Lake Tahoe offered in online sweepstakes
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 2:32pmBride and Grooms to-be tell the world their engaging engagement story for a chance to win a Lake Tahoe South weekend wedding complete with lodging for 30 guests, meals, lakefront ceremony and reception valued at more than $10,000.
Washoe Schools Chief Heath Morrison A Finalist For 2012 Superintendent Of The Year
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 5:37pmCARSON CITY – Washoe County School District Superintendent Heath Morrison has been named a finalist for the 2012 National Superintendent of the Year.
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) selected Morrison and three other superintendents as the four finalists in the national program.
Forest Service, ARAMARK removing Zephyr Cove Resort fuel tanks
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 12:51pmSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is working with permit-holder ARAMARK Parks and Destinations to pull three underground fuel storage tanks and remove contaminated soil at Zephyr Cove Resort. Zephyr Cove Resort is open for business as usual. The work will be visible to the highway and to resort visitors.
Wellness Fair with Veterans’ and Military Families’ Outreach on May 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/01/2011 - 4:26pmThe Silver Stage Task Force’s 7th annual Wellness Fair is shaping up to be the best one yet, with live music by Queen Bee and the Dogheads, free kids’ immunizations and free health services and door prizes for all ages, healthy cooking demonstrations, Shriner’s clowns and a family fitness relay course.
Aramark picked by Carson City school committee for food services
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 10:03pmA committee designed to look at outsourcing Carson City School District's food service program has tentatively selected Aramark as a provider, district officials told board members tonight. Under terms of a possible contract, district food workers would not lose their jobs.
A contract between Aramark and the district could be presented to the school board by the end of the month.
Three proposals have been on the table, including food service companies Sodexo and Chartwells. The school district will begin a series of negotiations with Aramark to establish a contract.