Carson Valley
Flash Flood Watch issued today by National Weather Service for the Carson City region
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 11:05amA flash flood watch has been issued today for the Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Reno areas, according to the National Weather Service and www.carsonweather.com.
The watch will be from 1 p.m. through this evening. Scattered thunderstorms with very little movement may produce heavy rain today for the Carson City region. According to the Reno-based weather service, the strongest storms may produce rainfall rates of over one inch per hour with a strong potential for flash flooding.
Carson City School District president 'amazed' marijuana charge dropped against principal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 2:39pmAt least one Carson City School District official is troubled by the outcome of Friday's misdemeanor driving under the influence guilty plea by Carson Middle School Principal Sam Santillo.
School board trustee president Norm Scoggin said he's "amazed" that a misdemeanor charge of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana was dropped by the Washoe County District Attorney's Office.
Carson City, Carson Valley gaming down 1.1 percent in May
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 12:21pmCasino game winnings in Carson City and Carson Valley dropped by 1.1 percent in May, while statewide gaming revenues declined by 4.7 percent, according to figures released today by gaming regulators.
June is Fire Season
Submitted by on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 8:03pmby Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/29/june_is_fire_season Turns out the last week in June is a bad week for fires in the Western Nevada area. Kurt Hildebrand at the Record Courier brings this up while looking at three devastating fires that happened over the decades.
HeartStrings Gift Shop
Submitted by on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 8:13amby Michelle Latham Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/11/heartstrings_gift_shop I put a soap display into a shop in Gardnerville the other day.
Carson Valley Days
Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 10:00amHwy 395 Widening
Submitted by on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 9:39pmNHP investigation continues in Gardnerville accident that killed one
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 10:20amAn investigation continues into a deadly accident on Pinenut and East Valley roads on Saturday that killed a 24-year-old Gardnerville man. The Nevada High Patrol says speed and alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.
NHP reports that a passenger riding in the back seat of a Mitsubishi, Michael A. Lombardo IV died at the scene after being ejected during the accident, reported at about 1 p.m.
Quilts Along the Pony Express at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/31/2010 - 10:07pmJoin the Carson Valley Quilt Guild on Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13, for a quilt show "Quilts Along the Pony Express" at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road, in Carson City. See fantastic quilts made from people throughout the region. The event's featured quilter will be Carolyn Susac. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6. Call Connie Laderman (775) 841-0315.
Quilts Along the Pony Express
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/31/2010 - 10:03pmJoin the Carson Valley Quilt Guild on Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13, for a quilt show "Quilts Along the Pony Express" at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road, in Carson City. See fantastic quilts made from people throughout the region. The event's featured quilter will be Carolyn Susac. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is $6. Call Connie Laderman (775) 841-0315.
Families enjoy holiday weekend on V&T, steam trains between Carson City and Virginia City
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 3:44pmBack on the tracks again, the V&T Railroad kicked off Saturday with a near-sold out day, ample sunshine and a promising full-steam-ahead summer.
"We had a couple of seats left, with quite a few tickets sold for tomorrow," said Candy Duncan, executive director of the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Today went very smoothly and everyone was excited about going on that first ride of the season."
Carson City, Carson Valley swings into the Divine 9 golf season
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 11:08amCourse improvements, packages, online accessibility and savings are springing up around the Carson City and Carson Valley’s Divine 9 Golf Courses.
Spring and summer golf excursions for individuals and groups to Nevada’s capital city and the High Sierra are convenient, fun and affordable with the co-op power of nine Carson City/Carson Valley golf courses and nine lodging properties.
Open House for Carson Valley Rock Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 7:38amWe're ready to show you what we've built so far, we'll share what we've found, talk about the different things you want your rock club to do for you!
Light snacks and beverages will be provided, and everyone is eligible for fun door prizes provided by kind donations from Rocking And Rolling: “Purveyors Of Mining And Railroad Collectables,” on historic Telegraph Square in Carson City!
We look forward to meeting you, and if you can't make it that night; please call Jeanette 267-5144, Kris 790-4027 or e-mail us: cvrockclub@live.com !
Thank you.
Rock Club Discovered Forming In Carson Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 7:17am"There oughta be a rock club a little closer to home." There has certainly been a lot of talk about it; now it's time to get a rock club going in the Carson Valley.
We're from all walks of life: rock-hounds, students, teachers, geologists. We plan to do several kinds of fun things, including show and tell, "how to" sessions, swap meets and shows, field trips, exploration, prospecting, crafting, jewelry classes.
Is is idea just old pyrite? Or is this some high-grade ore?
Bently-Kirman Trails Open
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 11:04amCarson City authorities make drug-related arrest in Craigslist sting
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 10:32amTwo Carson Valley men face several charges, including felony offering of a controlled substance, following a sting set up by authorities on Craigslist to lure people to an underage party at a Carson City hotel.
An advertisement had been placed on Craigslist by Carson City sheriff's deputies that called for drinks at a party given by an 18-year-old. According to the arrest report, two 18-year-old decoys had been communicating with one of the suspects, who said that he would bring marijuana to the party.
Lake Tahoe's McCall Realty to donate all 2010 profits to nonprofit children's programs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 12:43pmLake Tahoe-based McCall Realty (www.mccalltahoe.com) will donate all its profits through 2010 to five area children’s non-profit organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL), South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.
Windy Carson City morning
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 10:40amCarson City Public Works tech Jason Moore puts loose limbs into a wood chipper this morning on King Street. High winds overnight and early this morning of nearly 50 mph on the west side of town to more than 70 mph just outside the city limits blew lots of dead and dying tree limbs and debris to the ground, public works reported.
Carson City Sheriff's Office reports some calls were made to the department regarding downed trees. One large tree limb smashed into a fence and blocked part of the road at Ash Canyon and Ormsby. Public Works removed the debris earlier this morning.
Carson Valley Trails Association Hike for Health Trails Challenge
Submitted by on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 11:15amThe Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is making plans for the fourth annual Hike for Health fundraiser for the Genoa Foothill Trail System project.
Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki to discuss economic development at Carson Valley Inn
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 8:08pmLt. Gov. Brian Krolicki will address the business community at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31 at Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 50 in Minden.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park tours begin April 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 2:30pmMINDEN, Nev. – Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park will open for tours on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
Fun things to do this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 5:10pmCelia Slattery will offer a musical theater workshop Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Brewery in Carson City. She will follow that Saturday night at 7;30 p.m.
The Matley Ranch and the Villa Resort
Submitted by on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 5:09pmGaming wins worst plunge since 1955
Submitted by on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:01amBy Sean Whaley | Nevada News Bureau
All-Time Record Percentage Decline in Gaming Win in 2009
Submitted by on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 4:36pmCarson Valley Inn to get New Sign
Submitted by on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 6:39pmGenoa Cowboy Poetry Music Festival coming up in April!
Submitted by on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 11:06pmLeave it to Genoa to put on a cowboy entertainment event that rivals its own late Summer Candy Dance.
It’s their first annual Genoa Cowboy Poetry Music Festival.
Focused on 'the now' ... Eric Maupin looks to help Wildcats any way he can
Submitted by on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:25pmA lot has happened to Eric Maupin over the past year.