landscaping
Carson and Stewart Street Roundabout in final, 90 percent design phase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:46pmThe hotly debated proposed Stewart Street and Carson Street roundabout is in its final design phase according to Carson City via its website Carson Proud, and was presented to the the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, which helped fund the project, during a meeting held Monday.
"This is a major milestone for the project team and one more step toward the start of the construction stage scheduled to begin (by) the end of the year," said the website.
Ross Gold Park playground in Carson City now open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 4:24pmCARSON CITY — The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is pleased to announce the Ross Gold Park Playground Project has been completed and the new universally accessible playground is now open to the public.
Schulz Ranch Park is nearly complete, and its history tells a story of Carson City ranching
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 1:04pmFinishing touches are being done on Schulz Ranch Park, located on the south side of Carson City in the newly created subdivision at the east end of Topsy Lane.
The Schulz Ranch Park is so named because once upon a time, the area was a massive ranch owned by the Schulz family, along with Henry Dangberg of the Minden Dangberg Ranch family, who sold his holdings in the area to the state for what is now the Nevada Correctional Center.
'Rivas Mexican Grill' takes over vacant La Enchilada location on Saliman Road in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:37pmRivas Mexican Grill, the newest of nine locations total for the Mexican cuisine chain, is currently taking up residence in the vacant La Enchilada standalone restaurant at 557 Saliman Road in Carson City.
JoAnne Skelly: Is it legal to catch rainwater in Nevada?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 11:15amMy friend Marie was told recently it was illegal to harvest rainwater in Nevada. She was referring to putting large barrels under gutter downspouts to catch and store water running off a roof. Many people have done this for years, but actually it was illegal in Nevada until 2017.
Carson City arrests: 22-year-old found drunk in rock landscaping jailed for probation violation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 10:31amA 22-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for violating her probation after being found drunk and lying in rock landscaping near a movie theater, a sheriff's deputy said.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
Pioneer High School Senior Highlight
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/13/2019 - 8:49amPioneer High School’s Senior in the Spotlight for the month of April is Isaiah Zacarias.
Isaiah is friendly, kind, helpful, and respectful. He is always willing to help around campus with any tasks. Isaiah moved to Carson City from northern California when he was seven years old. Isaiah has been attending PHS since his freshman year, and he has always been very involved in campus activities.
Friday workshop to focus on South Carson Street roundabout, design plans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 1:18pmDesign plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Street and South Carson Street as part of the South Carson Complete Streets Project will be available for review at a public workshop Friday.
Final season of path construction along State Route 28 at Tahoe begins this month
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 12:10pmCARSON CITY — Final construction of State Route 28 shared use path, water quality and traffic safety improvements will begin April 22 with single lane closures and short-term full road closures south of Incline Village at Lake Tahoe. Project completion is anticipated for early July and will be announced prior to opening.
CHS class of 2019 students deliver senior project presentations to Carson City panels
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 1:36pmStudents who make up Carson High School's class of 2019 made their senior project presentations public Monday to dozens of Carson City community volunteers and past CHS graduates.
Public review Friday for South Carson roundabout design
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 10:13amIn February the design plans for the South Carson Complete Streets Project reached 60 percent completion. Current design elements include safe accommodations for travel, one of which is a roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Street and South Carson Street.
Fixer Upper vs. Move-In Ready: Which One Is Right For You?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 12:23pmWhen it comes to buying real estate, you want to make sure the property you purchase is the right fit for your needs. For some buyers, purchasing a home that needs some work is the ideal situation. For others, getting a turnkey home that’s move-in ready is the only option they’ll consider. And for still others, both seem like reasonable options.
Collected Fees Benefit Lake Tahoe Water Quality and Trails
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:54amWhile it still feels like winter, with a healthy snowpack and ski resorts reporting record monthly snowfall in February, another building season is fast approaching. One of the questions people ask the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency each year is why they have to pay mitigation fees for their development, like new homes and remodeling projects.
What's happening around Carson City for Wednesday, March 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 8:29amHello Carson City, today is Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the first day of Spring and the middle of the work week. Today is Nevada Moves Day where schoolchildren will be walking and riding their bikes to and from school. Motorists may want to be especially careful as there are more kids on the sidewalks and crosswalks than usual.
Board of Supervisors to discuss homeless teens, park funding and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 3:52pmThe next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held Thursday, March 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the community center located at 851 E. William Street.
Items on the docket include runaway youths, the Ross Gold Park Playground Replacement and ADA Access Project among others.
Picnic shelter to be removed, playground equipment replaced at Carson City's Ross Gold Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:56amUPDATE 4:25PM: Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently working on its master plan for Ross Gold Park. Replacement of the aging picnic shelter will be addressed in the master plan.
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CARSON CITY — The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will begin demolition on the existing playground and picnic shelter at Ross Gold Park beginning March 25. The playground is over 25 years old and does not meet current playground safety guidelines.
Unearthing Nevada’s Past at March Carson City Leisure Hour Club meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 1:25pmUncovering Nevada’s past is the topic for the Carson City Leisure Hour Club on Wednesday, March 20. Presented by Dennis Casinelli, club members will learn about artifacts that he discovered while growing up in Nevada and during his long career as a highway engineer for the Nevada Department of Transportation. He also founded Cassinelli Landscaping and Construction, which still serves Northern Nevada today.
Natural Resources Management Act provides guaranteed, permanent funding for Nevada
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 2:22pmNevada is a recreational wonder, abounding with one-of-a-kind State Parks, vibrant trail systems, historic treasures, native wildlife, abundant hunting and fishing, and memorable adventures of all kinds waiting to be discovered.
Now, outdoor enthusiasts will have even greater opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy Nevada’s vast recreational splendor.
Lecture details excavations of unexpected history at Carson City Mint
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 12:07pmCARSON CITY — In 1998, a landscaping project outside the Nevada State Museum turned into an archeological dig when the workers unearthed discarded coin dies that were used in the late 1800s when the museum building was the U.S. Branch Mint.
Senator Square: Carson High School graduates share and prepare seniors for college
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:22amDecided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.
Telegraph Square is too trashy, downtown Carson City businesses at a loss
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 1:45pmTelegraph Square in downtown Carson City is growing quickly. Not only are new businesses like Gather, The Martin Hotel and Squeeze-In taking up space, but apartments are being renovated and rented out on the upper floors of the buildings.
However, with the area gaining more traffic and business, it also means there is an increase in waste, which has been piling up in the district for nearly half a year.
Christmas tree recycling locations offered throughout northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 9:51amCARSON CITY — Since 2001, more than 350,000 trees have been recycled throughout Nevada thanks to the help of several Christmas tree recycling programs, thousands of volunteers, and many community sponsors.
Senator Square: Carson High School students are winners in national FFA competition
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 7:49amWinners of the 91st National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event held in Indianapolis were announced at the annual awards banquet, and students Connor Arnold, Alexsandra Knowlton, Maritza Filson, and Hayden Story took home some medals.
State Route 28 for Pathway Bridge Installation finishes ahead of schedule
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:59amUPDATE: The Nevada Department of Transportation has wrapped up the first in a series of overnight full road closures on State Route 28 ahead of schedule. Both directions of SR 28 were closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village near Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor State Park from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Oct. 29 for installation of bridges on the State Route 28 shared used path. Originally scheduled to also take place Oct.
The Greenhouse Project's Beauty in a Basket program a Carson City success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/21/2018 - 12:32pmEach summer, Carson City’s historic downtown district is dotted with vibrantly-colored petunias spilling forth from an array of flower baskets.
Nevada Lore Series: The Extortion Bombing of Harvey's Lake Tahoe Resort
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 11:13amOn Aug. 26, 1980 inside Harvey’s Resort at Stateline, graveyard supervisor Bob Vinson was making his rounds, and on his way to the gift shop to buy a pack of cigarettes, he noticed the door to the telephone exchange room was ajar.
Overnight State Route 28 road closures at Lake Tahoe planned for installation of pathway bridge
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 2:45pmCARSON CITY — The first in a series of overnight full road closures on State Route 28 south of Incline Village at Lake Tahoe will take place Oct. 29-31 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs bridges on the State Route 28 shared used path.
Carson City's Greenhouse Project, Carson Tahoe Health team up for Foothill Garden series
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 10:19amCARSON CITY — In collaboration with Carson Tahoe Health, The Greenhouse Project will be conducting free garden workshops throughout summer and fall at the Carson Tahoe Health Foothill Garden site to help enhance your home gardening skills.
Park completed where demolished Carson City Kinkead building once stood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 3:55pmSix months after the doomed Kinkead building was finally demolished, the promised park featuring two grassy sections, a few shade trees, picnic tables, and desert landscaping in its old spot at 505 East King Street is complete.