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Carson City lawman, undersheriff Ken Sandage retires after 29 years
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 1:50pmCarson City Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Ken Sandage officially retired Thursday after 29 years of service with the sheriff's office.
Archaeology team digs Donner Pass, now looking for local historians, Donner enthusiasts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 2:50pmStuart Rathbone first learned about Donner Pass after he moved to Northern Nevada from the UK five years ago. As he got to know the story, he became increasingly fascinated with the scale of the journey over the Sierra, and the scale of the engineering involved in opening that route to traffic.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City social workers bite down on life at Bleu Café
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 5:42amSimple pleasures, like nibbling on homemade French fries dipped in killer ranch dressing, are what social workers at the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Carson City District Office look forward to most in the thick of daily stressors.
Alleged shooter of Carson Colony victim taken into custody
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 3:25pmUPDATE: Just before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon a man was taken into custody at a casino in the 900 block of South Carson Street. The suspect is linked to a shooting last night at the Carson Colony, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Capital City Arts Initiative to present 'Impact' exhibition featuring Lake Tahoe artist Paula Chung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 4:12pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Impact" by artist Paula Chung at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The Initiative will host an opening reception this Friday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. The artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from Feb. 7 through May 28, 2020.
Mac the Naw: Taking in a boat show, weather changes and what fish are biting on
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 9:20amHello fellow anglers, Not to much fishing going on with out crazy weather patterns. But I did have a chance to venture down to the California Sport and Boat Show a couple weeks ago. If you have never been, I highly recommended you set the date for next year.
Senator Square: Carson High School's NJROTC Orienteers compete; music, art students thrive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 8:22amEditor’s Note: The following is from Chief Dan Ingram, who is is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School.
The CHS, NJROTC Orienteers competed in a weekend long orienteering festival in Anza Borrego State Park, Calif., Jan. 17-18. During the festival, team members competed in three different races over the two days.
No artificial ingredients for Sierra Lutheran alum, Carson City woman interning at Hive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 3:50pmCounting all the bees in this Hive might be more than Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh bargained for.
If only there was an app to somehow account for the over one million worker bees connected to Hive, the world’s first full-stack artificial intelligence company, heavily capitalized by PayPal Founder Peter Thiel, they just might get back to Pooh Corner in time to chase all the clouds in the sky.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 1:38amBenjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.
Carson City Parks Foundation Holds open house Sunday at Wungnema House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 4:12pmDid you make a New Year’s Resolution to learn more about our community and its cultural heritage? We hope you did, but if you didn’t, it’s never too late. Kick-off 2020 by visiting the Wungnema House in Mills Park, as well as the Foreman-Roberts House on North Carson Street. These houses represent 2 different aspects of our community’s cultural heritage. Both historic houses are open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Sandra Osheroff Obituary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 5:46pmSandra Louise Osheroff, aka Sandy, nanny, and mom, a mother, bookkeeper, dog lover and community mover and shaker, adored by many, feared by some, died of cancer on January 20, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada at the age of 82.
Roots raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City Schoolhouse with Richie Lawrence
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 12:49pmRoots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City in February for a one-night performance accompanied by acclaimed instrumentalist Richie Lawrence on keyboard and accordion.
Andersen Ranch Estates subdivision approved by Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 6:15pmThe Andersen Ranch Estates project was discussed at length — almost four hours in fact — at Thursday’s Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting, before being approved by the board on a 4-1 vote.
Carson City’s 'The Wheelhouse' moves to new location near Mills Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 6:22pmCarson City’s The Wheelhouse, which specializes in all things skating, scootering, bicycling and more, has moved their location to 1800 E. William Street, Suite No. 1, to be closer to the Mills Park Skate Park and more centrally located within town.
The Wheelhouse has always been heavily involved in the Carson City community, from hosting skate and scooter competitions to one-on-one training sessions with kids, all with the value of instilling confidence and camaraderie in mind.
Finding Stacia: Evaporating into 'meth cloud' (2nd in Partnership Carson City 3-part series)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 9:58amEditor’s Note: This is the second in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. See the first story in the series here.
Once the funeral was over and family members had all gone back home, Stacia Nepper knew it was time to deal with her cousin’s death.
Carson City Historical Society serves as curator of local history, leads effort to move Adele's building
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:58amThe Carson City Historical Society has recently been thrust into the spotlight because of the proposed demolition of the 155-year old building once occupied by Café at Adele’s and preceding businesses through the years attracting hundreds of customers through those historic doors.
Obituary: Robert Paul Pier
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:01pmUnited States Marine Corps Captain (retired), Robert Paul Pier (Bob) left this life for eternity on Jan. 8, 2020 to be reunited with his Creator and his waiting wife, Ruth Jane Pier. Bob was born on August 10, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana as the youngest of nine children, Bob was 88 years old.
Obituary: Eric Steven Abowd
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 10:53amEric Steven Abowd left this world all too early at the age of 39 on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Eric was born March 28, 1980 in Seattle, Washington but moved to Carson City shortly after, where he spent all his growing-up years. Eric bled Nevada blue and white as a wrestler, running back and Captain for the Carson High Football program. He was always happiest driving the ball up the field.
Carson City deputies arrest man for DUI after driving in wrong direction on freeway with a .345 BAC
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/11/2020 - 12:40pmA 30-year-old Reno man was arrested in the area of I-580 and College Parkway for DUI, driving with a revoked license, and driving left of center after driving on the wrong side of the freeway.
According to the report, deputies were dispatched to locate a vehicle reported to be driving on northbound in the southbound travel lanes near the I-580, Highway 50 off ramp.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: How a Montecristo Torpedo Can Make a Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 1:26pmWhat the world needs now is a strong shared narrative that transcends politics, a strong shared narrative that transcends "us verses them" and guess what? That very thing is in the skunkworks. I can't tell you exactly what it is, for that would jinx the whole mission, but it's coming our way soon, perhaps by the end of January. Stay tuned to these pages.
JoAnne Skelly column: A Garden Writer’s 2019 Retrospective
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 5:57pmI write weekly articles and I rarely remember from week to week what I wrote. So, I reviewed this past year’s production for some of my favorites.
Carson City's newest salon, Pure Platinum Salon and Spa, opens New Year's Day on S. Carson Street
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 2:11pmA new Salon has opened for the start of the new decade at the corner of 5th Street and S. Carson Street, across from the Ormsby House.
Owner Cindi Miller moved to Carson City twelve years ago, and always had her eyes set on becoming a Salon owner. Now, she’s opened Pure Platinum Salon and Spa, located at 501 S. Carson St.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make felony domestic battery arrest early New Year's morning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 12:30pmA Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday morning for suspicion of felony domestic battery with prior conviction and other alleged offenses, a sheriff's office arrest report states.
What Works: What can you learn from the last decade?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 5:27pmLast day of the decade! I feel peaceful, which is not what I felt at all at the beginning of this pivotal decade. I’m thinking about me in 2010. So different! The progression this decade has been significant. I have a challenge for you all. Write out the highlights of each decade. Map your progress. What can you learn from the last decade?
Legendary Country Rock Band I See Hawks in LA to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 1:37pmI See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.
Events and Happenings in the Carson City region for Sunday, Dec. 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 11:56pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! I hope you’ve been enjoying your weekend so far! Check below for the great events in the region we have going on today, Sunday.
Christmas on the Comstock, Comedy and Star Talks: Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Dec. 28
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 7:36pmHappy Saturday, Carson City! We've got a ton of great events throughout the weekend, so check below to see what's happening around town!
Carson City Parks Foundation Holds an Open House at the Wungnema House this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 4:09amThe year is nearly over and winter is upon us; avoid an early onset of cabin fever, and stretch your legs by coming out to the Wungnema House for the last open house of 2019 on Sunday, Dec. 29 and learn about some of unique and enduring contributions a family of Native Americans made to our area. Access to the Wungnema House is off Saliman Road, opposite Carson High School.
House candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 3:07amThe featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
Funding in upgrades at rifle and pistol range to be heard by Carson City supervisors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 6:26pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday, Jan. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. On the agenda is a discussion about funding allocations and a contract to upgrade the Rifle Range, plus board member commission appointments and more.