Plan:b
Dense smoke from southern Sierra fire continues around Carson region; Red Flag Warning goes up for Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 6:56amUPDATE 3:05PM: Areas of smoke and haze from wildfires will persist into Monday with improved conditions expected Monday night through Wednesday, forecasters say. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, from 1 p.m. Monday to 11 a.m. Tuesday for much of the Carson City region.
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After a night washed out with a deep sepia haze resulting from the Creek Fire burning in the southern Sierra, the dense smoke that made its way into northern and western Nevada Saturday night that caused degraded air quality throughout the region now appears to be lifting, according to the National Weather Service.
Drift smoke continues to filter into Carson City region, Heat Advisory goes up for much of western Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 8:17amUPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, in effect from 11 a.m. Friday through 8 pm. Sunday for the greater Reno area, Carson City, Carson Valley in Douglas County, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties as well as the Western Nevada Basin and range including Pyramid Lake, Northern Washoe County.
Forecasters say we can expect consecutive days of high temperatures in most cities near or above 100 with overnight lows in the 60s. Record high Temperatures are likely, with potential for a new record for the latest 100 degrees at Reno.
Carson City area weather: Strong thunderstorms possible, Red Flag Warning extended
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 4:05pmUPDATE 4:39PM: A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 4:28 p.m. for Douglas and Lyon counties and Carson City. Also, firefighters are responding to a number of wild land fire starts in Douglas County. Go here for updates on the fire situation.
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Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms are possible through 9 p.m. Tuesday across the eastern Sierra, western Nevada and Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.
Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series moves tentative start date
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 9:58amThe Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series was supposed to have started on June 6. Because of the circumstances, we have been able to move our start date to July 11 and the last concert will be Sept. 12.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Break out the C-rations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 9:09amThey told us the C-rations they were delivering to us leathernecks in Vietnam were prepared and canned for troops fighting long before us in Korea.
Carson City's Catmandu birthday bash postponed until summer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 3:50pmIn light of ever-increasing Coronavirus fears and the CDC recommendations that people, especially those in high-risk groups, avoid crowds and public gatherings; Catmandu has regretfully decided to postpone the Birthday Bash party scheduled for March 28 at the Carson Nugget until June or July.
Morning Light near Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 3:36pmA patch of morning light lays on the hills near Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City on Tuesday morning.
Cool, showery weather, with periods of steadier precipitation, will continue into the Memorial Day weekend. However, snow levels are forecast to rise above 7,500 feet from Wednesday evening onward for diminishing snowfall impacts in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.
John Bullis column: Thoughts on the New Tax Law
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 11:14amI was pleasantly surprised to see Congress pass the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, before the year was over. Now, we all need time to understand the 503 pages of the New Tax Law. It is hoped it will improve the tax treatment of businesses in the United States.
Column: Paying college expenses
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 11:09amIn addition to the Section 529 Plans to save money for college education costs, there is the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as Uniform Gifts to Minors Act. Especially for younger children, the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act can be a way to shift income from parent's high tax bracket (rate) to the child's low or no tax bracket.
New tenants sought for downtown Carson City space that formerly housed Sassafras
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:29pmThe principal owners of the building that once housed Sassafras restaurant in downtown Carson City have asked a commercial real estate company to help them find a new restaurant to lease the space at 318 North Carson Street.
The realtor, Jack Brower, said Wednesday that he didn’t know anything about what happened to the tenant that was supposed to go in. He said he was recently asked by the building’s owners to find a new tenant.
Carson City recognized for Partnership in Action crime prevention programs
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 10:10amThe Carson Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Carson City will be receiving a placement of 5th in the nation for communities of comparable size for its community wide crime prevention programs in 2014. This accomplishment was achieved even though a substantial rainfall prevented our August National Night Out in Mills Park. That cancelation was the first in 12 years.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: December 5-7
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/05/2014 - 11:37amHello, Carson City! The holiday season is in full swing with tree lightings, craft fairs, Santa sightings all around the area. Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I love Carson City. I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, keep my ear to the ground, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community.
Get Your Jazz on Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center with Jazz Jam
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/02/2014 - 10:06pmAll Jazz fans, Jazz musicians and past Plan:b supporters, please mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 6. Regular past PB hosts, Cherie and John Shipley and Neil Strocchio will reunite to present a fun Jazz Jam reunion at the Carson City Brewery Arts Center in the "Front Room" of the Black Box.
The Black Box is a hip intimate theater area in BAC. Cherie has helped create a "jazzy bar lounge", designed specifically for this event.
Sassafrass fundraising festival on Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 10:46amSomething amazing is happening in our Carson City! Once again our community is rising up to help a neighbor in need.
As many of you may have heard a favorite, downtown restaurant, Sassafras is being forced to relocate. The word spread throughout our community and one question was being asked “how can we help?”
I had a chance to attend a meeting of volunteers from the community to help organize a benefit to help Save our Sassafras. I then asked Owner, Scott Owen Doerr, what he wanted people to know. This is what he had to say:
SOS 'Save our Sass' Fundraiser August 9th at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/23/2014 - 10:50amAs reported first on Carsonnow.org Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint and Plan:b Micro-Lounge are being evicted from their current location by new property owners Double Eagle Cubed, LLC.
SOS, Save Our Sassafras
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 3:16pmSomething amazing is happening in our Carson City! Once again our community is rising up to help a neighbor in need.
As many of you may have heard a favorite, downtown restaurant, Sassafras is being forced to relocate.
The word spread throughout our community and one question was being asked “how can we help”
I had a chance to attend a meeting of volunteers from the community to help organize a benefit to help save our Sassafras. I then asked Owner, Scott Owen Doerr, what he wanted people to know?
This is what he had to say.
July 4 holiday weekend activities lined up for Carson City and surrounding areas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/04/2014 - 10:40amThe July 4 holiday weekend has arrived and there are plenty of activities going on today through the weekend around Carson City.
The Nevada Rural Counties RVSP carnival runs through the weekend at Mills Park. Tonight RSVP will host a spectacular fireworks celebration over Carson City to go along with its 22nd annual holiday carnival.
Best Taste winner Sassafras looking for a new home
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 1:34pmWinning Best Taste for this year's Taste of Downtown is bittersweet for the owners of Sassafras, as their landlord has given them until the end of July to vacate that space.
"We are devastated, shocked, heartbroken," said Scott Doerr, who owns the business with partner and chef Tony Fish.
Doerr said they were presented with a termination of tenancy on June 16 by Double Eagle Cubed LLC, the entity that purchased the building from Magpie Properties, LLC last year.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents Yankee Doodle Dandy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 5:12pmCome enjoy Warner Brothers' 1942 classic patriotic musical "Yankee Doodle Dandy" depicting the life of George M. Cohan, starring James Cagney. Trivia and movie discussion precedes the film, which runs at 6:30 p.m. on July 1.
Come early to enjoy the menu of our gracious host at Plan:b / Sassafras - 318 N. Carson Street. General admission $5 at the door; $3 Seniors and Students. Admission can be deducted from new club memberships. Bring a friend for $1 discount, bring another friend for a free raffle ticket.
Come Be a Part of Continuing the Legacy of Two Community Leaders
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 2:45pmThere is no one in this world that is going to get out alive, and every now and then we are hit in the gut with this reality.
In this last week we have lost two public figures: Eugene Paslov and Marv Texiera, who with their passion and enthusiasm for what they believed in, made a difference in our community.
Downtown 2020 Meeting Planned; Everyone is Invited
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 1:26pmWednesday June, 18, 5:30 p.m. at Sassafras in plan B, the Downtown 2020 group is having a membership meeting and you are invited. We are all about creating a walkable, business friendly, beautiful downtown that is the Heart that keeps Carson City beating. Come see how you can make a difference; you do have a voice and it counts.
Carson City dignitaries gather for annual bike ride through town
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 12:58pmCarson City elected leaders and officials including new city manager-designate Nick Marano lined pedaled the west side of town Monday morning for the annual Carson City "Celebrity" bike ride.
Hosted by Carson City bicycle group Muscle Powered, the spirited group of cyclists dusted off their bikes and shared the road with motorists as part of a month of activities planned through the bicycle advocacy group Muscle Powered.
Carson City celebrates Bike Month through May with activities, rides
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/04/2014 - 10:12amMuscle Powered, in cooperation with city and state government and local businesses, have an exciting month of activities planned to promote a bicycle friendly community in Carson City.
Community bike rides, commuter challenges, informative bicycle clinics, movies, raffle prizes, parties and more await participants. Bike Month has been celebrated for many years now not only to encourage more bicycling in Carson City, but also to educate cyclists and motorists alike on safety and the rules of the road. Here’s an overview of what’s coming up in May.
Bike Month 2014
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 11:57amBike Month 2014 starts in just a few days! Muscle Powered, in cooperation with city and state government and local businesses, have a fun month of activities planned to promote a bicycle friendly community in Carson City. Community bike rides, commuter challenges, informative bicycle clinics, movies, raffle prizes, parties and more await participants.
Spending Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/03/2014 - 7:24amWhere were you on Saturday? Did you wake up and go to breakfast at one of our many great restaurants, like Grandma Hattie’s, Red Hut, Adele’s, or at the café in Gold Dust West? Did you stay at one of our lovely hotels or bed and breakfast Inns?
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 19-25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 10:09amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 19-25, 2014.
Don Q's fishing Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Feb. 12-18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:46amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 12-18, 2014.
Jazz and Beyond Biggest Final Weekend Yet - Featured Band: Under The Radar on 'Carson City's Radar'
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 11:10amFeatured Band: Coming together from a variety of local projects and backgrounds, the five members of UNDER THE RADAR have created a composite tone that provides a niche sound of Jazz/Funk/Rock/Blues.
Plan B hosts free showing of '12 Angry Men' and hosts '12 Angry Jurors' cast meet and greet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 8:49amFans of the iconic film "12 Angry Men" will be in for a special treat tonight as Plan B: Microlounge in Carson City shows the film for free.
Before the film, at 6 p.m., the cast of Proscenium Players "12 Angry Jurors" will make an appearance, in costume and in character. The director of the play, which opens August 16 at Silver State Charter School, will also be on hand to answer questions.
Jazzy Wine and Jazz Walk Downtown Carson City Saturday
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 5:44pmJazz and Beyond 2013 is kicking off our Saturday, August 3, Wine Walk!
Beginning with music at the 3rd & Curry Farmers Market, CW & Mr. Spoons, 8:30am-1:00pm.
Music by In Stride (folk) and art exhibit at BRIC, 108 E. Proctor from 2 to 4pm.
Also, Alex ‘Muddy’ Smith at Purple Avocado from 2:30 to 4:30pm; and,
a Jazz Ensemble, First Take featuring Rick Metz 3 to 5pm, at Yaples Ballroom.