July 2022
Carson City emergency crews respond to 3-vehicle crash at junction of I-580 and US-50
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 3:04pm
Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol troopers were called Sunday afternoon to a three-vehicle crash near the Spooner Junction intersection of I-580, South Carson Street and Highway 50 West.
Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: Summer thoughts on watering established trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 2:10pm
My husband recently increased the time on each irrigation station to compensate for the hotter windier days. This was essential for the 50-year-old trees, mostly cottonwoods and pines, which were started when the lawns were put in decades ago. Since tree roots grow where water is, all these old trees have roots throughout the lawns.
'I lost hope once,' says man who spent nearly four hours in Lake Tahoe before being rescued
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 12:10pm
Two-hundred-thirty-one minutes. Three hours and 51 minutes. That's how long Jose Gonzalez was in the cold water of Lake Tahoe on July 20 after falling off a jet ski.
"I didn't think I'd make it," said Jose from his home in Santa Maria, Calif.
NDOT adds more traffic safety messages to electronic Nevada highway safety signs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 11:08am
CARSON CITY — With 187 fatalities on Nevada roads this year, the Nevada Department of Transportation is boosting existing traffic safety messaging on electronic highway signs with “Friday Focus” messages.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Mongolian Mare Sgt. Reckless earns legacy of a true Marine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 10:52am
A good friend of mine, and talented Chautauquan, Kim Harris, writes for Western History Alive. Kim recently penned an excellent piece about a Mongolian mare that touched my heart. So I asked Kim if I could work, “Sgt. Reckless” into a Pine Nuts column, and she gave me her blessings.
Carson City deputies make arrests for disorderly conduct, probation violation and warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 10:34am
A 61-year-old man was arrested Thursday for suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct and four counts alternative sentencing violation, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Carson Chamber Singers to kick off 38th season August 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 9:39amEvent Date:
August 2, 2022 - 5:00pm
The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, will kick off their 38th season on Tuesday, August 2, from 5 to 6:45 p.m. at the LDS church, 411 N Saliman Road in Carson City. A social gathering at 7 p.m. at Great Basin Brewing Co. in Carson City will follow.
Smoke from Oak Fire near Yosemite pushes into western Nevada; brings degraded air quality
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 8:08am
Drift smoke from the Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County moved into the Sierra Front and western Nevada overnight. The fire remains active with smoke impacts likely to continue. As of Sunday morning, both Gardnerville and Minden's air quality was in the "unhealthy range," according to airnow.gov.
Carson City road report for week of July 25-31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 7:40am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 25 through July 31. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Legacy Christian Academy hosts Open House Sunday; BBQ and Meet the Teachers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 6:00am
Event Date:
July 24, 2022 - 1:00pm Carson City’s Newest K-8th Grade Christian School, 1600 Snyder Avenue, Building B is having an Open House this Sunday, July 24th from 1-3. Come join us for a BBQ lunch, outdoor games, face painting, dunk tank, raffle prizes, and meet Lewis the Legacy Lion! You will be able to see our campus, meet our staff, check out our curriculum, and find out about enrollment. School starts September 6th. We look forward to seeing you!
