March 2024
Carson City school-based health center open during spring break
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 5:42pmEvent Date:
April 2, 2024 - 7:00am
The School-Based Health Center, operated in partnership between Nevada Health Centers and the Carson City School District, will be open normal hours during spring break. The School-Based Health Center is located at 612 W. Musser Street and is set back from the street just behind the Gleason School at 604 W. Musser.
Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: Companion planting fact or myth?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 4:01pm
When I have a question about the validity of a horticultural practice, I check out what Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., horticulture professor with Washington State University, has to say on the topic.
Gaming revenue up 7.2 percent for Carson area casinos, 12.9 percent at south shore Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 1:30pm
Carson City area casino gaming revenue increased by 7.20 percent in February, compared to a year ago, while casinos statewide saw an increase of 8.5 percent, according to Nevada gaming regulators.
Carson Chamber Singers to begin rehearsals on April 9 for June and July concerts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 12:15pmEvent Date:
April 9, 2024 - 7:00pm
April 16, 2024 - 7:00pm
April 23, 2024 - 7:00pm
April 30, 2024 - 7:00pm
The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, is beginning rehearsals on Tuesday, April 9, for concerts on June 9 and July 4.
Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognizes outstanding community organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 11:10am
Event Date:
March 21, 2024 (All day) On Thursday, March 21, the Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognized two outstanding community organizations for improving the lives of local residents. Recognized at the club’s dinner meeting were Spirit of Home, represented by founder Ellen Jackson, and English Language Learners In-Home Program, represented by founder Florence Phillips. Both groups were presented with $500 donations in support of their extraordinary work.
Lake Tahoe ski resort closing dates updated
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 11:05am
March snowstorms have helped push the Sierra snowpack to just around average, allowing the ski resorts to keep operations open for the next few weeks.
Carson City area weather: Storm to clear Sunday, warming with sunshine to start the week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 8:50am
An early spring storm that brought snow to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe and a light dusting overnight around the Carson City area will linger this Easter Sunday morning before moving out. Drier and warmer weather is expected to start the work week, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City road report for week of April 1-7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 8:04am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Photo: Evening shower brings a glow to downtown Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 7:01am
Carson Now reader Took Rains captured the glow along Carson Street that came from showers Friday night in downtown Carson City.
Two police officers, one deputy injured in west Sparks shooting Friday; suspect dead
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 6:00amTwo Sparks Police Department officers and one Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy were shot early Friday afternoon, the Sparks Police Department said Saturday morning.
