Carson City
Just whom is Jacks Valley named after?
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 11:31amThe origins of the names of many places in Nevada are shrouded in mystery and myth. Jacks Valley, a small valley in northwestern Douglas County, is one of those places. Lying at the base of the Carson Range, the valley is near Clear Creek and Carson City.
It extends several miles south and overlooks Carson Valley. Published sources claim the name “Jacks Valley” is associated with Jack Winter, or Jack Redding, or maybe even jackrabbits.
Bill would help children with food allergy attacks at school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 11:16am
A bill that would allow schools to obtain and administer auto-injectable epinephrine in the event of a student having food allergy attack has cleared committee and is on its way to the General Assembly this week.
While it hasn't gotten a lot of press attention and isn't shrouded in controversy, SB453 is designed to protect children at school if they suffer from a food allergy attack or are stung by a bee and have an allergic reaction.
Carson City community raises money for teen with blood disorder
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 9:40pmA Carson City teen is recovering from complications of a rare blood disorder. The fundraiser will continue Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Twisted Spoke Bar & Grill in Carson City.
Carson City Cops and Kids open house lives up to its 'safest party on the street' reputation
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With sunny skies, a gentle breeze and plenty of children and their parents, the 10th annual Cops and Kids open house, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Saturday, lived up to its reputation as the safest party on the street.
More than 2,000 attended the four-hour event, which featured games, prizes and demonstrations by Carson City Sheriff's Office patrol officers and personnel. The event is designed for children and their parents to get quality meet-and-greet face time with law enforcement personnel.
Carson City road report for week of May 20-26
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 1:36pmHere is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of May 20-26. Utility work for various projects will occur on several local roads. There will be flagger controlled traffic with minor delays possible at the following locations:
— Fairview Drive from Highway 50 to Edmonds Drive.
— Edmonds Drive from Fairview Drive to Snyder Avenue.
— Carson Street from Washington Street to Hot Springs Road.
— Hot Springs Road from Carson Street to Roop Street.
— Retail Drive from College Parkway to the south end.
Car Show Sunday at Michael Hohl Motors to raise money for Honor Flight program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:43pmEvent Date:
May 19, 2013 - 9:00am
The organization that sends local World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the monuments built in their honor will hold a car show Sunday in Carson City.
Honor Flight Nevada offers the free car show at Michael Hohl Motors at 3700 South Carson Street in Carson City from 9am to 2pm. It's $25 to get in and includes entry, a t-shirt, lunch and a dash plaque.
Search and Rescue Geocache Adventure a Big Success
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:08pmOn April 27th approximately 80 entrants competed in the Annual Geocache Adventure to help raise funds for the purchase of improved radio equipment for the unit. Entrants of all ages, using GPS and maps competed in a modern day treasure hunt in various public areas of Carson City.
Participants located tokens that were redeemed for poker hands and prizes at Bully’s after the event.
Special thanks to the following merchants and individuals who contributed to the success of the event:
4 Wheel Parts
Action Garage Doors
Adele’s Restaurant
Benson Feed
Brake and Alignment Plus
Carson City restaurant and food; motel and hotel inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:54pmThe following food and motel/hotel inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 17, 2013.
Inspections include convenience stores, restaurants, take out restaurants, retail grocers, a juvenile detention center kitchen, retail food producers and motels.
See the full report below.
Sierra Nevada Forums Presents Mental Illness and Public Safety
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 1:35pm
Event Date:
May 23, 2013 - 6:00pm The Sierra Nevada Forums is proud to present a panel of highly regarded experts to discuss the very latest thinking on Mental Illness treatments and what public safety programs are needed to try to stop the incidence of crime with the mentally ill.
Women to Women Nevada with Jennifer Herald
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:08am
Carson City Branch Manager and Bank of The West vice president Jennifer Herald is this week's guest on Women to Women with Carol Paz. Herald gives some great advice for succeeding in job interviews and provides insight into the life of a banker.
Women to Women Nevada is televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 pm on Channel 3 (Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Lake Tahoe) and 15 (in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton). The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.
Man jailed for waving machete in dispute over Jeep
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:43amA Carson City man faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly swinging a machete in a dispute with his brother and another man over a vehicle.
Jesus Guardron-Patino was jailed May 14 after being arrested at 9:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Jeanell Drive.
According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area after a report called in of a man hitting the ground and a brick building with a sword. Officers detained Guardron-Patino and made contact with two men, one of whom is the brother of Guardron-Patino.
Nevada Performance Academy parent-student forum, workshop on Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 9:00amEvent Date:
May 22, 2013 - 5:30pm
A new and free 7-12 grade public secondary charter school in Carson City, The Nevada Performance Academy, will open in August. There will be a creative emphasis on academic requirements informed by the performing arts.
Carson City unemployment rate in April drops to 10.1 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:30amNevada’s unemployment dropped to 9.6 percent in April, falling nearly 2 percentage points over the year. Carson City's unemployment rate fell to 10.1 percent and is now the only metro area in the state to have a double digit unemployment rate, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Outdoors with Don Q: Having outside fun at two nearby recreation spots
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:46am
If you are looking for somewhere in this general area to having fun in the outdoors (camping, fishing, photographing, sightseeing, etc.), then look no further than two locations in nearby Plumas County in California.
I'm referring to Davis Lake and Frenchman Reservoir.
Davis Lake:
It can be reached from Carson City by taking U.S. 395 north to Reno.
Then from Reno, drive past Bordertown and the Nevada-California state line to a junction with California S.R. 70 at Hallelujah Junction.
At Hallelujah Junction, take S.R. 70 west toward Portola and Quincy.
Community invited to 20/20 Carson City action meeting tonight at Firkin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:28amEvent Date:
May 16, 2013 - 5:30pm
The Carson City downtown action group 20/20, which is planning several activities throughout summer and beyond, is inviting the public to its meeting tonight, Thursday, at Firkin and Fox, 310 S Carson Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 8:35amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
Plane crashes near Spooner, Kings Canyon areas, pilot and passengers unhurt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 3:18pm
A pilot and two others escaped injury Wednesday after a plane crash northeast of Spooner in the Kings Canyon area, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.
Carson City Pop Warner football and cheer season signups begin Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:10pmCarson City Pop Warner Youth Cheerleading will hold sign-up events Friday, Sunday and again on June 14 for the upcoming 2013 youth football and cheer season. The cheerleading program is open to girls ages 5-15 years.
The first sign-up event will be held Friday, May 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.
A second sign-up will take place at the same location during the Boys and Girls Club Open House on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live Music by Cosmic Boogaloo at Whiskey Tavern
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2013 - 9:00pm Cosmic Boogalou at Whiskey Tavern. Playing a great mix of rock, classic rock and country. Dance the night away to great music and take advantage of all of the great drink specials. No Cover Charge. Must be 21 or older to have a great time with us.
3481 Hwy 50 East
Carson City, NV
Carson City Sheriff's Office 'Cops and Kids' block party and open house is Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:20amEvent Date:
May 18, 2013 - 10:00am
The safest party on the streets of Carson City is set for Saturday, May 18.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office presents its 10th annual Cops and Kids open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event features food, music, games, activities and presentations.
Carson City Chamber poses questions in survey for residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:52amAs part of its Dialogue 2013 series, the Chamber is reaching out to locals who live, work, play, and learn in Carson City via SurveyMonkey.
After meeting with the Leadership Institute Class of 2013, students at WNC, Chamber members, teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the senior at the Senior Center, the Chamber is expanding its reach to allow residents to respond to two simple questions: Why do we live here and what do we see that our city will be like by the year 2020.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 15-21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:38amHere 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 May 15-21.
Western Nevada College to graduate largest class in its history
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 5:38pmCARSON CITY — For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued.
Four students will receive Bachelor of Technology degrees in construction management, and three students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees as part of WNC’s teacher preparation partnership with Nevada State College. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77.
Carson City men jailed after getting into fight over marijuana deal gone bad
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:48amTwo Carson City men were arrested and face felony drug and weapons charges after fighting each other over a marijuana drug deal that soured.
Bob L. Cryderman, 56, and Vincent Morenz, 49, were arrested in the 600 block of South Roop Street on May 10 at 8:37 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the Roop address on a report of battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival officers met with Cryderman in an apartment who appeared moderately battered. He stated that he was attacked and beaten by Morenz who lived in a nearby apartment and that Morenz took his .38 revolver.
Potted plant that spontaneously ignited determined as cause of Saturday apartment fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:13pmA fire that destroyed four apartment units at the Parkway Plaza complex Saturday was caused by spontaneous ignition of a potted plant on a wood deck, Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi said.
Carson City man admits to burning down his own home
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:40pm
A 51-year-old Carson City man faces arson charges in the Sunday fire that destroyed his home in the 1400 block of Siskiyou Drive. No one was injured in the blaze.
Children's Museum announces Facebook contest to mark 25th anniversary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 4:08pm
In conjunction with our 25th anniversary and birthday celebration, the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is sponsoring a contest featuring the "Like" button on Facebook.
Aha Moment Tour 2013
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 1:11pm
PJ Degross, founder of the webofsupport.com, gets ready for her interview for the 2013 Aha Moment Tour this morning at the Carson City Library. The mobile TV studio will be in town today and tomorrow (May 13 & 14) - recording Americans' aha moments in a 20-city and 7,300-mile tour. The public is invited to drop by at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or go to mutualofomaha.com/aha for more information.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/NevadaPhotoSource.com
Summer kickoff party on Sunday at Boys and Girls Club in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:08pmEvent Date:
May 19, 2013 - 11:00am
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada will hold a kickoff Carson City summer party on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The free community barbecue will feature a Bounce house, games and activities, parent membership orientations and discounted memberships.
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.
See the flier below.
AAA to honor Carson City fire personnel Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:24amEvent Date:
May 17, 2013 - 11:00am
CARSON CITY – It’s AAA to the rescue. The membership-based organization known for its century-old roadside assistance will honor local rescue and emergency personnel during a party scheduled for May 17 at its Carson City location.
The event is slated for 11am to 3pm at 2901 S. Carson St. (between the Super 8 motel and Dodge dealership off Highway 395 on the south end of town.)
UPDATE: Woman reported by family and friends as missing returns home safe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 9:48amA 21-year-old Carson City woman who friends and family reported missing has returned home and is safe, according to her father. The woman was reported missing after she did not return from Lake Tahoe, her father said.
Murphy the 'miracle dog' left for dead is adopted
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 8:40am
Murphy the miracle dog was adopted by Honey Tapley and family on Thursday, May 9.
Honey was one of the good samaritans who stopped to help him after he had been hit on Highway 50 in Mound House and left for dead.
Fire destroys Carson City home; man in custody; second residential fire in 24 hours
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 7:08pm
UPDATE: KOLO Channel 8 Reno reports that a fire Sunday night was intentionally set and a man is in custody. Investigators told the news station that the man was distraught and attempted to commit suicide when he lit the fire to the home. He escaped and no one else was injured.
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A Carson City home was destroyed by fire Sunday, the second such fire in a residential area in just over 24 hours.
Firefighters respond to Highway 50 brush fire near Spooner Summit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 4:48pmCarson City, Douglas County and Lake Tahoe area firefighters were called to a brush fire Sunday afternoon up Highway 50, about halfway from Spooner Summit.
The fire was reported at around 4:35 p.m. on the valley side, with fire crews accessing from the eastbound lane and entering from the south side, according to dispatch. Initial reports are that it may be a burn pile that spread. However Carson Now reader Donna Angell says that's not the case.
More information as it becomes available.
UNR's Black Rock Press Publishes Poetry Book by Local Teacher
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 1:48pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2013 - 7:30pm Minden resident Krista Lukas has published her debut poetry collection "Fans of My Unconscious." She will read from her collection at two venues in June: the Mile High Jazz Band’s Jazz and Poetry event at Comma Coffee in Carson City on June 11, 7:30 p.m., and the Ventana Sierra Advanced Writers Conference at Western Nevada College in Carson City on June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
The book is published by The Black Rock Press, University of Nevada, Reno, 2013.
Children's choir gives voice to historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad season
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 11:27amA 60-second radio spot sung by the Sierra Nevada Children's Choir will be used as part of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad 2013 advertising campaign.
Fire destroys at least four apartment units at Carson City complex
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 7:06pm
Fire destroyed at least four units at the Parkway Plaza apartment complex in Carson City early Saturday evening, fire officials confirmed.
No one was hurt in the blaze in which two families escaped injuries when the fire began to spread quickly, said Tom Tarulli, assistant fire chief for Carson City Fire Department. Two other families were not home at the time of the fire, which happened in building R, which occupies several two-level apartments.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Truck slams into power pole, Carson City man taken by CareFlight
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 4:34pm
A Carson City man was taken by CareFlight to Renown Medical Center in Reno after the truck he was driving hit a power pole Saturday afternoon at the corner of Musser and Minnesota streets.
The condition of the man is unknown at this time. No other injuries were reported. The accident happened shortly before 4 p.m. The driver was conscious at the time he was taken by ambulance to the former Carson Tahoe Hospital site a few blocks from the accident scene where he was picked up by air ambulance.
The cause of the accident is unknown at this time.
Carson City road report for May 13-19
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 1:39pmHere is the Carson City road maintenance and construction report for the week of May 13-19.
Beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, Lompa Lane will be closed between Highway 50 East and Menlo Drive.
Detours will be marked. In addition, the JAC bus routes 2A and 2B will be re-routed to follow the detour route and the bus stops on Lompa Lane and Menlo Drive will be temporarily closed during the road closure.
Carson City sergeant allegedly exposes self to female deputy
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 1:31pmA Carson City Sheriff's sergeant recently resigned after allegations that he allegedly exposed himself to a female deputy between January and February of 2013.
Bike to Work Week 2013
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:06pmArticle originally appearing on Muscle Powered by Jeff Potter.
We have a full week of fun scheduled next week starting with the Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge.
Women to Women Nevada with Candace Stewart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:20am
Women to Women Nevada host Carol Paz interviews Candace Stewart, author of "Welcome to Planet Alzheimers" for this week's program.
Candace Stewart of Carson City most recently served as the Program Coordinator for the Dementia Resource Center of Northern Nevada, which was created to support families and caregivers of those with dementia, as well as educate the community on the many different types of dementia.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:00amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 10, 2013.
Inspections include restaurants and take-out restaurants; bar and lounge facilities; retail food producers; a mobile food truck and an inspection of a motel.
See the full report below.
Nevada casino March gaming revenues up, Carson City down by 2 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 8:44amMarch gaming revenues for Carson City area casinos fell by about 2 percent from 2012 figures, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports.
Statewide, Nevada casinos fared better, with an increase of 7.04 percent over March 2012 "gaming win" revenues. For the fiscal year, gaming win is in the plus at 2.79 percent.
Carson City area casinos include those in Minden, Gardnerville and all other areas of Douglas County except South Shore Lake Tahoe. Carson City and Carson Valley casinos in March took in $8,283,845 compared to $8,454,507 in March 2012.
Candle likely the cause of early morning fire at Carson City gift shop
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:11am
A candle is believed to have touched off a small fire inside an East John Street business early Friday morning, Carson City Fire Department officials said. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters were called to Touched by Angels at 108 East John Street at around 3 a.m. after smoke was reported coming from the upper level of the business.
Capital apartment complex sells for $18.65 million | nnbw.com
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:38pmA San Francisco-based investment group last week closed on its purchase of the 176-unit Parkway Manor Apartments in Carson City, paying $18.65 million.www.nnbw.com/news/...113/carson-parkway-property-1865
Father stops son's getaway after barbershop owner finds burglar inside business
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:28pm
A 23-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a Carson City barber shop Thursday afternoon while the owner locked the business up for 10 minutes to get a sandwich. The man, who took off running, was tackled by his own father, authorities said.
Marco Meza Jr., faces a burglary charge and is on parole and probation hold, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
CHS Cheerleading 'Cheer Me Up Cards' offer discounts at 41 Carson City area businesses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:18pmThe Carson High School "Cheer Me Up" cards are on sale now and feature 41 different Carson City businesses that are offering discounts on services, food and merchandise through April 2014.
The discounts are being offered at:
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd to hold Friday noon walkabout at Community Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:43amEvent Date:
May 10, 2013 - 12:00pm
Carson City Ward 1 Supervisor Karen Abowd will hold a walkabout Friday beginning at noon through Mills Park. Meet at the front steps of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E William Street. Wear walking shoes, bring water, optional sack lunch and join Karen on a walk through the park to discuss your thoughts and ideas regarding Carson City government matters that interest you.
Carson City residents have chance to make commercial about life-changing moments
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:30amWrapping up filming in Sacramento this week, the Mutual of Omaha Aha Moment Tour arrives in Carson City Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14. Locals will have an opportunity to land a national television commercial spot if they're able to articulate a moment in their life that was truly life-changing.
Traveling more than 7,300 miles, four crewmembers will tour in a custom built 34-foot Airstream trailer designed as a mobile video recording studio. Participants who share their personal aha moments may be featured in a new 30-second television ad, which will begin airing in spring 2014.
