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Provide water for wild horses! Phase II Bella Vista Ranch development
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 4:04pmHorse advocates are asking people to send this letter to the Reno City Council.
Dear Ms/Sir:
Phase II of the Bella Vista Ranch development (between South Meadows Parkway and Rio Wrangler Parkway is approved.
The 77-acre housing development will fence off several hundred horses from their only water source as soon as construction begins.
The development plan (p. 75) originally called for maintaining the horses access to water, but that provision has since been removed and there is no alternative plans for ensuring the horses' access to water!
Nevada Lore Series: The truly bizarre tale of Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Tahoe abduction
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 11:28amDays after President Kennedy was assassinated, Frank Sinatra, Jr., just barely an adult, was in the midst of a tour getting his music career off the ground.
On his tour during a snowy Tahoe December, he performed at the Harrah’s Club Lodge in Lake Tahoe.
Little did he know he had a few followers trailing him from city to city, and they weren’t hopeful fans, but instead, hopeful foes.
New Karma Box coming to Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 12:56pmThe way karma works, what goes around comes around.
In Carson City, the good karma of helping others has spread to innovative projects like the Karma Boxes, a community-based project that promotes human kindness through giving and service.
Siemens’ rep gives encouragement to Western Nevada College certification recipients
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 1:40pmCARSON CITY — The presence of a Siemens representative at Western Nevada College’s Siemens’ Mechatronics Level 1 certification ceremony on Sept. 25 added a rush of excitement and pride for the honorees.
Senator Square: CCSD Superintendent encourages, congratulates teachers
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 8:22pmTeacher Appreciation week across the United States was May 7-11, and many teachers in the Carson City School District experienced appreciation unequaled in memory.
Major developer to Laxalt: Investigate sexual harassment claims against embattled Storey sheriff
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 6:49amA major Northern Nevada developer is asking Attorney General Adam Laxalt to rescind an endorsement from Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro and to investigate multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada hires AmeriCorps VISTA fundraising coordinator
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 7:54amThe Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada has hired Jon Park of Las Vegas as its AmeriCorps VISTA Fundraising Coordinator and seeks to fill two additional VISTA positions, Volunteer Coordinator and Program Developer.
Storey County Commissioner, developer Gilman urges governor to reverse horse plan
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 6:17pmOpponents of Nevada’s plan to give away more than publicly owned, free range horses in the mountains east of Reno are cranking up the legal, political and financial pressure against the plan.
Nevada Artists Association Gallery Features New Work By Catherine King
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 5:10pmThe recently refurbished Nevada Artists Association Gallery at 449 West King Street, in Carson City, will feature the remarkable work of Verdi digital artist and photographer Catherine King, now through Feb. 16.
Carson City developer donates $25,000 to WNC auto restoration class students
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 1:28pmCarson City developer Garth Richards’ passion as an auto collector and restorer has again touched the Automotive Mechanics program at Western Nevada College.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada seeks to fill AmeriCorps VISTA positions
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 12:05pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada is looking to fill three AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America positions including, Volunteer Coordinator, Program Development and Fundraising Coordinator for a one-year term, which will serve both Carson City and Carson Valley clubhouse locations.
Carson City's RCM Realty Group acquires Bradway Properties
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 11:04amRCM Realty Group, a Carson City based, privately owned company, announced it has acquired the real estate sales operations of Bradway Properties, also in Carson City, on Sept. 26 as the latest piece in its planned expansion.
WNC Debuting Automobile Restoration Class
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 12:51pmImagine taking a class where one of the goals is to restore a third-generation classic 1953 Cadillac convertible.
Look no further than Western Nevada College’s Automotive Mechanics program for that unique instruction in the approaching fall semester.
Automotive mechanics, body repair training at WNC leads to employment
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 1:28pmGain the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Automotive Service Excellence industry certifications that more and more auto repair shops are requiring of their employees. Jump Start an auto mechanics or auto body repair career as a high school junior or senior.
Centrally located new home development breaking ground in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 9:12amLongtime Carson City residents Sam Landis, Rob McFadden, and Mark Turner announced they will break ground on Mills Landing, a town house community designed to bring affordable housing to Carson City, in a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday, March 22 at 9 a.m. at 1428 State Street in Carson City.
Little Lane property cleared for site improvement work on Arbor Villas
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 5:14pmA site improvement permit has been issued to the developers of Arbor Villas, a town home community planned along Little Lane between Roop Street and Saliman Road, the Carson City Community Development Report for March said.
John Bullis column: Is it an investment or a business?
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 4:07pmMr. and Mrs. Boree had a real estate business in Florida in 2002. They bought 1,892 acres of vacant land, borrowing most of the money to make the purchase. They did various development actions and requests for changes in zoning and subdivided the land from Jan. 2003 through 2006.
Deep Thoughts, Cheap Shots and Bonbons: A Look Back at the Vintage Project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 4:23pmPrior to the 2 pm Vintage Project meeting, I requested that this agenda item be moved to an evening session so that citizens could have a better chance to attend and address the Board.
The Mayor asked for a motion, as usual my fellow Board members all refused to agree with me. Based upon this non-action by the Board, an outside observer might then assume that the Vintage Project could not have any adverse effect on our community whatsoever, because the need to give citizens a better opportunity to have a voice had no merit with Board members Crowell, Abowd and Bagwell.
Carson City Supervisors approve MPLUD amendment for Vintage at Kings Canyon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:32pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Thursday night to approve amending the city's Master Plan Land Use Designation (MPLUD) affecting the Vintage at King's Canyon Tentative Planned Unit Development (TPUD), but with conditions.
Carson City Supervisors to vote on Vintage at Kings Canyon Thursday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 11:59amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors (BOS) will meet Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to consider a number of materials on its agenda for the first of the month, including a vote on the zoning changes to the proposed Vintage at Kings Canyon over 55 development.
An open letter RE: The Vintage At Kings Canyon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 5:44pmAn open letter RE: The Vintage At Kings Canyon
This open letter is intended for (1) all residents of Carson City in general, (2) the neighbors of this proposed mixed-use development in particular, and (3) specifically to the members of the Carson City Board of Supervisors.
Vintage being rushed to Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 2:05pmNov. 14, 2016: Regarding the Vintage project being scheduled for the Board of Supervisors meeting on December 1st without any notices sent out as of yet:
As three times before, this is project being rushed prematurely. There is no reason why this project should be on the agenda a week after Thanksgiving, with the deadline for comments just as a week from TODAY, or only THREE days before Thanksgiving.
What Works: Everything you want is on the other side of fear
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/03/2016 - 3:12pmI just got back from a great trip to the Bay area. What may surprise you is, fear almost talked me out of it. Fear told me my car had been feeling kind of funny and maybe needed a once over from a mechanic before the trip. Fear told me I haven’t seen the friends I was meeting for a long time.
Letter: Last chance to speak to Planning Commission on Vintage project
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 11:46amThe Planning Commission meeting on Thursday Sept. 29th, in the Community Center Auditorium at 5:00 p.m. is concerning the Vintage Project.
A reply to "The Vintage: Be part of the solution, not the problem"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 9:49amThis is a reply to http://carsonnow.org/reader-content/09/26/2016/vintage-be-part-solution-.... I am not on Facebook, so I have to do it like this.
Carson City Planning Commission to review Vintage at Kings Canyon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 6:55amRequests by land developer Lumos and Associates for a Tentative Planned Unit Development (TPUD) and to change the city's Master Plan Land Use Designation (MPLUD) will be reviewed at the Thursday, Sept. 29 Carson City Planning Commission meeting.
How a City's Plan can effect your quality of life, a personal story
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:07amThe dictionary defines the word “Plan “with many examples. Here are several; “a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something”, “an intention or decision about what one is going to do”, “a detailed diagram, drawing, or program, in particular”, “decide on and arrange in advance”. I’m sure those of you reading this understand what a plan is. But have you ever stopped to think about how you “plan” your life on “other’s plans”?
New residential construction has its best year in nearly a decade
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 12:55pmMore residential permits have been issued by the Municipality of Carson City in 2016 than any other single year in almost a decade, said Carson City Community Development Department Director Lee Plemel, AICP.
Montreux developer purchases Thunder Canyon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 6:10pmA private developer from Reno has purchased the membership-only Thunder Canyon Golf Club in southern Washoe Valley, renaming it Toiyabe Golf Club, a press release from the Bauserman Group said.
Lyon County prepares reorganization of Community Development Department
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 11:58amLyon County Manager Jeff Page announced Thursday that he will be presenting a contract for services with Farr West Engineering to take over the administration and management of the Community Development Department to the Board of Commissioners when it meets June 16.