Housing
WNC President Solis to discuss impact of Gen Z at next Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 3:56pmThe times they are a' changin'.
The 1963 song written and sung by the great Bob Dylan during a major shift in our mostly calm and perceived idyllic post World War II world hit the nail on the head.
Carson City Cooperative Extension 4-H seeks members who love fun, learning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 2:36pmCarson City 4-H programs, brought to you through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, have new and on-going project clubs open to area youth ages 5–18.
Nevada receives grant to improve education outcomes for homeless school students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 9:50amCARSON CITY — Education Leads Home, a national campaign focused on addressing the needs of 1.3 million homeless students enrolled in public schools, announced an award Tuesday of $20,000 to the state of Nevada to improve educational outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 9:42pmHere we find ourselves heading into Monday, March 4, 2019. Hark, is there sunshine ahead? Well, yes is the short answer. The longer one is explained by the National Weather Service, which says we are in between weather systems. Take advantage of Monday's sunny weather after the fog lifts and get out for a walk or bike ride. Changes are expected later Tuesday.
RGJ politics reporter to be Democratic luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 6:31amJames DeHaven, who covers Northern Nevada and statewide politics for the Reno Gazette Journal, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.
A Dayton, Nevada, native, DeHaven is the winner of the 2015 James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism and a two-time recipient of investigative reporting awards from the Nevada Press Association, which acknowledged his work on stories uncovering fraud and tenant intimidation at a low-income housing complex, as well as a previously unreported backlog of parolees in the Nevada prison system.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 2:09amHello Carson City and welcome to this first day of the work week, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Hang on tight as today will be especially windy, so much so that we are under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Rural Housing Authority official to be Carson City Democratic luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:56amLena Frias, Nevada Rural Housing Authority's Director of Rental Services, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. NRHA's mission is to create affordable housing opportunities in all 15 of Nevada's rural counties and rural areas of Clark and Washoe Counties. It accomplishes this mission through homeownership programs, rental services and community development initiatives.
The Green New Deal: Doubling Down on Past Mistakes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 5:50pmMy first full-time job after college was assistant city engineer in Urbana, Illinois in 1972. I worked on my liberal Democrat green interests: bikeways, undergrounding communications and power lines, better sewer systems, sidewalks, traffic, planning and zoning codes.
I learned a key lesson in those matters. Its breadth and importance would become clearer as my career progressed.
One day the public works director, a crotchety old conservative Republican, said: “You want bikeways, underground lines, sidewalks and all those things? Well, it really is easy and cheap.”
Bill would enable local governments to spur affordable housing
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 5:23pmNevada state Senator Julia Ratti (D-Sparks) was the chair of the Nevada The Committee to Study Issues Regarding Affordable Housing and Monday presented one of five or possibly six bills to come from the interim committee to the Senate Committee on Government Affairs, SB103.
Kirkwood opens doors to stranded motorists
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 9:19amOn Saturday night, Route 88 was closed both east and west of Kirkwood. As a result, people had few places to go.
About 100 cars were temporarily stuck on Route 88, but many of them made their way to Kirkwood Resort.
Caturday Night Out Feb. 16 at the Carson Nugget to benefit Catmandu
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 5:43pmBeat the mid-winter blues and show a little love for homeless cats by attending Catmandu's big fundraiser, "Caturday Night Out," happening Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Carson Nugget Casino, 507 N Carson Street, Carson City.
The event will be a fun-filled night for animal lovers featuring dinner, music and dancing with a live band, door prizes, mega raffle, and silent auction.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 4
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 10:00pmGood morning, Carson City, and Happy Monday! Be careful on your commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning. Snow and ice are expected to cover the roadways, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and drive safely.
There will be a few extra motorists in Carson City starting today and for the next 120 days as the 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislative Session begins.
Column: What if I could buy the Ormsby House?
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 11:28amA couple of times in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," main character George Bailey closes his eyes, raises his right hand, and says "I wish I had a million dollars!" while pressing the lever of a lighter contraption on Mr. Gower's drug store counter.
Buying the Ormsby House wasn't on George Bailey's wish list. Then again, he'd need at least 10 times more if it was.
Carson City man arrested for meth possession on his way to courthouse
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 10:52amA 48-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Walker and Fairview drives Thursday afternoon on the charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without working break lights, violation of pre-trial conditions, and violation of a suspended sentence.
UNR economist to explore Nevada's recovery at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 8:24amUniversity of Nevada, Reno, economics Professor Elliott Parker will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.
Dr. Parker's presentation, “Economic Recovery in Nevada,” will use charts and graphs to explain the impact of the Great Recession on Nevada’s economy, tracing changes in economic indicators such as housing prices, unemployment, household income and wages from 2008 to 2018.
This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, February 4, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table Pizza on Retail Drive just off College Parkway.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
Catmandu hosts 'Caturday Night Out' fundraising gala
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 4:26pmAfter 5 years and more than 1500 cats and kittens saved, Catmandu is hosting their first ever big event on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Carson Nugget Casino, 507 Carson Street, Carson City! “Caturday Night Out,” a fun-filled night for animal lovers, will include dinner, music and dancing with live band One Way Street, door prizes, a raffle, and auction.
Doors open at 5 pm. A buffet dinner featuring both a vegetarian and meat option starts at 6 pm. Emcee Monty Wolf of KOH radio takes the stage after dinner for the raffle, prizes and auction or silent auction.
Senator Square: Solutions classes through CHS offer extra help to all students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 7:55amSolutions is in full swing, and Carson High School is the only high school in Nevada with this amazing grant. The grant money provides out-of-school-time supports for at-risk students. At risk, a broad term in this grant, includes students who are at risk of not passing a class, at risk of becoming truant, or just in need of a safe-place after school.
Carson City Democrat MLK Day luncheon to explore Nevada's black history
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 5:47pmJo Etta Brown, executive vice president of the Alliance for Retired Americans and a senior member of the Nevada Commission for Women, will be the featured speaker at the Martin Luther King Day luncheon sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City.
Ms. Brown's presentation will feature a review of Dr. King's legacy as an advocate for peace and social justice, the mostly forgotten story of Nevada as "the Mississippi of the West," and the little-known history of African Americans in Carson City and Carson Valley.
4 Reasons Why We're Not Headed For Another Housing Crash
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 5:54pmWith home prices rising in many areas of the country, many people are worried that we’re headed for a housing crash like the one we suffered in 2008.
But here’s the thing: it’s just not true. While it’s understandable that people would look at the current market, consider it a “housing bubble,” and assume it’s going to pop, the truth of the matter is the market today couldn’t be any more different than they were before the crash of 2008.
Let’s look at four reasons why we’re not headed for another housing crash:
1. Banks have tightened their lending practices
Permits for new car dealership, Starbucks, RV resort, residential development under review by Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 12:09pmA new Nissan dealership, Starbucks Coffee store, and more housing developments are among the proposed building projects currently under review by the Carson City Planning Division.
Carson City mayor Bob Crowell to present State of City address
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:18pmMayor Robert Crowell will be addressing the citizens of Carson City on Wednesday, Jan. 30 to highlight all that has been done by the various city departments in 2018 and what can be expected to be started or completed in 2019 in this “city on the move."
Nevada Rural Housing Authority begins Housing Choice voucher wait list
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 2:36pmCARSON CITY — A wait list for the Housing Choice Voucher offered through the Nevada Rural Housing Authority is now underway and will remain open for those to sign up until further notice.
Smart Strategies Homeownership, Repair and Radon Education Workshop Jan. 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 9:42amSmart Strategies Workshop for Homeownership, Repairs & Radon, at Adams Hub Studio, 111 W. Proctor Street in Carson City, from 9 a.m. to noon (A collaborative effort with Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Home At Last Program, USDA Rural Development and the Nevada Radon Education Program).
The free workshop includes information about downpayment assistance, affordable home loans, home repair and weatherization programs, radon risk and mitigation, along raffles, refreshments and free radon test kits.
Pre-register at https://nvhomeowrkshop.eventbrite.com
What's happening around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 8:31pmHello Carson City, do you see what we see? With fresh snow expected in the Sierra overnight and holiday lights around town lighting up the night sky, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Will it be a white one in Carson City? As of Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, we're eight days away, so anything is possible. Here's what is happening around the capital city:
Homeless advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:44amDee Dee Foremaster, executive director of the Rural Center for Independent Living and Do Drop In day refuge for the homeless and mentally ill, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. The topic of her presentation will be "Frozen Out: Why Carson's shrinking supply of affordable housing has put the city's most vulnerable at the mercy of cold weather and cold hearts."
Carson City area Red Hat Society bring holiday gifts, cheer to Richards Crossing residents
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 1:46pmLocal members of the Red Hat Society delivered holiday cheer to the residents at Richards Crossing, a 39-unit affordable housing development in Carson City, developed and managed by the Nevada Rural Housing Authority for the homeless and extremely low-income individuals.
Carson City woman recognized Sunday by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 10:38amA Carson City woman who has dedicated the past 15 years helping people throughout Northern Nevada learn English and become American citizens was recognized Sunday as one of 10 finalists picked by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018.
Carson City's Project Empty Bowls features hot soups, holiday entertainment, auction and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:48amIn its sixth year, Carson City has fought hunger during the holidays in a very unique way by serving delicious hot soups prepared by local restaurants that are dished up in ceramic bowls made by the hands of people in the community.
This Friday, the all-you-can-eat fundraiser returns, this time at the Carson Mall, with an array of holiday entertainment, an auction, raffle and more to go along with delicious, savory and soothing hot soup delights.
The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. inside the Carson Mall's north entrance.
RSVP partners with Carson City Sheriff's Office to bring Christmas packages to troops
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 3:26pmFor more than 43 years, the Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been serving the rural counties of Nevada with community volunteer opportunities. This year they decided to focus their holiday spirit on veterans and military personnel with a “Christmas Packages to our Troops” donation.