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This week's It's Your City celebrates National Public Health Month. Host Cortney Bloomer talks with Taylor Radtke, public information officer for Carson City Health and Human Services.

Carson City Health and Human Services, Carson Tahoe Health and Partnership Carson City will host a public health town hall meeting April 28 as part of Public Health Month.

Carson City Health and Human Services, Carson Tahoe Health and Partnership Carson City will host a public health town hall meeting as part of Public Health Month.

The event aims to provide an opportunity for residents to speak with area leaders, public officials and health officials about issues such as access to healthcare and mental/behavioral health services. The meeting also serves as an opportunity to collect input for the next Community Health Needs Assessment that will be published by CCHHS later this year.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency defended its landmark 2012 Regional Plan to restore Lake Tahoe’s environment in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco on Tuesday during oral arguments against a lawsuit by the Sierra Club and the Friends of the West Shore organization.

Do you want your streets fixed? Forget it.

The Silver Oak development is well into its second decade and there are dozens of lots left. The Shulz Ranch development has started its second decade without a single house built. The very large Lompa Ranch development has been passed by the planning board without any input from the public. And now, our wonderful planning board has passed a massive development project that will totally consume every square inch of open space on the West side.

UPDATE: 3:51PM: Carson City Public Works is conducting water main testing in the areas of Riverview and Buzzy's Ranch this week. The following is the Code Red Notification that was sent out to residents within these areas:

Carson High School students will soon register for next year’s classes and will now have a new choice in the schedule as CHS’s Career and Technical Education program begins offering a new manufacturing technologies course of study in the 2016-2017 school year.

My goals are to: Improve communication between city government and citizens; and help to solve the real problems that citizens are frustrated about.

Meeting members of the community on their terms will help build community confidence. For that reason I am personally available 6 days a week (excluding Sunday’s), to meet here at my office, or at a location of your choosing. I will also meet with members of the community at 8:00am on March 14th at Starbucks located: 2320 South Carson Street near Wells Fargo.

My goals are to: Improve communication between city government and citizens; and Help to solve the real problems that citizens are frustrated about.

Meeting members of the community on their terms will help build community confidence. For that reason I am personally available 6 days a week (excluding Sunday’s), to meet here at my office, or at a location of your choosing.
Government accountable to their citizens — constitutes one of the most important institutions of contemporary life.

The Carson City Charter Review Committee is seeking public input for possible amendments to the Carson City Charter.

Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will conduct travel surveys with visitors and residents at several recreational and commercial locations throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin starting today, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.

Members of a community advisory panel met Wednesday to adopt a local charter for the state of Nevada's Green Zone Initiative, a statewide effort to bring veteran service providers and other community stakeholders together in a pooling of resources that would make access easier for the state's veteran population.

The panel approved making Carson City one of 10 community green zone councils across the state, calling its local initiative the Carson City Area Veterans Community Council (CCAVCC).

Carson City Supervisor, Ward I Karen Abowd hosts her monthly walkabout Friday, Feb. 12 at Mills Park.

With so many changes taking place in Carson City, and the many opportunities and challenges that come with that, means the public’s input is needed more than ever, Abowd said.

“Everyone having a say, sharing their ideas makes our governence more effective in crafting longterm beneficial outcomes for the community,” she said. “The weather this week is going to be lovely and I look forward to hearing from everyone.”

My goals are to: Improve communication between city government and citizens; and Help to solve the real problems that citizens are frustrated about.

Meeting members of the community on their terms will help build community confidence. For that reason I am personally available 6 days a week (excluding Sunday’s), to meet here at my office, or at a location of your choosing.

Government accountable to their citizens — constitutes one of the most important institutions of contemporary life.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, February 5, from 7:00 to 8:00 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. All local residents are invited to attend.
The monthly get-togethers give Carson City residents the opportunity to ask questions and provide input on issues impacting the city.

Here's the speech made Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell at the 2016 Chamber of Commerce State of the City address held at Gold Dust West:

My goals are to: Improve communication between city government and citizens; and Help to solve the real problems that citizens are frustrated about.

Meeting members of the community on their terms will help build community confidence. For that reason I am personally available 6 days a week (excluding Sunday’s), to meet here at my office, or at a location of your choosing.
Government accountable to their citizens — constitutes one of the most important institutions of contemporary life.

Improving transportation options for bicyclists and pedestrians is one of the most effective strategies to conserve and restore Lake Tahoe’s environment, revitalize the economy, enhance recreation opportunities, and improve public health, according to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency officials.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his first “Breakfast with Brad” of 2016 on Friday, Jan. 8, from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited to join Bonkowski for coffee and conversation.

The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office, has completed an environmental assessment for the Tungsten Mountain ...

Supporters of action on climate change took to public venues and social media throughout Thanksgiving weekend about the need for bold global action at the Paris Climate Talks.

Activists from organizations including the Sierra Club, Peoples Climate Movement, Avaaz and others took part in public Sunday strolls and rallies at two key venues, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and public sidewalks near Meadowood Mall, as part of global climate actions coordinated by 350.org.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public comments on proposed improvements to the existing skiing and snowboarding terrain near the top of the gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort.

My goals are to: Improve communication between city government and citizens; and help to solve the real problems that citizens are frustrated about.

Meeting members of the community on their terms will help build community confidence. For that reason I am personally available 6 days a week (excluding Sundays), to meet here at my office, or at a location of your choosing.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell announced his intention to run for a third term this morning at a meeting of minority business leaders at La Posada Real restaurant.

"We are going to build a community for the future, and we aren't going to leave anybody behind," Crowell said.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, Nov. 6, from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant.

All Carson City residents and business owners are invited to attend. “The monthly get-togethers provide me with a great opportunity to get feedback from the people directly impacted by decisions the board makes” Bonkowski said.

“I think it’s extremely important that I stay in touch with our residents, hear their ideas and get their input.”

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Here's what's going on today in the area.

TUESDAY:
•*Kit Carson Toastmasters at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
•*NAA Art Exhibit by Mark Kyle and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
•*Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

The Eagle Valley Trail Committee is a volunteer community group interested in producing a Carson City community Trail Plan for a single track, non-motorized trail system that is viable, sustainable and legal in Eagle Valley. The Eagle Valley Trail Committee has completed a draft inventory of existing trails in the Eagle Valley area and is seeking public comment on the draft trail maps. 

See the flier above.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will hold a series of statewide town hall meetings from Nov. 2-6 to learn what residents think is and isn't working with Nevada’s hunting seasons and game management.

Enjoy a brisk hike at Lake Tahoe’s Skunk Harbor this afternoon during the weekly Muscle Powered Conditioning Hike. Kick up your heels at Carson Lanes: country line dance is on the menu every Tuesday and Wednesday. Living the Good Life is getting funky tonight; local trio, Whatitdo, will be getting its groove on. Sushi lovers should head to Kim Lee’s Sushi for two for one beer and sake; just save some upside down shrimp for me.

TUESDAY:

• NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)

UPDATE: The Light after Dark Walk/Run scheduled at Riverview Park in Carson City tonight has been canceled due to the dangerous conditions of the track from the bad weather. We will be letting everyone know soon when we can reschedule. If anyone has any questions or concerns please call Becca or Traci at (775) 883-7654. Again, we are so sorry for the inconvenience.
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Eagle Valley Trail Committee Holds Public Trail/Trailhead Planning Workshops for Carson City Trail Users
Who:
The Eagle Valley Trail Committee is a volunteer community group interested in producing a Carson City community Trail Plan for a single track, non-motorized trail system that is viable, sustainable and legal in Eagle Valley.