May 1

Celebrate Summer-Athletic Foundation of Western Nevada Fundraiser. Join us Friday, May 1, from 4-8pm and on Saturday, May 2, from 3-6 at Yogurt-Beach Carson City 3228 North Carson St. Carson City.

20 percent of all purchases go to help save Western Nevada College Wildcat Athletics.

In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Carson City Historic Resources Commission is holding its sixth annual Historic Preservation Scavenger Hunt beginning today, Friday, May 1 through May 27, 2015.

The Genoa Cowboy Festival is just starting, and I suspect that’s where Calamity Jane would be spending her birthday. If not there, than maybe up in Virginia City: today marks the first ‘Flashback Friday’ of the year, when all of the museums have free admission. Tonight she could catch some laughs at Carson Comedy in the Nugget or at the Brewery Art Center for First Friday Improv. Saturday she'd likely trade in her six-shooter for a wine glass, because it is Wine Walk Weekend.
FRIDAY:

• ’Drink One for Dane’ Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser at Dutch Bros Coffee
• Genoa Cowboy Festival: A variety of daytime events are FREE at the Cowboy Festival including: Chautauquas, Living History Tours, Musical Performances, Cowboy Poetry, Melodramas, and Historical Reenactments

Let the exploring begin! Nevada Magazine’s inaugural Silver State Scavenger Hunt begins Friday, May 1, giving adventurers a chance to discover some of the most exciting destinations in Nevada. Nevada Magazine has split the state into two zones — Northern and Southern — and chose 14 notable places in each.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists that studded snow tires need to be removed by Thursday, April 30.
By Nevada law, studded snow tires are only permitted in use between Oct. 1 and April 30. Retractable studded snow tires are allowed throughout the year with tire studs retracted from May 1 through Sept. 30.

The smell of hot chili will permeate the region as Virginia City, Nev.’s 32nd annual Chili on the Comstock heats up this weekend, May 2 – 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The historic mining town plays host to more than 30 professional and amateur chili cooks as well as hundreds of hungry festival-goers.

NevadaStaffing.com, a Veteran owned company will be hosting veterans meetings/job fairs all year beginning in May. Resources such as JOIN and Nevada Veterans resource agencies will be invited to attend and explain their free job training programs and other veterans support services.

One of the primary goals of Nevada Staffing is to help employ 100 percent of our veterans and we are committed to that goal.

The U.S. National Park System preserves and protects some of the most outstanding geologic features in the country. Western Nevada College Geology Professor Winnie Kortemeier will share her knowledge about the geology of the U.S. National Parks in a free lecture on Friday, May 1, 7 pm., at WNC Carson City.

Roadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft entering Lake Tahoe are officially opening for the 2015 boating season beginning May 1, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District announced Thursday.

Western Nevada College Student Veterans invite the Carson City community and college faculty and staff to take part in a Veterans Suicide Walk to honor and remember the many veterans who have suffered and/or taken their own lives.

On Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. Volunteers and student veterans will plant flags in the lawn of the Western Nevada College campus. Each flag represents a veteran who has ended their life by suicide. More than 8000 veterans lose their lives in this manner annually.

As the 2015 Western Nevada College baseball and softball seasons near completion, it’s time to come out and cheer on the Wildcats at their last weekend home stands. “Stack the Stands” days will offer outstanding college softball and baseball, along with multiple opportunities to win great prizes while supporting the athletics programs.

Isabel Duff, whose reign of Veterans Affairs health care facilities in Southern Nevada spanned a stormy period when veterans complained of long waits blamed on a doctor shortage, prolific patient loads and delays in reconstructing the hospital’s emergency room, will retire May 1....

Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Agencies and organizations have teamed to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state and encourage both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.

Carson City Events:

Western Nevada College celebrates Mother Earth with a variety of activities and free film screenings at the Carson City and Fallon campuses. The events are designed to generate conversation and enhance understanding about the environment.

In addition, Geology Professor Winnie Kortemeier will offer a free lecture on the Geology of America’s National Parks on Friday May 1.

Douglas County Dispatch recently achieved their accreditation for Emergency Medical Dispatch from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch. The International Academy is the world’s largest leading standard-setting and certification body for emergency dispatch.

Douglas County 9-1-1 is the first all-risk center in the State of Nevada to achieve accreditation for medical dispatch. The IAED only recognizes the best of the best in the accreditation process. This accreditation means the center adheres to set policies and procedures and quality assurance protocols.

Hello fellow anglers, I am counting the days to the California opening fishing season. On April 25, 2015 most of California lakes, streams and rivers will open for fishing. Always check your regulation book for every body of water you fish. Regulations can change and some waters do not open until later in the season.

In the 19th century, the darker side to life in Virginia City was often overlooked; it just wasn’t proper to talk about. Even today when tales are told of Virginia City, its rich Comstock history, wooden boardwalks, mine tours, paranormal activity and even its nationally recognized special events take center stage. The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives is changing that with its May – Oct. 2015 exhibit, “Every Man Has The Right To Go To Hell In His Own Way.”

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will open some recreational facilities on April 1 for the 2015 season. “With the spring-like weather we’ve been having, we’re shifting Forest resources to open gates and parking areas to provide access to our beaches, trails and roads, said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais.

Hello fellow anglers, we shot past spring and are now starting summer. This weekend we will be in the 70 degree temps for all surrounding areas. But do not let mother nature fool you, our weather can and will change dramatically this time of year.

So far as I have been keeping a journal, there has always been snow or a heavy frost on the ground on the last Saturday in April, otherwise known as opening day fishing season in California.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 18, 2015 and beyond.

Hello fellow anglers, spring has sprang in our local area. With our temperatures this weekend to reach into the 70 degree range, we are all getting the fishing bug. Renee and I set out on another fishing adventure through Alpine County last weekend. This report will reflect on our adventures.

SILVER LAKE:
The lake is completely thawed out, and many anglers have been fishing along the shore. The Kit Carson Resort is scheduled to open mid April this year. Anglers have been using Kastmaster lures and power bait. A few fish were caught in the 8 to 13 inch range.

The chief justice of Nevada’s Supreme Court told lawmakers Wednesday without legislative action, the court will run out of money and be forced to shut down May 1.Justice Jim Hardesty said the court is looking at a 10 ...

Country music legend Merle Haggard will launch the TJ's Corral Outdoor concert series May 1 at Minden's Carson Valley Inn, according to an announcement Wednesday on its website.

Ticket information will be made available soon. CVI urges fans to connect to its blog for updates.

As University of Nevada, Reno enrollment continues to grow, with the goal of reaching 22,000 students in the coming years, incoming freshmen are reminded that the application deadline was moved for the fall 2015 semester. The new freshman application deadline, announced last fall, is May 1, 2015. This deadline is up one month from last year.

Here is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra for the July 4 holiday weekend. Saturday, July 5 is free fishing day in California, which means anyone can fish without a license.

Two people were jailed Friday on felony drug charges during an investigation that involved the Tri-County Gang Unit and the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team.

Rebecca Peltier, 31, was arrested at 6:44 p.m. in the 100 block of Corbett Street in Carson City on suspicion of maintaining a drug house, and possession of methamphetamine, both felonies. A 42-year-old Reno man, Jason Leon Baker, was also arrested on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski provides an update of the May 1 Board of Supervisors meeting. In this report, Brad discusses hours for the clerk's office during the election cycle, the final reading and passage of the 1/8th cent sales tax, planning department grants and a state mandated small business loan program.

Restaurant inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.



Inspections through April 30, 2014 include: Convenience stores, food truck vendors, a retail supercenter grocery store deli and meat departments; bars and lounges, restaurants and fast food restaurants. Of the 21 inspections in this report, 18 scored 100 points for a Grade AA. 



See report below.

Beginning today, May 1, travelers and commuters looking to get to South Shore Lake Tahoe will need to take Highway 50 over Spooner Summit instead of State Route 207 over Kingsbury Grade.

The road is closed now through May 23 as part of a $15 million road paving and reconstruction project directed by the Nevada Department of Transportation.

In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Carson City Historic Resources Commission is holding its 5th annual Historic Preservation Scavenger Hunt beginning today, Thursday, May 1, through May 28, 2014.

The adult scavenger hunt will consist of 30 historic architectural features, all within in the historic district, and the kids scavenger hunt will consist of 20 historic features within a smaller area. The contest will run from May 1 to May 28.