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Carson City plugs into National Energy Efficiency Day this Friday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 11:38amCarson City has joined a growing national network of municipalities, other government agencies, utilities, multiple companies, and clean energy advocates in highlighting the benefits of energy efficiency on Friday, Oct. 5, the third annual Energy Efficiency Day.
Arts Council in Carson City hosts reception, artist talk with Donald Corpier Starr
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 11:14amThe Nevada Arts Council will host a free reception and artist talk with Las Vegas artist Donald Corpier Starr on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
An exhibit of Starr’s artwork is on display at the Arts Council’s OXS gallery through Nov. 9. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with the artist talk scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. at the Nevada Arts Council, 716 N. Carson St., Suite A, in Carson City.
USDA grants $4.97 million to UNR for research evaluating snowpack and water allocation
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 9:42amRENO — Mountain snowpack is a primary source of water for the arid western United States. This region, which includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, receives precipitation in mountains far from agricultural fields, and during the winter months when crops are not grown.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest hires Teresa McClung as new deputy forest supervisor
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:55pmSPARKS — The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes Teresa McClung as the Deputy Forest Supervisor. In her new position, McClung will provide oversight and management of resources on the Forest’s 6.3 million acres.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Bicyclist busted for felony drug possession
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 9:20amA 38 year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:58 a.m. in the area of South Carson and Eighth streets on felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Multiple sightings in Northern Nevada of insect with 'second most painful sting in the world'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:36amIn Northern Nevada, we're generally used to animals that are anything but cuddly. Rattlesnakes, hawks with razor-sharp talons; even our wild horses bite and kick. But a new addition to the environment has some Nevadans wary.
Bently Heritage distillery in Douglas among companies OK'd for job creation, capital investment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 4:46pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board approved applications for five businesses, that will create 103 new jobs and make nearly $119 million in capital investments in Douglas, Washoe, Humboldt and Clark counties.
New non-stop service between Reno and Portland, Oregon via Sun Country Airlines announced
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 10:10amRENO, Nev. — Sun Country Airlines became the 10th airline serving Reno-Tahoe International Airport as they announced Wednesday new non-stop service between Reno and Portland, Oregon this November.
Obituary: Celebration of Life service Saturday, June 30 for Linda Javitch Furbee
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 4:15pmLinda Javitch Furbee was born on December 2, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to her parents, Pauline and Harry Javitch. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Nicholas, and about a million friends, and colleagues, including the many people she helped on their journeys in her various roles in the community. She died of issues related to metastatic breast cancer on June 21, at 3:07 a.m. the exact minute the Summer Solstice began.
'Tiger Drive' author returns to hometown Carson City to sign books, give hope
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 1:01pmTwins Linda and Tobias Arreaola, 17, grew up hopping from trailer to trailer, mostly on Carson City’s Tiger Drive.
“Growing up, I saw the struggles my parents faced not even having a junior-high education,” Linda said. “I want a better life for myself and my future children.”
New restaurant Gather carries on family legacy of Carson City native
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 06/17/2018 - 2:15pmAngela Bullentini Wolf has a long family history in the Carson City area. Her ancestors settled here about 150 years ago way back in the days of Abraham Curry.
They were ranchers and business owners then.
Award-winning poet Gary Short offers reading and workshop Saturday in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:25amAward winning poet Gary Short is the current Resident at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City where he’s completing his fourth book of poetry. He’ll offer a poetry reading, followed by an optional, free poetry writing workshop Saturday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Silver City School House.
Nevada Division of Forestry names John Christopherson as Deputy Administrator of Operations
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:41amCARSON CITY — John Christopherson has been named Deputy Administrator of Operations for the Nevada Division of Forestry, the state's forester and fire warden announced Thursday.
WNC nursing grads Jessie and Katia Perez share lives, career of helping others
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 5:20pmCARSON CITY — One couple is taking the meaning of "sharing a life together" to another level. Jessie and Katia Perez’s career choices line up perfectly.
Vegas artist’s creations featured at Carson City's OXS Gallery exhibition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 2:02pmCARSON CITY — In Matthew Couper’s exhibition, “From Dust to Water,” the Las Vegas-based artist uses the language of symbols – skeletons and cacti, blenders and playing cards – to combine pictorial elements in witty and incisive visual narratives.
Latino outreach coordinator at WNC recognized for positive impact in Carson City community
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 2:39pmCARSON CITY — Without the efforts of Lupe Ramirez, many first-generation Latino students wouldn’t have overcome common barriers to achieve associate degrees, bachelor degrees and better-paying professional jobs in the workforce.
Carson City Symphony features Pianist Alexander Tutunov this Sunday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 7:47amThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will feature pianist Alexander Tutunov on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater. Dr. Tutunov will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3.
Carson City Sheriff: Snapchat with threats to 'CHS' originated in New Mexico, teen arrested
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 4:12pmA Snapchat photo of a teen holding what appears to be a rifle and making threats to “CHS” was determined to have originated from a New Mexico high school where a teen has since been arrested, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong on Monday.
Nevada enacts comprehensive policies, practices to combat opioid overdoses
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/04/2018 - 12:20pmCARSON CITY — In a report released this week, the National Safety Council notes Nevada has enacted comprehensive policies and practices to eliminate opioid overdoses and prevent prescription drug abuse. The publication titled Prescription Nation, provides state rankings based on the implementation of six key actions identified as model policy and practice in addressing the opioid epidemic.
Study on frogs helps UNR scientists understand disease outbreak and progression
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 12:35pmRENO, Nev. – The search for answers to protect Central American frogs from extinction is also giving scientists clues on how to predict and respond to emerging diseases and epidemics in humans, plants and other wildlife.
Carson City landmark restaurant Café at Adele’s up for sale
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 6:23pmAfter 40 years of business, the historic Café at Adele’s restaurant is up for sale.
Owners Charlie and Karen Abowd are looking toward retirement and have put the restaurant and the real estate — an historic Comstock-era Mansard-roofed Victorian home built in 1864 — up for sale.
Senator Square: Into the 'Depps' of Winterfest at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 5:10amWinterfest 2018 is here, and the theme is “Into the Depps of Winterfest"— as in Johnny Depp — with a week stuffed full of fun activities. Depp says, “I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you’re on it” and this is what Carson High School students intend to do all week long.
Get A Grip Reno Opens
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 9:32amWilliam Reyes and business partner Kevin Oddieo have joined the nationwide network of Get A Grip Franchising, expanding the resurfacing leader’s reach to the Reno, Sparks and Carson City areas. Get A Grip Resurfacing repairs and resurfaces cracked fiberglass bathtubs, scratched or stained porcelain tile and even Formica, laminate or cultured marble kitchen countertops and cabinets. All at a fraction of the cost of replacing them.
WNC Latino outreach coordinator leads students by her example
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 9:00amIt is not unusual for Lupe Ramirez, Western Nevada College’s Latino outreach coordinator, to see her students out and about on the weekends at quinceañeras and other events.
Outdoor summer concert series returns to Carson City in 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 10:23amThe Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation on Tuesday named Carson City as one of 15 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25,000 in matching funds to present a free concert series at the Minnesota Street Stage. The Brewery Arts Center has been a recipient of the grant for the third straight year.
Happy New Year!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 9:22amAs we get ready to ring in 2018 and say goodbye to 2017, we want to reflect briefly on the history of the New Year celebration and amuse you with some fun historical facts.
One of the most notable celebrations is that in Times Square in Manhattan. This has been an annual event in New York since 1907.
Nearly every television station will broadcast the “ball drop” in Times Square: A large, lighted crystal ball sliding down a 77-foot pole over the course of the last minute of the year. When the ball reaches the bottom, it is the New Year.
Kim Chi Nguyen, MD, Joins Carson Valley Medical Center's Ironwood Primary Care
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 3:15pmWhen asked how she got into medicine, Dr. Kim Chi Nguyen pauses momentarily.
There simply isn't a quick way to answer the question.
Nguyen joined the staff of primary care providers at Carson Valley Medical Center in November following a 20-year stay on Maui.
She will practice out of Ironwood Primary Care in Minden.
It's the latest step in a path that has taken her all around the globe.
In April of 1975, North Vietnamese troops had encircled South Vietnamese capital city Saigon.
WNC hosts first Carson City campus Posada Christmas celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 6:29pmA first of its kind Christmas party at Western Nevada College, known as Posada, was celebrated Saturday at the campus in Carson City.
Community invited to first Posada celebration at Western Nevada College
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 3:51pmThis Christmas party is the first of its kind at Western Nevada College, and you won’t want to miss it. WNC's Latino Cohort is helping the community get into Christmas spirit by celebrating the first-ever Posada celebration on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Carson Nugget Hall on the Carson City campus.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 4 - 5
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 6:49pmWelcome to the weekend, Carson City. Now that we are in November, thoughts turn to the holiday season. That means craft fairs. St. Paul’s Lutheran Family on Saliman welcomes you to their annual Craftique Open House. You’ll find the Young at Heart Seniors Club hosting a faire at the Douglas County Community Center. The Carson Nugget’s Sierra Room will be home to several artisans, vendors, and crafters during today’s wine walk. There’s quite a bit more, and plenty that doesn’t involve shopping, so take a look and have a great time.
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