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Carson City power outage due to equipment damage, says NV Energy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 4:29pmNV Energy says damage to equipment caused a power outage Tuesday afternoon that was affecting customers in the East Carson City area. The utility says it is aiming to have power restored by 6:45 p.m.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Fast Lane, Slow Bake' exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 12:03pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition, "Fast Lane/Slow Bake" by artists Cyndy Brenneman and Tom Drakulich in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City.
The exhibition runs now to Oct. 24, 2019. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, July 12, 5-7 p.m. in the Sierra Room, and the artists will give a brief talk about their work at 5:30 p.m.
The Business Edge: Powering Business in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 9:26amNV Energy both supports and participates in economic development statewide. The company’s new CEO, Doug Cannon, will discuss how the company powers what is important for its more than 1.4 million customers and businesses, as well as for the 50 million visitors who visit Nevada each year. An update on the company’s many energy initiatives, including renewables, will be provided.
Register for the event at: www.nnda.org/events
Fireworks, carnival, music and more this July 4 at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 11:15amCelebrate Independence Day 2019 with fireworks, a carnival, live music and more at Mills Park in Carson City during the annual RSVP July 4 Celebration and Carnival, Thursday through Sunday at Mills Park.
Nevada’s ‘Tier 2’ net excess energy credit reaches full subscription of 80 megawatts of rooftop solar generation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 12:14pmCARSON CITY — The applied-for and installed capacity for the rooftop solar net energy metering (“NEM”) program in Nevada has reached a combined 80 megawatts under the Tier 2 net excess energy credit rate structure established by Assembly Bill (“AB”) 405.
Carson City firefighters knock down blaze overnight at vacant apartment off Little Lane near Roop, one unit destroyed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 11:26pmUPDATE 10:54AM: One of the five units in the fire was completely destroyed and another unit moderately damaged, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:43AM: As Carson City firefighters were being released from the Little Lane incident, they were called to a small brush fire in the 3500 block of Gordon Street near Classy Seconds. The 1 foot by 1 foot warming fire was quickly knocked down.
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UPDATE 1AM: Little Lane has been reopened. The cause of the fire at the vacant apartment complex under construction is under investigation.
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UPDATE 12:37AM: Nearby residents report the fire at Arbor Villa apartments appears to have been knocked down. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief reports NV Energy and a fire investigator have arrived on scene. We've uploaded a video here by Carson Now reader Bianca Miranda that was taken at around the height of the blaze.
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UPDATE 12:07AM: Firefighters are making progress on the fire, according to a battalion chief on scene. NV Energy has been called for arcing power lines that are considered hazardous. No injuries have been reported.
Voting begins for NV Energy Foundation's 'Power of Good' $30K giveaway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 10:19amVoting is now open for the $30,000 NV Energy Foundation Power of Good Giveaway. More than 85 nonprofits statewide that are helping youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 through diverse and inclusive programs are eligible and your votes decide the winners.
Tarp in line knocks out power to more than 2,000 NV Energy customers in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 1:16pmUPDATE 2:52PM: NV Energy continues to work on a power line issue which knocked out power to more than 2,000 customers at one point Sunday afternoon. NV Energy said the damage to equipment was caused by wind. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief noted from the scene the outage may have been caused by a tarp in the power line. NV Energy says it should have power fully restored to around 150 customers remaining without power by 8 p.m.
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UPDATE 1:50PM: NV Energy reports progress on the power line situation, with 145 customers without power as of 1:50 p.m.
NV Energy considering shutting down power on high wind, high heat days to reduce wildfires
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 2:43pmChanges in the climate and environment are contributing to an increased risk of wildfires in NV Energy’s service territory. In response to these changes, and to help protect our customers, equipment and environment from wildfires and extreme weather, NV Energy is implementing a number of measures which include, for the first time, Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM).
Could the Camp Fire happen here? Carson City Fire Chief talks fire prevention
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 11:19amFire season is upon us, and while the high temperatures may have come a little late this year, the wet winter and cool temperatures also created a perfect growing situation for fast acting fuels such as cheat grass.
Last year, our community watched with sadness and horror at the Camp Fire and Butte Fire that destroyed our western neighbor communities in California. Those fires, it has now been revealed, were caused by PG&E power lines combined with quick acting, dry fuels.
The question we've wondered is "can this tragedy happen here?" Especially after last fire season, with a number of local fires being related in some way to NV Energy power lines.
NV Energy requests $5 million electric rate cut for northern Nevada customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 1:25pmNV Energy filed its legally required general rate case with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Monday that requests a $5 million decrease in revenue requirement.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'New Crop 2019' exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 9:36amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, June 7, 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will give a brief talk about their work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from June 7 to Sept. 26, 2019.
Reception Tonight: Carson City art exhibition 'Creative Spark' features 32 area high school artists
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 10:35amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Creative Spark, at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
Thirty-two students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, April 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lilley,' Northern Nevada's newest Art Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 6:38pmOn Tuesday, March 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) will present a public talk, "The Lilley", by the University of Nevada, Reno, curator Paul Baker Prindle.
The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series and will take place at 6pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Baker Prindle preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
Car slams into power pole causing outage behind Smith's in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 10:00amA car hit a power pole Wednesday morning behind Smith's on East Washington Street in Carson City causing a power outage in the immediate area.
Power outages in Carson City, high winds close Washoe Valley to all vehicles over 9 feet
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 1:28pmMultiple power outages are being reported early Monday afternoon around Carson City and Douglas County due to a weather system that prompted a High Wind Warning earlier this morning for much of the region. Meanwhile, wind gusts flipped two vehicles on I-580 north of Carson City in Washoe Valley late Monday morning causing some traffic delays.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada receives donation of sweatshirts, coats for members
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 11:54amCARSON CITY — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada received sweatshirts for every member of their Carson City and Carson Valley locations thanks to local donors Phil and Penny Wright, longtime Carson Valley residents, NV Energy and Carson Dermatology; and new 20 winter coats for children identified as in need in Douglas County from the East Fork Professional Firefighters Association.
Three Carson City art students named 2019 Scholastic Art Award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 1:05pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Museum of Art announced the 2019 Scholastic Art Award Winners, and on the list were a senior and junior from Carson High and one seventh-grader from Carson Middle School. Emily Richardson, 17-years-old, Sarah Woods, 17-years-old, Keira Serpa, 13-years-old, were all recognized as Gold Key winners.
Carson City Fire Department called to structure fire at Elm Street residence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 1:35amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Monday morning to a structure fire at 1034 Elm Street on the west side of town.
More than 4,600 without power in Carson City Friday morning
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 10:14amUPDATE: 9:30AM: Power appears to have been restored to Carson City customers, according to NVEnergy.com.
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NV Energy has reported that more than 4,600 power customers are without electricity Friday morning.
Four outage points have been reported so far in Carson City, including two in the area of N. Carson and William streets; one in the area of South Curry and S. Carson streets; and a fourth near Fairview Drive and S. Roop Street.
Damage to NV Energy equipment has been reported as the cause of the outages, which were reported around 8:50 a.m. Friday morning.
Author Caleb Cage to talk about book 'Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 10:20pmOn Tuesday, February 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a public event by writer Caleb Cage. Cage will read from his collection of short stories, "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada." The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Cage preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
NV Energy reports power outage in Carson City, over 100 affected
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 12:01pmNV Energy is reporting a power outage in Carson City near Highway 50 and Roop Street.
As of 11 am, 119 people are without power, according to their website.
NV Energy reports outages in Lakeview Estates area of Northwest Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:21amAbout 170 NV Energy customers are without power in the Lakeview Estates area of Northwest Carson City Monday morning after reported equipment failure at two outage points, NV Energy reported.
The outages, one in the area of Lakeview and Combs Canyon roads and a second on Hobart Road, occurred around 9 a.m. Monday morning.
Estimated time of power restoration is 11:45 a.m. Monday, NV Energy reported.
The Felt Works exhibit, Feb. 8-May 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:52amThe Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents its exhibition, "The Felt Works," by artist Svea Ferguson at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, February 8 from 5-7 p.m.; the artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from February 8–May 03, 2019.
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.
Photo Finished art exhibit hosted by Capital City Arts Initiative
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:13pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished," at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven artists from Carson High School have work in the exhibit.
CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Thursday, Jan. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m. (no longer January 17). The free exhibition is available to the public from January 14 to March 31, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
The artists are all students in Photography Instructor Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photo class.
NV Energy: Secure and tether Mylar balloons during New Year's celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 2:28pmMylar balloons have caused thousands of power outages and with New Year’s Eve Monday night, NV Energy reminds customers to keep Mylar balloons secure during New Year’s celebrations.
Registration ends Friday for Carson City area Salvation Army Christmas assistance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 3:01pmCARSON CITY — The Salvation Army will be providing a Christmas food basket to families and individuals in need and toys for children 0-17 years old. All those wishing to receive assistance must register either Thursday or Friday.
Vehicle hits power box, Longview residents without power in West Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 8:30amA single-vehicle crash has resulted in a loss of electricity to more than 70 NV Energy customers in the Longview Drive area of West Carson City.
NV Energy: Nearly 30 without power in Carson City due to pole issue at Fall and Plaza streets
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:54amThere is a small power outage affecting around 30 NV Energy customers in area of Fall and Plaza streets in Carson City, the utility confirmed.