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Business Spotlight: High Sierra Business Systems keeps local businesses running
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 9:32amThe front office of a business is a customer's first impression. One that operates efficiently is key to the bottom line.
Bill Dunning understands this.
It's why his company has been serving business customers region-wide for more than 30 years.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of Sept. 12-18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 2:28amHere is this week’s Carson City area road report for Sept. 12-18, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Veterans Spotlight: A new look at FISH
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 12:24pmThere's an old proverb that says, "a friend in need is a friend indeed."
For the needy in Carson City and surrounding rural counties, there may be no greater ally than Friends In Service Helping, otherwise known by its familiar acronym FISH.
Papa John’s celebrates grand opening in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 8:15pmPizza was king Wednesday night as dozens attended the grand opening celebration of the new Papa John’s Pizza franchise located at 1425 E. William Street.
Teens in Lyon County learn work, academic, and life skills through unique program
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 11:36amLYON COUNTY — This year the Comstock Youth Works program expanded to serve four of five Lyon County high schools and 80 teens from communities across Lyon County, with funding from a Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant through Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of Aug. 28 to Sept. 4
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 11:17amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 4, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Mama bear and two cubs enjoy playtime dip in South Lake Tahoe swimming pool
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 2:47pmSouth Lake Tahoe handyman Alex Rosales was hard at work Monday morning at a local homeowner's association when he spotted a mama bear and her two cubs enjoying a dip in the pool.
Christmas in July
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 12:05pmCHRISTMAS IN JULY
July was an interesting month indeed.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of August 1-7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2016 - 12:06pmHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of August 1-7, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted this week:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 30-31
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 8:09pmI can understand if your plans for the weekend include sitting half-naked in front of a swamp cooler with an icy beverage. It has been quite roasty these last few days. Let me, however, attempt to lure you out with this weekend’s event list; there is plenty of fun to be found around the valley. Some of your options even include air conditioning and icy beverages.
SATURDAY:
WNC rolls out new certification to prepare students for tech manufacturing jobs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 5:49pmMore than a dozen area manufacturing leaders gathered at Western Nevada College in Carson City on Friday to preview the latest technical training initiative in support of the Northern Nevada workforce. Siemens Technik Akademie Barlin, a worldwide leader in automation and mechatronics, is partnering with Western Nevada College to launch the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program.
Gas, water line breaks reported Friday morning
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 9:22amUPDATE 10:50AM: The gas line break at Third and Curry has been cleared, according to Carson City Dispatch. The line has been fixed and fire crews have left the scene.
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Carson City Fire Department was called to the scene of a natural gas line severed by construction crews at Third and Curry streets in downtown Carson City just after 9 a.m., according to emergency dispatch.
Sink hole on Jacks Valley Road forces closure, boil water order
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 12:37pmUPDATE 3:30PM From Douglas County Public Works: The water line has been located, but it is 15 foot deep with a gas line in the excavation hole and unmarked fiber optic lines running parallel to the edge of pavement along the old road bed. Therefore efforts are currently limited to the use of a vactor truck for excavation. It is anticipated that the crews will be working into the night to make the leak repair.
Jacks Valley Road will remain closed until the repair is complete.
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A broken water line opened a six foot sink hole on Jacks Valley Road north of Genoa on Saturday. The hole is located between Montaña and the first entrance to Genoa Lakes Golf Course forcing a road closure, according to Douglas County Public Works officials.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of July 25-31
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 1:13pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 25-31, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted with daytime closures:
Local Company, DeBug Computer, Inc Expands
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 5:36pmDeBug Computer, Inc. is proof that a local, family owned business can succeed and grow thru tough economic times and when competing with big chain stores. Providing top quality computer help to both home users and large corporations at fair prices. This is DeBug's fourth re-location to a larger building. The latest move doubled their square footage, provides additional customer parking, and efficient service space.
Carson City area road report: South Carson Street resurfacing begins tonight
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 12:17pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 11-17, 2016. Beginning Sunday overnight lane closures will take place on South Carson Street south of Fairview Drive as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins a project to resurface and improve the road.
Carson City area road report for week of July 11-17
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/10/2016 - 11:51amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 11–17, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
First West Nile case of 2016 reported in Carson City, Douglas County areas
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 1:46pmCarson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson CityDouglas County area for 2016.
The 65-year-old individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus had the more serious form of the illness, which can impact the brain and surrounding tissues.
Carson High School CTE’s new manufacturing instructor works with area manufacturers
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 11:58amJohn Doiron, Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education’s new manufacturing instructor, stood in front of the Carson City Area Manufacturers Forum in early June to outline his plan for the manufacturing program and to ask for their support in sharing their knowledge to develop curriculum, being guest speakers in class and inviting students in to their facilities for field trips, internships and other work-based learning experiences.
Carson City area road report for week of July 4-10
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 12:24pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 4-10, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
— Carson Street will remain one lane in each direction.
— Ann and Caroline will be closed to the east to Plaza.
— Spear, Proctor, Telegraph and 2nd will be closed to the west to Curry.
— Downtown and Third Street Businesses are Open During Construction.
Background check initiative Question 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 9:15pmEverytown for Gun Safety founded by (ex-NYC Mayor) Bloomberg, contributed $3,263,759.17 in cash and $488,346.66 worth of in-kind donations in support of this initiative.
Sheriff Allen of Washoe County has said/written “Question 1 would mean more gun restrictions on law-abiding Nevadans.” “…while doing nothing to stop criminals or make us any safer.”
Read the full text of Question 1 for yourself. The actual text would constitute the law, if passed, not the incorrect assertions by its supporters, some are quoted below.
Highway 395 now open as firefighters get upper hand on Marina Fire near Lee Vining
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 9:05amHighway 395 near Lee Vining in Mono County, Calif., was opened up for motorists in both directions Monday morning after firefighters were able to get a significant upper hand on the Marina Fire this weekend, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of June 27 to July 3
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 9:56amHere is this week’s Carson City area road report for the week of June 27 to July 3, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of June 20-26
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 10:53amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of June 20-26, 2016. Work continues this week on the Carson Street downtown corridor improvement project. Here's the downtown road closures and detours this week:
Carson City area road report for week of June 13-19
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 11:09amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 13-19, 2016: Epic Rides, a nationally known endurance bike ride will be held in Carson City on June 17th through the 19th. There will be significant impacts to traffic on Carson Street and west of downtown.
Nevada insurance commissioner urges homeowners to reduce wildfire threat
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 12:21pmCARSON CITY — Nevada endured a harsher than recent mild winters, which brought much-needed moisture to the region. While this moisture is responsible for picturesque sceneries, it can also lead to greener plants, and denser grass — in other words: fire fuel.
Carson City area road report for week of June 6-12
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 1:56pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 6-12, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Carson City area road report for week of May 30 through June 5
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:52amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 30 through June 5, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following areas will be impacted:
Senator Square: Carson High School prepares for 2016 graduation
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 11:29pmGraduation for the class of 2016 is Saturday, June 4, and the ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the Carson High School football field in Carson City.
One last photo opportunity will happen the morning of graduation. This is the photo of everyone together wearing caps and gowns. The 2016 senior class photo will be taken in the gym, so all seniors must arrive at the school, and meet in the gym by 8:45 a.m.
PK, Let's NOT Do This Again
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 6:01pmPK O’Neill vs. the facts (excepts from his newsletters)
Issue 1: Representation; Leadership vs. Serving the People
PK O’Neill’s candidacy for reelection raises serious questions about pragmatism, principles, integrity, the role of a representative, what it means to be a Republican, what it means to be conservative, what it means to represent your constituents and what it means to govern.