Tennis
Kids Tennis Classes begin soon in Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 7:55amTennis classes for kids age 7-13 begin at Lampe Park in Gardnerville on May 10th.
Sign up at MindenTennis.com
There are currently two, 6-week sessions offered.
Sierra Junior Tennis Association hosts Junior Tennis Tournament at Carson High Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 4:41pmSierra Junior Tennis Association is pleased to announce that 32 junior tennis players will compete in the first Sierra Junior Tennis Association (SJTA) tournament hosted at Carson High School today, Saturday, July 30.
The tournament is a fundraiser for Carson High School’s Boys and Girls Tennis Teams whose season starts in August.
Parks Foundation Donates Funds for the Centennial Park Tennis Facility
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/19/2021 - 5:40pmThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation, at its June Board of Directors meeting, allocated $15,000 of the funds entrusted to it by the old Carson City Tennis Club to initiate the design, planning, and engineering of new tennis courts at Centennial Park.
Carson City investigators ask for public's help identifying vehicle burglary suspect
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:06amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in reference to a vehicle burglary that occurred at the Carson Service Center on Carson Street.
Carson City, Douglas County offer curbside Christmas tree recycling
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 4:06pmCarson City and Douglas County are again participating in a statewide Christmas tree recycling effort. As in previous years, Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day or taken to one of several drop off locations.
Senator Square: Angel Tree program takes off in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 11:53pmEditor’s Note: Margarita Portillo-Hernandez is a school social worker and safe school professional at Eagle Valley Middle School in Carson City. The following is her report:
This year has been extremely challenging and with the impact of Covid; many of our families are struggling to ensure they can celebrate Christmas. However, generous community members have come together determined to help these families have a Christmas celebration not even Covid can stop.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help in locating missing juvenile
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 4:10pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a runaway juvenile. On December 6, 2020 Paris Burton (13) left her residence in Carson City. Paris’s whereabouts are unknown.
Carson City deputies arrest man for allegedly attempting to break into vehicle at crosswalk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:40amA Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of attempted robbery that ended with the suspect giving himself up, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.
Douglas authorities ask for public's help locating man who robbed Minden convenience store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 5:00pmThe Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that happened Saturday at a Minden convenience store.
Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 5:10amThey wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.
Senator Square: Carson coach honored, mascot highlighted and Senior Sunrise ahead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 7:28amIt is wonderful to be back in school, to again see the smiling faces of young people walking throughout the building, going from class to class with excitement and anticipation, gently pushing at their friends to move along, so no one ends up being late to class.
Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40amHe is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.
Carson City sheriff's investigators ask for public's help identifying larceny suspect
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 6:53pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a larceny that happened late last month at Costco.
Nevada high school fall sports will be moved to March, amongst other scheduling changes
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 7:14pmFall high school sports are now temporarily postponed in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas and Storey counties as well as the rest of Nevada. State playoffs are not expected to take place this year, as well. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association announced Thursday that all fall sports in Nevada will be played in March of 2021 to lower the spread of COVID-19.
Carson City man sprayed in face with pepper by unknown assailant, jailed on warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 9:56amA man was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor warrant after Carson City sheriff's deputies investigated an incident in which he had been pepper sprayed in the face by a person he had an altercation with near the Carson Aquatic Facility.
Mills Park pickleball court project in Carson City complete and open for play
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 7:10amWe are proud to announce the first phase of the Mills Park Pickleball Court conversion project in Carson City is completed. As of Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the courts are open to the public.
This phase consists of four dedicated pickleball courts with permanent nets, installed on the westernmost of the two asphalt-base tennis courts.
A record silence surrounds 2020 Tahoe celebrity golf
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 9:53amIt was an event to remember — and forget — during the 31st American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada.
Pickleball court to be added at Mills Park, temporary closures ahead for tennis court improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 1:30pmThrough grassroots fundraising, a group of Carson City pickleball players raised over $12,000. The group will be donating the funds to the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation for court surface repairs and the conversion of one tennis court to a pickleball court.
Hiking trails, camping, cycling, golf and more highlight outdoor summer activities around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 6:05amPlenty of activities around Carson City are returning for all to enjoy throughout the summer. From hiking and biking trails and campgrounds, to several outdoor recreational activities, there are many ways to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.
Summer youth activities in Carson City feature reading challenge, camps and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 2:34pmSummer is in full swing, and recreational activities around Carson City are starting to return in the near future.
From the Carson City Library’s 2020 Learning Challenge, to archery classes at the Clear Creek Bowman Archery Camp, there are several ways for youth to get outside and enjoy the Silver State.
Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:26amAs a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Capone
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:56amHello Carson City! It has been a while since we’ve had a Pet of the Week, which isn’t necessarily bad! Our shelters have been relatively empty thanks to the shutdown.
However, we have a special boy to introduce you to today. Meet Capone!
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Mother Nature and her 2020 lessons
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 12:53pmSince I started walking instead of running I'm enchanted by the simplest things. I guess trading "runner's high" for "walker's enchantment," is not such a bad trade.
Lyon County announces intent to reopen no later than May 11 with Governor's Phase One Plan
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 11:52amThe Governor issued the Guidelines and Protocols for Individuals and Businesses and Emergency Directive 18 Phase One Reopening Plan.
Based upon these directives Lyon County will implement the following by no later than 5:00 PM May 11, 2020.
Carson City lifts closures on select outdoor recreation activities
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 12:16pmIn response to Governor Sisolak’s Directive 016, relaxing restrictions on some outdoor recreation activities is allowed starting today, if participants recreate safely and in a manner that prevents the spread of COVID-19.
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department will be reopening the following facilities with restrictions to ensure the health and safety of staff and participants. If you do not feel well, please stay home.
Outdoor tennis and pickleball courts-reopening May 1
Nevada governor to unveil 'roadmap to recovery' plan tonight at 5 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 3:29pmNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will hold a news conference at 5 p.m. Thursday to outline the Silver State's "Roadmap to Recovery" strategy to open business while maintaining COVID-19 medical and safety measures.
The press conference can be viewed here.
Nevada governor loosens golf, drive-in worship, curbside restrictions; other orders extended to May 15
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 6:58pmGov. Steve Sisolak has signed a directive easing some coronavirus-related restrictions starting Friday, May 1, including allowing golf, drive-in worship services and curbside pickup at marijuana dispensaries and other retailers.
Nevada governor expands state shutdown to include religious gatherings, golf courses
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:43pmAs holy week approaches — Passover Wednesday night and Easter on Sunday — the celebration of those holidays will look different this year.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has already limited public gatherings of 10 or more people, but as the holidays near, his latest emergency directive makes it clear places of worship should not be planning in-person services. Drive-in and pop-up services also are prohibited during the duration of the state’s emergency declaration.
Obituary: Robert Paul Pier
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:01pmUnited States Marine Corps Captain (retired), Robert Paul Pier (Bob) left this life for eternity on Jan. 8, 2020 to be reunited with his Creator and his waiting wife, Ruth Jane Pier. Bob was born on August 10, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana as the youngest of nine children, Bob was 88 years old.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations takes ownership of The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 1:52pmHoliday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, announced Monday the acquisition of The Ridge Resorts, a multi-faceted 11-acre timeshare property with 378 units located in Stateline, Nev. above Lake Tahoe.