August 2019
Thanks to 10K donation, new shelves coming to children’s section of Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 2:42pm
The children’s section of the Carson City Library is made to be inviting. Brightly colored rugs and furniture are set against the backdrop of a playful mural of the Kennedy’s Children’s corner. But there’s one problem: The shelving.
Cherie and Take This perform at Governor's Mansion during first day of Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music and Art Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 2:29pm
The 16th Annual Jazz & Beyond Carson City Music and Art Festival began Friday with performances at Bliss Mansion and the Governor's Mansion. In these series of photos, Cherie and Take This shine at the Governor's Mansion.
Carson City's Silver Oak Golf to throw block party this Friday and Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 12:29pmEvent Date:
August 16, 2019 - 5:30pm
Combining the best of the Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music Festival and bringing in the Hot August Nights theme that will include a sock hop and classic cars, Silver Oak Golf has rolled out the green carpet by becoming one of the venues for the annual Carson City jazz festival.
Reno-Tahoe Airport designated 'Safe Place' site, implements training program for employees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 12:04pm
RENO — The Reno-Tahoe International Airport was designated Monday as a Safe Place site by the community’s Safe Place agency, The Children’s Cabinet, and will be implementing a human trafficking training program for every airport employee.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Hackers Convention 2019
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 10:53am
There is no truth, as it turns out, to the rumor that Russian hackers plan to set off every car alarm in America at the same time, effectively making every man, woman and child crazy as a loon.
I know there is no truth to this rumor because I made it up. Still, we have to believe there are far worse scenarios brewing out there. The question remains, who is smarter, the good hearted cyber security folks, or the badass criminal hackers? It probably changes from week to week.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed after ramming patrol vehicle following pursuit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 10:40am
A Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor evading police and reckless driving following a pursuit with sheriff's deputies that ended at a storage facility.
Reno Police Department to conduct training exercises off of Koontz Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 9:08am
The Reno Police Department will be conducting training exercises Monday in the 700 block of Koontz Lane in Carson City. Residents and motorists may see police activity in the area. It is training exercises.
Carson City School District appoints 7 principal and administrators for 2019-2020 year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:31am
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators for the 2019-2020 school year.
Carson City emergency crews called to crash at Highway 50 East near Empire Ranch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:11amCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol responded Monday morning to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 East and Empire Ranch Road near the Post Office.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 5:32pm
Heading into the first day of the work week, if you're an early, early riser or are settling in for the night, you'll want to step outside at around 3 a.m. for the peak of the Perseid shower, which will be in the eastern sky. If you missed them, there will be a viewing party hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at WNC beginning at midnight Tuesday morning, August 13. Otherwise, it's onward and upward into the day with a Cooperative Extension presentation, Shred Kids mountain bike camp, Red Cross sitter certification class, West Coast swing dancing and more.
