July 2021
Carson City's Kings Canyon trailhead improvements to feature more parking, amenities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 2:03pm
The Kings Canyon Road and Trailhead Project, located west of Carson City, will make improvements to Kings Canyon Road, as well as construct a new 25 stall parking area at the existing trailhead. Other amenities will include installation of a vault toilet, ADA parking stall and OHV/equestrian trailer parking. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-July and likely continue through October.
Northern Nevada landscapes, gardens: Stop the nasty, noxious yellow starthistle from spreading
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 1:30pm
I have been seeing a nasty noxious (that means it’s against the law) weed in bloom recently, yellow starthistle. It is a 2- to 4-foot-tall gray-green plant covered in whitish hairs with wicked ½- to 1-inch spines at the base of each yellow flower.
Get to know your School Board (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 11:37am
Event Date:
July 27, 2021 - 7:00pm Did you know that School Board approved the Fall School Reopening Plan at their July 13th meeting? Did you see the Reopening Plan?
Hear about other policies governing School District operations, curriculum revisions, teaching standards, safety, budget or teacher's professional training at the bi-monthly school board meetings, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at the Robert Crowell Board Room, Community Center, 851 E William Street, Carson City. Next meetings are on July 27th, Aug 10th, Aug 24th, Sept 14th, Sept 28th. Mark your calendars.
Smoke builds over Minden-Tahoe Airport
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 11:30am
Smoke blew in Friday night from the Tamarack fire over the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
Air quality worsens Sunday in Carson Valley, Carson City due to Tamarack Fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 10:46am
UPDATE: Many Carson Now readers are reporting the AQI figures are much higher, well into the 300 AQI range. We're checking on the latest and will update.
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Air quality continues to worsen Sunday morning, with an "unhealthy" range in the air quality index throughout Carson Valley in Douglas County and moving into the Carson City area, according to airnow.gov.
Carson City area weather: Threat of thunderstorms, dry lightning prompt Red Flag warning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 9:04am
UPDATE: The threat of dry lightning from thunderstorms expected to move into the Carson City region and Sierra Front has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning beginning at 8 p.m. tonight and lasting through 11 a.m. Monday.
Carson City area road report for week of July 19-25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 3:05am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 19-25, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Friends of the Carson City Library celebrates Christmas in July with children's book author
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/18/2021 - 2:55amEvent Date:
July 31, 2021 - 10:00am
Friends of the Carson City Library is hosting their first author event in over a year during their Christmas in July author event at Browsers Corner Bookstore Saturday, July 31. Author Monica Marcinko is presenting her children’s book, “I Want to be an Elf,” at the bookstore from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. while dressed as an elf and spreading early holiday cheer.
Cactus Jack Catch'n the sun
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 8:23pm
With the smoky sky it looks like Cactus Jack in Carson City is catching the sun.
Non-injury crash blocking traffic on Spooner near Golf Club Drive
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 7:42pmAt 7:40 p.m. Saturday night, a non-injury crash was reported in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 50 near Spooner Junction close to Golf Club Drive.
According to the reporting party, the vehicle is blocking traffic and is stopped in a blind spot.
