July 2021
Carson City Board to discuss outlawing cannabis lounges within city limits
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 11:15am
At the upcoming Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting, which will be held Thursday, July 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m., the board will hold a discussion and possible action regarding banning cannabis consumption lounges within city limits.
Adams Hub kicks off Carson City Lunch and Learn series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 4:05am
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July 15, 2021 - 6:00pm Adams Hub for Innovation, located in the heart of downtown Carson City is the city’s original small business resource and innovation center. The Hub’s focus is on assisting startups and existing businesses and offers free workshops and seminars to the public along with one-on-one business mentoring and its popular Lunch & Learns.
Carson City Sheriff: Report of homicide at Pinebrook residence determined to be a hoax
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 1:38am
A call to the Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch early Tuesday morning regarding a possible homicide on Pinebrook Drive turned out to be unfounded and a hoax, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
At around 12:45 a.m. dispatch received a phone call regarding a homicide at a Pinebrook Drive residence. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded. Officers breached the door and learned the phone call to dispatch that alerted them to the residence and the occupants was a hoax call, said Sheriff Furlong. CCSO further learned that Douglas County dispatch had received a similar call.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Basin and Range' at community center board room
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 10:09pm
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Repeats every week until Thu Oct 14 2021 .
July 12, 2021 - 9:00am
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July 19, 2021 - 9:00am
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July 26, 2021 - 9:00am
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August 2, 2021 - 9:00am
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August 9, 2021 - 9:00am
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August 16, 2021 - 9:00am
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August 23, 2021 - 9:00am
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August 30, 2021 - 9:00am
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September 6, 2021 - 9:00am
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October 11, 2021 - 9:00am The Capital City Arts Initiative presents “Basin and Range” by artist Candida Webb at the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room through October 14, 2021. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City and is open during all public meetings and on request. The exhibition video tour will be online soon at ccainv.org.
Carson City Fire Department knock down small brush fire near Morgan Mill and Deer Run Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 10:03pm
Carson City Fire Department responded Monday night to a small brush fire in the area of Morgan Mill Road and Deer Run Road.
The call came into dispatch at 9:51 p.m. The fire was reported as a 10-foot by 10-foot brush fire. It was knocked down by CCFD at 10 p.m. No damage to structures was reported. The cause is under investigation.
Firefighters work brush fire at top of Duck Hill north of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 5:23pm
UPDATE 7:54PM: From Truckee Meadows Fire Twitter: Air resources and fire crews from Carson City Fire Department, Truckee Meadows, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, the BLM and Nevada Division of Forestry all helped make a quick stop in the 1.9 acre fire, which started as a vehicle fire that extended to the wildland.
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UPDATE 6:30PM: From Truckee Meadows Fire Twitter: With strong air support the fire on Duck Hill has been "suppressed." Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon advises that some of the fire trucks are clearing the area.
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UPDATE 6:02PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon reports the fire is at the top of Duck Hill and structures are threatened. Firefighters are working to secure the areas surrounding the homes. Meanwhile there are 2 helicopters and 2 planes doing water and fire retardant drops. The amount of acres is unknown at this time. Slamon says the fire is, technically, in Washoe County. Fire crews from BLM, Truckee Meadows and Carson City are fighting the brush fire.
The fire was reported at 5:12 p.m. I-580 is open in both directions and is not burning near the freeway.
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A fire has been reported Monday evening near the top of Lakeview Hill, north east of I-580 freeway near Carson City. Flames were spotted near homes on that side the hill.
Silver State Opportunity Grant available to WNC students for fall semester
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 4:51pm
With classes beginning at Western Nevada College on Aug. 30, time is of the essence for students to take advantage of financial aid, including the Silver State Opportunity Grant.
Carson City seeks input from residents, visitors and users of JAC Transit to improve service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 3:27pm
Throughout the COVID pandemic, Carson City's JAC Transit constantly evaluated and made a number of adjustments to transit operations to ensure no services were lost and to provide a safe environment for transit users, including: free fares for our riders, implemented enhanced sanitation protocols, distributed no-cost face coverings, and provided transport to vaccination appointments.
NGOs Applaud SLUPAC Endorsement of Smart from the Start Concept for Energy Planning in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 2:02pm
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July 12, 2021 (All day) CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Land Use Planning Advisory Council voted on Friday to endorse the concept of a smart from the start approach to energy planning in Nevada. SLUPAC is a Governor-appointed advisory council with representatives from each County in Nevada. They provide recommendations on land use and natural resource planning for the state.
'Responsible Beverage Server Training' class resumes in-person Thursday at Partnership Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 1:45pmEvent Date:
July 15, 2021 - 4:00pm
The Responsible Beverage Server Training educates people seeking employment or are employed as servers of alcoholic beverages, marijuana products or tobacco. Partnership Carson City, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and School Resource Officers are once again offering the training in person starting Thursday, July 15.
