September 2021
Crews aim to strengthen Caldor fire lines in advance of winds, chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 8:55amThe Caldor Fire has moved to 53 percent contained. The 15th largest fire in California history is now 217,946 acres, according to a Thursday morning Cal Fire briefing. To the north, the Dixie Fire at 922,507 acres is the 2nd largest in the state's history (top single fire as the 2020 August Complex was a group of fires). That fire is 59 percent contained.
Carson City Elks Lodge 2177 to host open house
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 4:38amCarson City Elks Lodge 2177 at 515 N Nevada Street, is having an open house from 5 to 11 pm on Oct. 1. EV and Graig will be playing starting around 6:30. We will serving “pub Grub” consisting of hamburgers fish & Chips for $10.00 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Carson City emergency crews called to crash involving a pickup and semi on I-580 near Eastlake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 6:43pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early Wednesday evening to I-580 northbound near the Eastlake exit for a vehicle crash involving a semi.
Levitt AMP Carson City concludes in a big way Friday and Saturday with two outdoor concerts
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 4:04pmThe Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies is bringing free live music back this weekend after having to postpone the last show due to poor air quality brought about by the devastating fires in our area. To celebrate the end of the concert season, there will be two nights of music, this Friday and Saturday.
18th Carson City Extreme Motor Officers Challenge begins Thursday, skilled riders invited to compete
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:20pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host its 18th annual Extreme Motor Officers Challenge this Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 9-11 at Mills Park. This event is open to current certified motor officers and skilled civilians.
The event will include training, riding and riding techniques with various instructors. This event is designed to help enhance their riding skills through challenging patterns with and friendly competition.
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City chapter game watch Monday at Jimmy G's
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 1:18pmAll Raiders fans are welcome to join Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter for a Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens game watch at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept 13, at Jimmy G's in Carson City.
NV Energy asks customers to conserve electricity between 5 and 8 p.m. today and Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 12:31pmNV Energy is urging its electric customers in both northern and southern Nevada to conserve electricity today, Wednesday and Thursday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in order to offset energy supply issues caused by excessive heat in California and Nevada, gas supply and energy constraints and access to market power.
Capital Florist, Carson City’s newest full service flower shop, opens its doors on the west side
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 12:20pmThe newest full service flower shop has opened in Carson City on the west side, and Capital Florist held their grand opening recently to celebrate their new business.
Owner Amber Candia has a long history in the florist industry, which she describes as being a passion more so than a job.
RSVP's food and clothing distribution event for veterans happening Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:40amThe Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, is distributing the collected food, toiletries and clothing items on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RSVP Office located on 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 6, Carson City.
Basics of Starting a Business with SCORE of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:14amIn this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.