December 2022
Washoe County District Attorney’s office files legal challenge against Governor’s proposed Death Row sentence reduction
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/17/2022 - 11:05am
According to a statement released by Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks, his office has filed a formal legal challenge against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s addition to an upcoming Nevada Pardons Board Meeting.
Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Finnegan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/17/2022 - 8:54am
Wouldn’t you like to celebrate Christmas with a new forever friend purring by your side? Meet Finnegan, also known as Finn. This sweet little guy is quite the character; playful, intelligent, and eager to learn.
Multi-faith clergy asks coffee-chains to not charge extra for milk-alternatives as an issue of fairness
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/17/2022 - 3:06am
A multi-faith coalition of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish leaders is urging the nation’s largest coffeehouse chains to immediately stop charging extra for plant-based milk alternatives; calling it “unethical” and “unfair”.
Coffeehouse chains like Starbucks, Dunkin’, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Caribou, Dutch Bros, Biggby, Peet's, Human Bean, PJ's, etc., roughly charge on an average about 70¢ extra per cup when customer opts for plant-based milk-alternatives made of oat, soy, almond, coconut; in place of milk in their drinks.
Progressive Summit 2023
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 7:12pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2023 (All day) The 9th Annual Progressive Summit is a time for our community to come together to discuss current issues, strengthen movements, and learn how to achieve real progressive victories. On Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22, 2023 we will be hosting our two-day Progressive Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Again, we’re hosting this event virtually, streamlining the process and keeping us all safe from COVID-19. This way, you won’t miss any of the actions or discussions that are important to each and every Nevadan. Stay tuned for amazing keynote speakers and guests from across the country!
Santa Train continues this weekend at Carson City's Nevada Railroad Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 5:42pm
A fresh layer of snow on the ground adds to the holiday spirit as the "Santa Train," a much-loved Northern Nevada Christmas tradition, returns to the rails by train this weekend, Dec. 17-18 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum at 2180 South Carson Street in Carson City.
Carson City Classic Cinema Presents 1954’s ‘20K Leagues under the Sea’ Jan. 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 3:34pm
Event Date:
January 3, 2023 - 5:30pm The Carson City Cinema Club presents “20K Leagues Under the Sea” (1954) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).
Doors open at 5:30 pm; after film trivia and discussion the film will begin at 7:00.
Carson City Elks Lodge puts on Hoopshoot for boys and girls
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 2:00pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2022 (All day) Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 held its annual Hoop Shoot for boys and girls at the Carson City Community Center on Saturday, December 10.
Exactly six years after the death of Sierra Ceccarelli, her suspected killer has been arrested for murder — again
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 11:56am
Exactly six years after Sierra Ceccarelli, a 29-year-old mother of two who grew up in Carson City, was murdered in the home of Robert Paul Eikelberger, her alleged killer has been arrested.
After the case was transferred from Washoe County to Lyon County due to a potential conflict of interest, Lyon County determined not to file charges against Eikelberger, who, until now, has been living as a free man.
New Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope promises change: 'I believe in transparency and communication'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 11:13am
Newly elected Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope said his focus as he is sworn into office Jan. 3 will be to reduce crime in the county and foster an improved relationship between the public and law enforcement by creating a less centralized structure within the sheriff’s office.
Street closures, special event policy changes discussed by Carson City Supervisors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 10:00am
The Carson City Board of Supervisors discussed a policy for street closures and special event policies going into the new year.
Following discussions, the Board directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would require any special event road closure requests to come before the Board of Supervisors if they were not selected from a preapproved "menu."
