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Carson Now News (edition 217)

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 7:40am

Carson City deputies arrest man for attempting to ‘run over’ tow truck employee; plus, eight other weekend arrests
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 1:42pm

A 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Arrowhead Dr. after allegedly attempting to run over a tow truck employee, according to deputies.

Block Party happening Saturday, Sept. 21 celebrating 50th birthday of Carson City’s Bob Boldrick Theater

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 11:38am

The expansion of the Carson City Community Center, including the theater now known as the Bob Boldrick Theater, was completed in the fall of 1974.

6th Annual Back to School Bash happening Aug. 16 in Carson City

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 9:57am

Northern Nevada Dream Center’s 6th Annual Back to School Bash is returning to Mills Park Friday, Aug. 16.

Outlaw flat trac races return to Carson City Aug. 22-24

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 9:43am

Ready for some motorbike madness? The Outlaw Flat Trac races return to Fuji Park in Carson City Aug. 22-24.

Riders compete for the best in the west title, along with cash prizes for each bracket.

Historic Nevada State Prison Offers final tours of the year in Carson City

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 7:50am

Nevada State Prison Preservation society offers it's last day tours of the year in the months of September and October.

Pine Nuts: Hail to the faster, higher and stronger. Now onward to 2028 Olympics in LA
Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 4:11pm

I read an interesting account this morning of Chinese college students pretending to be birds to escape the rhythm of their daily grind. Of course I immediately empathized with these students, I having a pet Steller’s jay named Huckleberry, to whom there is never a dull moment.

Containment grows on Crozier and Park fires; Red Flag Warning issued for Carson City, surrounding counties
Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 3:58pm

UPDATE: A fire weather watch issued for Carson City and surrounding counties was upgraded Sunday afternoon to a Red Flag Warning due to projected gusty winds and low humidity, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday.
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Firefighters with the aid of improved weather conditions were able to bring the containment lines around the Crozier Fire near Placerville, Calif., to 18 percent as of Sunday morning, while northern California's largest fire, the Park Fire, is 37 percent contained.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash involving motor scooter rider on South Carson
Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 3:12pm

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a crash involving a motor scooter rider in the area of South Carson Street and Sonoma Street. No serious injuries were reported.

Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: Why no cucumbers?

Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 1:38pm

I’ve been watching my lemon cucumber plant closely, trying to find developing cucumbers. Until today, there weren’t any fruits setting up. With it being August already, I don’t know if I will have ripe cucumbers before the first frost.

Hand and wrist surgeon to speak at Rotary Club of Carson City meeting
Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 1:00pm

Dr. Edward L. Birdsong, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Birdsong practices at the Swift Institute in Carson City.

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