Carson Now News (edition 222)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 10:12am

UPDATE: The gas leak issue has been resolved.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday morning to a gas leak in the area of North Carson Street and William Street.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 8:50am

Carson High School’s senior spotlight this week is Savanah Guzman. We are thrilled to acknowledge and celebrate Savanah and all her achievements as she prepares for the next chapter of her life.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 7:40am

Only three days remaining to fill all volunteer shifts needed for the Carson High Holiday Craft Fair this weekend. Please click the link below to sign up.

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 4:12pm

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center locate at 851 E. William St.

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 3:02pm

Eden Health of Northern Nevada dba Eden Hospice has acquired A Plus Hospice Care effective Nov. 1, 2024. Eden Health is committed to providing the same great quality of hospice care to A Plus Hospice Care’s current patients as well as continuing employment for their employees to ensure continuity of care.

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 2:05pm

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 1:25pm

Sierra Nevada Realtors released its October 2024 report Monday on existing home sales in Carson City along with Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe, excluding Incline Village, counties. The report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 11:49am

UPDATE: Power has been restored in Carson City and in the area of the Callahan Fire.
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UPDATE: NV Energy has de-activated approximately 5,500 electricity customers in Washoe County in the area of the fire at Callahan Ranch.
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NV Energy reports 2,636 customers without power Monday morning in Carson City. The outage was reported at 9:46 a.m. At this time there is not an estimated time of restoration. The cause is under investigation.

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 11:14am

UPDATE 5PM: Fire crews will be mopping up the Callahan Fire overnight and into tomorrow. One primary residential structure was lost along with multiple outbuildings. The cause is under investigation at this time. Some fire evacuations remain in place at Callahan Rd and Fawn Lane as crews mop up hot spots. See Perimetermap.com here for evacuation updates.
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UPDATE 2:20PM: Rain supporting firefighting efforts on the Callahan Fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire in a social media post.
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UPDATE 12:55PM: The fire is estimated at approximately 100 acres; approximately 3,000 people have been impacted by evacuations. Rain is falling on the fire scene. Additional Strike Teams totaling 10-15 engines have begun arriving to assist on the fire, according to Eastern Sierra Fire and Ice, which tracks fires in the region.
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Just before 11 a.m. on Monday, the Washoe County Alert system sent out an evacuation notice to residents in the Callahan Ranch area stating they should evacuate immediately.

The evacuation point is at South Valleys Library located at 15650A Wedge Pkwy, Reno.

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 11:08am

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, November 19, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

This month speaker is James Mortimer, Game Warden for Nevada Department of Wildlife.  His presentation will be on Operation Game Thief program and local issues our area. The public is welcome to attend.