News - Last Update Tue, 01/18/2022 - 1:34pm
Carson Now reader Jayson Hadwick took photos and video of this unknown object in the Carson City sky on Friday, Jan. 14 at around 5 p.m.
News - Last Update Tue, 01/18/2022 - 6:42pm
by Kelsey Penrose
The Carson City School District will review 10 applicants as a part of the ongoing search for a new superintendent. Watch the live video here.
Tonight, the Carson City School Board will be hosting a special meeting in order to establish criteria and interview questions for the applicants, as well as to select which applicants to interview.
Outdoors - Last Update Tue, 01/18/2022 - 10:07am
Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com
To honor the bravery and unwavering commitment of firefighters during the Caldor Fire and other large California fires this past season, Homewood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe is offering thanks and giving complimentary lift tickets to 200 firefighters, hotshots, EMTs and first responders on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022.
Opinion - Last Update Tue, 01/18/2022 - 9:16am
By McAvoy Layne
Nobility of character has fallen out of favor with us Americans. Our founding fathers had it, though they neglected to document the possession of it as an essential ingredient for election to office.
Outdoors - Last Update Tue, 01/18/2022 - 8:58am
photography by Edward Howell
A young Bald Eagle allowed me to get these images Monday over Buzzy's Ranch.
Outdoors - Last Update Tue, 01/18/2022 - 9:43am
Janis Brandenburg Lee
Wylder Resort Hope Valley
Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a living history, Chautauqua style presentation by local historian David Woodruff on Sierra Nevada legend Snowshoe Thompson.
News - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 4:55pm
Nevada OSHA
The administrative penalties for workplace safety violations levied by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration against employers who are not in compliance have increased effective Jan. 15, 2022.
News - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 2:56pm
A 26-year-old man was arrested Jan. 13 for suspicion of possession of heroin and methamphetamine as well as among other alleged offenses, having two felony bench warrants, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
News - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 2:31pm
UNR Cooperative Extension
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Program is hosting a new Small-Acreage Certification Program Tuesdays beginning Jan. 26. The program’s courses will be conducted via Zoom and will draw upon the knowledge and experience of established Nevada agriculture producers and University experts.
News - Last Update Tue, 01/18/2022 - 10:55am
Carson City Senior Center
Every year, the Carson City Senior Center hosts an Adopt-a-Senior Christmas Program to bring holiday cheer to seniors who may not receive a Christmas gift.
Community - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 11:21am
Eagle Valley Children's Home
Check out Eagle Valley Children's Home On-site Job Fair, 2300 Eagle Valley Ranch Road in North Carson City
on Tuesday, January 18th from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Employment Opportunities available are:
Community - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 11:02am
Photos by TJ Robertson
Balloon in flight over Carson City on Monday morning.
News - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 10:13am
By Denise Clodjeaux
Did you know that Carson City has its own community radio station? KNVC airs on 95.1 FM and is home to several locally-produced shows. Learn about one of these, My Soul University Radio Hour, when host Kitty McKay joins the Rotary Club of Carson City’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 8:34am
photography by Edward Howell
Delicate soft colors over Carson City make for a beautiful Sunday evening sunset.
News - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 8:31am
By Elinor Bugli
The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, Jan. 25, for spring concerts in May.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 01/17/2022 - 8:30am
by Dena Boyer
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:43pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a structure fire in the 1500 block of Rand Avenue. Firefighters knocked it down within minutes of arriving.
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 3:36pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office
On Saturday, Jan. 15 2022, missing person Christy Pasillas was located and unharmed, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for information that assisted in locating Christy.
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 2:27pm
Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com
A recent Lake Tahoe storm with wind gusts of 65 mph and above and waves 6-8 feet high caused damage to Marine 24, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's fire and rescue boat.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 1:52pm
photography by Edward Howell
Delicate colors blend into a Carson City sunrise Sunday morning. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 12:58pm
By Florence G. Phillips
English Language Learners have three new 12-week free U.S. citizenship classes starting this January.
Nevada Health Response
CARSON CITY — The State of Nevada and Nevada Health Response provided an update Friday to remind Nevadans that COVID-19 treatments are available statewide for those who have a confirmed positive COVID-19 test.
By Ashleigh Speaker
UPDATE: Two additional showtimes have been added at 9:30 p.m. on Jan 28 and 29. Both 8 p.m. shows are sold out.
The Carson Comedy Club presents celebrity comedian Jimmy Failla, hosted by comedian Brian Lee on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29 at the Carson Nugget.
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 1:03pm
By Denise Clodjeaux
You’ve probably never heard of Marc Weiner. The network news executive has never been in the public eye, at least not until a couple of years ago. That’s when he became the subject of a New York Times Square ad campaign. Marc needs a kidney, and went public with that pursuit when his wife’s advertising colleague offered him the giant billboard to tell the world.
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 9:59am
By Phil Brady
Editor’s Note: Dr. Brian Fox is Orchestra Director at Carson High School. Here is his report.
The Northern Zone Nevada Music Educators Association Honor Orchestra, Grades 6-9, gathered at the Carson City Community Center for two days of intense rehearsals with guest conductor Jose Flores followed by a performance on Saturday morning.
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 7:52am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 17-23, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 9:57am
Kurt Hildebrand, The Record-Courier
A decision to deny a special use permit for a slaughterhouse at Centerville was upheld by a three-member panel of the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday.
News - Last Update Sun, 01/16/2022 - 11:59am
UPDATE Saturday 6 p.m.: According to Paul Pasillas, Christy has been found and is safe. We will update as more information becomes available.
News - Last Update Sat, 01/15/2022 - 8:22pm
A vehicle crash was reported at 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening in the area of Old Clear Creek and Carson Street.
At this time no injuries are reported.
Motorists should use caution in the area or seek alternate routes.
Community - Last Update Sat, 01/15/2022 - 5:19pm
By Birgit Okamoto, PR Director, CV Sertoma
These are the final days of CV Sertoma's annual coat drive. You still have time to clear out your closets and bring your new or gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, blankets, hats, mittens and gloves, and scarves -- and new socks -- to one of our blue barrel locations in Douglas County and Carson City.
Community - Last Update Sat, 01/15/2022 - 2:32pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
The Carson City Sheriff's Office will be offering its Winter 2022 Citizen Academy this coming February.
This session will run 10 consecutive weeks from Wednesday, February 16th through Wednesday, April 20th. Classes will meet in the Ormsby Room located at 911 E Musser St.
News - Last Update Sat, 01/15/2022 - 11:48am
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying persons involved in a burglary at Pacific Gas located at 1479 U.S. Highway 395 Gardnerville, Nevada.
All other leads have been exhausted and we are seeking the public’s assistance at this time.
by Sharon Rosse
Twelve Carson High School’s Advanced Photography students have their work in "Photo Finished 2022" at the Brick. This exhibition presents their creative projects based on four years of studying with teacher Kara Ferrin.
Community - Last Update Sat, 01/15/2022 - 9:08am
University of Nevada, Reno Extension
The popular 4-H Fabric sale returns to Fuji Park Exhibit Hall building, 701 Clear Creek Road, Carson City, on Saturday, Feb. 5 and Sunday, Feb. 6.
Business - Last Update Fri, 01/14/2022 - 4:35pm
Western Nevada College Release
A new year brought the realization of a personal professional goal for former Western Nevada College student Evelyn Espinoza.
Evelyn, who studied business at WNC in 2019, and her husband, Francisco, opened Eve’s Eatery in downtown Carson City earlier this month.
News - Last Update Fri, 01/14/2022 - 1:42pm
At 12:40 p.m. a vehicle crash with injuries was reported in the area of Old Clear Creek and Vista Grande.
Two vehicles are involved and are blocking traffic.
There is at least one injury reported with an individual bleeding from the head.
Motorists should use caution in the area or seek alternate routes.
Community - Last Update Fri, 01/14/2022 - 12:36pm
Carson City School District
With the start of a new semester, the
Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF) has created a new video that demonstrates how money donated to the organization is used to benefit education.
Lee Weber Koch
The distinguished community of Incline Village, Nevada, is now home to “Nine 47 Tahoe”. Nestled on the northeast side of Lake Tahoe, Nine 47 Tahoe is the first mountain modern luxury condominium development in Incline Village providing owners with a limited unique opportunity.
Ground-breaking on the 40-unit community is scheduled for spring 2022. It is located on two acres on the corner of Tahoe and Southwood Boulevard.
News - Last Update Fri, 01/14/2022 - 11:10am
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a missing person.
Community - Last Update Fri, 01/14/2022 - 11:18am
by Kelsey Penrose
Omicron cases are surging throughout the country, and unfortunately, Carson City is not immune to its reach. In the last five days, six additional individuals with COVID-19 have been hospitalized, bringing the total number to 32.
Outdoors - Last Update Fri, 01/14/2022 - 9:05am
Chris Joseph, League to Save Lake Tahoe
This morning, the Lahontan Water Quality Control Board voted unanimously to approve a test of methods to tackle the growing infestation of aquatic invasive weeds in the Tahoe Keys, located on Lake Tahoe’s south shore. Aquatic invasive species, including the plants plaguing the Keys, are the most pressing ecological threat to Lake Tahoe’s health and beauty.
Outdoors - Last Update Sat, 01/15/2022 - 1:10pm
Carson Now reader Edward Howell snapped these photos showcasing the beautiful colors over Carson City Thursday evening.
News - Last Update Thu, 01/13/2022 - 4:01pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls from concerned citizens regarding a reoccurring telephone scam.
Nevada Governor's Office
CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday that more than half a million take-home rapid COVID-19 tests are on the way to the State of Nevada and will be available to those in high need communities.
By Dan Palmer
On Monday, January 17, The Brother Dan Show will feature local singer/songwriter Doug Walther. Having first picked up a guitar at the age of 12, Doug began writing and recording after retiring from a 30-year career as a state’s attorney, and released his first CD, “Old School”, a mix of original songs and cover tunes, in 2018. His follow-up CD, “Sit Back and Try to Relax”, was released in 2020.
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
The Marlboro Man and Joe Camel may be considered passé, but there are plenty of new characters vying for attention. E-cigarettes and vaping devices, along with their e-juices, have taken center stage and are growing in popularity among Nevada youth.
Outdoors - Last Update Thu, 01/13/2022 - 12:37pm
U.S. Forest Service
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to announce the acquisition of a sizable parcel of undeveloped land in the southeast portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin known as the Cold Creek purchase.
Business - Last Update Thu, 01/13/2022 - 11:48am
by Kelsey Penrose
A new Mexican restaurant will be opening at the old Joanie’s Creekside Cafe and Catering building on College Parkway.
News - Last Update Thu, 01/13/2022 - 11:42am
A 40-year-old man as arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possessing stolen property and removal of a child from person with custody, both felony offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.