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The secret to success in high school can be summed up in one word: tenacity. Just ask Joanna Ramirez. Despite many challenges, she has thrived as a student and as a young adult, which is why she is this week’s Senior in the Spotlight.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 9-15, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Devan Doan, Rural Engagement Coordinator for the Nevada State Democratic Party (NSDP). His presentation will lay out plans in the works for the upcoming legislative session, and ways in which Carson City's Democrats may be able to assist with those efforts.

Seventeen of Carson High School’s accomplished Advanced Photography students have their work in Photo Finished 2023 at the Brick.

"Photo Finished 2023", a Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) exhibition, is in the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City, December 19, 2022 – March 16, 2023.

Dickson Realty, the largest real estate firm in northern Nevada, announced the acquisition of RCM Realty Group, most recently known as Corcoran Global Living, with offices in Carson City and Gardnerville, Nevada. With the acquisition, Dickson Realty is adding 37 new agents to the team.

Meet a very special kitty named Mojo. This handsome short-haired gray fella is friendly, affectionate and absolutely adores people. He will nuzzle your face while you pet him and beg for more rubs. Less than a year-old Mojo still likes to play but not with other cats. In fact, he would like to be your one and only kitty.

The Nashville Social Club has announced tickets are now on sale for Achilles Wheel, performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Friday, January 13th.

This Nevada County, California-based offers a mix of infectious, high energy dance beats and stark lyrical ballads. Guests will enjoy an evening of Roots Rock storytelling and dance.

University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardeners Present: Plant a Pollinator Garden in a Weekend this February.

Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is scheduled to burn piles this week near Incline Village.

The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will host a Chinese New Year Celebration starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, the Lunar New Year.

Festivities begin in the Nevada State Museum, Carson City with crafts and traditional Chinese dances.

Lyon County is encouraging residents to be prepared for upcoming storm events expected to impact the region through next week. The wet weather could bring flooding to smaller streams, poor drainage areas and areas prone to flooding.

Residents are encouraged to clear any leaves or debris from storm gutters and drainages in front of, or on their properties to ensure water can flow freely. Lyon County’s sandbag locations are open year-round to residents.

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will begin rehearsals for the first concert of 2023 on Wednesday, January 11, 7:00 to 9:15 p.m., at the Carson High School band/orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

As the National Weather Service anticipates an atmospheric river event in the western Nevada region starting Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Storey County officials are reminding all residents to prepare by having food, water, batteries, flashlights and alternative heating sources on hand as power may go out.

During a short break in the winter storms this weekend, Douglas County urges residents and businesses to take stock of their precipitation defense plans and evaluate additional steps that may need to be taken.

Carson Now Reader Dante Turiczek snapped this photo of a snowy downtown Carson City on Jan. 3, 2023.

The Sheriff’s Office review of crime data for the Calendar year 2022 highlighted significant events both early and late in the year.

Kicking off the new year in January 2022, a bank robbery was reported at the Plumas Bank on North Carson Street with the alleged suspect shooting randomly in the bank, and the year ended in December just two blocks away from the bank with a homicide following a dispute between pedestrians. In both cases, the suspects were rapidly identified and taken into custody.

UNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardeners Program the 2nd Annual Seed Swap will be on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the UNR Extension Douglas County Office 1325 Waterloo Ln. in Gardnerville.

After a ten year absence, the Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) 2023.

The adventure film will be shown at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023.

Carson Now reader Gary K Gundlach snapped these photos of the 16 wild horses grazing above the Dayton Rodeo Grounds.

The man accused in the Dec. 28 shooting and killing of a Carson City man on an East William Street sidewalk went before a judge Friday morning.

Happy 2023 Carson City! Let’s take a look back on Carson Now’s award winning stories of 2022.

Carson Now brought home eight awards from the Nevada Press Association’s 2022 contest, joining the best of the best in Nevada journalism.

Jim Phalan’s New Year’s resolution is to elevate customer experience at his popular downtown Carson City brewery and restaurant, The Fox.

He has made it a priority to listen to the reviews and suggestions of his patrons stating, “After 15 years, it’s time to give The Fox some TLC.”

Do you have a loved one that has Alzheimer's or another form of dementia? Don't try to do it alone, the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada is here to help and support you. Yes, it is a challenging time but there is a 24/7 helpline 1-800-272-3900.

In an effort to help Carson City residents deal with the impact of recent and forthcoming winter weather to their property, tree branches and limbs that have fallen as a result of these storms may be dropped off at the Christmas Tree Recycling Pile located south of the Nevada Humane Society building on Airport Road between 5th Street and Butti Way.

On Jan. 5, 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff was briefed on an incident that occurred the night of Dec. 24, 2022 in Fernley.

At approximately 10:25 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2022 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call reporting that a male subject had been found, unconscious and not breathing, inside a residence in the 600 block of Canary Circle in Fernley.

Nevada’s new Governor Joe Lombardo was sworn into office Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, and did not waste time in his new position to meet with Nevada’s 17 school superintendents and the executive director of the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority in Carson City Thursday at the Nevada Association of School Superintendents monthly meeting.

Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury filed notice Thursday that his office will not seek the death penalty against Samuel Cocking for his alleged role in the Dec. 28 homicide of Phillip Eubanks.

MINDEN — Douglas County is pleased to announce the position of Community Relations Manager was offered to and accepted by Eric Cachinero.

The Nevada Artists Association has announced Jackie Huffman as the winner of the Nevada Day Show's People's Choice Award for her oil painting, "Hidden Grotto."

A hearty welcome to the first baby born of the year at Carson Tahoe Health: baby Charlotte.

To ring in 2023, Charlotte McMillen was born at 6:39 a.m. New Years morning. She entered the world weighing 6 pounds, and 1 ounce to parents Courtney and Christian.

What is Choreographed Ballroom?
Choreographed Ballroom, also known as Round Dancing or Synchronized Ballroom, is where the dancers proceed in a circular counterclockwise pattern around the dance floor. Instead of memorizing a dance routine, you are “cued” the steps to pre-choreographed dances.

U.S. 395 is now fully open in Mono County with chain control restrictions. For road condition updates check quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest on road conditions. You can also check roads.dot.ca.gov or call 1-800-427-7623.

While watching the snow fall from the cozy comfort of indoors might be beautiful, it becomes a bit of a nuisance at 7 a.m. when you need to leave for work and your driveway has iced over and, worse yet, your street isn’t plowed.

Carson Now readers have asked: Why are some streets plowed but not others, and which streets do get the golden ticket to be first in line?

A woman was arrested Dec. 30 for suspicion of child neglect and endangerment after she was found to be grossly intoxicated and stumbling while pushing her 2-year-old child in a stroller at night in the rain, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Governor Joe Lombardo issued updates Wednesday on the state’s call to action on the major weather incident that has impacted Nevada over the last several days.

Rain with a chance of snow showers hovering around 5,000 feet is expected through Thursday morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the greater Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley region and a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe area.

Feeling Sluggish? Vitamin B12 Injections Can Help.
What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for healthy red blood cell production, nerve function, and DNA replication. It is commonly found in animal products such as fish, shellfish, meat, eggs, and dairy. Vitamin B12 can also be found in supplement form.

Many winter friends enjoying the snow Wednesday along the banks of the Carson River in Carson City.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to present the New Years Show through Feb. 10. All 121 entries are by Northern Nevada member artists in all categories of media.

UPDATE: Power has been returning Wednesday afternoon with around 1,500 customers in Carson City remaining without power as of 4:22 p.m., according to NV Energy.
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Just when power was beginning to fully be restored around Carson City from the New Year's storm, another widespread outage returned Wednesday afternoon affecting more than 5,200 NV Energy customers.

Incumbent David Hockaday and newly elected J. Scott Keller were sworn in during the Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 Lyon County Board of County Commission meeting. Also sworn in were Sheriff Brad Pope, District Attorney Stephen Rye, Clerk/Treasurer Staci Lindberg, Assessor Troy Villines, Recorder Anita Talbot, and Fernley Swimming Pool General Improvement District Board Director Suzanne Prouty.

Sierra Jerzykowski first opened SC Beauty Company located at 321 W. Winnie Lane in Carson City on June 15, 2022, and has been growing ever since.

Jerzykowski started her career in beauty by attending the Redken International Academy of Style in 2018, before continuing to expand her knowledge at the Paul Mitchell School in Reno.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a man who reached for a handgun that was underneath his jacket after he was confronted by Walmart security.

A 41-year-old man was arrested New Year's Day after he allegedly took a relative's truck, went to the Carson City Airport where he then got into a snowplow, driving it on the airfield where it became stuck, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Happy New Year, Carson City. Who's looking for a four-legged friend to make these snowy days much brighter?

Meet Blue! This six-year-old sweetheart feels he’s living up to his name since he’s been at the shelter since September.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's help in identifying the person believed to be involved in a larceny at a video gaming store that happened last month.

Power outages from the New Year's weekend atmospheric river winter storm have been significantly reduced but there are a few thousand who remain without electricity in Carson City and surrounding northern Nevada counties.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Thaw Enforcement is one of the creative winning names selected in the Nevada Department of Transportation’s first-ever Name-A-Snowplow contest.

A sighting of Carson City’s favorite pond monster was reported, and Carson Now reader Cirra Woods was even able to snap a photo of the elusive creature.

On Sunday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m., Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra speaker series with a living history presentation of Those That Survived the Donner Party.

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