Another lunchtime distraction

UPDATE: Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell presented the Carson City Chamber of Commerce annual State of The City address Wednesday at the Gold Dust West banquet hall. Here is the video presentation and complete transcript, his seventh State of The City address.

Early morning capture of the lunar eclipse this morning in Carson City. Nature has a way of being wonderful.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Search And Rescue is recruiting individuals with a desire to serve their community while working in the great outdoors.

Many a romantic tune has been written about the moon: Blue Moon, Dancin’ in the Moonlight, Fly Me to the Moon. Channel the rare blood blue moon eclipse into something creative and enter the ‘Tell Me You Love Me’ Short Film Competition that begins today. Get a beautiful view of the full moon in picturesque Washoe Valley during a guided hike at the state park, just make sure to reserve your spot first. Something sweet is in store today at Baskin Robbins; they are celebrating ‘31’ with $1.50 scoops all day, and with the spring-like weather, ice cream might not be a bad idea.

A private California investor has purchased Shenandoah Villas, a 78-unit multifamily apartment complex in Carson City. The property sold for $9.75 million, or $125,000 a unit. The seller was undisclosed. Shenandoah Villas is located at 101 Conestoga Drive in Carson City, just off of Interstate 580.

This Friday night will be a show unlike anything you have ever seen. The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City partners with Le Cirque Vagabond to bring the Las Vegas stylings of Asylum, an over 18+ production.

It is not unusual for Lupe Ramirez, Western Nevada College’s Latino outreach coordinator, to see her students out and about on the weekends at quinceañeras and other events.

A 13-year-old juvenile was arrested Monday and faces a charge of battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm after allegedly shooting his 4-year-old brother in the head with a bb gun, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

It is not easy to take the time now to plan for the sale, gift or transfer of your business. Just running the business is hard enough and time consuming. However, meeting with a team (attorney, CPA and valuation expert) now can help position your business for the future.

The very talented students in the Carson Middle School Jazz Band have been practicing up a storm to get ready for tonight’s joint performance with the Mile High Jazz Band. Their Jazz Extravaganza kicks off at the Carson City Community Center at 7 p.m. Swing by Firehouse Subs for dinner tonight and you’ll be helping the Carson/Douglas Relay for Life in addition to filling your tummy. Smarty pants are encouraged during trivia night at the Fox Brewpub and Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

The Carson City Library is back open following a 7-week project to refurbish the floors and repaint the interior of the building at 900 Roop Street.

A 51-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday afternoon in Kings Canyon on a U.S. Forest Service road for misdemeanor reckless driving, driving with a suspended and revoked license for DUI, alcohol consumption in public and littering, a sheriff's deputy said.

There are crimes uncommitted because of Brianna Denison. Denison, a 19-year-old college student who was raped and murdered in Reno in 2008, became the catalyst for a Nevada law that is preventing and solving crimes.