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Carson City language access survey now open

Carson City is seeking input from residents on the quality and accessibility of its language services. Residents are invited to participate in a brief survey on the City’s website, carson.org/LAS, which is available in both English and Spanish. The survey will remain open until July 19.

The survey results will assist the City in drafting a Language Access Plan (LAP) to submit to the Governor’s Office for New Americans in compliance with legislation passed during the 83rd session of the Nevada Legislature (2023).

AB 266 (2023) requires all Nevada counties (including Carson City) to develop an LAP that assesses the existing needs of its residents for language services and the degree to which the City has met those needs, with a particular focus on the needs of residents who are Limited English Proficient (LEP), as described and defined in AB 266. The plan will also include an inventory of language services currently available to Carson City residents and an overview of the training and resources provided to Carson City employees who interact with LEP residents.

The development and maintenance of an LAP will greatly assist Carson City in ensuring that its various programs, resources, and official communications are accessible and understandable to all its residents, especially in an emergency.

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A 20-year-old man died Sunday in an apparent drowning on a secluded Lake Tahoe beach within Carson City limits, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

On Sunday, July 28, 2024 at approximately 7:55 p.m. the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a call for service stating a male suspect was driving erratically, failed to stop at multiple stop signs and almost struck pedestrians and other vehicles.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the Summer Show featuring 131 entries by 50 local artists in 11 different categories. The winners in each category have been named. Join us Sunday, August 4 from 2-4pm for the Artists' Reception and Awards Presentation.

I just remembered why it was that I had a longing to survive while fighting in the rainforests of Vietnam away back in 1966. One, was to see our country win. That did not happen. But two, was to see my high school sweetheart again and therein I won the lottery.

UPDATE 5:38PM: Mop up work is underway at the landfill fire, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The fire was around 2.5 acres in size and was fueled largely by windy conditions.

There was a brief threat outside the dump's boundaries, but it was quickly put down. The Carson City Sheriff's Office put a drone in the air to make sure there wasn't an extension, Pedrini said. The area that burned was made up of decomposed trash that likely combusted. There were no injuries.

Near the heart of Carson City, CAAST Sierra Tahoe has been dedicated to the creativity and growth for young performers over the past year. Guided by Director Miss Sydney Rose, the studio has quickly become a cherished community hub for aspiring dancers of all ages.

I have ripe tomatoes! I bought my plants with flowers already on them at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City. I always have the best luck with their tomato plants. The first to ripen were the orange cherries that I think are called ‘Sungold’. I harvested a small to medium-sized red tomato on my other plant as well.

A big thank you is edited to Hidden Treasures Gift Shop at the Carson City Senior Center for supporting Meals on Wheels by making a large donation of $2,000 to support homebound seniors at risk of going hungry.

Carson City emergency crews responded Sunday morning to an injured bicycle rider near Mexican Dam and Sierra Vista Lane.

The Carson River creates abstract art in its light and motion. Scroll and double click to enlarge.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 29 to August 4, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Dry conditions and seasonal temperatures will continue this weekend, with the potential for smoke from the Park Fire moving into western Nevada region, including Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon and Storey counties if there is any deviation in wind direction, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City area seniors age 60 and over are invited to an ice cream social and root beer float party Monday, hosted by the Pay it Forward Project, who want “Take care of seniors when it is hot.”

Mike Marty, co-founder and CEO of the Retired Investigators Guild (The RIG), will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

The Carson City Murals & Music Festival returns to the capital city Sept. 26-28 for even more murals and live musical performances in time for the first full weekend of fall.

Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Brewery Arts Center’s Holiday Bazaar! We will be hosting an art fair in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom and Exhibition Hall on Saturday and Sunday, November 9th and 10th, 12 to 4 pm both days.

Reflections of Lake Tahoe, a slide show presentation will happen Sunday, July 28, 1 p.m. at the Minden Mill in Minden, Nev.

Portable business solutions company Quick Space has announced the opening of its new operations center in Carson City.

Meet up with others from the community to hear and share stories and experiences

Connections social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café Connections from 10 to 11:30 am or from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

The historic Gold Hill Hotel in Virginia City continues its lecture series Thursday with a Chautauqua performance by local historians Gayle and David Woodruff who will highlight “Lucky” Baldwin, one of the greatest pioneers of California business.

If you go out in the woods today, you could be in for a big surprise, for you may stumble not upon a teddy bear picnic, but two alphorn aficionados who hike miles and miles with their alphorns to serenade the woodland creatures and sometimes the occasional hiker who may happen upon them.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a missing person. Sharon Contreras, 36, was last seen around the Carson City Courthouse and was reported missing by friends.

A two vehicle crash has closed down 5th Street from Curry to Nevada streets as of 3:50 p.m. Friday.

One vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and struck another vehicle.

UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff's Office submitted the following press release: On July 25, 2024, at approximately 10:05 PM, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 400 block of Brookfield Ct. in Dayton, Nevada for a report of a disturbance.

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Carson City’s beloved thrift store FISH, which includes a treasure trove of unique and stylish clothing, is excited to announce a spectacular 25 percent discount on all clothing items for August.

A Churchill County Sheriff’s deputy received a letter of commendation after his actions ultimately saved a juvenile’s life.

The inaugural Healing in Harmony Festival will be coming to Carson City Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hosted by Erika Olivas of Aurora Heart Healing, this wellness fair will be a collaborative event of multiple holistic health practitioners who offer services locally. They’ll be on site to help raise awareness of natural healing methods, and the first 150 attendees will receive gift bags.

Placer County Environmental Health, the California Tahoe Conservancy, and NTPUD are reporting bacteria levels present in water quality tests taken over recent days at Patton Landing Beach, and East of the spill site have returned to a normal range and are within California beach water quality standards.

Among the many delicious vegetables grown by Nevada farmers, tomatoes are a common fan favorite among shoppers. However, if you’ve shopped the farmers market recently, you may have noticed an unusual absence of these delicious fruits.

This absence of tomatoes is largely due to the unfavorable weather conditions experienced throughout the 2024 growing season.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is seeking information to identify a suspect in a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud investigation.