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Carson City School District to discuss $12 million in new bonds to improve school facilities

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Aug. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Items for discussion include new bonds, test results, upcoming events and more.

There will be a discussion and possible action on a resolution designated as the “2021 School Bond Resolution” which declares the necessity of taking on a bonded indebtedness on behalf of the district for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, and equipping school facilities in the district. The aggregate principal amount will not exceed $12 million.

A presentation will be held regarding the differences between school social workers and school guidance counselors, for discussion only.

A presentation will be held on the Civics Test Results for the Carson City School District Class of 2021.

A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the adoption of CCSD Test Procedures and Security Plan for the 2021-2022 School Year.

An annual review will be held regarding CCSD Policy and Regulation 543, Safe and Respectful Learning Environment Free from Bullying or Cyber-Bullying, for which no changes are proposed.

A discussion on proposed changes to CCSD Policy 303, Superintendent of Schools will be held on a first reading, with no action taking place.

Upcoming Activities and Events:

  • Thursday, September 2, 2021, Joint Meeting with the Board of Supervisors, Bob Crowell Board Room, Community Center, 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, September 6, 2021, Labor Day Holiday; No School
  • Thursday, September 16, 2021, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Professional Development Center (PDC), Room 2
  • Wednesday, September 22, 2020, Community PLC, Carson High School, Library, 6:00 p.m.

To read the agenda in its entirety, click here.

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After leading deputies from multiple agencies on a chase through Carson City and into Washoe Valley Friday evening, a 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested at gun point after crashing a vehicle and running across the I-580 on foot.

Good morning Carson City and happy November! It’s going to be a beautiful day with a high of 65 and a chilly low of 33. We’ve got a ton of wonderful events this morning in the capital city, so let’s get into it!

Saturday, November 2

Just after 6 p.m. Friday night responders were called to a rollover crash near the Carson Douglas county line up towards Spooner Junction. There were multiple cars involved and it appeared there were injuries. An off duty paramedic was on scene.

Motorists should avoid or use caution in the area.

What began as an attempt to serve a felony warrant out of Sacramento led to a high-speed police chase involving multiple jurisdictions Friday night, culminating in a single vehicle crash on Old 395 near the I-580 exit.

Just after 5 p.m. Carson City deputies attempted to pull over a silver 4-door Nissan SUV near Goni and Arrowhead, according to dispatch, in connection with a felony warrant out of Sacramento.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a suspect in an armed robbery.

On October 30th, 2019 at approximately 10 p.m., an unknown male subject walked into a business in the 1400 block of College Parkway. The subject produced a black handgun and forced the employee of the business to hand over money from the cash register, and took other items from the store. The male then fled from the scene.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives announced today that the remains of missing 20-year-old Kenyon Wilson were located late last week. Detectives say they are treating this case as a homicide investigation and are asking the public for any information that may help to identify and locate a suspect, or suspects.

This weekend, the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department will be hosting two interpretive events at Carson River Park.

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City is gearing up for its 13th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, an all ages event with free admission to the entire museum!

On Wednesday, Lyon County announced a Boil Water notice to 34 residences on Grosh Avenue in Dayton following a broken water main that potentially stood to contaminate water systems for residents.

Following the announcement, the main was isolated and shut down, and those affected were without water.

A precautionary Boil Water Order Notice had been issued to those residents affected by the break. Crews anticipated the main would be repaired by noon Wednesday.

PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100% contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres. There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment lines and resulted in three small spots which were extinguished. Traces of smoke from interior burning will continue to be visible, but no additional fire growth is expected.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3000 block of Thurman Circle early Thursday morning on nine counts including felony possession of stolen property, ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and six counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, two other people were arrested in connection with this incident for obstruction after allegedly telling deputies the man wasn’t at home.

The music is always amazing at Hangtown, but it’s the people who make this festival special each year. Four days of warm sunshine, laughter and kindness — even without power from Pacific Gas & Electric. The power would come on, but mostly it was turned off. Generators sufficed.

According to the USGS, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook the region Friday morning. Did you feel it?

The earthquake jostled the region just after 12 a.m. 10 km South-Southwest of Dayton and East of Eagle Valley in Carson City.

To learn more, click here.

The next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!

The Brewery Arts Center is back in the running to bring a 10 week free, live music series to Carson City next June 6 through August 15, 2020.

Sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a national foundation dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of America through free live music, Brewery Arts Center hopes to qualify, once again, as one of the Top 25 finalists competing for a 2020 Levitt AMP Your City Grant Award.

Why would someone leave a comfortable life and go to a disaster zone?

“Well, it is a good question! Maybe one of the answers is that what keeps my life comfortable, is knowing that when I have the opportunity to help others, I will do it. If I had not gone, I think I would not have felt comfortable with my life, sitting down and doing nothing” Lior Singer answered.

A new Mexican restaurant, because there really can never be too many in this reporter's opinion, has opened up shop earlier this month on Carson Street.

K-9 Officer Tarzan

Today Carson City Sheriff’s K-9 Officer Tarzan met with staff, patients, and their friends and families at Carson Tahoe Regional Hospital, offering festive joy, comfort, and soft cuddles on Halloween. Tonight is trick-or-treat night. We ask all to take superhero actions to promote a safe and fun Halloween.

On Monday, a construction crew was digging a trench in the 200 block of Dayton Valley Road in Dayton, Nev. Workers discovered some bones that appeared to be human and contacted the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

They say the veil is thinnest between the spirit world and ours on Halloween. But today, I’d like to challenge you to examine another veil, the veil between what your mask communicates and who you are. Yes, today we are talking about authenticity. And for many leaders, this can be a scary topic (boo). But as the leader of yourself, or of a company, you owe it to yourself to ask this question. Am I in alignment with the mask I show to the world?

CARSON CITY — Nevada First Lady Kathy Sisolak continued what has become a tradition in Nevada on Wednesday by donating the gown she wore at her husband’s inaugural ball to the Nevada State Museum.

As daylight saving time ends this Sunday morning, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada reminds residents to check and replace smoke alarm batteries to protect against home fires.

A 28-year-old Carson City man who was arrested for felony suspicion of burglary on Monday also faces a felony charge of battery by a prisoner after an incident Tuesday at the Carson City Jail.

Good day, Carson City. Let’s get right into it. I’d like to introduce you to my friend, Echo. Echo is a one year old border collie mix and he is up for adoption and looking for a family.

Heading into the last day of October and you know what that means: Happy Halloween! Best to bundle up under the costumes as Thursday will be another chilly day, though warmer than Wednesday. Activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities and more. Read on for Halloween activities around the capital city.

Check out the latest edition of Here's To Your Health, a quarterly magazine produced by Carson Tahoe Health. Inside this issue: Spice up your Seasonal Chili, Women's Wellness through the Ages, Heart, Health and History, and much more.

In an effort to provide enhanced safety for children and to give the public a greater sense of security during Halloween evening, officers from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Division of Parole and Probation, will conduct Operation Scarecrow on Oct. 31, 2019, in Carson City and the Reno, Sparks areas of Washoe County.

Nevada basketball showed up Wednesday with a pair of exhibition victories at Lawlor Events Center.

With night time temperatures now well below freezing, Carson City's shelter for the homeless program "Night Off the Streets," will open its doors beginning Friday night.