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Nevada Humane Society urge adoptions as dog and cat numbers near capacity at Carson City, Reno branches

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 22:31:43 +0000

Nevada Humane Society, the nonprofit animal shelter that saves animal lives in northern Nevada, says dog counts at shelters in Carson City and Reno are nearly 90 percent and that cat counts have been operating at around 100 percent for the last few weeks.

NHS recorded 144 dogs in their Reno facility and 37 at their Carson City facility as of Wednesday. Eighty percent of Reno’s dog capacity is 114 kennels occupied, and there are a total of 121 of those kennels occupied at the moment. The 144 represents some kennels housing littermates.

NHS also recorded their shelters hosting 139 cats in their Reno facility and 39 in their Carson City facility. At the moment, there are 382 cats and 35 dogs in the foster system, according to NHS in a news release.

The NHS is an independent nonprofit and is entered into a professional services agreement with the County of Washoe Regional Animal Services, a regional operation focusing on animal welfare and public health through sheltering, field services and regulation enforcement. This professional service agreement stipulates that NHS serves as the official public surrender agency for Washoe County, according to the news release.

While the two organizations are separate, both prioritize animal welfare outcomes in the region. Animals taken in at WCRAS are evaluated and held for five days to provide their owner time to reclaim. After five days, if not reclaimed, they are made available to NHS and other rescue partners to transfer into their adoption programs in hopes of finding a new home.

“We have been working to bring as many animals as possible in from WCRAS but the reality is the sheer number of animals we are seeing juts up against capacity of care for both partners,” said Jerleen Bryant, CEO at NHS. “We need the community’s help to ensure we have room to care for those animals who will make their way to us as a result of the Fourth of July — and every other day, for that matter.”

The last notification of capacity numbers from NHS was made in July of 2023. The organization has seen high numbers each week over the last 12 months. On June 20, NHS conducted a press conference to remind individuals that the Fourth of July is the day with the highest number of lost animals across the country as a result of the confusion animals experience around fireworks.

In Carson City, potential adopters can go to the Humane Society branch at 549 Airport Road. The shelter is open daily, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Representatives from the Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department and NHS encouraged individuals to at least ensure their animals have proper identification, but to also consider getting them microchipped now rather than later as the community braces for a spike in lost animals. With shelter numbers so high, this compromises the care NHS, alongside its partner in animal welfare, WCRAS, is able to provide to area animals.

The nonprofit is encouraging the community take the following actions:

Check With WCRAS Immediately if Pets Go Missing: Pet owners whose pets have gone missing are urged to promptly check with and retrieve their pets if WCRAS is in possession of the animal. A quick response will prevent the heartbreaking loss of another pet's life due to limited space. You can view lost and found pets at www.helpingpetshome.com.

Put an ID tag on your pet or get them microchipped: One in three pets become lost in their lifetime. WCRAS offers free ID tags to Washoe County residents in an effort to help get your pet home if they get lost. Get your pet ID tag before the 4th of July holiday, when many pets get scared and escape their yard. WCRAS offers free microchipping.

Ensure your contact information is up to date: If your pet has been microchipped and has an ID tag on, please make sure your contact information is up to date.

Community Reunification of Lost Dogs: NHS encourages those who find lost animals to attempt to reunite them with their owners. Visiting a public microchip scanning station (which now includes Reno Fire Station One and Reno Fires Station Three), creating an online found pet report with WCRAS, and temporarily holding the pet for up to 48 hours can provide invaluable time. For more information visit https://www.helpingpetshome.com.

Adopt a Lifelong Companion: By adopting, community members not only offer a second chance to a deserving pet but also create a much needed flow of animals through our shelters and into new homes.

Foster a Precious Life: For individuals unable to adopt a pet, fostering offers a temporary yet impactful solution. Fostering greatly improves a pet's quality of life while simultaneously freeing up kennel space for incoming animals.

If Necessary, Rehome Among Friends: Sometimes circumstances require pet owners to rehome their pets. Those who face that situation are asked to consider attempting to rehome their animal by reaching out to their friends, family and community before bringing their animal to the NHS. The NHS should be the last option due to the facility’s limitations on space.

Volunteer and Make an Impact: Volunteers play a crucial part in providing care for pets, facilitating adoptions, and expanding overall capacity. Volunteering offers a meaningful way to support the animals in the community when adoption or fostering may not be feasible.

Donate to Animals in Need: Animals in shelters benefit greatly from donations of not only monetary value but also food, toys, bedding, and more. Donating provides important items for sheltered animals.
NHS urges the community to come out and meet a potential new friend by visiting the facility. To learn more about NHS, visit www.nevadahumanesociety.org.

District Attorney: Bear shooting in South Lake Tahoe did not violate the law

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:22:04 +0000

Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com

The South Lake Tahoe man who shot a bear that had entered his home on May 27, 2024, will not be charged with a crime after a comprehensive independent review of the evidence, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted an investigation right after the shooting and determined the homeowner who shot the bear did nothing illegal and would not face any charges.

On May 31, the DA's office requested all reports and evidence from CDFW regarding the incident that occurred at a home off Pioneer Trail on Player Drive. They said the purpose of the request was to independently review the investigation of CDFW, consider all relevant legal principles, and determine if any criminal activity occurred.

EDCDA received and reviewed the following evidence as part of its independent review:

1. CDFW Investigation Report # 2405-1156 which included the following:
a. A summary of a 911 call placed by the suspect.
b. A summary of the observations of the CDFW Officer who responded to the incident where the shooting occurred, and a description of physical evidence collected.
c. A summary of the interview of the homeowner by the CDFW Officer.
d. A summary of the interview of a neighbor witness by the CDFW Officer.
e. A summary of an examination of the bullet wounds on the deceased bear.

2. A Forensic DNA Report from CDFW Wildlife Forensic Laboratory Report # C-3780 documenting the DNA comparison of the deceased bear with bear fur located in the residence.

3. May 27, 2024, audio recording of the homeowners’s 911 call to CDFW, dispatch logs, as well as audio recordings of all dispatch communications with El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and CDFW.

4. Evidentiary photos taken by CDFW of the deceased bear.

5. Evidentiary photos taken by CDFW of the interior of the residence where the incident was reported to have occurred.

6. Evidentiary photos taken by CDFW of the firearm and related shell casing.

7. Evidentiary photos taken by CDFW of the vantage point of a neighboring witness who provided a statement to law enforcement.

8. A report of a prior incident taken by CDFW on September 22, 2021, where the same homeowner reported that a mother bear and her three cubs had entered his residence on three separate occasions and caused damage to his kitchen and living room and ransacked his refrigerator (Wildlife Incident Report # 2021-003557).

9. Two associated evidentiary photos of the prior September 22, 2021, incident showing damage to the homeowner’s living room, kitchen, and ransacked refrigerator.

10. A state and federal criminal history report of the homeowner involved in the incident.

11. An EDCDA Investigative Report which included the following:
a. A re-interview with neighbor witnesses.
b. A re-interview with the homeowner.
c. An examination of the scene of the shooting and the surrounding area.
d. Photographs of the scene and surrounding area.

EDCDA also reviewed the relevant statutes and case law surrounding this incident. A summary of the law is explained below:

A person who “maliciously and intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, or wounds a living animal, or maliciously and intentionally kills an animal, is guilty of a crime.” (Cal. Penal Code §597 subdivision (a) (Westlaw 2024)). This crime also does not interfere with other code sections giving an individual the “right to destroy any animal known as dangerous to life or limb.” (Cal.Penal Code § 599c (Westlaw 2024)). Additionally, the defenses normally available to a criminal defendant including the right to self-defense and defense of property still apply. The owner of real property may use reasonable force to protect that property from imminent harm. Reasonable force means the amount of force that a reasonable person in the same situation would believe is necessary to protect the property from imminent harm. (Judicial Council of California Criminal Jury Instructions 3476). The law presumes that an individual has a reasonable expectation of protection against unwanted intruders in his home. (People v. Grays (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 687-688 (Westlaw 2024)).

It is unlawful to “take any bear with a firearm without first procuring a tag authorizing the taking of that bear.” (Cal. Fish and Game Code § 4750 (Westlaw 2024)). Upon the killing of any bear, that person is required to immediately complete a bear tag and attach one part of the tag to the deceased bear. The holder of the bear tag shall also immediately, upon harvesting a bear, notify the CDFW. (Cal. Fish and Game Code § 4753 (Westlaw 2024)). These laws, however, do not apply when the killing is otherwise justified to protect land or property from damage or threatened damage from a bear. (Cal. Fish and Game Code § 4763 (Westlaw 2024)). It is also unlawful to discharge a firearm in a grossly negligent manner. (Cal. Pen. Code § 246.3 (Westlaw 2024)). To prove this crime, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the shooter “did not act in self-defense” at the time of the shooting. (Judicial Council of California Criminal Jury Instruction 970). Additionally, the shooting must create a risk of great bodily injury or death to others. (People v. Alonzo (1993) 13 Cal.App.4th 535, 540 (Westlaw 2024)).

The resident in this case did not procure a bear tag authorizing the taking of the deceased bear. It is also undisputed that the suspect did not affix any bear tag to the deceased bear.

However, he immediately notified CDFW that he had shot and killed a bear that had entered his residence. EDCDA reviewed the 911 audio recording wherein the homeowner told the 911 dispatcher that a bear had broken into his home and entered his kitchen before he fired the shots.

The suspect told the dispatcher, “I didn’t want to do it. He was going to eat my dog.” At one point in the audio recording, the suspect spontaneously states, “God damnit…. He scared me!” The suspect sounded very nervous and out of breath during the recording. When CDFW arrived to speak with the suspect the officer noted in his report that the homeowner appeared very distraught and shaken up by the incident while expressing relief that he and his dog were not injured during the altercation.

The homeowner told CDFW officers during the initial investigation that the 70–85-pound bear cub had entered his backdoor that was left partially open, advanced towards his dog which was lying on a doggie bed, and began aggressively growling at the dog.

He stated that he attempted to yell and wave his arms at the bear to stop its advance but that the bear nevertheless continued to growl and continue its advance toward his dog. The man said that upon retrieving his rifle he observed the bear “nearly on top” of his dog before he aimed his rifle and shot at it twice from a close distance. The bear then retreated out the back door where it had previously entered and ran up a pine tree in his backyard. The bear eventually fell out of the tree shortly afterwards and the suspect then dispatched the bear with a third and final shot out of concern for its suffering.

CDFW located the rifle used by the homeowner during the shooting, which was identified as an older model Ruger 10-22 .22 rimfire semi-automatic rifle, as well as an associated .22 caliber rimfire cartridge on the living room floor near the dog bed consistent with his statement of where he fired the first shot at the bear. CDFW also found a clump of bear fur inside the home.

CDFW located three bullet wounds in the deceased bear consistent with the statement provided by the homeowner regarding the shooting. They interviewed a neighbor who confirmed that he observed a bear cub enter the decedent’s residence and that the bear was also undeterred by the neighbor’s attempt to bang pots and pans to try to keep the bear from entering the residence. These two observations corroborate the homeowner’s statement that the bear entered his residence and corroborate his statement that waving his arms and yelling at the bear would not have been a deterrent for this bear.

The neighbor contradicted the homeowner’s statement that the bear had completely entered his residence by stating he always observed the bear’s “hind legs” before the shooting. The neighbor also stated that he did not hear any shots until the bear had exited the residence.

However, CDFW inspected the vantage point where the neighbor observed the incident and noted that the view into the suspect’s backyard was obstructed by a tree and shed making it plausible that the bear entered the residence at some point when the neighbor’s vision was obscured. (See photograph above).

The shell casing, as well as bear fur located inside the residence, also provide physical evidence corroborating that the first shot was fired while the bear was inside the residence as the homeowner claimed. (See photograph above). CDFW also confirmed through DNA analysis that the bear fur located inside the suspect’s residence belonged to the deceased bear.

The examination of the deceased bear’s wounds also showed a projectile channel fired from an angle consistent with the bear facing the shooter and not retreating at the time the first shot was fired. It is also plausible that a gunshot fired from a small .22 caliber rimfire cartridge from the interior of a residence some distance away may not have been heard by the neighbor and that he only heard the second and third shots after the bear had already fled out of the residence. This is also consistent with a different neighbor’s comment to dispatch that the bear had been shot with a “BB gun” and not a firearm.

EDCDA independently re-interviewed this neighbor regarding the initial statement given to CDFW at the time of the incident. The investigator noted during this second interview that the neighbor had trouble placing the bear at the time the first shot was heard.

The neighbor also told the investigator in the second interview that the bear was “casually” exiting the residence when the shot was fired whereas he had told the warden in the first interview that the bear was quickly exiting the residence.

The neighbor also stated that once he heard the first gunshot from his balcony he immediately went to the far side of the homeowner’s property and continued along the fence line when he heard the second shot. This makes it implausible that he observed the homeowner fire the second shot from that position.

The investigator noted in his report that when he examined the neighbor’s view from the balcony where he stated he observed the first shot it was over 80 feet away from the suspect’s back door and was significantly obscured by foliage as well as other buildings. In the investigator’s opinion, it was “improbable” that the neighbor could have observed the entire incident from that position.

EDCDA also re-interviewed the homeowner and examined the backyard and the surrounding area where the shooting took place. The homeowner’s second interview was largely consistent with his initial interview with CDFW. The homeowner stated that the bear was aggressive, snarling, grunting, and posturing by standing up as it continued its slow further advance into the residence and kitchen before the shots were fired. The suspect did acknowledge that the second shot was fired when the bear had exited the back door. However, the District Attorney Investigator noted in his report that the wounded bear would have been trapped in a confined area in the backyard and presumably could still have been a threat at the time the second shot was fired.

The investigator also concluded that the small caliber .22 long rifle rounds would likely have been stopped by the walls and door of the home.

Additionally, the homeowner’s backyard was surrounded by numerous barriers including nearby trees, foliage, outbuildings, and a large wooden fence capable of stopping the small caliber rounds. The investigator noted that there were no houses in the immediate area behind the suspect’s property in his line of sight and the nearby recreation trail was behind a heavily wooded area.

The homeowner was also determined to be in an elevated position in relation to the bear at the time of the shooting making the trajectory downward towards the ground and other obstacles on the property. Therefore, the .22 caliber rounds he fired would not have been “likely” to produce great bodily injury or death to others.

It should also be noted that EDCDA had received comments from the public alleging “prior” incidents with the homeowner. These rumored prior incidents were determined to be unfounded. A records check confirmed there were only two prior contacts with the resident, both being described as his reporting bear-related activity in his area. Neither of the prior incidents involved misconduct against bears.

The EDCDA investigator conducted detailed follow-up with surrounding neighbors who referred him to a single third-party neighbor who when questioned stated that her account was “hearsay” and refused to provide further information.

When deciding whether an individual used reasonable force, the law also requires us to consider all the circumstances as they were known to and appeared to the suspect at the time of the shooting in deciding whether his use of force was reasonable. (Judicial Council of California Criminal Jury Instructions 3476).

On September 22, 2021, the same resident reported to CDFW that a mother bear and her three cubs had entered this same residence and caused damage to his living room and kitchen, ransacked his refrigerator, and attacked his dogs. In support of his claim, he provided two photographs of the associated damage to CDFW. (See photographs above). This prior incident makes it likely that at the time of the shooting, the resident actually and reasonably believed that the bear was a threat to himself, his property, or his dog.

Based on the totality of the evidence reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office, they reached the determination that the resident in this incident shot the bear out of a concern for the safety of himself and his property within the meaning of Fish and Game Code § 4763 and therefore the shooting did not violate the provisions of the Fish and Game Code.

The homeowner also acted out of a reasonable threat of harm to his property and therefore acted within the meaning of the law surrounding the defense of property and therefore has not violated Penal Code §597 or Penal Code §246.3.

Additionally, an examination of the scene of the shooting and the path of travel of the rounds fired concluded that the rounds fired by the homeowner in self-defense were unlikely to cause great bodily injury or death to the surrounding neighborhood.

Thus, based on their independent review, they said there is no criminal liability for this incident.

Northern Nevada Backyards and Gardens: Appetites ferocious in Hopperville

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:25:19 +0000

By JoAnne Skelly

I’ve been looking forward to Independence Day. I have been hoping for independence from voles, rabbits, ground squirrels, mice, cottonwood seeds, falling leaves (in summer!) and weedy grasses. Now the newest test of my gardening perseverance are grasshoppers.

All of a sudden, I’m seeing 1/2-inch baby hoppers everywhere. Occasionally I see a large adult. I didn’t see hoppers last year, but they are here now with a vengeance. Winter was probably too mild to kill them off.

Unfortunately, those little hoppers will soon be big hoppers with voracious appetites. I’m already seeing edges of leaves that have been eaten almost to the vein. That’s because grasshoppers can eat up to one-half their weight in plant material each day. When populations are large, they can wreak havoc on a landscape or garden. Although there are approximately 118 species of grasshoppers in Nevada, only about 10 of these are problematic.

A female lives a year and can lay an average of 200 eggs in most years. But, in good years (good for the hopper, that is), she may lay up to 400 eggs. Hatching starts in April or May, peaking in mid-June. That’s probably why I’m seeing so many nymphs around now. They will be adults in 9 to 11 weeks. Fortunately for us, lots of critters eat grasshopper eggs, nymphs and adults, including birds, mammals and other insects. There are also parasites that attack the eggs and nymphs.

Hoppers start out the day basking in the morning sun and end doing the same in late afternoon. Those are the times it is easiest to catch them. You can use an insect sweep net over plants or even quick hands to gather them up. Then, put them into something you can dispose of, or smush (that’s a scientific term!) them. Sometimes you can catch one, fling it down and stomp on it. This develops good eye to hand to foot coordination (LOL).

You might want to try heavyweight row covers to deter these determined eaters in your garden. If the fabric is too thin, they eat right through it. I’ve read of people putting water plus molasses into shallow pans to trap hoppers. Supposedly, if you add a thin film of canola oil on top, you won’t be trapping bees or attracting mosquitos. You have to remove the dead every day.

I’m sure there are chemicals that claim to control grasshoppers, but hoppers are so mobile it is difficult to stop them. Insecticides have to be applied at sites where the eggs are laid and during the very early developmental stages.

Just one more gardening tribulation.

— JoAnne Skelly is Associate Professor & Extension Educator, Emerita, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She can be reached at skellyj@unr.edu.

What to know about the 17 new Nevada laws that go into effect July 1

admin — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:24:02 +0000

Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent

A handful of new laws enacted during the 2023 legislative session go into effect on Monday, including measures related to Medicaid coverage of mental health care and the interrogation of children during custody hearings.

After Monday, aspects of only six remaining laws enacted by the 2023 Legislature will not have gone into effect. Portions of more than 400 laws passed by lawmakers last year went into effect last July, October and January.

Most of these laws passed unanimously, except for ones noted below.

Read below for more details on the new laws.

EDUCATION

AB65: School ages

Beginning this school year, children must be enrolled in school — whether public, private or home school — by the time they are 6 years old. Nevada law previously mandated school enrollment for children aged 7 and older.

During a Senate Education Committee hearing on the bill last year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert said Clark and Washoe counties had about 110 7-year-olds enrolling in school for the first time.

The change comes as part of a broader bill raising age requirements for kindergarten enrollment that went into effect last year. State law now requires students to be 5 years old by Aug. 1 to enroll in kindergarten after previously requiring students to be at least age 5 by the first day of a school year.

Most Republican lawmakers opposed the bill, citing conversations with parents. Sen. Robin Titus (R-Wellington) said parents should decide when their kids are ready for school.

AB264: Attendance rules for religious holidays

AB264 makes a host of changes related to school absences for religious holidays.

Most notably, it allows students with an approved absence for a religious holiday to still be eligible for awards requiring perfect attendance.

The law also prohibits absences related to religious holidays from being included on a student’s report card and says students who are absent for religious holidays are not truant. Approved religious holiday absences also will be counted toward attendance requirements to advance to the next grade level as long as the student has met coursework requirements.

SB80: Head injury treatment

A bill shepherded by the Nevada Youth Legislature, SB80, requires expanded guidelines for students who have suffered major head injuries.

Under the new law, the state superintendent of public instruction must create a policy allowing reasonable accommodations — including rest, a modified curriculum and monitoring by a school nurse — for students who have suffered a head injury.

A previous version of the bill would have required schools to create a “concussion management team” consisting of a school nurse or athletic trainer and support staff, such as a school psychologist or social worker, but that provision was amended out of the bill.

The legislation also requires the Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association, as well as school districts, to adopt regulations and compile information on head injury prevention and treatment. These policies must be reviewed and signed by parents or guardians before their child participates in an interscholastic activity.

Six GOP Senators opposed the bill.

AB241: College preparation for students

AB241 requires all Nevada public school students to be enrolled in courses and credits that qualify for a college or career-ready high school diploma, with some exceptions.

Students and school officials can agree to a modified course of study after ninth grade, and students with disabilities are exempt from the requirement so they can follow an individualized education program.

AB428: Plan for teacher recruitment

Provisions of AB428 going into effect Monday make various changes to the state’s education standards commission and require a new statewide teacher recruitment plan.

The law requires the state superintendent for public education to develop a strategic plan for recruiting teachers and other licensed educators. The plan must address lowering the processing times for education licenses and translating non-English transcripts submitted by license applicants.

It also changes the composition of the state’s Commission on Professional Standards in Education. It removes a position for someone who had experience running a business and adds three new members: two school district human resources professionals and either the education dean at Nevada State University or a member of the teacher education program at Great Basin College.

The law also requires the commission to establish standards for professional development training and requires school districts to provide training on topics such as parental involvement in education and multicultural education.

The most notable part of the law, which went into effect last year, required the Clark County School District to launch a Teacher Academy College Pathway Program to expand the state’s teacher pipeline.

HEALTH CARE

AB7: Electronic health records

AB7 was one of three bills pushed by the state’s Patient Protection Commission last session, a board created under former Gov. Steve Sisolak.

The law requires health care providers to use electronic health records that are more easily accessible to patients and more easily shareable among providers. It also allocated $3 million in grant funding for smaller providers to implement the program.

A portion of the law that went into effect last year also expanded liability protections for using technology to share and access a patient’s medical record.

The law passed along party lines, with all Republicans voting against it. Health care representatives testified last year that they largely supported having easier access to records.

AB138: Behavioral health care coverage

Under AB138, the state plan for Medicaid must pay the non federal share of expenses for certain behavioral health treatments, including mental health services and substance use disorders.

The bill is part of a host of Medicaid-related legislation, including expanding coverage for postpartum care and people with autism.

OTHER

AB193: Custodial interrogations of children

This law prohibits peace officers from lying about evidence to a child subject to a custodial investigation. It also forbids officers from outlining or implying any advantages that the child could secure during a custodial investigation.

The bill largely passed along party lines, with all Republican legislators opposing it except for Sen. Ira Hansen (R-Sparks) and Sen. Lisa Krasner (R-Reno). Sen. Scott Hammond (R-Las Vegas) was excused from the vote. Assemblyman Ken Gray (R-Dayton) said in a committee hearing he was worried about the rule being a “slippery slope” and “that deception does play a role in interrogations.”

AB516: New Native American department

AB516 creates the Department of Native American Affairs.

Along with funding for an executive director, the department will house the Nevada Indian Commission and the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, both of which were previously under the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The state allocated more than $500,000 for three new staff members and operating and equipment costs.

— This story is used with permission of The Nevada Independent. Go here for updates to this and other Nevada Independent stories.

Carson City area road report for week of July 1-7

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:43:33 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— 2nd Street between Carson Street and Curry Street will be closed to westbound traffic from April 8, 2024 to June 30, 2025 for construction.

— Hidden Meadow Drive between 5th Street and Buzzy’s Ranch Road will be closed to traffic Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 to 5:30 pm. Follow detour.

— Robinson Street between Anderson Street and Walsh Street will be closed to traffic Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Follow detour.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

— 5th Street between Hells Bells Road and Marsh Road will be closed to westbound traffic from Monday and Tuesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Eastbound traffic will have flagger control from Monday and Tuesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— 5th Street between Hells Bells and Marsh Road will be closed to eastbound traffic from Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Westbound traffic will have flagger control Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— Camille Drive between Rand Avenue and Hamilton Avenue will have reduced lanes from June 28, 2024 to July 2, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Curry Street between Adams Street and Park Street will be reduced to a single lane from June 3, 2024, to July 12, 2024, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Musser Street between Plaza Street and Stewart Street will have reduced lanes from Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

— Robinson Street between Valley Street and Roop Street will have reduced lanes from Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Bus Stops will be closed during construction. Robinson Street between Anderson Street and Walsh Street may be closed during this time. Detours will be provided.

— Saliman Road near Seely Loop will have narrow lanes from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— William Street between Roop Street and Saliman Road will have shoulder work on the eastbound side of the street. Use caution. The bike path will be closed and trucks will be entering and exiting the roadway from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— Winnie Lane between Mountain Street and Carson Street will have shoulder work on the Southside of Winnie Lane from Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. No street parking on both the North and Southside of Winnie Lane due to lane shifts.

Elsewhere, overnight lane closures will take place on southbound I-580 in Carson City Monday, July 1 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs an overhead traffic sign.

Southbound I-580 will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 50 and Fairview Drive from 8 p.m. Monday, July 1 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 2. Drivers should anticipate minor travel delays, and are advised to take other routes if possible. Brief southbound traffic stops may also take place for five to ten minutes as the sign is installed. The work schedule is subject to change.

NDOT will replace an overhead highway sign which was struck in a vehicle crash earlier this year. The overhead sign reads “Fairview Drive One Mile Ahead.”

'For the Song' announces Artown Show at legendary Piper’s Opera House; Jamie Lin Wilson brings her band to Virginia City July 27

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:11:31 +0000

Event Date:

July 27, 2024 - 7:30pm

By Evangeline Elston

The For the Song Charitable Fund, formed by Founding Patrons and fueled by the generosity of the ArrowCreek Community, joins Artown and its commitment to multidisciplinary arts to bring this extraordinary Texas songwriter to Northern Nevada. Jamie Lin Wilson will perform at 7:30pm, July 27 at the legendary Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.

“Life tends to transpire over a span of 80 years, not just eight. And every moment, every era can be marked by enchantment, discovery, and the poetry of life being recited to the soul as it unfolds in a never-ending ribbon of emotional moments. This is the wisdom shared and won by listening to Jamie Lin Wilson,” according to Saving Country Music.

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More on Jamie Lin Wilson can be found on her website here.
You can here Jamie's music on Spotify here and YouTube here.

With a voice that slides in and out of notes with easy grace, a sly sense of humor, and lyrics that highlight the details most of us miss, Jamie creates stark vignettes: intimate conversations between friends who might be lovers and lovers who can't be friends; kids hopping from stone to stone in a graveyard; the way rolling clouds can signal a new season. She lives and works in that sweet spot where folk and country meet — Guy Clark territory.

She has written and performed with renowned Americana artists like Evan Felker (Turnpike Troubadors), Wade Bowen, Sean McConnell, Courtney Patton and many more. She has recorded Lyle Lovett’s “South Texas Girl” because it rings so true to her path. Balancing her family (husband Roy and her four children) with her touring schedule and the popular demand for her performances in major country and folk festivals is a challenge that has introduced her to unique perspectives that show up in her music.

“It's unfair that the poets and songwriters are the ones who have the songs about their lives, when maybe that's not what's poetic,” Jamie says. “Maybe the moments are the ones happening in everyday farmers' lives, or to a widow, or a son.” It's her comfort in and commitment to two distinct worlds — that of the dream-chasing artists and the dirt-under-their-nails realists — that makes Jamie and her songs not just inviting, but cathartically important.

“Hosting Jamie Lin Wilson at Piper’s Opera House in an Artown Show represents the realization of one of our key goals,” said Ford Goodman, a Founding Donor and the Fund Advisor at the For the Song Charitable Fund. “Our mission is to bring nationally-touring, critically acclaimed songwriters and musicians to our Northern Nevada communities that historically do not stop here. Jamie Lin Wilson is an extraordinary performer and songwriter, and she brings a band with comparable talents. Our audience will be energized, moved and overjoyed!”

“As the Virginia City Tourism Commission continues to restore Piper’s Opera House’s position as a legendary performance hall, the For the Song Charitable Fund offers a slate of extraordinary Artists that will energize this beautiful, historic space,” said Leah Kruse, Events and Assistant Tourism Director for the commission. “Jamie Lin Wilson is well known for her songwriting and Americana musicianship. David Abeyta (19 years with Reckless Kelly) is an incredible artist on lead guitar and will join the band for these events. We expect our extended community will become dedicated fans of Piper’s Opera House/For the Song events.”

Piper’s Opera House is a historic landmark that has entertained audiences since the 1880s with performers including Harry Houdini, Mark Twain, Lillie Langtry, and Blue Water Highway. With its storied history and stunning architecture, the opera house continues to be a cultural hub, hosting various performances and events throughout the year. For more information, visit www.pipersoperahouse.com .

The For the Song Charitable Fund has supported Americana Artists with over $30,000 of funding in its first year of operations. It looks forward to expanding investments in bringing outstanding songwriters and musicians to Northern Nevada and the Tahoe Basin in coming years. The Fund has been greatly assisted by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, The Club at ArrowCreek and the ArrowCreek Homeowners Association. Our Founding Donors have already funded more than a dozen private and public shows with more to come. The Fund is extremely grateful for the assistance received during its first year of operation from Nettie Oliverio of the Reno Arts Consortium and Foothill Partners, Tracey Oliver and everyone at the Sierra Arts Foundation, Spike McGuire of The Brewery Arts Center and Loud as Folk, Greg Gilmore of Greg Gilmore Music, Mike Mac Millen of The Reno Public Market, Leah Kruse of the Virginia City Tourism Commission and Beth Macmillan plus her extended team at Artown.
For the Song: www.forthesong.org

About Artown:
Founded in 1996, Artown has grown to become one of the largest arts and culture festivals in the western United States, attracting thousands of attendees to their Spring and Fall Encore Series and their highly anticipated summer festival. Each July, Artown transforms Reno, Nevada into a bustling hub of artistic activity, offering something for everyone to enjoy. The month long- programming offers over 500 events with a wide range of artistic disciplines, including music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, and more.

From world-class performances by renowned artists to intimate workshops and community events, Artown offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore and engage with the arts in all its forms. For more information about Artown, including upcoming events and how to get involved, visit Artown.org.

July 4th guided tours available at Territorial Enteprise Mark Twain Museum

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:45:23 +0000

By Sandie La Nae

On July 4, 5, 6, and 7, history docents DebiLynn Smith and Rob Barron offer guided tours in the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum in Virginia City.

See vintage printing presses, other mechanics of how a newspaper was created, and numerous mid-1800 artifacts. Also, Mark Twain's Desk sits among the treasures.

10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. each day of the July 4th weekend.

NOTE: NO opened toed shoes.

This event includes:
Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae selling her Virginia City books.
Vintage printing press demonstrations by Printer, Steve Robison.
Fun "Territorial Enterprise" merchandise will be available for sale.

Steven Saylor is the Director of the Territorial Enterprise Foundation.

Silver Springs woman arrested for alleged kidnapping, drug possession

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 02:35:29 +0000

Lyon County Sheriff's Office

At approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Communications Division received a 911 call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon and possible abduction at gunpoint occurring in the 8500 block of Santa Fe trail in Stagecoach.

Central Command Patrol deputies, as well as Major Crimes Detectives from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Investigations Division responded and began a search for the suspect vehicle.

After approximately 90 minutes of searching, the suspect vehicle was located in a Silver Springs Casino parking lot. Both the suspect and the victim were located inside the vehicle. The victim was unharmed.

Also located within the vehicle was the handgun described by the original caller and a small amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of this incident, 55 year old Silver Springs resident Brandy Moore was arrested and charged with the following:

— Kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon (2 counts), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Moore is currently being held at the Lyon County Jail with a total bail of $323,640.

Lanes reduced on southbound I-580 in Carson City overnight Monday as NDOT replaces overhead sign

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:36:29 +0000

NDOT news release

Overnight lane closures will take place on southbound Interstate 580 in Carson City Monday, July 1 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs an overhead traffic sign.

The work schedule is subject to change.

NDOT will replace an overhead highway sign which was struck in a vehicle crash earlier this year. The overhead sign reads “Fairview Drive One Mile Ahead.”

Additional state highway information is available at dot.nv.gov or by calling (775) 888-7000. Also follow @NevadaDOTReno on Twitter for traffic and project updates in northern Nevada, and @nevadadot on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates from across the state.

Songwriter Round happening Sunday at Nashville Social Club in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:23:52 +0000

Event Date:

June 30, 2024 - 4:00pm

The first-ever Nashville Social Club Songwriter's Round is happening this Sunday inside Swan Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. bringing an incredible evening of music featuring amazing local and traveling songwriters.

Lexi Lew coming from Nashville!
Lexi Lew: A singer/songwriter based out of Nashville, Tenn., and had opened up for Martina McBride and was the featured songwriter in the 2022 Denmark Festival. She is a multi-talented, southern spitfire with an approach to performing and writing that is purposefully engaging yet organically mesmerizing. Lexi always delivers powerful and memorable experiences.

Jennifer Grant: Jennifer is a singer/songwriter who has opened for acts like Diamond Rio, Dustin Lynch, and shared the stage with Lorrie Morgan. She currently resides in Reno and travels to Nashville to record and write. Jennifer has performed at CMA Fest, Bluebird Cafe and is set to release new music this Summer.

Mark and Kate Johnson: Mark and Kate Johnson are a husband and wife who perform under the name Bitter Root Duo. Mark is a singer/song writer and Kate performs some of his homegrown creations. They were both born and raised in Montana and spent the first years of their marriage in the Bitter Root Valley/Missoula area before relocating to Carson City 30 years ago. You may catch them perform as the Bitter Root Duo or in one of two other local bands including Hick’ry Switch (bluegrass/newgrass) or Stones Throw (70’s forward soft folk/rock/country).

This special event celebrates our live music and Nashville roots, bringing the best of Carson City and beyond together for an unforgettable night, all hosted by the incredible Karrie O'Neill who has two albums and is releasing her third this summer. Has toured and played all over Washington, Maui and now Northern, NV and California.
The Songwriter's Round is a time where these talented artists will showcase their amazing songwriting abilities.

Don't miss out on this exciting debut. Nashville Social Club is located at 1105 S Carson St, Carson City.