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Carson City Park Rangers join Jack's Valley Elementary students for Camp Read a Lot

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 18 May 2024 19:47:33 +0000

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space

Thank you Jack's Valley Elementary School for inviting the Carson City Park Rangers to participate in Camp Read A Lot!

Students learned amazing facts about our feline and canine neighbors, mountain lions and coyotes!

Did you know that mountain lions can leap up to 40 feet in a single bound?

Did you know coyotes are known for their incredible communication skills, using a variety of vocalizations like a yip, bark, growl and howl to convey different messages?

Are you interested in the Carson City Park Rangers presenting at your school? Email parkrangers@carson.org for more info!

Deputies investigating discovered pipe bomb during traffic stop

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 18 May 2024 16:46:36 +0000

Deputies are investigating a pipe bomb that was discovered during a traffic stop early Saturday morning.

Deputies and the bomb squad been on scene at University Heights apartments since around 3 a.m. according to witnesses.

This is a developing story. Updates to follow.

ICYMI: Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival happening May 17-19 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 18 May 2024 15:40:00 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun May 19 2024 .

May 17, 2024 (All day)

May 18, 2024 (All day)

May 19, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

The 2nd annual Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival is returning May 17-19 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. This is a free community event that benefits the Center for Hope and Healing.

“The Center has worked to support grieving families for the past 12 years, to start the healing process as they navigate the loss of their loves ones,” a spokesperson for the event wrote. “With the help of our community, the Center for Hope and Healing is proud to offer peer support groups, free of charge, to children, teens, adults and families in Douglas, Carson, Lake Tahoe and surrounding communities.”

In addition to a number of balloons, there are several food trucks, entertainment, craft vendors, non-profit booths, and much more!

There are dozens of vendors, performers and booths, all of which can be viewed here.

Friday

On Friday, May 17 the fun begins at Lampe Park at 5 a.m. with the opening of the park, and at 6 a.m. the national anthem will be sung followed by the Flag Balloons Launch.

at 6:15 a.m., the rest of the balloons will begin to launch carrying media, veterans and first responders.

The “Fire it Up, Carson Valley!” event begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Lampe Park with the opening of food trucks and vendor booths which will remain open until 10 p.m.

Balloon pilots will begin arriving around 6:45 p.m. for a public meet and greet, and at 7:30 p.m., pilots will prepare baskets to “fire it up!” candlestick and chip shot style.

Saturday
The park will open again at 5 a.m. with food trucks on site from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arts, crafts and food booths will open at 5:30 a.m. and will also be on site until 3 p.m.

The national anthem and flag balloons launch will take place at 6 a.m., followed by the rest of the balloons launching at 6:15 a.m.

From 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., experience tethered balloons, performers and entertainment throughout the day!

Sunday

The park will open at 5 a.m. and food trucks will be on site from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The national anthem and flag balloons launch will take place at 6 a.m. followed by the rest of the balloons launching at 6:15 a.m.

Weather permitting, tethered balloons will be available at 7:30 a.m.

For more information, please visit https://www.hotairforhope.com/ or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hotairforhope

Carson City’s Catmandu's Cat of the Week: Piglet

Sat, 18 May 2024 03:41:38 +0000

Linda Buchanan

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is my biggest problem. I do NOT make a good first impression.

My reaction to people I don’t know is to hiss and run away. If I don’t know you, you aren’t touching me! It’s unfortunate, but it’s just the way I am.

People don’t believe that once I am comfortable with someone I am a very sweet cat that loves pets and attention. Once you are my friend, I will happily sit on your lap and keep you company. It just takes me awhile to get to that point with someone new.

Did I mention I am a big, handsome neutered guy who is up-to-date on all his shots? I am short-haired, basically a tabby but with lots of beautiful white fur on my chest, legs and face. I have big green eyes and am a very good-looking guy.

I have good inside manners as I am an indoor only cat.

One important point is that I am not a fan of other cats, even though I lived with them in the past. I definitely do best as your one and only feline. I have never been around dogs and would likely be pretty afraid of a resident canine.

The other problem I have is that I am 12 years old. Cats live an average of 15-20 years, so I likely have several good years left. However, I am definitely a senior and most people want a kitten or someone who is younger.

On the plus side, that makes me eligible for the senior 2 senior foster program. It is a wonderful program for people 55+ and cats 10+. The program provides support to the person that takes me home, as well as subsidized vet care through All Creatures Mobile Vet Hospital.

How did I end up Catmandu you ask? Well. My first owner adopted me as a tiny kitten. I lived with her for 10 years.

When she died in January 2022, I came to Catmandu with 3 other cats. I went to a senior foster in July 2022 and was quite happy until tragedy struck once again. She died unexpectedly in November 2023 and I came back to Catmandu once again.

I have been here ever since.

I am waiting for someone that is willing to overlook my initial unfriendly reaction and give me the time I need to get comfortable with them in a new home. If that might be you, please come and meet me at catmandu.

Boys and Girls Club to open Wray Family Clubhouse in Minden

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 18 May 2024 01:35:18 +0000

On Friday, the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada announced its expansion into Minden.

“We are so incredibly honored to announce the brand-new Wray Family Clubhouse opening in August of 2024 in Minden,” a spokesperson wrote.

The location will serve around 350 kids and include a Smart Start Center for daycare and preschool.

“This Clubhouse was brought to life with the help of Lois Wray and her family who generously donated the building to us so we can transform it into a community hub for our children. We are so grateful for Lois and her generosity; it means the world to us and our community.”

The clubhouse is located at 990 Ironwood Drive in Minden.

WNC to celebrate record 168 Jump Start graduates

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 17 May 2024 21:53:30 +0000

Western Nevada College press release

Since creating its Jump Start College more than decade ago, there have never been as many graduates as the Western Nevada College’s Class of 2024 produced.

WNC will honor a record 168 graduates at graduation ceremonies on May 20 in Carson City and May 23 in Fallon.
The program includes nine participating high schools, three academies and homeschool students.

“The WNC Jump Start Program continues to grow and I am so happy for the high school, charter school and homeschool students who will complete their associate degree even before receiving their high school diplomas!” WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe said. “These students are ready for the next step whether that be transfer or entering the workforce. Congrats to them all!”

Carson High School
Taelyn Ailes, Jessica Artz, Melenny Avalos Diaz, Reed Barbarigos, Annika Bruketta, Arlette Castañeda Jimenez, Mia Colonna, Matthew Doan, Melina Duarte, Angela Fausto Hernandez, Eduardo Fonseca, Zachary Freed, Kayla Germain, Anakin Guzzetta, Esmay Harger, Alexis Harris, Kylie Heckman, Robert Heidt, Isaac Hope-Almazan, Leondre Long, Brookelyn McGee, Jason McKinney, London Miller, Natalya Miller, Sarah Miller, Eyden Nichols, Lucas O’Brien, Dylan Olson, Kate Read, Rhianna Redwine, Kameron Reed, Evan Risi, Alyssa Saragosa, Luisa Segura-Cruz, Corinne Temau, Josephine Verive-Cain, Kylee Wentz, Boston Wesolowski

Churchill County High School
Alicia Basurto-Fernandez, Rafe Brown, Ava Ekins-Faught, Sebastian Escartin, Elena Holt, Camryn Hook, Reece Hutchings, Ronald Lee, Joel Lopez, Johary Lozano, Daniel Madera, Brienna McArthur, April McCutcheon, Kiley Wallace

Dayton High School
Muskan Atrafi, Diana Banuelos Ibarra, Colton Clark, Aspen Evans, Macen Harker, Westley Paul, Mikalah Timbreza, Whitney Winward, Raquel Workman

Douglas High School
Roque Chavez, Lila Ellis, Cooper Eyerly, Sarah Flynt, Ava Kerley, Brooklyn Laremore, Jersie Leedom, Grace Plummer, Hailey Wagstaff, Aleeah Weaver

Fernley High School
Selena Albarran, Nathaniel Arnold, Kaitlyn Bailey, Carissa Companey, Anaysia Doran, Vivian Felix, Jyllenna Carleen Fiesta, Justice Herrington, Joshua Luis, Layla Trujillo, Brynne Wilcox, Emma Woolsey

Homeschool
Coen Adkins, Anna Bogh, Sarah Clauson, Casey Colley, Isaac Griffin, Joyana Southerland

Mater Academy
Crystal Angulo, Dianisel Ayala, Neveah Cobb, Ellery Diaz, Ashley Garcia Prado, Victor Granillo, Chloe Keovorabouth, Omar Padilla, Armani Paniagua, Alexia Raygoza, Dermmell Reed, Juan Rosales, Brookelynn Thomas, Christiana Williams, Joshua Yepez Villanueva

Nevada Virtual Academy
Kaylen Abao, Devan Arnson, Michaela Bornales, Aiyannah Craddock, Malia DeSouza, Eva Kauffman, Alyssa Lincoln, Brooke McDaniel, Hagyl Miller, Sesym Miller, Ella Ungs, Haley West, Simone Weston, Robert Woods

Oasis Academy
Serenity Achurra, Sophia Aguilar, Sarah Baker, Emily Bird, Shelbi Bracken, Mackenzie Bryant, Andrew Catlin, Amanda Christopherson, Gracie Cosman, Madison Darst, Halle Feest, Lyanne Garcia, Sebastian Gomez Holguin, Ruby Hiskett, Kennadee Irving, Natalie Jaques, Levi Johnson, Elijah Matter, Donovan May, Hunter McNabb, Bryan Mendoza, Thanh Nguyen, Sarah Polish, Eneyde Rios, Corbin Rollano, Amora Routt, Rain Shine, Tyler Siebecker, Anna Springfield, Gabriella Stiehl, Benjamin Urtz, Aubrey Vaughn

Silver Stage High School
Kamarie Cooper, Lillian Howell, Kahlil LaCour, Jessica Mendoza Jaramillo, Solomon Olshen, Colt Shackley, Sopheea Victorio, Kayla Volkov

Smith Valley High School
Sophia Stanton, Gillian Urton

Virginia City High School
Madison Burry, Alexander Clough, Josie Hatcher, Hannah McCoy

Yerington High School
Isabelle Bodenstein, Anette Penaloza, Viola Soukup, Lily Trunk

Carson City man jailed for felony domestic battery after fourth reported incident

admin — Fri, 17 May 2024 21:48:55 +0000

Staff Reports

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday afternoon for felony domestic battery.

Steven Michael was arrested after deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault.

When they arrived at the scene, they spoke to a woman who stated she’d been in an altercation with Michael over his drinking. She said she was upset that she could smell alcohol on him, and learned he’d consumed four beers and a pint of Vodka. She told deputies she’d found what was left of the Vodka and poured it out.

She told deputies she’d then told Michael to pack his things and leave. Michael then “got passed” and kicked her on her right knee, taking her to the ground. She said he began throwing things around the room and something had struck her face.

Deputies located a coffee cup and spilled coffee on the bed and ground.

Deputies spoke to Michael who denied anything happening at all, not even an argument. He was highly intoxicated with red watery eyes, slurred speech, and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person.

Michael was slow in answering questions and said that he raised his foot and put it back down. After a few minutes he still denied anything happening.

Deputies took Michael into custody. He refused a breath test and was transported to the hospital for a medical clearance.

Upon booking, deputies learned that Michael had pled guilt to three prior domestic batteries in 2019.

He was booked for felony domestic battery with a bail of $15,000.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Carson City now accepting Letters of Intent for Community Development Block Grant Projects

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:54:09 +0000

Carson City is now accepting Letters of Intent for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects taking place July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

The City is specifically seeking projects correlating with the City’s FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan, approved on August 3, 2023.

Funding requests need to be a minimum of $10,000, and the project must benefit 51% or more low- to moderate- income persons.

Eligible projects include:

Construction of ADA compliant sidewalks
Improving access to public facilities
Providing supportive services for low- to moderate- income households
Reducing blight in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods and/or code enforcement
Providing mental health and/or substance abuse services

Carson City is an entitlement grantee, receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD awarded Carson City $353,923 to fund city departmental and nonprofit projects that meet one or more of the three national objectives: providing benefit to low-income households or persons, elimination of slums and blight, or meeting urgent community development need.

For more information about CDBG, grant requirements, and Letter of Intent, visit Carson City’s website at https://www.carson.org/government/departments-a-f/finance/grant-funding/....

Letters should be submitted by May 31, 2024, to:

Rebecca Phipps, Grants Administrator

Carson City Department of Finance

201 N. Carson Street

Carson City, NV 89701-4289

rphipps@carson.org

For additional information regarding the Community Development Block Grant please contact Rebecca Phipps or visit the Grant Funding page at carson.org/finance.

Man sentenced to 8-20 years for sexual assault in Douglas County seven years after fleeing the country

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:44:59 +0000

Douglas County Press Release

Ricardo Serrano Perez was sentenced to 20 years in the Nevada Department of Corrections with minimum parole eligibility of 8 years. Perez was sentenced pursuant to a guilty plea agreement whereby the parties stipulated to the maximum sentence.

Perez had been extradited to Douglas County on October 9, 2023, after having been arrested in Mexico. Perez was arrested in Mexico on May 17, 2023, after extensive efforts by the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to bring Perez to justice here in Douglas County, Nevada. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office tirelessly investigated the whereabouts of Perez after he fled the country when the sexual assault was reported. The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office worked in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice to extradite Perez from Mexico.

During the sentencing on May 14, 2024, Perez admitted he “lost [his] mind.” The District Attorney’s Office presented the impact to the victim and noted that the victim has had to wait for this day for more than seven years because Perez fled the country. The victim has had to rise above the impact of this crime, and was left abandoned by her family after Perez’ conduct. Upon any release from prison, Perez will be subject to lifetime supervision and registration as a sex offender.

A presentence investigation was conducted by the Division of Parole and Probation in preparation for the sentencing of Perez, and the Division found that according to the Department of Homeland Security (OHS), United States Immigration and Customs, records indicate that Perez has an outstanding warrant of removal pending with LC.E.

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office commends its law enforcement partners in their efforts to bring Perez to justice and end this chapter for the victim.

1884 Carson City Morgan Silver Dollar Raffle Highlights the Tin Cup Roundup at the Nevada State Museum

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:07:47 +0000

Friends of the Nevada State Museum

An 1884 Carson City Morgan silver dollar donated by Northern Nevada Coin is being raffled by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum. The raffle will highlight the Tin Cup Roundup fundraiser planned for Saturday, September 21 (5 to 8 pm). Proceeds from the raffle and the event will support the restoration of a 1967 Chevrolet pickup truck for the State Museum.

In the 1960's to 80's the Nevada State Museum had a 42-foot trailer which served as a mobile museum. This trailer travelled all around the state bringing museum exhibits to every county in the state. The Museum still has one of the original pickups which pulled this mobile museum. This 1967 Chevrolet step-side pickup has sat dormant since that time. The Friends of the Nevada State Museum are fundraising to bring this pickup back to life!

Raffle tickets for the Morgan silver dollar are $5 and are currently available at the Nevada State Museum admission desk. They will also be available the night of the event. All proceeds support the Friends of the Nevada State Museum, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.