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Casino Fandango annual Rockin' Ribfest is back this weekend through Memorial Day in Carson City

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 24 May 2024 22:59:39 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Mon May 27 2024 .

May 24, 2024 (All day)

May 25, 2024 (All day)

May 26, 2024 (All day)

May 27, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Casino Fandango’s annual Rockin’ Ribfest is back! Head down for a day of fun featuring a rib cook-off competition with National Champion rib cookers, bbq vendors, arts & craft vendors, a beer garden, live music and more.
 Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

The fun begins today, Friday May 24 and lasts through Monday May 27.

The day starts at 11 a.m. all days, and ends 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, with the final day ending at 5 p.m. Monday.

The Ribfest is once again on the top of the Casino Fandango parking garage accessible by Curry.

Enjoy award winning ribs from:
* Carson City BBQ
* Get ‘Er Smoked
* Men Wielding Fire
* Big Daddy’ Sin City
* Awesome Aussie Australian BBQ
* Battle Born Smokers

In addition, enjoy craft beers from Craft 55, as well as a different type of craft: the craft fair!

Live music will continue all weekend long. The schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 24th

 11:30am - 1:30pm - Whiskey Low
 2:30pm - 4:30pm - Nevada 445
 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Adam Aldama and the Aces

Saturday, May 25th

 11:30am - 1:30pm - Escalade 
2:30pm - 4:30pm - White Water 
5:30pm - 7:30pm - Jennifer Grant

Sunday, May 26th 
11:30am - 1:30pm - Arizona Jones
 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Heidi Incident
 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Serina Karise Band

Monday, May 27th
 11:30am - 1:00pm - Patrice
 1:30pm - 3:00pm - Decades
 3:00pm - Moment of Silence 
3:30pm - 5:00pm - Jakota Wass

For more information visit https://casinofandango.com/rockin-rib-fest/

Early voting for primary election begins Saturday in Carson City and beyond

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 24 May 2024 20:25:24 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Get ready to proudly display your I Voted stickers because early voting begins Saturday morning in Carson City for the primary elections.

Sample ballots were sent out earlier this month, while official mail-in ballots should be arriving this week.

Want to know who's running? See our previous reporting here.

The June 11 primary is important for a number of reasons, most importantly that if a candidate wins a large percentage of the vote, they will automatically win their seat in local elections.

In person early voting will run from tomorrow, Saturday May 25 through June 7. The polls will be open:

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 28 - 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 3 - 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Election day takes place on June 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; as long as voters are in line by 7 p.m. they will be allowed to vote.

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by June 11 in order to be counted, or they can be dropped off at a ballot drop box at the Carson City Community Center anytime the polls are open during early voting and on election day. Please note, they will not be accepted on Memorial Day as polls are closed for the holiday.

In addition, mail ballots are accepted at the Clerk-Recorder’s Office located at 885 E. Musser St. inside the Carson City Courthouse Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding Memorial Day.

Unsure if you’re registered to vote? Check your registration status here: https://www.nvsos.gov/votersearch/

In addition, same-day registration is allowed under state law.

If you have any questions regarding the election, you can contact the Clerk-Recorder’s Office at (775) 887-2260

How officials are grappling with overcrowding at Tahoe’s Sand Harbor

admin — Fri, 24 May 2024 19:30:06 +0000

Amy Alonzo, the Nevada Independent

Designed for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day, Nevada’s most popular state park often attracts more than 3,000.

On warm weekend days, the line of vehicles waiting to enter Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe’s east shore can back up several hundred cars deep, a conga line hoping to secure a parking spot. Within an hour of the park’s opening, the parking spaces are usually filled.

Featuring sandy beaches and rocky coves for swimming and kayaking and home of the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Sand Harbor draws more than 1 million visitors per year — the most of any Nevada state park.

The park was not designed for that many visitors.

With infrastructure designed in the 1970s, the park’s layout was planned for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day. But the park now welcomes more than 3,000 visitors on summer days — leading state officials to grapple with how to manage the steady increase in visitation.

When the park was built, a large chunk of land near the beaches was paved over to create parking. Now, the park boasts a relatively small beach area and underutilized picnic areas that are separated from Big Blue by a sea of asphalt.

“One of the realities of the park is with the 1970s design, the parking spots are in the most logical place for recreation,” said Kevin Fromherz, program manager for the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team and previous supervisor and lead ranger at Sand Harbor. “I can’t tell you how many times as a ranger I got asked where the lake was. The design of the park really confuses people.”

Now, the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team — an interagency group composed of State Lands, the Division of Forestry, Department of Wildlife and State Parks — is looking at ways to update the park to improve traffic flow and sustainability.

No options are off the table, Fromherz said, including moving the park’s more than 500 parking spaces to the underutilized picnic area or implementing day use reservations.

“We want to improve the visitor experience,” Fromherz said. “We know getting turned away at your favorite park is not a great visitor experience.”

Skyrocketing visitation

Nevada’s 27 state parks draw close to 4 million visitors per year. Nearly half of those visitors travel to just two parks — Sand Harbor and Valley of Fire outside Las Vegas.

Sand Harbor has seen some improvements over the years — new restrooms were installed in 2016 and the park’s visitor center and stage were constructed in the early 2000s, but its entrance and parking lots have remained essentially the same since the park opened in 1971, Fromherz said.

In 2011, Nevada State Parks started locking Sand Harbor’s gates when the parking lot was full, a practice still in place today. But it’s done little to deter visitation. People parked on the side of the highway. Others waited in idling cars, blocking traffic on narrow Highway 28 while hoping a parking spot would open. Between 2010 and 2022, the number of visitors driving into Sand Harbor grew by 15 percent.

Visitation numbers are based strictly on vehicles that drive into the park. Nevada State Parks doesn’t track those who ride shuttles or bike into the park, which is connected by the popular 3-mile, paved Tahoe East Shore Trail that starts at the Tunnel Creek Café in Incline Village.

Plans are underway to extend the trail several more miles from Sand Harbor south to Spooner Summit. State and federal officials are finalizing construction plans for the next segment of the trail.

In 2023, nearly 1.3 million people visited the park, and visitation is getting busier outside the peak season of Memorial Day to Labor Day.

“The facilities are not designed for that,” Fromherz said.

Sand Harbor, like many of Nevada’s state parks, is also plagued by a labor shortage. Last summer, the park closed its boat ramp two days per week because of a lack of employees.

The future of Sand Harbor

Last year, Nevada State Parks unveiled a reservation system for state-operated campgrounds and to reduce overcrowding at a popular Southern Nevada park.

The first park to take reservations for overnight visitors was Valley of Fire, followed by Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area near Laughlin and Washoe Lake State Park near Reno. Others followed suit.

Nevada State Parks also rolled out a pilot program testing day use reservations at Big Bend of the Colorado. The park required reservations for day use prior to 11:30 a.m. to relieve traffic at the park entrance. After that time, the park was open to first-come, first-served visitors.

At the time, a spokesperson for Nevada State Parks said the agency was also considering implementing day use reservations for Sand Harbor. Those have not been implemented yet, but an announcement will be made about them next month, a parks spokesperson told The Nevada Independent.

In a presentation to state lawmakers earlier this month, Nevada State Parks Administrator Bob Mergell said timed entry reservations were coming for the park.

As officials consider what to do with Sand Harbor, they are also drafting a new master plan — the last park master plan dates back to 1990. A final draft is expected out in January of next year, Fromherz said, with construction starting around the end of the decade.

“The public will be able to see what an ideal Sand Harbor will look like on paper,” Fromherz told The Nevada Independent. “A lot of that’s going to focus on improving the traffic flow in the park.”

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

Don Chepe opens in Carson Mall serving authentic Mexican, Salvadoran cuisine

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 24 May 2024 18:30:06 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

For twenty years, Jose Cuella has been working in the kitchens of Carson City restaurants. Now, he has finally been able to open his own restaurant, Don Chepe Mexican Restaurant, along with his wife and five children.

The restaurant, located in the Carson Mall, took over the space after Francisco’s vacated.

“We wanted the location so we could continue serving those who had been long-time customers of Francisco’s,” Cuella said.

Cuella is originally from El Salvador, and his wife was born in Mexico, and the menu reflects both of their heritages. Customers can find everything from pupusas to birria tacos, traditional street tacos, seafood selections, rib-eye steaks, fajitas, as well as Mexican-American favorites like super burritos, taco salads, chimichangas, and more.

Cuella and his wife are in the kitchen serving up food while their five children and their spouses serve customers as the waitstaff.

“It’s definitely a mom-and-pop shop,” Cuella’s daughter-in-law Citlaly said.

Don Chepe is open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with breakfast served until 11 a.m. offering choices such as pancakes, chorizo, and homemade chocolate milk for the kids (or kids at heart).

Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily.

For more information, visit https://www.doncheperestaurant.com/ or call (775) 461 0297. Don Chepe is located on the eastern side of the Carson Mall at 1200 Stewart St.

Carson City responds to questions regarding Fourth of July firework changes, access to Centennial Park

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 24 May 2024 17:02:34 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Following the news that the Fourth of July fireworks will be moving to Eagle Valley Golf Course this year, many residents in the community had questions with the most important: Where can we still see them?

The fireworks display each year is put on by Carson City’s RSVP as their largest fundraiser of the year, and has been for the past 33 years. Unfortunately as of 2021, they were no longer able to utilize the fields behind Carson High School and were forced to begin looking for a new location. More on that here.

Many commenters asked why certain locations couldn’t be utilized such as Silver Oak Golf Course, the Ormsby House, or Edmond’s Sports Field. According to RSVP Director Molly Walt, all of those locations were researched. In order to be allowed to shoot off the fireworks, certain site restrictions apply, namely the site must be far enough away from houses and the freeway with access for firefighters, which would not allow Silver Oak or the sports fields.

As for the Ormsby House, they also researched the location but are unable to launch from the roof due to the building’s HVAC system.

Walt said she exhausted all locations that could keep the fireworks display close to Mills Park but the problem lies simply in space: Carson City does not have many large open spaces far enough away from housing and the freeway to use with access for firefighters.

Shooting the fireworks from the Eagle Valley Golf Course was the last possible way RSVP was able to make the fireworks show happen, Walt said. In addition to the show, which remains free to the community wherever they would like to view it, they are also hosting a golf tournament and dinner which are ticketed events as part of the fundraiser.

Many in the community also asked why the city was keeping Centennial Park closed. According to Cameron Gresh, Carson City’s new Public Information Officer, conversations are ongoing.

“Right now our biggest concern there is safety issues posed by the single entrance and exit,” Gresh said. “In the past it’s created traffic issues. As of right now that’s why it looks like the park is going to remain closed, but conversations are still ongoing.”

Gresh said in the event Centennial Park remains closed for the fourth, he said the city believes Mills Park will still have visibility of the fireworks without having to head to the golf course.

We will update with more information if the city determines opening the park is the best course of action.

For more information on the change, including how to participate in the fundraiser, click here.

Couple arrested for multiple drug possessions following Dayton traffic stop

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:26:07 +0000

Lyon County Press Release

On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Detectives from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation’s Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Dayton, Nevada.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 62 year old James Weslow. The passenger of the vehicle was identified as 59 year old Penny Bettencourt. James and Penny are residents of Silver Springs, Nevada. During the course of the traffic stop, a large amount of methamphetamine was discovered.

The discovery of methamphetamine during the traffic stop led Detectives to conduct a search warrant at James and Penny’s residence in Silver Springs.

During a search of the residence, a large amount of methamphetamine and other narcotics were located.

In total, Detectives seized 2.1 pounds of methamphetamine, 11 pounds of marijuana, 42 grams of cocaine, a numerous amount of drug paraphernalia and sales packaging material, and seven firearms.

James and Penny were arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail for numerous narcotics related charges to include High level trafficking of a schedule 1 controlled substance. James’ total bail is $229,895.00. Penny’s total bail is $17,280.

This is an ongoing investigation, anyone who has any information is urged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division by email at detective@lyon-county.org or by phone at 775-463-6600, reference Case Number 24LY02080.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Message of the Week: Avoiding Scams

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:00:33 +0000

Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope

Identify theft, and phone scams have been a nuisance in the region lately. Multiple agencies have reached out to their respective communities to provide information in order to keep them safe from scammers whose only intention is to steal your money.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is providing the following information in order to educate our community on the possible phone scams they may encounter.

According to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, Americans over the age of 60 lost $1.7 billion to fraud last year. That’s the highest loss amount reported out of any age group. Lyon County is no exception to this rule, our senior community is constantly targeted by scammers and fraudsters.

Scammers are impersonating government officials, several state they are with law enforcement and are collecting fines. Other scammers are claiming to offer financial assistance. These scammers are constantly targeting our senior community.

What are the most common reasons these scammers target seniors?

-They’re more trusting of others — especially people who claim to be looking out for them.
-They often have considerable savings or valuable possessions. This makes them lucrative targets for scammers.
-They’re often not tech-savvy and easier to scam online, over the phone, or on social media.
-They may have cognitive or physical impairments preventing them from exercising their best judgment.
-They might feel like they can’t report the scam out of fear of losing their independence or being seen as incompetent.

Here are examples of scams that we are seeing in Lyon County and our senior population needs to be aware of.

The grandparent scam:

Imposters pretending to be the police call and say that their grandchild has been in an accident or is involved in a crime. Scammers will then ask their targets to take out large sums of money or make a wire transfer to “save” their grandchild. The scammer will even use the real name of the victim's grandchild along with other identifying information that they find online to make the scam more believable. In other cases, the fraudster will even pretend to be the grandchild and claim to be in trouble.

Government imposter scams:

In this senior scam, fraudsters contact older people claiming to be representatives from a well-known government agency. This could include Medicare, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Social Security Administration (SSA), or law enforcement.
Fraudsters may use caller ID spoofing to make the call seem genuine. And once you’re on the line, they may parrot your Social Security number (SSN) to further legitimize the call.

Elder financial abuse:

Elder financial abuse happens when someone the victim knows and trusts — like a family member, close friend, or caregiver — tries to gain access to the senior’s savings, credit, or assets. They could trick their victim into signing over access or power of attorney. Or, they might even threaten to withhold care if they don’t receive access.

Tech support scams:

In this type of fraud, the scammer masquerades as a tech support representative from a company you trust like Apple or Microsoft. They’ll claim that your computer or device is at risk of being infected by viruses and then trick you into granting them remote access or paying for software that you don’t need. Sometimes, the goal is to trick the victim into downloading what they think is helpful software. But when they do, it’s actually malware that opens up the potential for cyber-attacks that target the victim’s banking information. This scam often happens through phone calls, but it’s also common to see pop-up ads on websites targeting seniors.

Sweepstakes and elder lottery scams:

Fraudsters reach out to an elderly victim and claim that they’ve won a contest, lottery, or sweepstakes that they never entered. But to receive winnings, they’ll need to pay upfront fees and taxes and supply their banking information for the transfer. Scammers will often string along their victims for months or years, claiming that they need additional payment. But any money that’s sent goes straight to the scammer.

What to do:

Most scams rely on older victims panicking, becoming flustered, or making hasty decisions. As an aid to yourself or senior relatives, it helps to post notes next to phones, computers, and doors with the following tips (or some variation of them):

STOP: Take a moment and think about the situation. Does anything feel suspicious?

LEAVE: Hang up, close the door, or close the email. If someone is pressing you to act now, they could be a con artist.

ASK: Call a family member for advice, search online for more details, and find out if the organizations you're speaking to are real. You can also ask a visitor for identification.

WAIT: Take the time to absorb what you’ve learned and make a plan of action. Don’t rush any decisions.

ACT: Only visit legitimate websites and call verified, safe phone numbers. You can use independent review websites and email address lookup services to check someone's identity.

Nearly all scam calls and fraudsters originate outside of the United States, making tracking them and prosecuting them, near impossible.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office along with the District Attorney’s Office, are willing to present information regarding preventing senior fraud. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office along with the District Attorney have presented fraud prevention classes at the Dayton Senior Center, Yerington Senior Center, Silver Springs Senior Center and the Fernley Senior Center as well as several church groups who requested the class. We are always looking to present this information and protect the seniors of this community from the lowest element of society that targets them and their hard earned money. If your group would like a presentation please reach out via messenger or email.

Respectfully,
Sheriff Brad Pope

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Motley

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 24 May 2024 14:00:30 +0000

Nevada Humane Society

Our Pet of the Week is Motley! Meet Motley, a jolly 2.5-year-old collie/terrier mix who's a bundle of social energy! Despite his adventurous spirit, Motley's heart is as big as his playful personality.

He's a bit of an escape artist, so a secure environment is a must. This lovable stray has a knack for making friends, however, we recommend dog-to-dog introductions to ensure everyone gets along. His affectionate nature suggests he’s ready to charm his way into the hearts of a loving family who can keep up with his curious escapades!

Here is what Motley has to say: “Hey there, I'm Motley, the life of the paw-ty! Yep, that's right, I'm the social sensation of the canine world. But let me tell you, I've got a reputation as an escape artist. I can’t help it; the call of the wild just beckons me sometimes! That's why I'm on the hunt for a home with top-notch security. And speaking of energy, mine's off the charts! I'm like a whirlwind of wagging tails. So, if you're as lively as I am, we'll be a match made in doggy heaven. Oh, and about the other dog, sure, I’m cool with having a furry sidekick, but flying solo sounds pretty awesome, too. As for kids, well, I haven't had the pleasure yet, but who knows? Maybe they'll be my new partners in crime!”

Motley’s adoption fee is $75. You can meet him at the Carson City Nevada Humane Society at 549 Airport Road, Carson City, NV 89701, or by calling (775) 887-2171 to learn more. We are open every day from 11:00 am-6:30 pm.

Sierra area fishing report: Cold water, great fishing expected for Memorial Day weekend

Jeff Munson — Fri, 24 May 2024 00:30:53 +0000

By Doug Busey, aka 'Mac The Naw'

Hello fellow anglers. Memorial Day is here, and people will be out enjoying a beautiful weekend forecast. We deserve to have three days in a row of warm weather. We all need to slow down a little and take your time getting to your destination.

Now even though the temperatures will be nice and warm. Many of our lakes and streams are still frigid from the snow melt. A sad reminder, 55 year old Todd Anderson from Sparks lost his life at Topaz Lake last weekend retrieving a buoy. Possibly due to cold water temperatures.

This time of year with the snow melt, water temps can be in the low 40's to 60 degrees. You may be a strong swimmer, but our bodies react differently to drastic temperature changes. Please use caution and always carry a life jacket when boating. Most of all, keep an eye on your surroundings for safety reasons as well as others around you that may need help.

Here's the holiday weekend report:

SILVER LAKE ALPINE COUNTY: The lake has thawed out. The boat ramp is open, but I do not have any reports on how the fishing is. I will be going up next week to update that report.

CAPLES LAKE: The lake has thawed out 85% as of last Wednesday. The Caples Lake Resort is opening for the season May 24th. The general store and boat lunch will be in operation and they also have boat rentals available. This time of year is a good time to fish by the dam or Woods Creek area.

Watch your footing if you venture down to Woods Creek. There were a few snow drifts along the lake that could be a little tricky. Casting a Thomas Buoyant or a sinking Rapala should get you some action. Inflated nightcrawlers are also productive along the dam or spillway area. For more information, stop by the Caples Lake Resort.

WOODS LAKE: Road closed.

RED LAKE: The lake is thawed as of this week. I would recommend a 1/8 oz Kastmaster or toss some salmon eggs from the dam area.

BLUE LAKES: As of last Wednesday the road was still closed to the first gate.

BURNSIDE LAKE: As of last Wednesday the road was still closed.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: I received this information from the BLM office in Regards to the campground area. The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces the Indian Creek Campground in Alpine County will remain closed until further notice.

“The Campground closure is due to damages caused by the 2021 Tamarack Fire, and significant flooding in 2022,” said Jonathan Palma, Acting Sierra Front Field Manager. “The campground will remain fully closed to public access until further notice.” In July of 2021, the Tamarack Fire burned through Indian Creek Campground and destroyed the RV /tent main loop, group camp site and restroom.

"Wildfire impacts to site facilities, hazardous materials abatement, and risks associated with wildfire-affected 'hazard' trees necessitated this closure. In August of 2022, the area received heavy rains that flooded the campground, resulting in significant sediment loading and debris fields in the campground, compounding the BLM's timeframe for re-opening the facilities. The site will remain closed to the public, including vehicles, while staff work on public safety and infrastructure restoration tasks.

"Hazard tree falling within the campground concluded in March, with over 80 truckloads of timber being removed. With the different contractors using the day use area for storage and staging, no date has been set to open the day use area to the public at this time. The BLM appreciates your patience and your cooperation in staying out of the campground during the closure. Because a re-opening date may extend well into the future, camping reservations are not available at this time."

The fishing has been very productive. This may be due to the CDFW planting the lake this week with 800 lbs of rainbow trout. The weeds are starting to get thick. But that can work to your advantage. Target the areas in between the weeds and adjust your height on your leader. I have used anywhere from a 12 to 48 inch leader. Salmon peach or green powerbait is most productive. But inflating a night crawler with scent, is a close second. Both roads are open.

WEST FORK CARSON RIVER ALPINE COUNTY: The river was running up to 300 cfm this week and may climb with warmer weather. Fishing has been challenging for most anglers. The Hope Valley area has been most productive with night crawlers or salmon eggs.

EAST FORK CARSON RIVER ALPINE COUNTY: As of last Wednesday the river was running at 1300 CFM, which is a little higher than opening day. With our warming weather, it may get up to 1600 CFM. Stay out of the river due to currents and water temps.

A few anglers have done well with nightcrawlers in the deeper pools from 1.5 to 4 lbs. I checked in with Alpine F&G, and they have no fish plants this week due to high waters. The CDFW is scheduled to plant the river with catchable rainbows this weekend. For more information or to get a photo with your catch for the Naw report, stop by the Carson River Resort.

Monitor and Ebbetts passes are open for travelers.

HIGHLAND LAKES: Road closed at Highway 4.

NEVADA FISH PLANTS: Mitch Pond, Mountain View Pond #2, Seeman Pond, Baily Pond, Davis Creek Pond, Wilson Common Pond, West Walker River, East Walker River, Marilyn's Pond, Battle Born Pond.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. A reminder about the Lampe Park Kids Fishing Day on June 1-2. Make sure to get your kids signed up, and we are still looking for volunteers for both days. To register the kiddies or to sign up to volunteer, you can go to dcnvkidsfishingderby.org for all the registration forms and information you need. I will see you there.

Now if you get a photo of your catch, send it to editor@carsonnow.org. Hope to see you on the waters soon, and have a memorable weekend. Good fishin' and tight lines.

Nevada lieutenant governor to host Carson City community forum with 6 other elected officials

Thu, 23 May 2024 22:41:56 +0000

By Nevada Lieutenant Governor's Office

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the Office of Small Business Advocacy have announced a community forum focused on building a strong and vibrant community and engaging Carson City’s small business owners.

The “Carson City Forum” event will take place on Wednesday, May 29th at 10:00 AM in the Old Assembly Chambers at the Carson City Capitol located at 101 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

The Carson City Forum will bring together community members, entrepreneurs, and elected leaders, in an open, collaborative dialogue centered around making Carson City a better place to live, work, start a family, and grow a business.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE: Carson City Capitol - Old Assembly Chambers | 101 N Carson Street, Carson City

“The openness and accessibility of Nevada’s elected leaders is something that I have always been proud of,” said Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony. “The Carson City Forum is another way for the community to get out there, meet the people in charge, and tell them what’s on their mind. This kind of open dialogue is essential to building and maintaining a strong and vibrant community.”

Elected officials attending the Carson City Forum are Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony; Nevada Secretary of State Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar; Nevada State Assemblyman Phillip "P.K." O’Neill; Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell, Carson City Board of Supervisors Lisa Schuette, Carson City Manager Nancy Paulson; and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/CarsonCityForum

For information please contact Sarah Johnson, Director for the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocacy at (702) 286-5140 and sarahjohnson@ltgov.nv.gov ; or Melissa Saavedra, Deputy Director for the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocacy at (775) 364-8036 and melissasaavedra@ltgov.nv.gov.

About Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor
Stavros Anthony, a 41-year resident of Nevada, has made community service and public safety his focus. He has previously served as a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer, member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, a City of Las Vegas Councilman, and now as Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor.

About the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocacy

The Office of Small Business Advocacy (OSBA) helps Nevada’s entrepreneurs every day as they start and grow their business and navigate hurdles related to licensing and business regulations. Learn more about OSBA at www.OSBANV.com.