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Carson City Sheriff: Mobile home loses wheels during haul, stuck on Fairview and Steamboat Drive

Jeff Munson — Mon, 20 May 2024 06:43:39 +0000

An approximately 14 foot by 60 foot mobile home is disabled in the center turn lane at the corner of Fairview Drive and Steamboat Drive in Carson City and has disrupted the flow of traffic. Motorists can expect delays through Monday morning.

According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, the mobile home lost 4 of its 6 wheels while it was being pulled Sunday evening by a truck.

The driver of the truck was cited for not having the proper license to haul the mobile home. There were no injuries.

"It's a mess," said Furlong. "It's going to have an impact on Monday's traffic."

With the absence of wheels, the mobile home is too large to move with a regular tow truck and therefore will have to be lifted and moved by other means, said Furlong, noting that it will be sometime Monday morning when the equipment to haul it arrives.

Traffic is detoured around the accident, moving north-south on one lane along Fairview, said Furlong. We will update when it reopens.

Youth vaping epidemic to be addressed by Carson City health officials Monday at parent night

Jeff Munson — Mon, 20 May 2024 00:38:07 +0000

Event Date:

May 20, 2024 - 5:30pm

Carson City health officials will discuss the youth vaping epidemic, along with short-term and long-term effects of vaping at a monthly parent night meeting, happening Monday night, May 20.

Carson City Juvenile Service’s monthly Parent Education Night is from from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Carson City Health and Human Services Building, located at 900 East Long Street. It will be held held in the main lobby.

Monday's meeting will be in Spanish. Parents, families and students are welcome.

During Monday’s event, Carson City Juvenile Services is partnering with Carson City Health and Human Services to talk about e-cigarettes and vaping products, the extent of the youth vaping epidemic, short-term and long-term effects of vaping, help parents how to talk to their children and provide resources for quitting tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes.

This class will be taught in Spanish. Anyone can attend, including youth. For more information on this event, contact Cindy Lepe at 775-283-7042 or email at CCHHSTobacco@carson.org.

For more information on Parent Education Nights and other events and services going on with Carson City Juvenile Services, contact Michelle Entz at 775-283-7640 or email mentz@carson.org.

Carson City Juvenile Services offers walk-in and crisis intervention services to anyone in the community in need of supportive services with their children. Contact the office directly at 775-887-2033 to request a walk-in appointment, or fill out an online referral for services in the link here.

To keep up to date with Carson City Juvenile Services events, check out their website and Facebook page.

See the flyer below.

May 2024 Parent Education Night-Spanish by Carson Now on Scribd

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Youth Theatre Carson City to hold auditions for 'The Spongebob Musical' Youth Edition

Jeff Munson — Sun, 19 May 2024 23:03:36 +0000

By Scott Anderson

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for Nickelodeon’s The Spongebob Musical, Youth Edition, a 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway show based on the iconic Nickelodeon series! The show will run four performances, July 26-28, 2024 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, Spongebob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.

With music and songs by a host of celebrated musicians including Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At The Disco, Lady A, Plain White T’s, David Bowie and many more, The Spongebob Musical is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers ages 5-19, who will be cast to play all of the beloved Nickelodeon characters including the unflappable Spongebob Squarepants, his best friends Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks, his grumpy neighbor Squidward Q. Tentacles, the greedy Mr. Krabs and his whale of a daughter Pearl, the evil genius Sheldon J. Plankton and his computer wife Karen; and a host of colorful undersea characters who help bring the fantastical world of Bikini Bottom to life.

Initial auditions for The Spongebob Musical, Youth Edition will be held via self-tape videos which are due May 30, 2024. Callbacks and additional auditions will be held at 4pm on Thursday June 6, 2024 at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center located at 951 N. Stewart St. in Carson City.

Auditions are open to all kids ages 5-19. Audition information and materials can be found on our website. For information, please contact Youth Theatre Carson City at 775.315.2501 or visit www.youththeatrecarsoncity.com.

About Youth Theatre Carson City
Youth Theatre Carson City is a National Award-Winning Youth Theatre Program in Carson City, Nevada. We provide a safe, inclusive environment for young people and their families to explore, create, learn and grow through quality theatrical experiences. We strive to be a model for excellence in theatre with an emphasis on quality theatre education and exceptional family entertainment.
Youth Theatre operates in partnership with the Carson City Department of Recreation and the Bob Boldrick Theatre and is a Nevada nonprofit organization.

Carson City athletes shine at weekend Paydirt Challenge mountain bike race

Sun, 19 May 2024 21:02:00 +0000

By Jeremy Fox

Visit Carson City and pro cyclist Peter Stetina hosted the Peter Stetina Paydirt Challenge gravel race in Carson City this weekend. More than 600 bikers from around the world participated in either the 69-mile long course or the 56-mile medium course races.

The races showed off the natural beauty of the area with routes that summited Brunswick Canyon, descended Sunrise Pass, and toured James Lee Park and Clear Creak trails in Douglas County.

The event was facilitated by a host of volunteers who supported aid stations along the courses as well as finish line food and drink stations at Fuji Park. The Carson Senators mountain bike team had a number of volunteers at the event and provided all of the racers with an enthusiastic cheering section throughout the day.

All racers had a mass start at Fuji Park to kick off the day. Carson City was represented by a number of riders including three members of the Kit Carson Youth Cycling team; Josh Fox, Riley Kuhlman and Kaiden Kuhlman. The Kit Carson riders all turned in excellent performances.

Riley Kuhlman took 2nd place for the Junior Women’s division of the 56-mile race, with Josh Fox coming in 3rd place overall for the Men’s 56-mile race and Kaiden Kuhlman earning 11th place overall for the Men’s 56-mile race.

Transportation manager to update Carson City Rotary of local roads, funding mechanisms

Jeff Munson — Sun, 19 May 2024 19:20:25 +0000

Event Date:

May 21, 2024 - 12:00pm

By Denise Clodjeaux

Carson City Transportation Manager Chris Martinovich will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

Martinovich will talk about the status of the city’s roads and funding potential funding initiatives for maintenance. “Carson City is currently facing an estimated annual shortfall of $21 million to maintain the neighborhood streets that do not qualify for federal grants”, he said. “To close this funding gap, Public Works is exploring various funding options including a new .25 percent sales tax and a city-wide general improvement district.”

The meeting takes place Tuesday, May 21, at noon in the Brewery Arts Centers Grand Ballroom, 449 West King Street, Carson City. Anyone interested in attending should email carsoncitynvrotary@gmail.com.

Preservation Society offers summer tours of historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City

Sun, 19 May 2024 17:24:52 +0000

Nevada State Prison Preservation Society

Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is offering May through October tours of the historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City.

Go here for tickets.

The Nevada State Prison has an extensive history within Carson City, beginning as the site of the first meetings of the Territorial Legislature, and quickly becoming the Territorial Prison in 1862. With statehood in 1864, it became the Nevada State Prison, and was the only state prison in Nevada until the late 1950s.

Until its closing in 2012, Nevada State Prison was one of the oldest prisons still operating in the entire country.

For more information about the prison, tours and to buy tickets, go to Nevadastateprison.org.

WNC to celebrate 53rd commencement Monday in Carson City and Thursday in Fallon

Jeff Munson — Sun, 19 May 2024 16:11:08 +0000

Event Date:

May 20, 2024 - 10:00am

Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College is celebrating its 53rd commencement class with traditional commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 20, in Carson City and Thursday, May 23, in Fallon.

"This is the most exciting day for me as we celebrate our graduates! I am pleased we can offer ceremonies in Carson City and Fallon," said WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe, who will deliver opening remarks at both ceremonies. "Our graduates have worked hard to reach this point and they and their families have made sacrifices in order to reach this milestone. I am so pleased to say 'CONGRATS' to each of them!"

The Carson City ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park. Captain Shane Tanner of the Naval Air Station Fallon will provide the commencement address to the Class of 2024. Associated Students of Western Nevada (student government) President Suzanna Stankute, who is graduating with an associate degree for the second straight year, will deliver a message to the Class of 2024.

Three days after the Carson City commencement, WNC will celebrate its graduates in Fallon. The Venturacci Gym will host the ceremony starting at 9 a.m., with Captain Tanner providing the commencement address. Stankute will also speak to the Class of 2024.

WNC is providing a livestream of the Carson City ceremony at wnc.edu/live.

For more information about graduation at WNC, go to wnc.edu/admissions/graduation.

Capitol City Gun Club to host Memorial Day weekend fun shoot

Sun, 19 May 2024 15:19:47 +0000

By Jay Smith

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Memorial Day Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Target fees will be discounted with a limit of 400 targets per person. The Club is a shotgun only facility, offering Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904. Everyone is invited to come!

Sierra Nevada Realtors redoubling commitment to Fair Housing Act

Sun, 19 May 2024 15:02:08 +0000

The following is written by Sam Olson, I.D.E.A. Committee Chair & Robert Bartshe, president of Sierra Nevada Realtors.

Our state anthem boldly declares that ‘Home means Nevada.’ For many Nevadans, home also means economic prosperity and stability. For generations, home ownership has been a symbol of financial security and upward mobility. Home equity is the largest single financial asset for most American families, representing between 50% and 70% of net wealth. Buying a house is one of those marquee life moments that you never forget.

In April, we recognized the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, passed as part of the 1968 Civil Rights Act. Signed by President Lyndon Johnson, the law made it illegal to discriminate in housing transactions on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status. After signing the legislation, President Johnson remarked: “Now, with this bill, the voice of justice speaks again. It proclaims that fair housing for all – all human beings who live in this country – is now a part of the American way of life.”

As Realtors, our commitment to making fair housing a lived reality for all is a year-round commitment, not a box to be checked or important only in the month of April. As Northern Nevada continues to become a more diverse community, we must recognize that disparities still exist in terms of access to homeownership. The Reno metropolitan area has grown 15% from 2010 to 2020, boasting a more diverse community than ever before. With more than 2,300 new job opportunities in the region, we are attracting significant in-migration as more people choose to call the Silver State home.

Some progress has been made to bridge this gap with 2022 homeownership rates for racial minorities increasing among Asian and Hispanic Americans, but there is still more work to be done to achieve equal access for everyone.

Nationally, over the last decade, U.S. homeownership has increased to 65%, rebounding from a low point in 2016 and navigating the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still significant disparities in housing affordability for people across racial and ethnic groups; for example, Black homeownership rates are still just 44%. The discrepancies are multifaceted and have a deeply rooted history, emphasizing the importance of the Fair Housing Act, even half a century later.

The housing market in Northern Nevada has faced its own set of difficulties because of the upward trend of people moving to the area to pursue jobs at major corporations. The rise in the population has put a strain on the housing market, making it even harder for people to find a home at an affordable cost.

Mortgage and rent prices have shot through the roof, and many people in minority communities may not be able to afford it. According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, 41% of Black homeowners spend more than 30% of their income on housing, compared to 24% of white owners. Home equity is the biggest financial asset for an American family, it is vital that every community has equal access to achieve homeownership and the generational prosperity it unlocks.

The Sierra Nevada Realtors have the opportunity to help families and individuals find the dream home that they are looking for. They can ensure that typically underserved communities are being heard and supported throughout the already stressful process of looking for a forever home.

The I.D.E.A. Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility) is planning multiple events this year focusing on diversity and bias training. On June 20, members can obtain their At Home with Diversity certification that is designed to enable agents to work successfully with and within a rapidly changing multicultural market. Then on the next day, June 21, members can learn about avoiding fair housing pitfalls and provide equitable professional service to every client and customer. The I.D.E.A. Committee, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Realtors, aims to champion the mission of fair housing for all.

Buying a home may be one of the biggest purchases a person makes in a lifetime, and is a process that everyone should have fair access to. Bringing the goals of the Fair Housing Act to fruition demands a collective effort from elected officials and community leaders. Sierra Nevada Realtors are committed to doing our part to represent the community, in order to make the goals of the Fair Housing Act, the stability and generational wealth creation that homeownership represents, a reality for everyone.

Carson City area road report for week of May 20-26

Jeff Munson — Sun, 19 May 2024 14:37:20 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 20-26, 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.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
— Carson Street between Adams Street and Park Street will have reduced southbound lanes from Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— The bike lane on Carson Street, south of Stewart Street, will be closed from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Car traffic will not be affected.

— Stewart Street between Park Street and John Street will be closed to southbound traffic on Thursday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Follow detour.

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

Elsewhere, beginning Monday, May 20, single lane closures will take place on U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville in Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins roadway repaving as part of a continuing highway improvement project.

Beginning May 20 through August, single lane closures will take place on one-mile sections of U.S. 395 from the Nevada-California state line to Ray May Way between 6a.m.-8p.m. weekdays. Traffic flaggers and pilot cars will alternate directions of traffic through the work zone. Reduced work zone speed limits will be in place.

Motorists should anticipate travel delays of up to 30 minutes, and are reminded to drive safely and follow all traffic signage. The road work schedule is subject to change based on weather and other factors.

NDOT will reconstruct the aging roadway surface of U.S. 395 between the Nevada-California state line and Ray May Way. Two inches of aging roadway surface will be removed and repaved with nearly three inches of new asphalt.

As part of the project, the existing northbound passing lane near Pine Valley Road will also be extended by approximately one and a half miles, providing additional designated passing opportunities.

The existing 55mph speed limit on some sections of the roadway will also be updated to 65mph. With the vast majority of drivers traveling well over the currently-posted 55mph speed limit, the speed limit modifications are aimed at further harmonizing average travel speeds and reducing the potential of unsafe passing and other crashes related to incongruent travel speeds.

Two speed feedback signs will also be installed to help motorists ensure that they are not exceeding a safe speed. Using radar, these signs display vehicle travel speeds back to the motorist, along with the posted speed limit.
The project represents an approximate $21 million investment in preserving and enhancing U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville.

Brief shoulder and single lane closures have periodically been in place since early March as crews made initial roadside improvements.

Commercial Vehicles Prohibited on State Route 431 May 21-23 as Truck Escape Ramp Undergoes Maintenance

Commercial vehicles with air brakes will be prohibited traveling westbound over State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) as the truck escape ramp in Incline Village is temporarily closed for maintenance May 21-23.

The truck escape ramp on westbound SR 431 near Second Creek Drive in Incline Village will be closed 24/7 May 21-23 for maintenance. Commercial vehicles with air brakes will be prohibited from traveling westbound over Mt. Rose Highway further than the Mt. Rose ski area. The commercial vehicle closure is a safety precaution to prevent trucks traveling down the mountain potentially encountering brake issues while the ramp is closed for maintenance. Trucks will be allowed traveling eastbound from Incline Village to Reno.

The truck ramp uses a series of six pre-tensioned drag nets to catch the front grill of runaway vehicles and help safely absorb the impact to slow, then ultimately stop, the vehicle. The asphalt surface of the truck ramp is heated to ensure that snow or ice does not hamper use of the nets during winter months.

The truck escape ramp is one of multiple escape ramps across Nevada. The ramps are located adjacent to steep downgrades for out-of-control vehicles to slow and stop away from other vehicles more safely. Any vehicle experiencing braking problems can use a truck ramp.

Avoid Needing a Truck Escape Ramp
— Have your vehicle serviced and maintained regularly.
— Use provided brake check areas located near mountain summits and tops of steep grades to verify that your equipment and vehicle is in proper working condition.
— Be familiar with the road and grades and load your vehicle accordingly.
— Operate your vehicle on downgrades using recommended gears and speeds to help avoid excessive brake temperatures.

If You Must Use a Truck Escape Ramp
— Use a truck escape ramp if you are having difficulty slowing your vehicle or experience brake loss.
— Enter in line with the ramp and as close to center as possible.
— Contact Nevada DOT after you have used a Nevada truck escape ramp.
— Contact a tow truck company after you have used a truck escape ramp to remove your vehicle, and have any faulty vehicle brakes repaired before driving again.

Don’ts of Using a Truck Escape Ramp
— Do not avoid using a truck escape ramp for fear of possible damage to your vehicle. Damage to vehicles from gravel beds is negligible compared to the potential damage caused by not using a truck escape ramp.
— Do not try and drive out of the ramp yourself. Trying to drive out may only cause further damage to your vehicle.
— Do not wait in your vehicle while it is in the truck ramp.
— Do not use the truck escape ramp paved entry as a rest stop or parking area. Runaway vehicles are traveling at very high speeds and have limited ability to avoid parked vehicles in their path.