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Carson City emergency crews called to crash at East Nye Lane and Hot Springs Road

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 21:36:19 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of Hot Springs Road and East Nye Lane.

The incident was reported at around 2:24 p.m. Two ambulances and other emergency responders were called to the scene.

At this time it is unknown how many vehicles are involved or the extent of injuries. A tree is reportedly blocking the roadway.

Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area.

We will update as more information becomes available.

23 graduates from 13 agencies represented in 2024 spring POST graduation ceremony, Carson City sheriff keynotes

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:17:23 +0000

Michael Sherlock, Executive Director

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, also known as POST, is pleased to announce 23 graduates, from 13 agencies, accepted their peace officers’ oath as POST Academy Class 2024-01.

The graduation ceremony highlighted Carson City Sheriff Kenneth Furlong as the keynote speaker along with POST Executive Director, Michael Sherlock. Training Division Chief Mike Hayhurst administered the peace officers’ oath for all twenty-three graduates.

The ceremony was held Thursday, May 9 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

The Category I POST Academy is 655 hours of intensive peace officer training over 17 weeks. The following 23 graduates’ agencies that accepted the oath are:

7th Judicial District Court

Carson City Sheriff’s Office

Churchill County Sheriff’s Office

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Elko County Sheriff’s Office

Elko Police Department

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office

Mineral County Sheriff’s Office

Nevada Division of State Parks

Nye County Sheriff’s Office

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Police Department

Storey County Sheriff’s Office

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is the regulatory agency for law enforcement training throughout the state and is responsible for the certification of the nearly 10,000 peace officers serving in over 130 criminal justice agencies in the state. NAC 289.010 thru NAC 289.380 and NRS 289.010 thru NRS 289.820 govern POST. For more information on POST refer to post.nv.gov.

Pioneer Academy National Honor Society students learn to save lives

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 18:15:28 +0000

Carson City School District

Seven Pioneer National Honors Society students received cardiopulmonary resuscitation training from Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority, also known as REMSA. Kathleen Bobula-Salazar, Brooklynn Case, Ashley Ellis, William Houk, Kylee Krause-Mays, Vanessa Tran and Maggie Uzzell all earned CPR certification through a class in Reno.

The training, sponsored through the Pioneer Honor Society, helps students be prepared to enter the workforce with safety certifications. The Basic Life Support (BLS) training, presented by Reno REMSA instructors Krys Peka and Tia Speirs, is geared for healthcare professionals and is more compressive than the Heart Savers course that is used to train general community members.

After completing the five-hour course, students took a written and physical test to earn the CPR certification. In addition to taking the course and earning a certification in CPR, the Carson City students were given a tour of the REMSA Emergency facility to see how the emergency vehicles are stocked and maintained.

Volunteers sought for Carson High Safe Grad Night

Tue, 21 May 2024 14:46:41 +0000

By Carson High Safe Grad Boosters

Carson High Safe Grad runs on volunteers, like you! Help us celebrate The Class of 2024 while also helping to prevent fatalities related to grad night intoxication.

We need two dozen more chaperones for the FREE, safe, and sober all-night party provided to graduating high school seniors.

1. To volunteer, click this SignUp link: https://signup.com/go/TYfJKCC

2. Review options listed (check June 1 & June 2 tabs) for preferred shift

3. Sign up, it's Easy! SignUp does NOT share your info or email address

Not able to volunteer this time but still want to contribute? Tax-deductible gifts keep this event free.

Visit https://carsonhighsafegrad.com to learn more.

Historic Fourth Ward School Museum hosts 4th annual Educational Kids Fair

Tue, 21 May 2024 05:02:49 +0000

Fourth Ward School Museum

The Fourth Annual Educational Kids’ Fair returns to the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City! Join us for an interactive day of exploration, fun crafts and interesting activities provided by local businesses & organizations in our Victorian Era school house museum on the Saturday of Fathers’ Day weekend.

Activities by:
- Virginia City Tourism
- Gold Panning with Bill Findley
- Cub Scouts - (Pack 360)
- BSA - (Troop 847)
- Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
- & many more local organizations!

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kids: Attend free!
Adults: Regular museum admission of $7 for adults.

Free admission for members of the Fourth Ward School Museum with current membership!

Villanueva conquers immigration, English Language Learning, GED to earn business degree at WNC

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 00:03:20 +0000

Western Nevada College

When Marie Villanueva emigrated to the United States from Mexico City 20 years ago, she left behind her whole world: Family, friends, a career and cultural traditions.

She was facing many uncertainties and concerns as a teenager. But Villanueva overcame these long odds to earn a GED and pursue professional goals in finance.

On Monday, Villanueva achieved another one of her goals as she graduated from Western Nevada College with an Associate degree in General Business.

“This Monday’s ceremony will be memorable because I will be closing a cycle in my life full of good memories and with the sensation of accomplishing something for me and my family as the first generation going to college and opening the doors for our future generations,” she said prior to the ceremony.

Western Nevada College celebrated the achievements of its 2023-24 graduates Monday in Carson City, with a second ceremony planned for Thursday, May 23 in Fallon. Go here for the full list of graduates.

To adjust and prosper in her new country, she quickly realized the need to learn English. She enrolled in English Second Language classes at Incline High School and one of her teachers helped her prepare for the GED. Villanueva took the exam in 2009 at Western Nevada College after receiving some training from the college’s adult education program (now called ACCEL).

“Maria’s perseverance in achieving her dreams, even as a mother and business owner, is truly remarkable,” said Angela Holt, director of College and Career Readiness at WNC. “Her success highlights the importance of education, community support and mentorship as pathways to success. Her story is a testament to what can be achieved with dedication and hard work. We are proud of Maria and honored by the opportunity to support her along the way. On behalf of the entire team at ACCEL, congratulations, Maria!”

She passed the exam late in 2009 and was touched and inspired by the ceremony that WNC provided its adult education grads.

“I attended the ceremony that they did in May 2010 and that was very motivational,” Villanueva said.

To make ends meet, she started a house-cleaning company. But her passion was in finance and in 2013 began working in banking, assisting business owners with their financial goals and needs.

Villanueva didn’t forget how WNC helped her pass the GED, and in 2013 she returned to Western to begin the long journey of earning her business degree. Fortunately, she met Lupe Ramirez on her first day, WNC’s Latino Leadership Academy creator and now a member of WNC Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

“I was super nervous because my English wasn’t good at all, but that day I found an angel in my path,” Villanueva recalled. “She took the time to show me what I needed to do and she talked to me in a very inspirational way.”
At the time, because of her immigration status, she needed to pay for her tuition as a foreign student.

“But she shared with me all the benefits of studying and applying for scholarships,” Villanueva said. “Finding somebody who not only speaks the same language but understands you as an immigrant is like gaining the lottery. That day I completed my enrollment.”

As a mother to two daughters, Villanueva couldn’t dedicate herself to being a full-time student, so her degree has been a long time coming.

“My advice for other students is that it doesn't matter how many credits you can do every semester, but PLEASE do not stop; every class counts and please do not be scared of language barriers because those are only in our mind,” she said.

Villanueva currently works for Washoe County School District in the Special Education Operations Department.

“I am so proud of her for believing in herself and for not letting the language barrier stop her from reaching her educational goal,” Ramirez said. “Her story will make an impact in other people's lives. I love that she's extending her hand to help others reach their own potential!”

Carson City Master Plan presentation and discussion happening Thursday

Mon, 20 May 2024 23:23:40 +0000

Carson City is in the process of updating its 2006 Master Plan, which provided the framework for future growth and development.

All Carson City residents, business and property owners, and other community members are invited to participate. Join us to learn about the role of the Master Plan in shaping the future of Carson City and the existing conditions, trends, and projections that will influence future policy discussions.

Time & Location
May 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Carson City, 111 W Proctor St, Carson City, NV 89701, USA

Carson City weekend arrests: Woman booked after loaded handgun found in backpack within reach of children

Jeff Munson — Mon, 20 May 2024 23:02:25 +0000

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possessing a firearm by a prohibited person, child endangerment and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Stephanie Leon-Castillo was taken into custody at 2:14 p.m. following an investigation. She was also booked for misdemeanor Department of Alternative Sentencing violation, driving with a revoked license, suspended registration and no proof of insurance.

During the investigation following a traffic stop for suspended license plate, the vehicle was occupied by the woman driving, a passenger and three children in the back seat.

The investigating officer could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. The woman agreed to a consent to search the vehicle. Inside, located in a green backpack behind the driver's seat, was a Black Taurus G2C handgun with a loaded magazine (12 hollow point rounds) inside the handgun and 2.17 grams of marijuana inside a red grinder jar.

The officer asked the woman who the firearm belongs to. The male passenger stated it was his wife's and the night before they must have forgotten it in the vehicle, the report states. The firearm was behind the driver seat, within arms reach of the children, the report states. Also during the search deputies found two marijuana pipes, multiple packages from marijuana clubs, including receipts.

The woman stated she smokes inside the car and not in the house due to the children and stated she uses cannabis oil pens that she keeps on her person Due to suspected cannabis addiction, being in possession of a firearm with the controlled substance while being suspected of addiction and that the loaded firearm was in a backpack within arms reach of the children causing child endangerment, the woman was arrested and placed into custody.

She was booked for owning/possessing of a firearm by a prohibited person addicted to a controlled substance, child endangerment, driving on a revoked license, suspended registration, no proof of insurance and a department of alternative sentencing violation.

The children were safely released to an adult. Bail: $5,000 plus $1,000 cash for the DAS violation.

In other arrests:
— A Carson City woman, Katherine Cameron, was arrested Sunday, 8:21 a.m. for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500.

— A 49-year-old Carson City man, Joshua Canton, was arrested early Monday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500.

— A 36-year-old man was arrested Saturday for a misdemeanor outside agency warrant. Bail: $1,105 cash.

— A 26-year-old Carson City man, Anthony Sandoval, was arrested Saturday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and trespass. Bail: $2,500.

— A 28-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery. The woman allegedly threw a phone at her boyfriend, slapped him in the face and scratched his arms. The woman admitted to throwing her phone and scratching his arms and putting her hand in his face. She was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody. Bail: $3,000.

— A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday for suspicion of DUI and improper turn. Bail: $1,137.

— A 42-year-old woman, Tamara Milian, was arrested Friday for felony suspicion of preventing, dissuading a victim to report a crime and misdemeanor domestic battery. Bail: $5,000.

— 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.

Capital City Community Band to perform free 'You Asked For It' concert May 29 at CHS gym

Mon, 20 May 2024 22:33:20 +0000

Capital City Community Band

The Capital City Community Band will present a “You Asked For It” concert on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7 p.m. in the Carson High School gym.

This concert will present compositions requested by our Friends Of The Band members such as “Marchissmo,”“Children’s Prayer,” “Raiders Of The Lost Ark,” and "A Copland Tribute,” to name a few.

This is a great way to spend time with your family and be entertained for the right prices free! The concert is open to the public.

Please support Carson City’s local musicians by attending this concert. The band always cheerfully accepts donations. Become a “Friend of the Band” and you, too, can request a selection for the band to play.

The Capital City Community Band has been providing free concerts for Carson City residents and the surrounding areas since its founding by Richard Doede in 1979. The band is currently under the direction of Nick Jacques. New members are always welcome.

Thursday Info Night in Dayton on youth vaping and how to prevent it

Mon, 20 May 2024 21:15:50 +0000

By Quest Lakes

Dayton, Nevada - Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) will offer a free information night for parents and other community members on the health risks of youth vaping, strategies for preventing vaping and ways to support youth in leading healthy lives.

The event is at the Dayton Branch Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 6pm to 7pm. Light refreshments will be available.

The presentation is based on the evidence-based nicotine vaping prevention program called CATCH My Breath that HCC is now offering to schools. CATCH My Breath was developed at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. The program has a proven track record of reducing the likelihood of vaping by students in 5th - 12th grades.

Why is information about vaping (E-cigarettes) needed? E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among youth and are strongly associated with the use of other tobacco products. The majority of E-cigarettes, including flavored ones, contain nicotine, an addictive substance which has negative effects on the developing brain.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Patty at HCC at (775) 508-3025.