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Carson City area weather: First week of fall looks to be warm, sunny and breezy

Jeff Munson — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:02:26 +0000

Heading into this first full week of fall, temperatures around Carson City and surrounding counties will feel like early summer, with daytime highs in mid 80s for the next few days and the low to mid 70s for the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Light winds will prevail for most of the week, with two breezy periods, the first Wednesday and again this weekend, with Wednesday producing gusts 20 mph to 30 mph. With the dry conditions and low humidity expected, it could produce isolated areas of critical fire weather conditions for far northern Washoe County, NWS forecasters said.

Temperatures will cool down a bit, 3 to 4 degrees in the wake of the front on Thursday with lighter breezes prevailing. Temperatures will warm back into the upper 80s on Friday across western Nevada before another round of breezy southwest winds on Saturday with gusts of 25 mph to 35 mph in the afternoon.

This could produce another period of localized critical fire weather conditions along with choppy waters on area lakes, according to NWS forecasters.

By Sunday, seasonable weather will be in place with dry conditions and fair to poor overnight humidity recoveries continuing across western Nevada mid-slopes and ridge tops, forecasters note.

It will be sunny throughout the week in Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas with temperatures in the mid 80s Tuesday and Wednesday, low 80s on Thursday, mid 80s Friday and Saturday with low 80s on Sunday.

For the Lake Tahoe Basin, the sunshine continues with temperatures in the low to mid 70s throughout the week and into the weekend.

New Carson City area Ace Hardware hosts grand opening this weekend with raffles, deals, snacks and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:10:07 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Sep 29 2024 .

September 27, 2024 (All day)

September 28, 2024 (All day)

September 29, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

On the day after Labor Day, the new Ace Hardware at Topsy Lane in Carson City opened its doors for a soft opening and this week, they will celebrate their official grand opening all weekend long.

Ace Hardware is a popular home improvement and hardware store that has a few long-established stores in Gardnerville and Reno, but this is the first in the capital city.

The store offers everything from power tools to paint, kitchen wares to bird houses, plumbing to patios and everything in between.

According to owner Aaron Wickstrom, he decided to open a location for the popular hardware store in Carson City because of his love for the region.

“People are great and friendly, and it reminds me of the small city-town I grew up in,” said Wickstrom, who grew up between central California and northern Minnesota. “I just love the area, everyone has been so nice and welcoming.”

What Wickstrom said sets Ace Hardware apart from competitors is customer service.

“We make it a point to excel in customer service,” Wickstrom said. “We have a lot of retired people who worked in trades who bring that level of expertise. Even if we don’t know the answer, we know how to figure it out to solve the issue.”

The grand opening at Ace Hardware begins Friday and continues through Sunday.

Each day brings unique deals, Wickstrom said, as well as raffles.

On Friday, they’ll be raffling off a Milwaukee cordless drill set; on Saturday, a Webber gas grill and on Sunday, a two burner Blackstone griddle.

In addition, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a number of things to snack on, including pizza and tri-tip samples on Saturday, free coffee and donuts on Sunday, and free ice cream both days.

The official ribbon cutting will be taking place at 10 a.m. Friday.

Grand opening hours for this weekend are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

Ace Hardware is located at 971 Topsy Ln. Suite 334, in the old Pier 1/Spirt Store location.

For more information, stop by the store or call (775) 434-1030.

A new era for Jewish life in the Carson City area: Chabad Center to open in time for the High Holidays

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:04:56 +0000

By Chabad of Carson City

This High Holiday season, Carson City’s Jewish community will celebrate with a renewed sense of belonging and pride, as Rabbi Levi and Chana Sputz announce the opening of Chabad of Carson City.

The center is set to meet the growing needs of Jewish residents in Carson City and surrounding areas, serving as a home for Jewish life and community in Carson City and the Carson Valley: Minden, Gardnerville and Genoa. It will offer a wide range of Jewish services, classes, and holiday programming.

“We are thrilled to establish a home for Jewish life in Carson City,” says Rabbi Levi Sputz. “For years, local Jews had to travel elsewhere for Jewish programs. Now, we are proud to create a space where every Jew can feel welcomed, connected, and supported — right here in their own backyard.”

A Community-Driven Initiative
Rabbi Levi and Chana Sputz first moved to Reno to establish the Chabad Learning Center, offering Torah classes for adults across Northern Nevada. Over the past year, their outreach expanded to Carson City, and following an overwhelming response to local events — such as the public Menorah lighting at Bob McFadden Plaza, which brought together local officials and families — the Sputzes saw a clear need for a permanent Jewish space. The new center will be “an address for everything Jewish,” offering Shabbat dinners, Torah classes, children’s programs, and holiday celebrations for Jews of all backgrounds.

“Carson City is a vibrant and diverse community,” says Chana Sputz. “We want to ensure that every Jew — whether they’ve lived here for decades or just moved—has access to the traditions, teachings, and joy that make Jewish life so special.”

Global Mission, Local Impact

As part of the global Chabad-Lubavitch movement, Chabad of Carson City is inspired by the teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of blessed memory. “The Rebbe taught that every Jew matters, no matter where they are,” says Rabbi Sputz. “That’s why Chabad centers have opened in cities large and small worldwide. We’re honored to bring that vision to Carson City.”

With more than 3,500 centers in over 100 countries, Chabad continues to create inclusive, welcoming environments for Jewish learning and connection. Chabad of Carson City will extend that legacy by providing a permanent Jewish presence in a community that, until now, has lacked one.

Join the Celebration

Chabad of Carson City will open in time for the upcoming High Holidays, offering a traditional Rosh Hashanah dinner and a public Shofar blowing to welcome the Jewish New Year. For more information on services, programs, or how to get involved, please visit jewishcarson.com or contact Rabbi Levi Sputz at 347-262-4531 and rabbi@jewishcarson.com. All are welcome.

Celebrate fall harvest Wednesday at Dangberg Historic Ranch in Douglas County

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:53:17 +0000

By Jessica Gardner

Join UNR Extension Douglas County this Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park for an evening festival of family fun and autumn celebration.

Gates open at 5 p.m., with exciting demonstrations like sheep shearing and goat milking starting at 5:30 p.m.

Explore local vendors, engage with 4-H clubs, and grab a $5 Passport to collect stamps and win prizes. No purchase is necessary, so come one, come all, and enjoy the festivities.

This event is open to the public — don’t miss out on a memorable night celebrating the fall season.

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is at 1450 State Route 88, Minden.

For more information, contact Jessica Gardner at 775-782-9960 or jessicagardner@unr.edu.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for DUI, child endangerment and burglary

Jeff Munson — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:50:09 +0000

A 50-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of two counts suspicion of felony child endangerment, misdemeanor DUI second and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Thomas Sando Dunbar was taken into custody following an investigation after a traffic stop. He was also booked for misdemeanor driving with a revoked license, failure to maintain travel lane and basic speeding.

According to the booking report, a deputy in the area of William and Saliman streets observed a vehicle failing to maintain its travel lane and paced the vehicle going 45 mph in a marked 25 mph zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop at William and North Plaza streets. When the vehicle stopped, the right front tire hit the curb, the report states.

The officer made contact with the driver and told him the reason for the traffic stop. The man said he was checking on his two-year-old in the back seat. He also had his seven-year-old in the front seat who was not wearing a seatbelt, the report states.

The deputy asked for the man's driver's license, registration and proof of insurance. The man handed the deputy his license and said it was suspended due to a previous driving under the influence charge. The deputy conducted a record check on the man and dispatch advised his license was revoked beginning April 12, 2024 with an end date of Oct. 13, 2024.

The officer asked the man to step out of the car, which he did. The officer advised that he was placing him under arrest for driving on a revoked license. The deputy asked the man if he had a family member who could pick up the children. The man said he could call a relative. While waiting, the deputy looked into the vehicle and saw a few unopened cans of malt liquor, the report states. The deputy asked the man if he had anything to drink. The man said he had a beer around 10 a.m. The relative arrived shortly after and took custody of the two children per the man's request.

The driver was placed into handcuffs and taken to jail. During transport the officer could smell the odor of alcohol coming from the man's person. When the deputy arrived at jail, a preliminary breath test was done with a result of .109, the report states. The man was read his Miranda warning and said he understood and wished to speak. The deputy asked the man how much he had to drink and the man replied he had one beer earlier in the day.

The officer asked if he would submit to standardized field sobriety test and the man agreed. He showed signs of impairment, the report states. He provided another preliminary breath test with a result of .098. Due to the totality of circumstances and the results of the standardized field sobriety tests the man was booked for suspicion of DUI second, two counts child endangerment and the other alleged offenses. He consented to a blood test and booked. Bail: $40,000.

In other arrests:
— A 37-year-old man, Rennee Castellon, was arrested Sunday in the 1800 block of Russell Way for two counts suspicion of felony commercial burglary and gross misdemeanor possession of burglary tools.

According to the booking report, a deputy was called to Walmart to meet with asset protection who advised a man had stolen a bicycle without paying.

A deputy met with asset protection and learned the man walked to the bicycle section and left with a bike, physically forcing himself past an asset protection employee and another Walmart employee. The deputy reviewed video footage showing the man riding the bicycle out of the exit doors as employees attempted to stop him, forcing himself and the bicycle past employees before running into a shopping cart pushed in front of him by another customer, the report states.

The deputy was able to get a description of the man and, who also was carrying a backpack with the words "Minecraft" in white lettering on it with two water bottles on the side pocket. Later, while responding to another call, the deputy observed the suspect sitting on the sidewalk with the black mountain bike nearby and backpack with the "Minecraft" lettering and water bottles in it a few short yards away.

The man was placed into custody and was identified by asset protection. While searching the backpack, officers located a set of bolt cutters, pry bar, gloves and a headlamp, which appeared to be new with the price tags still on them. Bail: $10,000.

— A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI. According to the booking report, officials were called to the area of Pintail street for a report of a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the front entrance of the gated community and was blocking access.

A deputy arrived on scene and approached the driver side of the vehicle and observed the driver sleeping. The deputy asked the man to roll own the window. The officer observed the man had red watery eyes and the smell of alcohol came from his person, the report states. The man was asked if he would be willing to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. The man agreed and showed signs of impairment. He provided a preliminary breath test of .227 and was arrested for suspicion of DUI. The man was read the request for evidentiary testing and he agreed to a series of blood draws. Bail: $1,137.

— A 28-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of Molly Drive in reference to a vehicle driving in circles throughout the neighborhood. The deputy was advised the vehicle was reported suspicious by several people throughout the area.

Deputies arrived and located the vehicle at Camille and Carriage Crest Drive and conducted a traffic stop based on circumstances given. The officer made contact with the driver who said he was driving his friend, the passenger in the vehicle, home from Reno as he had too much to drink, the report states.

The officer explained the reason for the stop. The driver said he had got lost in the neighborhood and so he made several circles attempting to get back on course with his GPS. There was a strong odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle, the report states. The front passenger was extremely intoxicated. The officer asked the driver to step out of the vehicle so they could differentiate the odors between the driver and passenger.

The driver stepped out and still had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath while speaking. The man had red watery eyes and slurred speech. He admitted to drinking one beer while at a bar in Reno. The man stated he stopped drinking approximately four hours prior and had also ate dinner, according to the report.

The driver submitted to standardized field sobriety tests and showed signs of impairment on the tests. He provided a preliminary breath test of .290 and was arrested. He agreed to an evidentiary blood test. Bail: $1,137.

— Two people, Brian Rasmussen and Stephanie Rhodes, were arrested Sunday for suspicion felony possession of suspected methamphetamine and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500 each.

— A 47-year-old Carson City woman was booked Sunday into Carson City Jail for a misdemeanor failure to appear contempt of court warrant issued July 16, 2024 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $500.

— A 49-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor warrants out of Carson City Municipal Court alleging trespassing and contempt of court. Bail: $1,000 cash.

— A 48-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for a misdemeanor violation of bail conditions warrant issued Feb. 27, 2024 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail; $3,000 cash.

— A 57-year-old Dayton man, Jaspal Dhanda, was arrested Saturday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (suspected methamphetamine) and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500.

— A 44-year-old Mound House man was arrested Saturday in the area of Fleischmann and North Nevada Street for suspicion of DUI and a violation of suspended sentence warrant, both misdemeanors.

According to the booking report, a deputy made a traffic stop after observing the vehicle was listed as unregistered. The officer made contact with the driver and obtained his license, insurance and registration to confirm everything was valid. The officer observed the man had red, watery glossy eyes.

The deputy learned the man had an unconfirmed warrant out of Carson City Justice Court issued Sept. 6, 2024. The officer instructed the man to exit the vehicle. He was slow to exit the vehicle and was placed into handcuffs. The officer could smell and odor of alcohol coming from his breath.

The man was asked if he would participate in standardized field sobriety tests. He agreed and showed signs of impairment. He did not consent to a preliminary breath test. He was arrested for suspicion of DUI and the warrant. The man was read the request for voluntary evidence and agreed to a blood sample. Bail: $1,137 for suspected DUI and $1,000 cash for the warrant.

— A 39-year-old Dayton man, Madera Michale Bias II, was arrested Saturday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (suspected methamphetamine) and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500.

— A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sept. 20 for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI second offense, driving on a suspended registration, suspended driver's license and no proof of insurance.

According to the booking report, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for suspended registration on East Caroline and North Valley Street.

According to the booking report, the officer observed the vehicle make an over-correction in the lane after it veered toward the sidewalk and then corrected toward the left lane before going straight again. The officer ran the license plate and discovered the registration was suspended, the report states.

The deputy made contact with the driver, who attempted to get out of the vehicle. The officer instructed the man to return to the vehicle but he didn't listen and threw his keys onto the roof of his car and started digging through his pockets, according to the report.

The officer demanded the man take his hands out of his pockets. He was detained. The man stated he should be arrested as he already knew what was happening. The officer informed the man he only stopped him for the suspended registration and that his behavior contributed to him being detained due to not being normal behavior indicative to a traffic stop. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol on the man's breath as he spoke. He had a suspended license and no proof of insurance, the report states.

He was informed of the standardized field sobriety tests. He denied drinking alcohol but said he had a drink three hours prior. He showed signs of impairment. He refused a preliminary breath test. Bail: $2,500.

— A Washoe Valley man was arrested Sunday for two misdemeanor outside agency warrants, one issued out of Virginia City Township and the other, Dayton township. Bail $755 cash.

— 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 School Board to discuss new employee protection policies, restorative discipline

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:18:06 +0000

Event Date:

September 24, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center locate at 851 E. William St.

On the agenda:
— Trustees will discuss the adoption of the district’s Restorative Discipline Plan for the 2024-25 school year as required by state law.

— An informational update will be provided regarding the Behavioral Learning and Social Skills Teaching (BLAAST) program, which reviews structured support through targeted interventions, including behavior management strategies, social-emotional learning activities and individualized support plans.

— A discussion will be held regarding promotions within the district, including establishing criteria for crediting experience when employees transfer to new positions within the district.

— In addition, trustees will discuss two newly proposed policies for employees including reasonable accommodation for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and military leave.

Activities and Events:

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024 and October 9, 2024, Professional Learning for Staff; students dismiss at the following times:

o Pre-K – 10:55 a.m.
o Carson High School – 11:40 a.m.
o Pioneer Academy – 11:50 a.m.
o Middle Schools – 12:00 p.m.
o Elementary Schools – 12:40 p.m.

The full agenda can be viewed here.

Carson City family-friendly activities this week include Candy Dance, Grandparents Day, Music and Murals fest and more

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:01:15 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Sep 29 2024 .

September 23, 2024 (All day)

September 24, 2024 (All day)

September 25, 2024 (All day)

September 26, 2024 (All day)

September 27, 2024 (All day)

September 28, 2024 (All day)

September 29, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Multiple Days

21 locations picked to get mural treatment at 2nd annual Carson City Murals & Music Festival

The Brewery Arts Center’s second annual Carson City Murals & Music Festival will bring live musical performances and as many as 21 new, colorful murals to Carson City beginning Thursday, Sept. 26 through Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. This year’s festival artists will add to the 23 murals created at last year's inaugural festival.

105th annual Genoa Candy Dance

The Candy Dance is back this weekend in Genoa celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Arts and Crafts Faire. Each day the Candy Dance runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a variety of local artisans, craftsmen, and food vendors.

Teen Hours in the Digitorium

Come visit the Carson City Library and hang out in a space designed with teens in mind! Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All teens welcome!

September is Library Card Signup Month at the Carson City Library

The month of September is Library Card Sign Up Month. New patrons who sign up for a card starting now until September 30th get to choose a free book to keep from our book corral. All library cardholders can participate in library card bingo for a prize. Pick up and return your completed bingo boards to the info desk before the end of the month.

Edwards Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Come down Saturdays and Sundays and take a ride on the historic Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend No. 401 Edwards Motor Car. Built in 1926 by the Edwards Motor Car Company, the 401 hauled passengers between Ajo and Gila Bend, Arizona, from 1926 until 1947. Rides occur approximately every 40 minutes from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Fares are $8 ages 12 and over; $4 ages 4-11 and museum members; and FREE ages 3 and under.

Get ready to unleash your darkest nightmares on the silver screen! The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados, this is your chance to craft a tale of terror that will haunt audiences long after the credits roll.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Includes babe area climbing structures for ages 0-2 and gross motor climbing structures for ages 2-8. Dramatic play town, occasional indoor bouncy house and ball pit, open art studio, caregivers internet lounge and coffee bar. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 1 and up $10 with siblings half off after first child.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Creating with Polymer Clay: Mini Donuts at the BAC

Come learn how to sculpt various miniatures and figures with polymer clay in this beginner-friendly class with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff! Every class session is a different item and requests can be made in advance.

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Teens every Wednesday

Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.

Board Game Night at 3 Arrows Games

Join the Minden Board Game group and others for a weekly meet up of table top fun. Bring a game to share or jump in with others to learn something new for a night of fun. Everyone is welcome!

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Head over to the Carson City Aquatics Center every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for Grown ups and Guppies. Making the water fun for your guppy is the most important step in preparing for swim lessons. This class is designed to acquaint adult and child wild play activities and to teach very basic fundamental skills. The course is parent-driven, under the supervision of an instructor. No registration required. Class is limited to 12 adult/child pairs on a first-come first served basis. For ages 6 months to 4 years.

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to Sketch

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility.

Carson City Dungeon Crawlers

Join the Carson City High School Dungeon & Dragons group every other Wednesday at 2:30PM in the Teen Zone. Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons and participate in fun campaigns! No registration required.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Enjoy doing tricks and having fun with miniature skateboards. A table will be set up with a skatepark for an hour of fnigerboarding. Fingerboards will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Open to patrons 14 and up. No registration required. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27

Annual Fall Carnival at Mark Twain Elementary School

Join in for the annual fall carnival at Mark Twain Elementary School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include bounce house, face painting, cake walk, food trucks, games with prizes and more.

Carson City BAC's Musicale at The Maizie features Joe Kaplow and Greg Gilmore

Headliner Joe Kaplow’s music comes from life’s moments — smelling 4 acres of freshly cut grass, watching the steam from a horse’s breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of a guitar after holding bridles and worn wooden handles all day. Joe’s aim is simple; slow and steady; keep it fun,and stay engaged. All for the moment when the song finally sounds right.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Open Mic Night at the Zen Den Stage

Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down A to Zen for their Open Mic Night which incudes music, comedy, poetry, magic; you name it! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Saturday, Sept. 28

Bear Walk at Long Ranch Park

Join the Park Rangers for an educational walk all about the black bears! While enjoying a walk along the paved paths around Long Ranch Park, you will gain a deeper understanding of these fascinating creatures and the ecosystem they call home. From 3 to 4 p.m. This hike i considered easy, expect flat terrain for about two miles. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and dogs are allowed on leash.

Carson City Ghost Walk this Saturday

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 31 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian westside in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) some special guests and her Spirit Wranglers. These ghostly and witty community spirits lead you through Carson City's Historically Haunted West Side highlighting the stories and legends of the Wild West town. This season Madame Curry will share her Penny Dreadful’s on each tour.

Mural Movie double feature at the BAC

Celebrate the memory of the of the 21st century’s two most prolific muralists during a free screening at the BAC Outdoor Stage. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs but folding chairs will be available for those traveling light. Also enjoy local food trucks and refreshments from the BAC bar.

Carson City’s Walk/Run to Remember 5K for Alzheimer’s returns Sept. 28 with music, food trucks and more

On Saturday, Sept. 28, Carson City will host its third annual 5K Walk/Run to Remember benefit for the Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association.
In addition to the race, there will be food trucks, live music, vendors and more.

Inaugural Tahoe Bear Fest happening Sept. 28 at Spooner Lake State Park

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team and Nevada Division of State Parks will host its first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park in Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.

27th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day happening September 28

What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe.

Annual Move with the Mayor Clean-Up returns in September to Carson City

https://www.carsonnow.org/reader-content/07/30/2024/annual-move-mayor-clean

Carson City Farmers Market returns with even more vendors at Mills Park

The market began June 8 and continue until Sept. 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Mills Park.

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Sunday, Sept. 29

Messy Kids Art School to celebrate Grandparents & Kids Day

Join Messy Kids Art School for Grandparents & Kids Day. Grandparents, bring the grand babies down for an easy Sunday morning at the studio! Each family ticket includes 1 wooden photo frame and printed photo from our Photo Booth area, coffee and two doughnuts. Pricing: $20 per grandparent/grandchild group all ages welcome.

Silent Movie Day at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club is hosting a Silent Movie Day film featuring a selection of shorts by Harold Lloyd, followed by the classic Safety Last, Sunday, Sept. 29 beginning at 6 p.m.

Minden Board Game Group - Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org, or comment below!

Carson Tahoe Health to host Think Pink cancer awareness event at Red’s Old 395 Grill

Jeff Munson — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:00:24 +0000

Event Date:

October 4, 2024 - 5:00pm

Carson Tahoe Health

Carson Tahoe Health will host its annual Think Pink event, a night dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the fight against cancer on Oct. 4 at Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City.

Gear up for an evening filled with fun, delicious food, and exciting raffle prizes, with 100 percent of the proceeds will directly benefit the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center's Patient Support Program.

Carson Tahoe Health invites all to the event, to paint the town pink and raise cancer awareness. Together, we can make a difference. Join us for a night of community, fun and supporting a worthy cause.

The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. Red's Old 395 Grill is located at 1055 S Carson St, Carson City. Go here for more information and how to buy t-shirts.

“At Carson Tahoe Health, our Think Pink + event is more than just fundraising — it's about coming together as a community to support our neighbor’s facing cancer,” said Ryan Patton, Vice President, CTH Physician Group at Carson Tahoe Health. “Every dollar we raise for our Cancer Resource Center helps provide hope and practical assistance during what can be the most challenging time in a person's life.”

Attendees can show their support by purchasing a limited-edition 2024 Think Pink+ T-shirt, available for purchase at the Carson Tahoe Gift Shop or the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. Wear your T-shirt to the event and be part of the effort to come together in solidarity with cancer survivors and those still healing from the disease.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of cancer patients. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a night of fun, food, and philanthropy, all while raising awareness and crucial funds for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center.

Reminder: Early release day Wednesday for Carson City District schools

Jeff Munson — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:15:37 +0000

Carson City School District

Wednesday, Sept. 25, will be a minimum, early release day for all schools in the Carson City School District. Educators utilize this time for professional learning while students have the remainder of the day off. If you normally pick up your child after school, please be there promptly at the below dismissal times.

— High schools – 11:40 a.m.
— Middle schools – 12:00 p.m.
— Elementary schools – 12:40 p.m.
— Pre-K – 10:55 a.m.

Please refer to the district academic calendar here to schedule or calendar these Wednesday minimum days. The dates are highlighted in orange and circled.

Carson City Sheriff's Office arrests juvenile for making threats to school

Jeff Munson — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:37:10 +0000

Carson City Sheriff's Office

On Sept. 22 at approximately 8 a.m. Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch received a call reference an Instagram post. A patrol deputy responded to the reporting party and viewed a “screen shot” of the post saying, “School shooting October 10th Eagle Valley Middle School” with 2 gun emojis following the post. The account had on it, “I like to do shootings every single year” with a gun emoji.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer’s (SRO’s) were called in to investigate the posting. A 13-year-old juvenile was arrested for “Terroristic Threats” and was booked into the Carson City Juvenile Detention Center.

CCSO would like to thank the members of the community for reporting the incident. The Carson City School District and CCSO Investigations Bureau also assisted in the apprehension of the juvenile.

CCSO would also like to remind the community that threats toward the schools will be taken very seriously and immediate action will be taken.

There is no current threats/safety concerns for the school.

If you have information, please contact Sgt. T. Mieras of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, referencing Carson City Sheriff’s Office case number 24-5828.

Pine Nuts: Rocks, hiking and Lake Tahoe

Jeff Munson — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:55:38 +0000

By McAvoy Layne

Yesterday, a great friend of mine invited me to join the Stanford Club on a five-mile hike to Galena Falls, led by geologist emeritus, Dave. I have always been fond of rocks, ever since I overheard a geologist uncle of mine assure my aunt while pointing to an eight-year-old me, “That boy’s got rocks in his head.”

However, I found a new appreciation for rocks while hiking, as Dave elucidated on their content, their virtue and their beauty. Though at one point I did trip on a gobblin that I mistook for a half-gobblin. Then too, I was alarmed to learn that an active earthquake fault passes directly beneath my bed. I could get a wakeup call by Mother Earth tonight, and end up on the floor. I also resolved to give every volcano I see a wide berth, no matter how old Dave thinks it might be, or how old the Stanford grad at my side thinks it might be.

One member of our party asked Dave how old Lake Tahoe is, and I could not help but to jump in ahead of him and answer that question, as I happened to know the answer down to the very year. Dave looked a little perturbed as I expounded, “Lake Tahoe is three million and three years old.”

There was a hush before Dave asked, “So, good sir, how do you know Lake Tahoe is three million and three years old?”

“Well, you see, a Washoe elder told me Tahoe was three million years old and that was three years ago.”

Dave gave me an indulging smile, before kicking the dirt (granular granite) with his boot. I wanted to take over the leadership of the tour at that point, but Dave held his ground.

One of our members sported a shirt that boasted DEAD SEA on her chest, and I could not help but to whisper to her, “I was there when the Dead Sea was only sick.”

She looked at me like I had asked to borrow five dollars, and stuck her tongue out at me.

I guess it didn’t help that I was wearing a t-shirt that swaggered a Cal football win over Stanford away back in 1982 with “The Play” diagramed there on my chest, involving six laterals for a touchdown that knocked over half the Stanford band waiting in the end zone to celebrate Stanford’s seemingly certain victory.

Well, those Stanford grads took to looking at me like I had tested positive for Covid, but then when I asked a lady for one little cookie when I could see she had two, she gave them both to me. So I do love them Stanford grads, though by the end of Dave’s fascinating tour, I found myself biting my nails in anticipation of a looming earthquake or lava flow, and promised myself that I would go to confession on the following Sunday.

— For more than 35 years, in over 4,000 performances, columnist and Chautauquan McAvoy Layne has been dedicated to preserving the wit and wisdom of “The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope,” Mark Twain. As Layne puts it: “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American."

Want to hear McAvoy Layne tell it? Go here for an audio version of this column.

Breaking Ground photo-phonic exhibit featured at Donovan Mill in Silver City

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 22:52:15 +0000

Documentary artist Valery Lyman spent four years photographing and recording audio in the Bakken oilfields of North Dakota, documenting the rise of the oil industry there and the large American migration that went along with it.
Breaking Ground is a photo-phonic mediation on the tale of dreams, sought and abandoned, that wends its way through the American psyche and landscape.

Join us on Oct. 4-6 as these photographs are projected directly onto the machinery and structures of the Comstock Foundation’s stunning Donovan Mill while multiple sound compositions emanate, creating an immersive meditation on the cyclical nature of industry and an opportunity to explore a contemporary oil boom. Exhibit hours are 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free.

These fragments add up to convey the many dreams and voices colliding in places like these for a brief moment lived all at once, as well as the echoes and remnants left behind once a boom is over. The original documentary images are refracted and re-formed as they stretch across and texturally blend with industrial surfaces. Past and present collapse into visceral imagery, an archetypal landscape wandered by subjects and viewers alike. Let's poke holes in time and inhabit this landscape together. This work is contingent on immersion and wandering, and invites the body into the experience of film: as wanderer, visitor, archaeologist, curator.

This work is not about the political or environmental implications of North Dakota’s oil boom, but about the lived experience of those who are part of it and the force of our industrial history. This work features the voices and experiences of those blue collar workers that underlay our world.

Breaking Ground evokes the memory of those who once worked at the Donovan Mill, and invites the public to consider its own history in relation to other places.

The Donovan Mill is an historic silver stamp mill in Silver City, Nevada where zinc and cyanide methods for processing ore were perfected in the late 1800s, eliminating the need for poisonous mercury. With this innovation, the Donovan played a critical role in Nevada’s wealth and dominance of the silver industry for the next century. Come rediscover and explore this exquisite site, still standing nearly complete, and an interpretation of how it connects to industrial history across America.

Breaking Ground is not a sequential performance; therefore, come anytime during exhibit hours. Wear warm clothing and good shoes, as you will be exploring a fairly raw industrial site and the terrain can be uneven. If it is difficult for you to walk or see, this may be a challenging exhibit. May not be appropriate for young children.

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:
Nevada Arts Council
The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture
Carson Demolition
GE Excavating
National Endowment for the Arts
To see more on this project visit:
www.breakinggroundexhibit.com
www.breakinggroundexhibit.com/donavan-mill
Silver City, Nevada

Nevada Artists Association presents 'Moments in the Fall: Photographing the Fall Colors' by Heather Nicole

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 22:02:00 +0000

By Deborah Foster

Join Heather Nicole, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to noon at Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 W. King St, Carson City for an immersive photography workshop. You will learn how to use your camera to create beautiful images of the fall foliage and much more.

Description: In this class, Heather will show you the camera settings and perspectives necessary to take great fall season photos. The class will begin indoors with a short introduction where Heather will demonstrate her tools and tricks. Then the class will go outdoors to take their own photos using the information Heather presented.

Heather will be with you to give you individual help. After 1.5 hours the class will meet up again inside to show and critique everyone’s photos.

— Before You Go: Know how to access the following settings; ISO, Aperture (a.k.a. f/stop), Shutter Speed (i.e. 1/100). We will be learning what these settings do in the workshop so knowing how to access and adjust them will ensure you are prepared for the day.

Class price: NAA Members – $45; Non-members – $55; Ages 13+

Heather Nicole always has been passionate about wildlife and nature. From a young age she has had an interest in photography and her lens has naturally been focused on the wild things. Her enthusiasm for photography led her into the darkroom, then working at a portrait studio, and eventually into the digital photography landscape. She has won multiple awards in various local, regional and international photo competitions. She has been published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine as well as various online publications including National Geographic and The Nature Conservancy. http://www.momentsbyheathernicole.com

To Register: go to www.nevadaartists.org and click on “Classes” tab or come into the gallery at 449 W. King Street, Carson City. For questions call the gallery at 775-882-6411 Tuesday through Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Christian Science healing and international speaker to present 'Moving Past Fear to Healing' talk Oct. 19 in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:42:08 +0000

Event Date:

October 19, 2024 - 2:00pm

By Steep Weiss and Audy Losche

Lisa Troseth, practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present her talk, “Moving past fear to healing,” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 110 Clear Creek Avenue in Carson City.

The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and teachings, showing how they are available for anyone to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science. The talk is free, open to the community, and sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Carson City, Nev.

See the flyer below.

“Fear can be overcome and even healed in our lives by discovering the strong connection and relationship we have to something bigger than ourselves — God,” says Troseth. “By learning to lean and rely on this greater, higher good, we can feel moved to love beyond ourselves — and this frees us from fear and so much more.”

Sharing examples of healing from her own life and professional practice of Christian Science, Troseth will explain why Christian Science is both Christian and scientific, meaning that people can prove its effectiveness for themselves, as fully described in the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by the founder of the Christian Science movement, Mary Baker Eddy.

Troseth will also touch on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, who came to understand, confirm, and teach what she felt was original Christian healing. Eddy herself said she was especially inspired by Jesus’ demand, “He that believes on me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these will he do, because I go unto my Father” (found in the Gospel of John 14:12 in the Bible).

For over 150 years, people around the world have worked to follow Christ Jesus in this practice of Christianity and continue to do so today, experiencing healings of physical ills and personal difficulties.

Lisa Troseth has been a Christian Science practitioner for many years, helping people on a daily basis through this scientific approach to prayer. She travels from her home base in Rogers, Arkansas, to speak to audiences around the world as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Moving past fear to healing talk in Carson City by Carson Now on Scribd

Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail bike ride from Carson City to Reno set for Oct. 12

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:55:25 +0000

By Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail

A fun ride along the historic Virginia & Truckee Trail is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12. The unsupported fun ride will follow the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail from Fuji Park in Carson City to City Plaza in Reno. It is 41.3 miles one way.

Signups for the ride can be found on Strava in the Historic Virginia Truckee Trail Club.

Riders have the option of joining us at Fuji Park in Carson City at 8 a.m. or starting from the north end or anywhere along the route and riding any distance they desire. We would love for riders to post, in the club, on Strava, our Facebook or Instagram page.

Please go to our website here for more information.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash involving cyclist on South Carson Street

Jeff Munson — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:16:26 +0000

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Sunday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a bicycle rider in the 200 block of South Carson Street.

The incident was reported at 12:09 p.m. The cyclist was injured and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The injuries were non-life threatening, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief.

Northbound Carson Street was blocked briefly.

Utility regulators shoot down NV Energy’s proposed rate change for Northern Nevada

admin — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:55:18 +0000

Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent

Nevada utility regulators have unanimously denied a request by NV Energy to raise the basic service charge for its Northern Nevada customers by 175 percent, instead on Tuesday awarding the utility just a fraction of its requested amount.

NV Energy, the state’s largest electric utility, had sought to increase the basic service charge — the flat rate customers pay just to have electric service — by $28.80 per month for single-family residential users, while simultaneously lowering how much customers pay for actual energy use.

The request would have increased Northern Nevada’s basic service charge from $16.50 to $45.30 per month and made it the highest in the United States “by a considerable margin,” according to the state’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

NV Energy, which serves nearly 328,000 customers throughout Northern Nevada, had argued that the pricing change would guarantee more stable monthly electric bills. The utility also said it would simultaneously halve the cost customers pay per kilowatt hour for electricity, a move the utility said would result in no net increase in average customer bills but opponents said would penalize those who conserve energy or utilize solar.

The proposed rate increase garnered substantial public protest — more than 250 people offered fiery comments during multiple consumer sessions hosted by utility regulators, and groups ranging from the Nevada Conservation League to Solar United Neighbors offered vocal opposition.

The Solar Energies Industry Association described the proposal as “extreme [and] unsupported,” claiming that NV Energy was attempting to work around legislative protections for net energy metering customers “under the guise of bill stability.”

Instead, the three-member Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved a $2 per month increase, or 12 percent, for Northern Nevada single family residential users. The new monthly charge, set to go into effect in October, will put Northern Nevada customers on an equal footing with the basic service charge paid by their Southern Nevada counterparts.

“NV Energy teams are already in the process of analyzing the various components of the order and what it means to northern Nevada customer bills and rates,” a spokesperson for the utility said in an email.

Commissioner Randy Brown said the original request by NV Energy was “much too high.”

According to Advanced Energy United, a nationwide industry association focused on clean energy, the highest fixed charge in the nation for investor-owned utilities is $34.71, in Mississippi. The national average is $11.66 across 170 other investor-owned utilities.

“Today’s decision not only prevents a disastrous rate hike for households, but also shows that the PUCN listened to consumers’ concerns,” Advanced Energy United’s Nevada lead Emilie Olson said in an email. “Opting for a modest increase instead, the PUCN’s vote demonstrates a commitment to prioritizing affordability for all consumers, safeguarding Northern Nevadan ratepayers from unfair monthly rate hikes, and setting a positive precedent that will help prevent similarly onerous basic service charge increases for consumers in Southern Nevada as well.”

In its draft order, the commission stated that the proposed increase was “inordinately large and not in the public interest,” noting that it would disproportionately affect low-usage customers and would discourage energy conservation. The order countered NV Energy’s arguments about price stability by noting that most of the volatility in customer bills came from fuel costs.

NV Energy generates its electricity from a portfolio that includes coal, solar, geothermal and natural gas. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects natural gas prices will stay lower in 2024 than in previous years because of higher-than-normal inventory. More than half of the electricity used in Nevada is generated at natural gas plants.

When natural gas prices rise again, opponents to the rate increase argued, so would customers’ bills. NV Energy countered that raising the basic service charge while lowering the amount paid for usage would keep prices more stable during times of volatile natural gas prices.

In its original request, NV Energy described the basic service charge increase as necessary to cover investment costs in Northern Nevada, including expanding service and addressing a financial shortfall caused by net metering — credits residential solar producers get for adding electricity to the grid. To do so, the utility said it needed to recover nearly $106 million annually from ratepayers, with most of that, $95 million, coming from residential electricity users.

State energy regulators also limited requested increases for charges to multifamily residential users and natural gas customers.

NV Energy requested the basic service charge paid by multifamily residential users be raised from $8 to $18.80 per month; the commission instead is allowing an increase to $9.25. The utility will also be allowed to increase the basic service charge for its small commercial users and natural gas customers, from $14 to $16, less than the $18 requested by NV Energy.

The commission also lowered NV Energy’s overall request by setting the return on equity for shareholders at 9.65 percent, a small increase from the current rate of 9.5 percent but far below the utility’s proposed jump to 10.4 percent.

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

Carson City emergency crews called to crash involving 3 vehicles at Curry and 5th Street

Jeff Munson — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:55:02 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Sunday morning to a crash reportedly involving three vehicles near the intersection of Fifth and Curry streets.

The crash was reported at around 10:45 a.m. First responders were checking on injuries in the t-bone collision. No serious injuries were reported.

The eastbound lane of Fifth Street was blocked briefly. Now it is clear.

ICYM: August home prices in Carson City up 3.6 percent; increases also in Lyon, Douglas and Storey counties

Jeff Munson — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:17:01 +0000

Sierra Nevada Realtors

Sierra Nevada Realtors on Wednesday released its August 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City along with Lyon, Douglas, Washoe, Storey and Churchill counties. The report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

August housing market highlights include:
— The median sales price for a single-family home has increased since last year in Carson City, Washoe, Lyon and Churchill counties, and decreased since last year in Storey and Douglas counties.

— The median sales price for a single-family residence is $566,864 across all six regions combined, which is 1.4% less than the month prior.

— The active inventory has decreased in the last month but increased in the last year in both Carson and Washoe County.

“The August housing market report reflects a notable rise in median sales prices for single-family homes across most counties over the past year,” said SNR president Robert Bartshe. “Given the ongoing fluctuations in home prices and inventory levels, working with a local agent is crucial. They can offer the expertise and resources needed to navigate the market's complexities and provide valuable insights and support."

For more market insights, click here.

For 2024, it’s important to know that members of the Sierra Nevada Realtors can help buyers and sellers learn what programs might be right for them. More information, divided by county, is provided below.

Sales numbers in Washoe, Storey, Douglas, and Churchill counties, along with Carson City, are for existing “stick-built, single-family dwellings” only and do not include condominiums, townhomes, manufactured, modular or newly constructed homes unless otherwise stated. Sales numbers for Lyon County include existing “stick-built, single-family dwellings” only and do not include condominiums or townhomes, however, it does include manufactured homes.

These numbers reflect the statistics from August 5, 2024, and are most accurate due to the portal numbers not locking. For the most updated statistics, please contact SNR.

Carson City
In August 2024, Carson City had 73 sales of existing single-family homes, a 3.9% decrease from the previous month and a 23.7% increase from last year.

The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $545,000, an increase of 3.6% from the previous month and an increase of 13.5% from the previous year.

The active inventory in August 2024 was 164, a decrease of 0.6% from last month and an increase of 10.1% from last year.

Lyon County (Includes stick-built, manufactured and single-family residences)
In August 2024, Lyon County had 86 sales of existing single-family homes and manufactured properties, an increase of 1.2% from the previous month and a decrease of 1.1% from last year.

The median sales price for existing manufactured and single-family residences was $414,995, an increase of 3.7% from last month and an increase of 9.2% from the previous year.

Douglas County
In August 2024, Douglas County had 53 sales of existing single-family homes, a decrease of 7% from the previous month and a decrease of 20.9% from last year.

The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $819,900, an increase of 15.2% from the previous month and a decrease of 2.4% from last year.

Churchill County
In August 2024, Churchill County had 26 sales of existing single-family homes, an increase of 36.8% from the previous month and no change from last year.

The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $399,890 an increase of 1.2% from the previous month and up 3.9% from last year.

Storey County
In August 2024, Storey County had one sale of an existing single-family home, with no change from the previous month and down 66.7% last year.

The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $490,000, an increase of 29.8% from the previous month and a decrease of 2.6% from last year.

Washoe County (Excluding Incline Village)
In August 2024, Washoe County, excluding the area of Incline Village, saw 511 new listings and 378 closed sales.
The median sales price for an existing single-family residence in Washoe County was $610,000, with no change from the previous month and an increase of 6.1% from last year.

The active inventory in August 2024 was 998, a decrease of 2.4% from last month and an increase of 11.4% from last year.

Sierra Nevada Realtors is a realtor association serving six northern Nevada counties including Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, and Washoe Counties. The unified Sierra Nevada Realtors is a leading voice on the residential housing market in northern Nevada and nationally, representing more than 3,700 members.

USS Sterett sponsors Carson High NJROTC, provides cadets with tour

Jeff Munson — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:50:04 +0000

Carson City School District

The Carson High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets deepened their understanding of naval operations and the daily sway of Navy life by touring the USS Sterett (DDG 104) in San Diego earlier this month.

Recently declared as the CHS NJROTC sponsor, the Sterett presents cadets in the land-locked state Nevada with a naval vessel to anchor with and visit to learn more about the Navy. The USS Sterett (DDG 104) is a Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer of the United States Navy.

During the tour of the ship, cadets were introduced to the Navy’s advanced systems and weaponry. After the tour, cadets witnessed a change of command ceremony and watched as their unit flag with the iconic Senator Man was hoisted up the main mast.

The NJROTC program aims to teach high school students the values of citizenship, leadership, character and community service, while also providing a foundation for future careers in the military or other fields. The program is offered in more than 600 high schools across the United States, and the NJROTC Area Managers visit each unit once a year to conduct inspections.

Finally, CHS NJROTC has an opening for an instructor. The school is looking for individuals who have served in either the U.S. Marine Corps or the U.S. Navy to join this high-achieving team. NJROTC instructors work with CHS students in a respectful and rewarding environment passing on knowledge and experiences to develop effective leaders. Those interested should contact Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Skirvin at 775-283-1787 or Josh Billings at 775-283-1637.