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Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election

Event Date: 
October 8, 2018 - 5:00pm
October 15, 2018 - 5:00pm

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.

League of Women Voters to host Carson City forums for local and state races, ballot measures

Event Date: 
October 8, 2018 - 5:00pm
October 15, 2018 - 5:00pm

The League of Women Voters will host a number of election forums during the month of October at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City.

Carson City Fire Prevention Division submits artwork for statewide poster contest

Carson City Fire Department is participating in the statewide annual State of Nevada 2018 Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. In conjunction with the Nevada State Fire Marshal, Fire Departments statewide, and the Fire Prevention Association of Nevada, the Carson City Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division is preparing for the week-long campaign promoting fire safety education and awareness.

Wacky Balloon Man is out, A-Frame signs are in: changes proposed to business signs in Carson City

There have always been ordinances regarding what is and is not permitted for business signage, but often these rules were pushed to the limits due to codes that were difficult to enforce. Now, a proposed change to business signage ordinances could see these rules being more strictly enforced, as well as creating additional avenues for signage to be displayed.

Carson City planning, cultural commission seats open, city taking applications

The Carson City Planning Commission and the Carson City Cultural Commission have recently announced they are looking for community members to fill vacating seats.

Compromise reached for development of portion of Lompa Ranch

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday reached a compromise on development plans for another portion of Lompa Ranch.

Carson City shoe shiner, retired educator seeks to restore lost art of communication

Event Date: 
August 1, 2018 - 6:00pm

Conversation is a skill Mike Smith has polished to a gleam even more than the shoes he has shined since he was a youth growing up in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

10th anniversary of the Carson City Cultural Commission celebrated at Bliss Mansion

Nearly 50 members of the community gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Carson City Cultural Commission on Friday at Bliss Mansion.

Supervisors OK Carson City Sheriff’s sergeants contract

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday approved two personnel contracts — an amended collective bargaining agreement for the Sheriff's Office sergeants and temporary staffing services through a state joinder contract.

Applications sought for Carson City Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

Event Date: 
August 3, 2018 (All day)

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife.

Carson City Parks and Recreation Community Service Awards ceremony set for Wednesday

FCCPR award recipients with David Bugli last year.
Event Date: 
July 11, 2018 - 5:30pm

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will present Community Service Awards for year 2018 recipients in a brief ceremony on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the monument at the entrance to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park.

Carson City supervisors decide on managing growth

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday established 2019's growth management allocations based on the Growth Management Commission's recommendation.

Carson City Republican Party Monthly Meeting

Event Date: 
June 28, 2018 - 6:30pm

The Carson City Republican Party invites all Republicans in Carson City to our meeting Thursday night.
We have Brady Griffiths who is the Field Outreach Director for Marsy’s Law, which happens to be Question 1 this November. Next will be John Wood, candidate for Board of Supervisors, following that we have Maurice White quickly talk about our new Nevada GOP Platform and Resolutions.

Carson City seeks new solid waste franchise agreement

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to approve a request for proposals in the formation of a new franchise agreement for solid waste and recyclable materials disposal.

FISH extends thanks to community for invaluable help at Have a Heart fundraiser

Friends In Service Helping would like to thank the community for their invaluable help at our Have a Heart Fundraiser. In particular, FISH would like to thank the following people and businesses who made their Celebrity Waiter fundraisers possible and successful:

Blue line on Kit Carson Trail to be replaced in Carson City's historic district

The iconic blue line marking the Kit Carson Trail that winds its way through the west side historic district of Carson City will be replaced by another way-finding method, said Carson City Public Works Senior Transportation Planner Dirk Goering.

Carson City traffic signal network keeping pace with development, officials say

As new residential construction projects continue moving forward in Carson City, the transportation network around the Nevada state capital is keeping pace with growth that has occurred and is projected to occur, said Carson City Transportation Manager Lucia Maloney.

Applications for Carson City Library Board of Trustee position sought

Event Date: 
June 7, 2018 (All day)

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees.

Ground broken on Curry Streetscape Project in downtown Carson City

City officials and members of Q&D Construction gathered Monday morning at Telegraph Square in downtown Carson City to mark the beginning of the $3.99 million Downtown Curry Streetscape Project, a continuation of the downtown revitalization plan.

Monday happenings in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 30, 2018 (All day)

April is making on last-ditch effort to get some showers in for our May flowers. It’s not expected until this afternoon, though, so this morning’s groundbreaking at Telegraph Square should go off without a hitch. Be prepared for the westside of downtown Carson City to be a little messy for the next few months as the streetscape project gets underway, but it should be ready by Nevada Day. Let the Fox Brewpub take care of dinner tonight and stick around for their family-friendly karaoke.

Nation’s founding documents coming to Carson City with permanent display

Carson City will be the first location in the western United States to host a permanent display of America’s founding documents, organizers with Carson City Charters of Freedom and Foundation Forward, Inc., have announced.

Carson City encouraged to shine blue porch light in show of law enforcement support

Residents and businesses in Nevada’s state capital can show support for Carson City sheriff’s deputies and all law enforcement this spring by shining a blue porch light, Mayor Bob Crowell said Tuesday.

Carson City Board of Supervisors takes up supplemental budget requests

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday took a first swipe at the tentative fiscal year 2019 budget for Carson City, focusing on supplemental budget requests from city departments, and the city's capital improvement program.

Carson City Manager Nick Marano to leave job for private sector

Carson City Manager Nick Marano announced Thursday at the Board of Supervisors meeting that he would not renew his contract, which will expire June 2, and has accepted a position in the private sector.

Carson City supervisors mandate trash pickup, with exemptions

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday decided on the basic requirements for Carson City's next waste management services contract.

Ten file for Carson City nonpartisan offices ahead of deadline

The 2018 mid-term election season is taking shape in Carson City as several local candidates have filed for election or re-election to non-partisan posts this week at the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s Office.

Love of community key ingredient to Adele's in Carson City

Few restaurants in Carson City, or Northern Nevada for that matter, have been as successful for as long as Cafe at Adele's has.

Stacey Giomi Files for Carson City Supervisor Ward 1

Retired Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi filed candidacy paperwork Monday for the open Carson City Supervisor Ward 1 seat, which is being vacated by Karen Abowd who announced last fall that she would not be running for a third term.

Carson City Board of Supervisors opened with Hindu mantras

Board of Supervisors of Nevada’s capital Carson City, founded in 1858, began its day on Feb. 15 with ancient Gayatri Mantra, considered the most sacred mantra of Hinduism.

Supervisor Karen Abowd to hold monthly walkabout this Friday

Event Date: 
February 16, 2018 - 12:00pm

Affordable and transitional housing is currently under discussion by the Carson City Board of Supervisors. The community is invited to express their thoughts about this at the monthly Walkabout, hosted by Carson City Supervisor, Ward 1, Karen Abowd, Friday, Feb. 16 at Mills Park.

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