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Carson City residents are celebrating the First Amendment this Independence Day
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 11:44amMultiple groups of Carson City residents took to Carson Street today to exercise their first amendment right to assemble this Independence Day.
The weather was fair and many people turned out to support their various causes.
Happy Independence Day Carson City.
Empire Ranch to open par-3 golf course in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 11:15amCarson City’s Empire Ranch Golf Course is set to open a new par-3 playing course in the near future.
Located at 1875 Fair Way, Empire Ranch is putting together a par-3 golf course to go along with its 18-hole championship layout surrounded by more than 250 acres of land that overlooks the Carson River. The par-3 course will be something new for all levels of golfers.
Fishing Report for Fourth of July Weekend, remember to practice Social Fishtancing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 9:40amHello fellow anglers. It is the fourth of July weekend and many areas have opened up for camping and fishing in our area. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires are only allowed in a designated camp area. This does not mean a nice place on the side of the road under the trees or next to a lake or river. If you are caught with an illegal campfire, you may have to make a donation (fine or ticket ) to your local government agency.
Fair Maps ballot initiative the topic at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 11:04amFeatured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon will be League of Women Voters of Nevada President Sondra Cosgrove. She will share the new Fair Maps Nevada plan and circulate their ballot question petition.
Due to pandemic mitigation measures, Fair Maps Nevada won a court ruling extending the signature-gathering deadline for their redistricting reform ballot question to August 3rd.
Fishing Report: Most Campgrounds, lakes are open and the fishing is good in time for Father's Day
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 10:46amHello fellow anglers. A very happy Father's day to all the dads out there. Spring has sprung and summer is officially starting this Saturday. Only one bad thing about summer, is that now the days will start getting shorter each day by one minute. But we still have plenty of time to get outdoors to fish and camp.
PlayBox Marketplace, a second hand goods store, opens shop on Highway 50 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 2:45pmA second hand store has opened up shop on Highway 50 E. in Carson City near Airport Road, and it’s offering 5,000 square feet of unique offerings.
PlayBox Marketplace opened their new location at 3060 U.S. Highway 50 E. on June 1 according to owner Alex Kyser, after they moved from a much smaller location near Classy Seconds.
Sisolak: Nevada not ready to enter Phase 3 reopening; special session coming this month
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 6:58pmAmid an uptick in people testing positive for COVID-19 nearly two weeks after Nevada reopened casinos, Gov. Steve Sisolak said the state is not yet ready to enter into “Phase 3” of business reopenings.
Open Studio is Open for Business: Coming this August to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 4:26pmThe 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City.
Fishing Report: Great fishing conditions across the board, more sites opening soon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 9:20amHello fellow anglers. I finally got out to do some serious fishing last weekend. Renee and I joined our friends Tom And Shelly Blotter at Bridgeport Reservoir.
The trip started out a little precarious. We arrived on Saturday afternoon to a steady 25 to 50 mph wind. Which kept us off the lake until Sunday.
Retiring Carson City sheriff's DARE officer leaves legacy of relationship building with kids, parents and community
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 3:53pmFor more than 15 years, Lisa Davis served as the DARE officer for Carson City. Her last day is Thursday as she and her husband Bob will be relocating to Oregon. She leaves Carson City with many accomplishments in providing children guidance and away from falling into the trap of alcohol and drugs.
There are checks and balances in place for secure mail-in voting, Carson City Clerk's Office assures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:32pmCarson City is currently experiencing its largest use to date of mail-in voting thanks to COVID-19, and some people are concerned over the potentiality for voter fraud.
However, according to Miguel Camacho, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Carson City Clerk’s Office, there have always been checks and balances in place to maintain a fair election for all Nevada residents.
Senator Square: CHS says goodbye to yearbook adviser, astronomy students acknowledged in science journal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:14amPatt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.
Fishing Report: Spring Fishing has begun, Lakes and Campgrounds beginning to open
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 11:12amHello fellow anglers, welcome to Memorial weekend. As many of you know, Inyo County is closed to fishing until June 1st. But on May 22 the Mono County Board of Supervisors wrote a letter to the CDFW director Charles H Bonham, requesting the reopening of fishing season earlier then their previous request. As of May 23rd, Mono County is now open for the 2020 fishing season, right along Alpine County that opened on May 15th.
For those that will be getting out, Alpine County is open for fishing throughout the county.
Nevada DMV re-opening date forthcoming, offices to have limited services for first 30 days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 9:24amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to reopen after shutting down on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a reopening date has not been set. All full-service DMV offices remain closed.
A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:45pmThe polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.
Beginning Monday, rural households will begin receiving hand-delivered Census forms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 10:35amCARSON CITY — According to Nevada Census 2020, beginning on May 18, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin its “update leave” operations, where 2020 census forms are hand delivered to residences that either do not have mail delivered to the physical location of the home, or the mail delivery information for the residence cannot be verified. This process is to ensure all Nevadans — particularly in rural communities — are counted.
Carson City Fair announces cancellation for 2020, demolition derby still holding out hope
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:55amDue to COVID-19, the Carson City Fair has announced they will be cancelling this year’s event.
Senator Square: Carson High School student shares personal pandemic story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 7:37amEditor’s Note: Bryant is a freshman Honors student at CHS, and the following is her response to the poem "A Builder or a Wrecker" by Charles Franklin Benvegar.
During this pandemic, I would love to think I am in fact a builder because I strive to see the best in this, because I have been helping those struggling immensely during these hard times, and because I am doing my best to help the medical professionals I know.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to host first remote meeting, public participation welcomed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:37amOn Thursday, April 2, 2020, the previously planned Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting will continue as scheduled; however, during the mandated shut down, how the meeting will be held has been altered to suit the social distancing needed to keep all community members safe.
Senator Square: A pandemic looms; a yearbook’s deadline ticks closer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:43amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV. Before jumping into teaching, Quinn-Davis worked many years at The Nevada Appeal as city government reporter, columnist, and city editor. She was also editor of The Nevada Appeal and previously was editor of The Daily Democrat newspaper in Woodland, Calif.
Senator Square: CHS principal leads teachers, students through uncertain time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:56amHe is the fearless leader of Carson High School, and he is taking his teachers through uncharted territory in order to guide them into successfully teaching and caring for their students during this time of uncertainty. His name is Gavin Ward, and he is doing a fantastic job as the Principal of CHS, being both available and supportive while encouraging teachers, students, and even parents to engage their students with much-needed health, hope and heterochromatic learning.
Carson City Democratic luncheon features discussion of redistricting reform
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 1:02amSondra Cosgrove, President of the League of Women Voters of Nevada and Professor of History at the College of Southern Nevada, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Her teleconferenced presentation will spotlight Fair Maps Nevada, a bi-partisan coalition of Nevadans joining together to end gerrymandering through transparent redistricting.
Carson Tahoe updates screening processes, limits visitation during the Coronavirus outbreak
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 4:59pmWhen there is heightened concern around an illness, Carson Tahoe closely monitors the situation and implements enhanced infection prevention strategies, working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local health districts, and other local healthcare providers. In response to the recent declaration of a ‘National State of Emergency’ surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, and in following the CDC’s recommendations for social distancing, we have decided to take additional precautionary measures to reduce the risk of contracting/spreading seasonal illnesses.
Carson City Humane Society Pet of the Week: Cooper
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 4:21pmHappy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Carson City Humane Society Pet of the Week, Cooper!
Lyon County Senior Centers join 'March for Meals' campaign to fight hunger, isolation among aging
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 11:45amLyon County Senior Centers in Dayton, Fernley, Silver Springs and Yerington announced Wednesday that they will be participating in the 18th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain healthy and independent at home. Lyon County Senior Centers celebrations will include various activities throughout the month of March.
Nevada State Fair held at Mills Park June 4 - 7
Submitted by Tanja Musselman on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 10:35amCome out and enjoy our great June weather celebrating our great state of Nevada with great food, amusement rides, shopping, live music, entertainment and so much more.
We’re bringing back the Home & Garden Show in the Pavilion.
The event is held at Mills Park in Carson City located at 1111 E William Street from June 4 through 7, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nevada may change DUI law to reflect the unique ways marijuana affects the body
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:15pmTrooper Hannah DeGoey guides her silver Charger through Reno traffic as the sun sets, flipping on her radar from time to time to check the speed of cars whizzing by.
Mac the Naw: Fish bites, weather changes and a special birthday at Topaz with grandpa
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 12:22pmHello fellow anglers. I had to stop and realize what time of year it was the other day. I was in Tahoe for business and had brought a heavy jacket as well as a dress jacket for work.
Carson City TRIAD presents Scams Targeting Older Adults
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:35amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City Nevada Triad presents Scams Targeting Older Adults a presentation designed to educate you on the current trends in frauds and scams and learn how to not fall victim to their ploys. The event will take place in the Joshua Tree Room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Tuesday, March 3 from 1 to 2 p.m.
'The Odd Couple' from a woman's POV, Greenhouse Project fundraiser, music and more this weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 8:12pmHeading into the weekend, there’s an abundance of activities around the capital city region over the next three days. The Brewery Arts Center hosts a female version of "The Odd Couple." Carson City's Greenhouse Project is hosting a lunch and dinner fundraiser toward a healthier State Capitol. Dale Poune will perform at Bella Vita Bistro, plus comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Nevada Caucus on Saturday, an open house at the historic Foreman-Roberts House, a Latin-themed concert at the community center and more. Read on for details.