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RSVP Program Director to speak at Democratic Luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:08amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sandy Severance, program director at Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). A 501(c)(3) non-profit, RSVP has a 43-year record of service to the elderly and other citizens in need of assistance in all 15 of Nevada's rural counties. Volunteers 55 and older are provided meaningful opportunities to draw on their lifetime of experience to serve their communities in a variety of settings.
Carson City man arrested for trespassing, claimed ownership of vacant home
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 10:01amA 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for misdemeanor trespassing after telling a sheriff's deputy that he could claim legal ownership of a vacant home because it was vacant.
Cyber fraud is on the rise: Carson City's DeBug Computer offers class to protect yourself
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 7:41pmCARSON CITY — Every week at DeBug Computer, we receive reports from community members who have been scammed into giving money to both cyber and telemarketing frauds, some for thousands of dollars, sometimes under the pretense that the victim has “won” a prize or money, and simply needs to pay a processing fee. Or that a loved one is in danger, and they must transfer money immediately to help them.
Carson City Community Support Services Grant awards $380K in program funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 2:02pmThe budget for the Community Support Services Grant was finalized at the most recent Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting, which allocated nearly $400,000 of grant funding for various programs helping our local communities such as helping homebound seniors, dental care for local youth, emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and more.
Nevada expands protections for marijuana users
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 1:46pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak recently signed a trio of bills that make life easier on marijuana users now that the drug is legal for adults to possess.
Nevada to get indigent defense, outdoor recreation offices
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 11:59amGov. Steve Sisolak has signs laws creating a new state outdoor recreation office, a committee studying how to improve health care and a board overseeing the legal defense of those who ...
Carson City man receives felony third DUI after driving from South Lake following 'too many drinks to admit to'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 9:18am— A 34-year-old Carson City man identified as David Michael Wright was arrested Thursday evening on a felony third DUI and failure to maintain a lane after multiple people reported a drunk driver traveling on the freeway.
According to the callers, the vehicle was “all over the road” and had struck construction material while coming down from Spooner Summit.
Sisolak OKs test of pot banking, bans minors buying kratom
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 3:30pmGov. Steve Sisolak has signed bills that test out a banking system for the state's legal marijuana industry, ban children from buying the herbal supplement kratom and bar employers from ...
Second annual Rock Crawlers and Brew Fest a wheel-turning craze in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 3:01pmHosted by Shoe Tree Brewing Company, the second annual Rock Crawlers and Brew Fest was a wheel-turning craze Saturday at the Fuji Park fairgrounds in Carson City.
Carson City Attorney, Amber J. Handy, Selected as 2019 State Bar Award Recipient
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 4:42pmEarlier this month, the State Bar of Nevada announced the recipients of the 2019 Membership Awards. Among those selected was local Carson City attorney, Amber J. Handy.
Attorney Amber Handy received the 2019 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, which recognizes the professional and public service achievements of Nevada attorneys either under the age of 36 or those engaged in the practice of law for fewer than five years.
Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing Co. to host 'Rockcrawlers and Brews' Saturday at Fuji Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 2:21pmThe second annual Rock Crawlers and Brews fest will be held once again at the Fuji Park fairgrounds in Carson City this Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This family-friendly event is a rock crawler truck show hosted by Shoe Tree Brewing Company. In addition to beers on tap, vendor booths from local businesses will be joining the festivities to sell their wares and visit with the community.
JoAnne Skelly: Managing the perennial pepperweed, also known as ‘Tall Whitetop’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 9:10amVisiting the garden today at The Greenhouse Project in Carson City, I was discussing perennial pepperweed, Lepidium latifolium, management with Cory King, the Project’s manager, farmer and educator. Controlling this noxious invasive weed organically is difficult.
NHP, law enforcement statewide ramps up DUI enforcement over holiday weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 12:25pmNevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program are making plans to keep Memorial Day weekend safe on our roads and highways by increasing patrols for impaired drivers now through June 2, 2019.
Amendment would remove right of counties to license marijuana lounges
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 1:52pmThe governor’s bill creating a Cannabis Compliance Board to oversee the legal marijuana industry advanced through committee today, carrying with it an amendment removing the ability of ...
Pro-Choice advocates rally at Nevada State Legislature in Carson City for the ‘Trust Nevada Women Act'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 3:31pmMore than 100 people joined NARAL Pro-Choice Nevada (National Abortion Rights Action League) in a rally Tuesday at the Nevada State Legislature to support Senate Bill 179, also called the “Trust Nevada Women Act.” In a time when abortion is being outlawed in several states around the country, Nevada instead went in the opposite direction with SB 179, securing a woman’s right to choose.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, May 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 10:06pmAs we head into Tuesday, May 21, 2019 there seems to be some debate brewing about the weather. Is the persistent series of cold weather systems normal or not? We spoke with a forecaster from the National Weather Service about it and he noted that everyone has an opinion. Some folks swear this happens every Spring, storm after relentless storm through the entire month of May. Some swear the month of May in western Nevada is usually sunny, in the upper 70s to low 80s and comfortable. Whichever you believe, go with it and enjoy. Here's what's ahead Tuesday:
Carson City Triad presents workshop: Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 11:38amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City Triad presents “Get Your Ducks in a Row – Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have” by Colby Prout of Nevada Legal Services Tuesday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Participants who attend will learn about intestate succession, small estates, will basics, avoiding probate and will be provided with information about powers of attorney.
Democrats want to tackle education funding with marijuana tax receipts, possible county sales taxes
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:00amTwo potential school funding sources were introduced Tuesday in the Nevada Legislature. One — Senate Bill 545 — would take the 10% excise tax collected on legal marijuana sales and put it in the state’s public education account. The other, an amendment to Assembly Bill 309, would allow counties ...
Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:56pmHeading into Thursday, May 9, 2019 we're looking at a few showers and partly sunny skies around Carson City. The event lineup features the RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival kickoff and family night at Mills Park, a Healthy Communities event in Silver Springs, CASA volunteer information hour workshop, an afternoon hike along the Ash Canyon trail, art demonstrations, live music and more. Enjoy.
Nevada AG urges passage of marijuana banking legislation
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 10:29amNevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has signed a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to give legal marijuana-based businesses access to the federal banking system. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act is ...
Healthy Communities Coalition speakers include Stand Tall and VARN
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 6:47pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties Thursday, May 9 meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft Churchill St. Guest speakers this month are from VARN and from Stand Tall.
Nevada AG office posts documents on opioid lawsuit contract
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 3:19pmNevada's state attorney general has released documents about the hiring of his former legal firm for a potentially lucrative contract representing the state against the maker of the opioid OxyContin. Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford's spokeswoman says ...
Carson City deputies make weekend arrests for DUI, battery, resisting and obstructing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 10:50am24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 9:40 p.m. in the 700 block of Silver Oak Drive for misdemeanor resisting, obstructing and alternative sentencing violation.
May the fourth be with you, and with bicycle safety. Events and happenings for Sat. May 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 7:57amGood morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!
Here's what's happening Saturday:
Events around Carson City for Friday, May 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:08pmWhat a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.
VARN Hosts Free Legal Aid Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 5:07pmVolunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) will host a free Legal Aid Fair on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Douglas County Community Center.
Ask a lawyer about your legal problem. Find out what resources are available to help you. No appointment necessary.
JoAnne Skelly: Is it legal to catch rainwater in Nevada?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 11:15amMy friend Marie was told recently it was illegal to harvest rainwater in Nevada. She was referring to putting large barrels under gutter downspouts to catch and store water running off a roof. Many people have done this for years, but actually it was illegal in Nevada until 2017.
Dramatic reading of 'Doubt: A Parable' this Friday at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 9:00amThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, is hosting the Proscenium Players, Inc’s dramatic reading of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley.
Carson City's CASA hosts volunteer information hour, training Thursday and again April 25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 9:01amIt's that time of year again! CASA of Carson City is looking for a few good men and women to join the ranks of our CASA volunteers.
Nevada enters agreement with AWHC for fertility control of Virginia Range horse population
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 3:15pmAs a first step in comprehensive management of the Virginia Range feral, estray horse population, the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the American Wild Horse Campaign signed a non-exclusive agreement Tuesday for fertility control.