March

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday in the 100 block of East Telegraph Street for misdemeanor violation of a suspended sentence.

Editor’s note: The following was written by CHS Government teacher and Future Business Leaders of America adviser Angila Golik.

I just returned from Orange, Virginia from a conference held at Montpelier, former US President James Madison's estate. I was chosen among applicants to attend this conference because I think our community needs to know the cool educational opportunities in which teachers are embarking. The conference covered “Gender, Sexual Identity, and the Constitution.”

Welcome Carson City to Sunday, March 31, 2019. The last day of the month will bring sunny skies and a daytime high somewhere in the low 60s. Ideal spring weather before the next system arrives Monday bringing with it warmer temperatures but showers as well. Today there's art gallery showings, two children's theater performances, a bike ride and a tour of the stone Wungnema House at Mills Park.

Good morning Carson City! It's finally starting to feel like Spring around here. The weather today is going to be another gorgeous day, sunny with highs of 56, a low of 28, and 52 percent humidity. On the schedule today we have a ton of wonderful events, from a live music benefit for the homeless, to pollinator workshops, a Roller Derby match, a Veteran's Remembrance Day celebration at Mills Park, and much more. Scroll below to see everything happening today in our capital city.

Local musicians will bring their voices and talents to A to Zen to raise funds to help support services for Carson City’s homeless.

Singers, songwriters, musicians and more will play throughout the day on Saturday, March 30, 1 to 9:30 p.m.

Donations raised will benefit RCIL and The Do Drop In, a local nonprofit that provides a place for homeless residents to spend their time and receive important job and living resources.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a credit card fraud suspect.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 29, 2019. Today is the end of the work week and the beginning of a brief break from unsettled weather. Expect mostly sunny skies today with daytime highs in the low 50s. The warmup continues into the weekend, with a chance for rain on Monday.

Carson City, NV – At a time of rising anti-Semitism, intolerance, and discrimination, AB 257 is the first step in Nevada to promote mutual respect and understanding and to make Holocaust education and genocide awareness priority through the establishment of the Nevada State Holocaust Museum.

In a bizarre twist of events, not two months after Carson City officially became Nevada’s first Bee City USA, a piece of legislation was introduced to the senate that would prohibit beekeeping in any town or city in Nevada, including our very own Bee City.

An official backer of the bill was Carson City’s own Assemblyman Al Kramer, who has now submitted an amendment to have his name taken off the bill as a co-sponsor, and plans to do his best to kill the bill.

Local musician, Bill Wharton will be appearing at Carson Valley Inn, 1627 US Hwy 395 in Minden on Sunday, March 31st & Monday, April 1st from 6 to 10 PM in the Caberet Lounge. If you enjoy good music, then you will not be disappointed. Country, Jazz, Blues, and even some Pop. His repertoire is so versatile, he is a crowd favorite for all ages. So come on down and kick up your heels.

There are still a few last minute tickets available for TEDxCarson City, hosted at the Brewery Arts Center on Friday, March 29.

There is an amazing line up of TEDxCarsonCity presenters and if you have never been to a live TED event, it’s a life changer.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce its upcoming weekend springtime double feature, including "A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids," and Disney’s "The Jungle Book, Kids." These two shows will run in conjunction for four performances, March 29-31, 2019 the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

A 57-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy report.

Pioneer High School’s Senior in the Spotlight for the month of March is Kaylee Vega. Kaylee is hardworking, honest, dependable, and kind. She also has a great sense of humor. She began attending PHS during her sophomore year. The smaller campus and extra help with academics are what appealed to her most.

Two upcoming dances offered by two Carson City schools are aimed at family participation, with parents serving as dance partners to their children.

CARSON CITY — A total of 93 Career and Technical Education (CTE) and HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students competed in the Nevada State Leadership Conference held at the Rio in Las Vegas March 18-20.

There were a total of 74 students from Carson High School (CHS), 6 from Pioneer High School (PHS) and 13 from Carson Middle School (CMS). More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.

Hello Carson City and welcome to the midweek. It is Wednesday, March 27, 2019. We've been greeted with showers this morning, with more to continue today along with gusty winds. Up in the Sierra, travel will be difficult, so if you have to head to the mountains, bring your chains and anticipate delays.

You are cordially invited to the Featured Artist Reception for Rick Mosher and Carol Brown. The event is Sunday, March 31 from 1-4pm at the NAA Gallery, 449 W King Street, Carson City. See you there.

Let’s see what you’ve got, Carson City. We would love to see films done by locals. Bring your best this Wednesday to the Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget.

A Dayton man was arrested Monday for multiple felony drug offenses following a brief pursuit in which he apparently lost his shoes, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

The “Under the Big Top” Annual Father-Daughter Ball, a Carson City community-wide event for all ages held at Carson High School, will be April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per couple and $10 for each additional daughter. The event has sold out each year and will definitely sell out again this year.

A new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will premiere in Carson City on April 11 at the Galaxy Fandango Theaters with the first showing at 7 p.m.

CARSON CITY — Traffic lanes will be reduced Tuesday on Interstate 580 in Washoe Valley for routine inspection of the Bellevue Road bridge over the interstate.

Hello Carson City, today is Tuesday, March 26, 2019. For those keeping score we're 2 days from opening day of Major League Baseball, 26 days away from Easter, 87 days from summer and 274 days away from Christmas. In the here and now of today, we're looking at cloudy skies and a chance of rain with more unsettled weather into Thursday.

Farm boxes, also known as CSA or Community Shared Agriculture, were introduced in the 1980s but are challenged today by competition from local delivery services and changing consumer demands.

David Michael Ortiz passed away March 16 surrounded by family in Gardnerville. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Joseph and Cruzita Ortiz on April 12, 1950.

David grew up in Santa Fe Springs, California with his 7 siblings and served in the U.S. Navy before moving to Lake Tahoe. He was a Facilities Engineer at Harrah's Lake Tahoe for 33 years where he met and married the love of his life, Paula (Bachmeier).

Now there are nine. Blake Shelton and Lionel Richie were added to Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series on Monday.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Board of Education on Monday welcomed Jhone Ebert, who was appointed by Gov. Steve Sisolak as the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

CARSON CITY — Monday, March 25 marks a deadline for bill introductions in accordance with Joint Standing Rule 14. Otherwise, a lot of important bills are on the move during this pivotal week of the session.

Good day Carson City and welcome to the work week. It is Monday March 25, 2019. As any Carsonite knows, weather around these parts can change in an instant. And that may happen today with gusty winds to usher in another storm, expected to bring up to 2 feet of snow around Lake Tahoe. The question remains, will the storm produce a little or a lot of rain down here in the valley? Stay tuned.