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Northern Nevada Dream Center looking for new space
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 8:09amThere really can be too much of a good thing. For one Carson City area non-profit, the growth of its programs and services has prompted it to search for a larger space.
Open burning in Carson City with permit begins Saturday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 4:31pmThe Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning with a permit beginning this Saturday, Oct. 21 and extending through Sunday, Nov. 19.
It's Your City features upcoming Capital Collage, a tribute to Nevada’s arts and entertainment
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 2:08pmMark Salinas, Carson City's Arts and Culture Director talks with It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer about the upcoming first time Capital Collage slated for the day before Nevada's Nevada Day parade.
Senator Square: Carson High School Honors Government students rally to help others
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 2:25amCHS Honors Government Students, three separate classes, are hosting fundraisers as part of teacher Angila Golik’s U.S. Citizenship unit.
Residents report suspicious jury duty calls to Carson City Sheriff's Office
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/14/2017 - 11:53amAt least four people have contacted the Carson City Sheriff's Office Saturday morning to report telephone calls threatening to arrest them if they did not pay money, a Carson City Volunteer In Public Service officer said.
Comments for Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 1:44pmFollowing are comments I wrote 01/04/2017 but was unable to give at the BOS Meeting as I was home sick with a cold. Given the article in the Nevada Appeal today, I believe they are still timely:
So, my brother, Rex, and I were talking the other day about whether or not I was going to be attending the next Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting. I told him that after the Vintage at Kings Canyon development was shoved down our throats, I didn’t have anything new to make public comment on, but was sure that something would come along.
Chipotle Mexican Grill now open in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 2:10pmThe latest chain restaurant of Chipotle Mexican Grill officially opened to the public Thursday in Carson City at the Carson Mall along South Carson Street.
Museum lecture to bring Parks Service founder to life
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 12:45pmCARSON CITY — A bronze plaque at Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada memorializes Stephen T. Mather, the founder and first director of the National Park Service.
Carson High School CTE adds Health Information Management class
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 10:02amCARSON CITY, Nev. –– Carson High School Career and Technical Education has added Health Information Management, HIM, to its Health Science and Public Safety Career Cluster for the 2017-2018 school year.
Carson City Fire Department launching new ambulance service
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 7:09amA new Basic Life Services program is taking to the streets, Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon said, improving emergency medical services in the community and easing the stress currently placed on existing ambulance units.
It's Your City features Compassionate Connections Matter founder Matthew Embrey
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 2:05pmThis week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Matthew Embrey, founder and executive director of Compassionate Connections Matter, a non-profit organization committed to supporting acts of altruism through community event creation and engagement.
Statewide art show to celebrate Nevada Day theme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 10:33amA tribute to Nevada’s arts and entertainment will kick off this year’s Nevada Day festivities celebrating the same theme. Capital Collage 2017, featuring a variety of arts and artists from across the state, will be 7-11 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, 1870 Russell Way.
Fall brings heightened bear activity around western Nevada and Sierra
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 12:54pmFall is the time of year for increased bear foraging activity and more human and bear encounters are possible, according to wildlife officials in Nevada and California.
Sierra Lutheran High School releases impressive ACT scores
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 9:08amSince the 2014-2015 school year, all high school juniors in the State of Nevada are required to take the ACT. This requirement comes as the Nevada Department of Education tries to identify the level of college readiness that public high schools are providing.
Vegas shooting: Governor signs Declaration of Emergency, Public Health and Medical Disaster; blood donations soar statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 2:58pmVaccination clinics offered at Carson City schools
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 10:50amCarson City Health and Human Services is working with the Carson City School District to offer students annual seasonal flu vaccinations. There will be a team of CCHHS licensed nurses at each school to administer the flu vaccine. The vaccination is safe and a health action that benefits all age groups to protect against influenza illness.
Greenhouse Project and Carson Tahoe partner to build Foothill Garden and Hoop House
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 11:01amCarson Tahoe Health celebrated the Phase 1 launch Tuesday of its new Foothill Garden, which includes a 960 square-foot hoop house, a compliment to Carson Tahoe’s existing Wellness Walk trails around campus.
Carson City arrests: Jail inmate booked for tearing up mattress, putting it in toilet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 1:18pmA 28-year-old Silver Springs man and an inmate at Carson City Jail faces a misdemeanor destruction of property charge after allegedly tearing up his jail-issued mattress and putting it in the toilet bowl, a sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City Republican Party monthly meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 7:34amWe want to invite the public to our regular monthly meeting of the Carson City Republican Party which will be held at: 788 Fairview Dr Carson City, NV. 89701.
Doors are open at 6:30PM for a social half hour then the meeting will be called to order at 7:00PM.
We are incredibly excited to have as our guest speaker for this meeting, the newly elected Assembly Minority Leader, Assemblyman Jim Wheeler of Assembly District 39.
Refreshments will be provided and we encourage anyone interested in meeting your local party and public officials to come out and join us.
What Works: Research Saves Time, Money and Frustration
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 1:00pmThis morning, I came upon an interesting topic while working with a client during Motivation Monday at Adams Hub for Innovation. The topic of our conversation turned to research. If you watched the TV show “The X Files,” one of their tag lines was – the truth is out there. Here’s the exciting part. it is!
Monday, Sept 25: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 5:47amBy the end of the week we will enjoy the brief return of warm sunny days and hear the roar of the many bikes in town for the annual Street Vibrations Fall Rally. For now, keep a sweater close at hand. Venerable Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim is a Tibetan Buddhist monk of the Gelug order born in Amdo the eastern region of Tibet. Learn about Tibetan Astrology from him this evening at the Brewery Arts Center. Most every tavern in town will have their television tuned to Monday Night Football. Grab some friends and watch the Cowboys battle the Arizona Cardinals.
MONDAY:
Governor to convene opioid task force Monday in Carson City to address drug abuse
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 10:15amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Wednesday that he will convene the Governor’s Opioid State Action Accountability Taskforce this Monday, Sept. 25, 2017.
Tuesday, Sept. 19: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 10:27pmAhoy, mateys. ‘Tis International Talk Like a Pirate Day, so don’t ye be a scallywag. Set forth on an adventure to th’ historic west side wit’ Carson City Parks and Recreation. Bring ye brainiest mates along to DJ Trivia at ye olde’ Fox Brewpub, and don’t forget to order ye some supper and grog. Siren of the sea, Canyon White, will be entertaining at Living the Good Life. Enjoy an evenin' wit' local authors at the Minden Library; with a mighty pen, they be signing their latest works. Keep readin' fer all ye Pirate Day options.
Nevada State Parks at Lake Tahoe taking firewood permit applications
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 2:42pmLake Tahoe Nevada State Park will take applications for firewood permits this week, Sept. 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Inmate battered by another at jail
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 11:15amA Carson City jail inmate faces a felony battery charge after allegedly hitting another inmate in the face Friday evening, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Senator Square: Carson High School open house and unplugged exciting success
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 12:45amCHS opened its doors a little longer, a little wider, and totally unplugged for Sept. 11-17, 2017. Students and staff participated in daily activities supporting and encouraging a non-digital learning environment. Each day, five standards of Social and Emotional Learning were touched by encouraging students to power-down their phones and unplug.
Carson City sheriff’s deputies make probation violation, warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 12:43pmA 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 11:39 p.m. in the area of Roop and Winnie streets for misdemeanor suspicion violation of Alternative Sentencing.
Carson City museums team for a day of railroad history
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 11:15amThe Nevada State Museum and Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City are teaming up for a day of history about one of the state’s most beloved artifacts and the rail line on which it operated.
2017 Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation Award winners named
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 10:24amCARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation Awards for 2017 were presented on September 9 at the annual Nevada Mining Association Convention in South Lake Tahoe. Four awards were presented this year:
John Bullis: Non Tax Estate Planning
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 8:21amOf course Estate Planning is done to minimize taxes and be sure the financial matters are done as desired. However, the planning for other than taxes is very important. Designating the best Trustee or Executor and possible successors is not easy, but extremely important to being sure the administration goes smoothly.