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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished by Liberal Journalists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 8:06amLast week, Assistant Controller Geoffrey Lawrence and I presented to the Legislature the state budget we developed with some Assembly members, professionals and business people as an alternative to the Governor’s proposal.
Las Vegas left-wing pundit Steve Sebelius trashed it and us. No surprise because he’s an aggressive tax-spend-regulate statist PC liberal, while our proposals are the antidote to such maladies. What was surprising is the ignorance, laziness, carelessness and possible malice and dishonesty in his attacks. They demonstrate the sorry state of much journalism today.
Obama prohibits local cops from getting military equipment
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 5:41pmThe Obama administration on Monday moved to prohibit federal agencies from providing local cops with certain kinds of military equipment such as grenade launchers, high-caliber weapons and bayonets, in the wake of controversy over a “militarized” police response to unrest last summer in Ferguson...
Drought Highlights Importance of Wildfire Preparedness at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 3:14pmIt’s Wildfire Awareness Month at Tahoe, and with the summer tourist season around the corner, we must all remember that drought has left our Region with severely dry forest conditions and an extreme risk of wildfire. This summer we need to think about “when” not “if” another fire will happen. All of us have important roles to play in preventing the next wildfire, and in making sure our homes, families, and communities are prepared for it.
Nevada initial unemployment claims decrease in April; overall claim stability continues
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 11:44amApril unemployment claims filed in Nevada were down 9.3 percent from April 2014 figures, with the general trend in claims, captured by the 12-month moving average, remaining relatively flat, falling by 0.8 percent to 14,510 in April, said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Monday, May 18: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 6:35amCloudy days need a little color. I suggest one of the many art exhibits throughout town. The LXS Gallery in the Legislature is welcoming new artwork from Su Limbert entitled ‘Forevermore.’ The Nevada Artists Association was busy this weekend changing their gallery at the Brewery Arts Center; their landscape show opens today. Nolan Preese has an exhibit featuring photographs exploring Nevada’s watersheds on display at the Courthouse on the second floor.
TOCCATA Presents Going For Baroque Summer Solstice Serenade June 17-23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 3:54pmTOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off its 10th Summer MusicFest with “Going For Baroque - Summer Solstice Series” June 17 thru 23. The program opens with Vivaldi’s Concerto for Violin and Cello, RV 547, with Natalie Haines Backman and Nick Haines as soloists, and continues with flutist Josue Casillas performing Vivaldi’s Concerto for Flute #428, “Goldfinch.”
Carson City's Mile High Summer Jazz band camp begins June 1
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 3:29pmMile High Jazz Band Association, in cooperation with Carson Middle School, is starting a new, one-week Jazz Camp, with sessions for middle- and high-school musicians, June 1-5, in the band room at Carson Middle School, 1140 W King St in Carson City. Both sessions are open to students from Carson City and surrounding areas in northern Nevada and California.
Nevada Cooperative Extension: Taking care of trees in drought years
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 12:29pmTrees add significant value to a property. They provide financial benefit for resale, aesthetic value, climate control, wildlife habitat, water and soil protection and air pollution mitigation. In a drought, trees have a few adaptive defense mechanisms that help to reduce water loss. However, over extended periods of drought, tree growth and appearance can suffer and trees may die.
Senator Square: Monday Night Live, Graduation Day, Safe Grad and Summer School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 8:59amDo you enjoy Saturday Night Live? Then don't miss CHS's very own Monday Night Live! Glowsticks, hilarity, and dancing teachers at the Carson City Community Center on Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 with student ID and $5 general admission.
Western Nevada College to Graduate More than 500 at ceremony Monday in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/15/2015 - 10:30amWestern Nevada College has announced that it will graduate 515 students for the 2014-15 academic year. The 2015 commencement ceremony will take place on Monday, May 18, 11 a.m. at the Marv Teixieira Pavilion in Mills Park, in Carson City.
The class of 2015 will receive 568 degrees and certificates. Here are the names of the 2015 graduates:
Heavenly Epic Discovery plan at Tahoe gets final OK, construction to begin this summer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 12:16pmThe final hurdle in a process that began in 2013 was cleared Thursday for Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe with final approval by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board for the Epic Discovery Project, a year-round outdoor recreation plan to straddle the resort's Nevada and California border.
Heavenly Mountain Resort has sought approval for expansions to its on-mountain summer activities, as part of Vail Resorts’ Epic Discovery program. The Epic Discovery plan was submitted in July 2013 and has undergone a comprehensive environmental and public review.
12th annual Cops and Kids Open House is Carson City's safest family street party
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 3:45amEditor's Note: Kiwanis Club of Carson City was accidentally omitted from the list of donors and contributors. We apologize for the error.
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With more than 1,400 hot dogs and buns, 700 sodas, 800 bottles of water, coffee, music, games and prizes all dished up and out to the community Saturday, the 12th Annual Carson City Sheriff's Office Cops and Kids Open House will roll out rain or shine, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of May 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 3:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 13 and beyond.
Computer Corps Summer TechCamp 2015
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 2:33pmComputer Corps Summer TechCamps are open for registration.
3 TechCamps available. Each TechCamp is two weeks long
June 15th-June 26th
Jul 13th-Jul 24th
Aug 3-Aug 14th
All Camps are Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30pm
Registration is $350 which includes: 2 week camp, computer system, camp shirt, and graduation ceremony.
Open for ages 10-15
Call 775-883-2323 for more information or visit www.computercorps.org
New life for Nevada's oldest operating hotel; Gold Hill Hotel re-opens Friday under new management
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:47amGold Hill Hotel, Nevada’s oldest operating hotel, established in 1861, and restaurant re-opens May 15 after a three month renovation and remodel of the restaurant, lounge, bar and hotel.
Carson City Sheriff's Office Cops and Kids open house Saturday celebrates 12th year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:12amEditor's Note: Kiwanis Club of Carson City was accidentally omitted from the list of donors and contributors. We apologize for the error.
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The 12th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office "Cops and Kids" Open House, billed as the "Safest Street Party in Carson City," will be this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the sheriff's office, 911 East Musser Street.
The free community event features, activities, ID kits for children, food, music, games and more. On hand will be the sheriff's office K9 dogs, motorcycle patrol unit, Special Enforcement Team, stellar squad, a new SWAT unit, representatives from DARE, and the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Restoration of Nevada’s 1875 steam locomotive The Glenbrook unveiled Saturday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 11:46amBy 1943, it was saved from scrap and donated by the Bliss Family to the Nevada State Museum, where it pleased countless youngsters who crawled all over it outside the museum’s doors on Carson Street for four decades. Restored by the Nevada State Railroad Museum, it is under steam again.
On eve of school fundraiser, mother recalls bicycle crash that nearly took her teen son
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 11:05amThe greatest Mother’s Day gift for Roberta Rosario is the continued recovery of her 16-year-old son Elijah, who was struck by a car nearly two years ago, suffering critical back and facial injuries and outer brain trauma.
I Love Carson City's Mother's Day Weekend Event Summary: May 9-10
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 5:55pmHappy Mother’s Day, Carson City! Several family friendly events are occurring around town this weekend. Take a ride on the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or the Ferris Wheel at RSVP’s Spring Fair and Carnival. A Harmonica and Strings Concert at Empire Elementary School showcases what some of our talented students can do. Get up early and head over to the Carson City Airport if your youngster has any interest in planes: Young Eagles flights are happening today if the weather permits.
SATURDAY:
- 23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (leave your donation of non-perishable food items at your mail box for mail carrier to pick up)
- Greenhouse Project Annual Spring Plant Sale and Live Music with Hick’ry Switch at the Carson High Greenhouse: 1111 Saliman, off Robinson –behind the buses (8am-1pm)
Consort Canzona presents 'Madrigals and Dances: A celebration of Renaissance music'
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 1:34pmConsort Canzona, a select group of local instrumentalists and singers, will present "Madrigals and Dances - A Celebration of Renaissance Music," in two concerts. The first performance is on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 South (behind Best Buy); the second is on Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Carson City, 1250 Mountain Street. Admission is free.
Farmers Bank Open House: Tours set for May 12 for renovated historic Minden building
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 12:14pmThe newly renovated Farmers Bank building, located at 1597 Esmeralda Ave., in Minden will be open to the public from 3-6pm on Tuesday May 12, 2015. Tours of the building will be given in small groups so that people can ask questions and learn about the unique features of the building.
During this time, the summer kick off Minden Street Celebration event will be held on Esmeralda Ave., with food, music, vendors, and family friendly activities.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for May 6 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 7:19amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 6 and beyond.
NV Energy electric rates to decrease by 6.1 percent beginning July 1
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 2:54pmNV Energy announced Tuesday that it has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to reduce rates for electric and natural gas customers beginning July 1.
Discover Your Nevada this summer with road trips around the Silver State
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 1:54pmNevada is the seventh-largest state in the Union. There are 109,781 square miles to explore, from the basin-and-range landscape on the northern end to the scenic desert panoramas in the south. This summer, discover your Nevada on a road trip to Tonopah or Valley of Fire State Park, or maybe drive the U.S. 50-Interstate 80 loop from the Reno-Tahoe area.
Heavenly to open for Memorial Day weekend with Gondola sightseeing, hiking and dining
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:23amGetting a jump start to the summer season, Heavenly Mountain Resort will operate its famed Heavenly Gondola during Memorial Day weekend, offering sightseeing and rides to the mid-station observation deck, with limited hiking trails and dining options.
Historic Carson City to Virginia City V&T Railroad summer season begins Memorial weekend
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 11:49amWhen the whistle blows Memorial Day weekend it will be full steam ahead this summer aboard the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Nevada's authentic train ride through the 1860s Comstock-era Wild West.
Thursday, April 30: What's happening and things to do around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 6:09amCan you believe that it’s the last day of April? The last few months have zipped right along while we were waiting for winter, but now it’s time to start embracing spring before summer arrives. The annual Genoa Cowboy Festival kicks off tonight with a Barn Dance and Bar-be-que, and Virginia City hosts its famous Chili on the Comstock competition this weekend, but Carson City has a great line up of fun for you, as well, this weekend. Start out with some great live music tonight with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., Chris Costa at Living the Good Life, or Glen Eagle’s regulars, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher.
THURSDAY:
- Outdoor Pools: Half-Price for Everyone at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm)
- Fifth Annual Dining Out For Life at Adele’s (25% of proceeds donated for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)
Thursday, April 30: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 5:29amCan you believe that it’s the last day of April? The last few months have zipped right along while we were waiting for winter, but now it’s time to start embracing spring before summer arrives. The annual Genoa Cowboy Festival kicks off tonight with a Barn Dance and Bar-be-que, and Virginia City hosts its famous Chili on the Comstock competition this weekend, but Carson City has a great line up of fun for you, as well, this weekend. Start out with some great live music tonight with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., Chris Costa at Living the Good Life, or Glen Eagle’s regulars, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher.
THURSDAY:
- Outdoor Pools: Half-Price for Everyone at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm)
- Fifth Annual Dining Out For Life at Adele’s (25% of proceeds donated for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)
Reminder: Studded snow tires need to be removed by Thursday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 9:40amThe Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists that studded snow tires need to be removed by Thursday, April 30.
By Nevada law, studded snow tires are only permitted in use between Oct. 1 and April 30. Retractable studded snow tires are allowed throughout the year with tire studs retracted from May 1 through Sept. 30.
Lake Tahoe Summerfest Classic Concert series launches 2015 season with 'Passport to a World of Music'
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 4:30pmLake Tahoe SummerFest’s fourth season, “Passport to a World of Music,” will bring Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn to audiences July 31 – Aug. 16. The three weekend series of nine different concerts will transport attendees through masterpieces translated by renowned artists and a nationally acclaimed orchestra of 40 players.