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Nugget Project ballot question clears final hurdle
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 6:47amCarson City residents will get to vote on the future of the Carson City Center aka Nugget Project after the Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to put the question on the ballot.
The question will ask voters to approve a 1/4 cent sales tax increase to fund the $28 million Knowledge and Discovery Center that has been the focus of the project for the last 4 years.
New adventure events complement Lake Tahoe South summer line-up
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 6:07pmLake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.
Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.
Oregon students "Pay It Forward" in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — It’s not a typical summer road trip filled with beach visits and tourist traps. Instead it’s a community service road trip filled with good deeds.
Twenty‐two students from Portland, Oregon area High Schools will visit Carson City as part of a community service road trip called the Pay It Forward (PIF) Tour. The tour allows students the opportunity to serve, lead and learn. In just five days, these students will travel to and serve in four different communities; Carson City is their last stop.
Keep Tahoe Blue Volunteer Weed Pull
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 3:19pmJoin the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the U.S. Forest Service for a weed pull on the evening of June 28th in Rabe Meadows near Stateline, Nevada. Volunteers will be helping to remove invasive weeds that are threatening Tahoe’s native plant species and wildlife habitat. Learn about invasive weeds and how to properly remove them. If you would like more information on volunteering for this event please call 530-544-5388, or email events@keeptahoeblue.org.
GOP Primary Opponents Debate In Fiercely Contested State Senate Nine Race
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 8:09pmCARSON CITY – In the Republican quest to regain control of the state Senate in the 2012 general election, two GOP candidates in a bitter primary traded accusations today in a televised debate.
Whether GOP establishment favorite Mari Nakashima St. Martin or challenger Brent Jones wins the June 12 primary, the fiercely contested primary presents another challenge for Republicans to return to dominance in the state Senate.
U.S. Bank partners with Junior Achievement to bring day-long program to all students at Jacks Valley Elementary School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 8:50amFOR PRESS INFORMATION:
Bill Heitman, executive director
775-323-8084
U.S. Bank partners with Junior Achievement to bring day-long program to all students at Jacks Valley Elementary School
WHAT: All students at Jacks Valley Elementary School will participate in “JA in a Day” presented by Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada and U.S. Bank. Students will be taught curriculum based on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness from U.S. Bank, Douglas County Sherriff’s Department and parent volunteers.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Grace Christian Academy Completes 2nd Annual Serve-a-thon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:32pmThe students of Grace Christian Academy (GCA) in Minden recently visited various local community service agencies and organizations to volunteer their time as part of the school’s Second Annual Serve-a-thon. GCA dedicates a week each school year to serve agencies and organizations within the area. Local businesses, corporations as well as private donors pledge money donations to the school in the fundraising effort that has the added benefit of developing character within the students.
Carson City children need CASA Volunteers!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 7:58amLearn more about volunteering to becoming a guardian ad litem and speaking up for a child. CASA of Carson City will hold an Information Hour on May 21, 5:30pm, at the CASA of Carson City office, 1539 E. 5th St. Carson City. CASA volunteers are appointed for to speak up for the best interest of children removed from their parents custody due to abuse or neglect. Being a CASA volunteer requires research, communication, patience and caring. It is rewarding and challenging. CASA volunteers make a difference for kids.
Genoa Trail System Grand Opening May 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 4:11pmThe Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is making plans for the grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System, 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead, located next to the green water tank, approximately 1.8 miles north of Genoa off of Jacks Valley Road on Eagle Ridge Road.
Genoa Trail System Grand Opening May 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 4:08pmThe Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is making plans for the grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System, 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead, located next to the green water tank, approximately 1.8 miles north of Genoa off of Jacks Valley Road on Eagle Ridge Road.
Use your feet on Nevada Moves Day
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 8:38amMany Carson City schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school on April 25, which has been proclaimed the third annual Nevada Moves Day by Governor Brian Sandoval.
'Jazz and Beyond' seeking volunteers for annual festival
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 7:08amThe "Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" committee is seeking volunteers, sponsors, and program advertisers for the ninth annual festival, August 4 to 19, 2012. The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers. It includes more than 100 world class, regional musicians in over 30 performances and special programs at multiple venues in Carson City’s historic district, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Tahoe Family Solutions Receives $25K Health Care Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 7:00pmTahoe Family Solutions announced today that they have received a $25,000 grant from United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra to address the fast growing need for affordable mental health care throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding communities in Nevada and California. Tahoe Family Solutions services in providing affordable psychiatric care and family counseling were rated as a top priority by UWNNS’s board and volunteers.
WNC Golf Classic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 8:58pm14th ANNUAL WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE GOLF CLASSIC
Monday, June 25, 2012 • 9 a.m. • Thunder Canyon
The WNC Golf Classic attracts more than 150 golfers and volunteers from our
community in support of Western Nevada College. Tournament proceeds benefit
Western Nevada College students and programs. This is your chance to help WNC
students – as well as our community – as WNC scholars meet their academic goals and give back to our community and workforce. Your participation matters, not only on behalf of the individual student, but from an economic and social perspective.
Six yearling bears nursed at Lake Tahoe are returned back to Mother Nature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:46amRehabilitated through Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a total of six orphaned bear cubs have been returned to the wild this spring, ending the California Department of Fish and Game's 2012 yearling bear release program.
The cubs were found in various locations around the state in the summer months of 2011 and were rehabilitated at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care prior to being judged ready to return to the wild. The state program is ongoing and will continue as new cubs come into the facility.
Fishing report for April 11-17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:45pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
Fishing report for the week of April 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:35pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 4.
Volunteers Needed for Carson Valley Trails Association Trail Work Days
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/31/2012 - 9:59amThe Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) needs volunteers for scheduled trail work days in April on the Fay-Luther and Genoa Trail systems. Anyone who is interested is welcome to participate; no previous trail building experience is required. Volunteers must wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hiking boots, work gloves and sunglasses. Tools and hard hats are provided. Bring food and water.
Movie Review: 'Hunger Games' lives up to hype
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 12:46pmThe blockbuster film "The Hunger Games," now at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is an entertaining sci-fi film that has broken box-office records nationwide.
Fishing report for March 21-27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 4:26pmHere is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of March 21-27.
Millions Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:06pmCARSON CITY, NEVADA-Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100.
"This money can make a real difference to workers struggling in this recovering economy" said Michael Salogga, BRIC Manager for the Business Resource Innovation Center.
Fishing Report For March 14-21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:48amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and portions of Southern Oregon.
Fishing report March 7-14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 9:25pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and portions of Southern Oregon. This report is for March 7-14.
Carson City area, Nevada and Northern California fishing report through March 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 7:20amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra through March 7, 2012.
Carson High team wins FIRST Tech Challenge Championship
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 1:13amSeven teams came the evening before from Utah, Las Vegas, San Diego and Folsom, California to get a jump start on inspections for the 1st ever Northern Nevada regional FIRST Tech Challenge Championship in Carson City.
Café at Adele's raises money for the Greenhouse Project
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 1:37pmCafé at Adele’s hosted two events this week to promote changes at the restaurant and to raise money for The Greenhouse Project.
Community leaders met Tuesday to experience first-hand the changes owners Charlie and Karen Abowd have made, both to the restaurant and to the menu. The same was true of Wednesday’s event to benefit The Greenhouse Project.
Fishing report through Feb. 21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:59amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is through Feb. 21.
Carson City's Planned Parenthood serves the community, helps the impoverished
Submitted by T. Costa on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 2:46pmPlanned Parenthood evokes strong reactions in most people. The name has been in the media a lot lately; from the many attempts to rescind their funding at a federal level to the recent fiasco with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, nearly everyone has the name at the tip of their tongue these days. With that in mind, it's not too surprising that 100 to 150 people crowded into the new Carson City Planned Parenthood clinic to check out the new digs at their open house Monday night.
Column: Has City Center been judiciously considered?
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 7:07pmA vocal minority’s intermittent cheerleading promotes the massive City Center project. Their objective: replace the city library with a +$75 million, three-times-the-size library complex just east of the Nugget Casino. (The ‘official’ $49 million cost curiously excludes 30 years of interest payments.)
Absent from this well-intentioned, but ill-conceived project are viability, necessity and prudence.
Fishing Report for the week of February 9
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:11pmANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The road to Angel Lake is now closed for the winter.
BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
The fishing season for the Bishop area is closed.
BLUE LAKES, CALIF:
Lower Blue Lake:
Upper Blue Lake:
The road to Blue Lakes is now closed for the winter.
BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
The fishing season for Bridgeport Reservoir is closed.
CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
East Carson River:
The fishing season for the East Carson River is closed upstream from Hangman’s Bridge.
West Carson River: