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Carson City hosts road funding workshop March 23

Annual funding for maintenance of neighborhood streets is facing an estimated $21 million shortage.

Architectural firm helping restore historic Carson building

Actual construction — and the budget for construction — will be determined in the next legislative session.

City considers bank stabilization at Buzzy’s Ranch

“Following the epic winter of 2022-23, as well as the sustained high flows experienced through the spring and summer, the riverbank along the Buzzy’s Ranch Trail has eroded significantly,” reads a staff report.

City writes off portion of unpaid parking tickets, refocuses on current fines

A backlog of unpaid parking tickets in the Carson City Treasurer’s Office will be handled with a multipronged approach.

Supervisors accept presidential primary results, clerk-recorder emphasizes cost of election

Expenses for the Presidential Preference Primary held in Carson City on Feb. 6 totaled $131,733.50, while voter turnout was 27.1 percent.

Carson supervisors keep property tax rate the same

Property tax revenue for the general fund is expected to increase 5 percent, from an estimated $32.7 million in the current fiscal year to about $34.3 million in fiscal year 2025.

Carson planning board focuses on fatalities, road safety

Transportation officials are developing a Local Road Safety Plan that evaluates problem areas and prioritizes safety measures and projects.

Supervisors to set property tax rate, start budget process

Supervisors also will consider waiving $111,795 in fines and late fees from unpaid parking tickets.

Carson area road safety plan gets review

Several areas have been identified as safety priorities including the stretch of North Carson Street between Long Street and I-580

Carson City’s Purple Avocado set to reopen

Sue Jones confirmed the store was set to reopen more than a month after losing her husband and business partner Stan Jones.

Carson teacher battery report sent to district attorney

A parent alleged her son was slapped by a Carson Middle School teacher on Feb. 1.

Sierra snow totals show region still behind

The region typically needs about five atmospheric-river storms in a season to reach a normal snowpack by springtime.

Biden wins presidential primary for Dems; 'None' defeats Haley

President Joe Biden cruised to an easy victory on the Democratic side of Tuesday's Presidential Primary early results show Biden with nearly 90 percent of the vote. On the Republican side, "None of the Above" was leading Nikki Haley by a 2-to-1 margin.

Carson City supervisors approve fire station contract

A new fire station off Butti Way would be the first addition to Carson City’s fire stations since the mid-1970s, according to Fire Chief Sean Slamon.

Carson planning commissioners OK marijuana store

Board also discusses master plan with supervisors

The permit for GTI Nevada LLC allows 4,500 square feet of a 5,550-square-foot space — formerly Evergreen Gene’s garden store — to become the second RISE dispensary in Carson.

Carson City poet draws crowd at senior center

Kathy Nelson spoke Tuesday about poetry to a packed room at the Carson City Senior Center and read some new poems evoking the Carson City region.

Carson yoga studio’s new owners building community

Jordan River and Emilee Riggin are in the process of rebranding Hot Spot Yoga to Grassroots Yoga Center in hopes of growing business.

Master plan, pot dispensary go before city boards

The Carson City Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are scheduled for a joint meeting Wednesday.

Presidential primary early voting starts Saturday

Early voting will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Carson City Community Center and will continue Jan. 29 through Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

State of the Counties: Economic development benefits all

Managers of Carson, Storey, Lyon, Douglas and Mineral counties discussed economic strengths and weaknesses of their respective areas and described a common synergy.

Carson organizations work together to help the homeless

This winter, Night Off the Streets has seen around 20-30 people per night, with larger groups during snowstorms.

2023 crime: Sheriff concerned with traffic deaths, overdoses and suicides

The sheriff spoke about positives, including a 14 percent drop in violent crime, and negatives , including a dramatic spike in drug overdose deaths.

Supervisors OK day care code change, sculpture design

Supervisors approved the first reading of an ordinance that allows child care facilities as a conditional use in the residential office zoning district.

Races develop for 2 Carson City court seats

Two races have developed for judicial offices in Carson City, one for justice of the peace in department 2 and the other for judge in First Judicial District Court Department 2.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to review jail numbers, sculpture design, liquor report

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is facing a full plate Thursday as supervisors are set to review a biannual report on the Carson City Jail, the final design for a roundabout sculpture and the 2023 report on liquor applications and citations, among several other items.

Carson City businesses optimistic about new year

Coming off a rough couple of years and heading into the unknown of a new year, Carson City business owners still are willing to invest. “I think this year is going to be great,” said Damon Kreizenbeck, owner of Firehouse Subs off Highway 50 and the newly opened Big Chicken off East William Street. “I am very optimistic.”

Judge Wilson leaves bench but not love of law and people

First Judicial District Court Judge James Wilson, 69, left office Jan. 8 after announcing his retirement last fall.

Carson City clerk: Nonpartisans will receive sample ballots but not mail-in ballots

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen said Tuesday sample ballots were sent the prior week –along with explanation letters — to all active registered voters for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary on Feb. 6.

Supervisors will pick justice of the peace; planning commissioner named

Supervisors indicated they will interview all prospective justice of the peace candidates at an upcoming meeting as part of an appointment process.

Supervisors look at court vacancy, committee seats

Justice of the Peace Kristin Luis’ last day in the role is Friday. Luis was recently appointed by Gov. Joe Lombardo to fill Judge James Wilson’s seat in First Judicial District Court.

‘Tis the season for campaign signs

The message from city officials is that people should not put campaign signs in the public right of way and should be respectful of each other’s property.

Big Chicken preparing to open in Carson City

A soft opening is scheduled for Jan. 10 at the location in the former Tito’s restaurant, 444 E. William St. A grand opening is slated for Jan. 13.

Below-average snow but no drought for Carson region

No drought is foreseen for the vast majority of Nevada and California through March 31.

Carl’s Jr. returning to Carson?

A banner materialized over the extended Christmas weekend on the former Arnulfo’s restaurant at 1250 S. Carson Street — a sign announcing that Carl’s Jr. would soon be coming.

Clerk’s office ready for presidential primary, election year

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen and staff were preparing for a marathon election cycle in 2024.

Man who plays Santa Claus needs community’s help

Carson City resident Tom Bragg, 72, known for playing Santa, lost his modular home on Poole Way due to arson.

Supervisors OK roundabout sculpture, 3-2; NV Energy contract tabled

The 20-foot-tall, 4,000-pound sculpture made of stainless and Corten steel could be installed as early as June. The motion stipulated the final design return to the board for approval.

Carson planning commissioners OK hotel, child care

Commissioners approved two related items regarding a child care facility for the Boys and Girls Club at 2805 Mountain St.

CHS student aims for change after dog’s death

Emilee Elzy lost her dog Buttercup when two other dogs in her Baker Drive neighborhood attacked the 4-year-old chiweenie.

Lombardo picks Luis for Carson district court seat

Carson City Justice of the Peace Kristin Luis has been appointed to fill the time between when current District Judge James Wilson leaves office Jan. 8 and the general election.

Audit findings, sculpture go to city supervisors

Supervisors will review the findings of an independent audit conducted by HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors for the last fiscal year, which ended June 30.

Planning commission mulls new hotel, child care

Commissioners will first mull over an extension of a special use permit (SUP) for a multifamily development at 201 E. William St.

Vehicle break-ins reported in west Carson City

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong is urging residents not to keep valuables in cars and to keep cars locked as multiple vehicle break-ins were reported Friday.

Transportation boards OK snowplow routes, zero-emission plan

More than a dozen cul-de-sacs and streets were added as secondary (priority two) routes.

RNR Tire Express to open on William Street in spring

Established in 2000 in Florida, RNR has more than 190 locations across the U.S.

Carson transportation officials talk snowplow routes, zero-emission plan

The Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Commission meet Wednesday.

Republicans threaten Carson, Douglas over voter rolls

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen, who oversees elections in the capital city, said he’s confident the city’s voter rolls are accurate.

Supervisors fill committees, end Brown Street plan

Carson resident Roylen Stack was appointed to a two-year term on the Audit Committee by a unanimous vote.

Eagle Valley Golf Course management praised at city meeting

Carson City officials and users of the course expressed satisfaction with Duncan Golf Management’s operations.

City Christmas ornament features Ferris Mansion

Costing $15 each, the ornaments are sold at the Purple Avocado, the gift shop at the Nevada Legislature, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada State Museum.