by carsoncityjournal | Dec 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies were called to an incident involving a high powered handgun in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road. The caller reported that he and his roommate were arguing over a domestic issue whereupon the roommate left the room but soon returned with a semi-automatic pistol and pointed at him with orders to leave the apartment – which he did.
Once outside, the roommate called 9-1-1 and summoned deputies who arrived shortly thereafter. The deputies ordered gunman Blake Read, a state corrections employee, to come outside without the weapon and with his hands up. He complied.
Read told deputies the gun was never loaded and that all he did was tell his roommate not to “touch his stuff.” The deputies said they had no way to ascertain whether the gun was loaded at the time so they arrested Read and took him down to the city jail. Read was booked on a charge of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and placed in a jail cell under $20,000 bail.
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
2:50pm Traffic crash on I-580 atop the Arrowhead overpass. Watch for emergency responders.
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Lighting the Christmas Tree and others at the Nevada Legislative Building Friday Night!
School kids sing Christmas songs – good wishes for the season, remembering what it’s all about…
The main Christmas Tree was lit….
Other trees as well…
Governor Sisolak and others wished everyone a Merry Christmas….
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Anderson Ranch subdivision meeting at Carson Nugget
A pretty good turn-out at the Carson Nugget Thursday evening among neighbors of the Anderson Ranch area. They were, and remain, concerned about a 230 home subdivision proposed for development west of Mountain Street. Neighbors made is clear that 203 homes in the traditionally large lot west side of Carson City is too many homes even for such a large parcel. They complained that such an increase of homes in such a small area more than challenges the traditional look, feel and function of that part of Carson City.
But the developers contend that although that’s a lot of homes for what’s left of the Anderson Ranch, local streets can handle the added traffic and those additional homes should otherwise fit right in. Many disagreed with that.
Map of proposed 203 home subdivision on the West Side….
At this point in the developer’s application to the city the developer must face the Carson City Board of Supervisors and deal with further public hearings to determine just how many homes should be built and whether those homes will blend in and compliment the existing homes around the Anderson Ranch land.
The issue will be before the Carson City Planning Commission at 5:30pm, Tuesday, December 17th at the Community Center. Whatever the planning commission may decide, the issue will be forwarded the Carson City Board of Supervisors for a final decision.
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
CC Community Center
Where the Supervisors do the publics’ business…
The Carson City Board of Supervisors Thursday sold a valuable piece of city-owned property that’s right up against the Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare medical campus at the north end of town. The hospital wants to expand and Carson City is happy to be getting nearly a million dollars for the property. Carson City will turn around and apply that money to storm drain and other street improvements on South Carson Street.
In other action the Supervisors approved Carson City’s Sheriff and Fire Departments teaming up with NDOT’s state regional radio network which will help provide better police and fire department radio coverage in and around Carson City. Basically fewer “dead spots” and more efficient linking up between officers and fire fighters in the field – not only in Carson City but a bit beyond. Along with that, the Supervisors approved the purchase of new 9-1-1 system consoles for 9-1-1 operators and dispatchers. The old consoles are many years old and some of them have been taking turns at failing periodically which is obviously not a good thing. The switch-over to the new consoles should be complete within a few months.
The Supervisors reconvened this afternoon to consider a proposal for affordable/workforce housing to be constructed at 3410 Butti Way. Two companies bid on the project in which the land at Butti would be offered at a deep discount because it’s owned by the city. Pala Seek LLP won the approval from the Supervisors. If all goes according to plan the multi-family complex would be opened for business in late 2021 or 2022 – federal assistance in financing is the reason for the timeline.
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The capitol grounds will be all aglow beginning at 6 pm this Friday night.
Pictures cannot do justice to actually seeing the lights!
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Chris Conti
Assault with a Deadly Weapon among other charges
Carson City Deputy Sheriff’s were called Tuesday to a residence at 4429 Morgan Mill Road where a drunk male had a gun and was firing off shots. His grandmother ran into her bedroom, closed and locked the door and laid flat on the floor in order to avoid flying bullets. One bullet lodged in a neighbor’s outbuilding.
The grandmother called 9-1-1. Sheriff’s deputies raced to the scene along with the CCSO SWAT Team. Sheriff’s deputies ordered the man outside. The man came out with a pistol barrel pointed at his head. Deputies say the man was very uncooperative so deputies took him down with a bean bag gun. He was quickly subdued.
After an ambulance ride to the hospital suspect Chris Conti was determined to have a blood alcohol level over three times the minimum level for presumed intoxication. Once determined to be OK deputies transported Conti to the Carson City Jail where he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Domestic Battery. His bail was set at $27,000.
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
With the holiday season here the Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community of some precautions that will reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime.
Each year during the holiday season we see an increase in vehicle burglaries, home burglaries and theft of packages that are dropped off at residences by delivery companies.
Criminals will prowl a neighborhood pretending to be looking for a friend or relative, act as if they work for a utility company or knock on your door with some other random excuse. These individuals typically do not have any form of proper identification. They ask questions about who lives at your home and if it’s for sale they may ask to come inside the residence or be shown around the property. The majority of the time they are simply trying to determine if anyone is home by knocking on the door. When they discover no one is home they will attempt to find an unlocked door or window and in some cases force their way into your home.
Do not allow anyone into your home that you do not know or that has not been verified as an employee of a trusted company that you have requested services from. Do not open the door to strangers and do not be afraid to ask for identification from anyone soliciting your business. All solicitors are required to provide you a copy of their permit in order to go door to door in Carson City.
Surveillance cameras help to solve the majority of burglary and theft crimes. If possible, install surveillance cameras or doorbell cameras on or around your home. If you currently have a surveillance camera, be sure you know how to operate it and that is it functioning properly.
Beginning this week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrol in and around major shopping areas and in neighborhoods throughout the community. Increased patrol will be performed by patrol deputies, reserve deputies and our VIPS (volunteers in partnership with the Sheriff) program. In addition, Detectives and the Special Enforcement Team will be patrolling neighborhoods in unmarked vehicles looking for criminals taking advantage of the public. Detectives will be working closely with delivery companies tracking stolen packages.
Home Safety:
* Make sure all doors and windows are locked including those on your vehicles. Nearly half of all burglaries are done with no force, meaning they were able to get in through unlocked doors and windows.
* Have a trusted neighbor or family pick up newspapers or packages if you are going to be gone for any length of time.
* Tell a trusted neighbor or family of your travel plans so they can keep an extra eye on your home and call the Sheriff’s Office if there is any suspicious activity.
* Make your home look occupied; leave lights/radios/televisions on or think about putting them on timers that go on and off at different times of the day or night. Close and lock your garage.
* Have the Post Office hold your mail if going away on vacation. Never leave notes on the door saying you are away.
* Keep valuables and packages out of sight as much as possible. Do not store gifts, packages, or other items in your vehicle or outside allowing thieves to steal them.
* After the holidays break down any boxes before placing them out for the trash, such as TV’s, cell phones, computers, and electronic games rather than advertising what new items you have purchased and are available to steal.
* Document serial numbers and etch or mark items in such a way in order to later identify them in case theft occurs. Marked items are a deterrence as they are harder to fence and evidence of guilt if the criminal is caught with it.
* Exterior doors should have “dead bolt” locks. Sliding doors and windows should have auxiliary locks to bolster security. Consider alarms systems.
Packages that are delivered to the home:
* Track packages and try to be home when they arrive, or ask a trusted neighbor or friend to pick up the package.
* If possible, have packages delivered to your workplace.
* Ask the delivery company to require a signature before leaving the package.
* Have the package held at the delivery company for pickup.
* Install security cameras at your home.
When Shopping:
* Be observant and avoid dark areas and suspicious persons and stay near other people. Be prepared to flee potential problems and keep your finger on the key fob’s “alarm” button when walking to and from your vehicle.
* When using ATM’s avoid someone who is loitering around the location or someone who simply just does not look right, trust your instincts. Conceal your PIN entry while using debit and credit cards.
* Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
* Appear alert and be aware of your surroundings, hold on to your purchased items and do not leave them unattended.
* When parking your vehicle lock the doors and roll up the windows and do not leave keys inside the vehicle.
* Do not leave valuables visible inside your vehicle; store them in the trunk when possible or locked in the glove compartment.
* Keep your wallet or purse with you at all times. Do not leave out items with personal information on them.
* Do not leave children or pets unattended in the car.
* Do not leave a running vehicle unattended; it only takes a thief a few seconds to take the vehicle, including breaking the window if the vehicle is locked.
* Do not overload yourself with too many items. Take large purchases such as televisions, computers, and jewelry directly home instead of leaving them in a vehicle.
* If you see suspicious activity, notify the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center. With the public’s assistance in reporting suspicious actively, the ability to solve and prevent crime increases greatly.
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
High density single family homes in a highly scenic area of Carson City. Mountain Street on the right (east) end.
A corporation seeking to build over 200 homes on what’s left of the old Andersen Ranch on Carson City’s west side will be holding a public outreach meeting on the project at the Carson Nugget Thursday, December 5th at 5pm. Christy Corporation officials will outline their ambitious subdivision which has caught the attention of many Carson City residents, especially those on Carson’s west side. The project would be built west of Mountain Street and east of Ormsby Boulevard on the west side of the city.
An initial glimpse of what’s going to be presented to the Carson City Planning Commission and eventually the Carson City Board of Supervisors will be conducted by Christy Corporation officials, based in Sparks. The 230 home subdivision has drawn opposition from many residents either near or adjacent to the proposed development. Some residents complain that putting single family homes on such small lots doesn’t blend in well with the character of surrounding, already established neighborhoods.
Residents are also uncomfortable with the unavoidable high number of autos and other vehicles that will create much higher traffic counts throughout the area not to mention increased wear-and-tear on local neighborhood streets and arterials. Residents and community activists also fear the homes will bring with them higher numbers of students attending local elementary and middle schools especially – possibly causing property taxes for the entire town to rise in order to pay for school expansions as well as the increase in cost for local street maintenance.
But there are others who contend that Carson City is a growing and vibrant town and new home construction could ease the horrific shortage of housing in general that plagues Carson City and surrounding areas.
Again, the public meeting, sponsored by Christy Corporation, will begin at 5pm Thursday, December 5th at the Carson Nugget, 507 North Carson Street, in downtown Carson City.
by carsoncityjournal | Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Toys for Tots will be opening a telephone hotline for Carson City area residents to make this Christmas a memorable one for disadvantaged kids. The hotlines, 775-799-0918 (English) and 775-799-0877 (Spanish) will be activated December 3rd to receive calls from low and very low income families. The hotlines will be open through December 20th from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Callers can request toys or to offer donations for toys. Toy contributions can be made in a wide number of locations in Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon Counties. To see a list of drop-off locations or how to donate toward gifts, go to: www.Carson-City-nv.ToysForTots.org.
Again the numbers to call are 775-799-0918 (English) or 775-799-0877 (for Spanish). The first day for calling is December 3rd.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Unveiling a new wayfaring sign for Telegraph Square!
Doreen Mack and City Supervisor Lori Bagwell doing the honors….
Almost unveiled….
Now…you know where to go in Carson City’s Telegraph Square area….
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
2:01pm Report of a traffic crash at Northridge and Lompa Lane. CCFD is enroute to the scene.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
3:25pm Traffic crash at South Carson and Koontz.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
4:32pm Report of a traffic crash on Highway 50 Spooner Summit. The crash is about a mile west of the summit. Unknown injuries.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Downtown businesses to offer
drink and food specials during
Silver & Snowflake Festival of Lights
Baby, it might be cold outside on St. Nicholas Day (12/6), but the specials being offered by the downtown food establishments will keep you warm.
Prior to – or after – the traditional Silver & Snowflakes program to be held on the capitol steps at 5:30 p.m. to kick off the holiday season, be sure to patronize the businesses listed (link) McFadden Plaza will be the center of some of the activities. The Carson Nugget will hand out free stuffed toys. Carson St will be closed between Robinson and Fifth beginning at 4 pm. The event is a production of your Chamber.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting help from the public in tracking down a runaway – 15 year old Christian Zarate, who was last seen on November 18th at his residence in Carson City.
Christian is described as 5-9, 180 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. The family told deputies Christian could be anywhere in the Carson, Reno or Lake Tahoe areas. If anyone spots Christian, they are urged to call the Carson City Sheriff’s office at 775-887-2677.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Small Business Saturday November 30th
Carson City Downtown Business Association
SHOP LOCAL!
Start your Small Business Saturday with a FREE coffee and donut in Laxalt Plaza. The first 100 shoppers will also receive $10 in Downtown Dollars to spend at any of the participating businesses, including shops, restaurants, entertainment & more (1 per family).
Spend the day Downtown enjoying Food, Fun & Holiday Shopping while you support your local businesses.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
(businesses will be added up to the day of the event)
Agency 36
Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery LLC
Aunt B’s Vintage
Aunt B’s 2
Battle Born Social
Carson City Symphony Assoc.
Carson Jewelry & Loan
The Emporium inside Carson Nugget
Champagne Beauty Bar, LLC
Charlie B Gallery
Comma Coffee
Deja Vu Again & Distracted
Due Sorella (fondly known as Two Sisters)
Expresso Yourself Cafe
Gather Carson City
I AM OILS –
Just Brew It
Kaleidoscope
Mangia Tutto
Morley’s Books
Neon Salt
Nevada Artists Association
Rocking and Rolling
Rustically Divine Vintage Market and DIY Studio
The Purple Avocado
The Union Carson
Touched by Angels Home and Garden Gift Shop
More information can be found on the Carson City Downtown Business Association’s Facebook page.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
High density single family residents in a highly scenic area of Carson City.
A huge new addition of suburban housing is being proposed for what’s left of the west side of the Anderson Ranch – west of Mountain Street. On December 17th the Carson City Planning Commission will consider a review of a 203 home subdivision that would dramatically change the character and ambiance of a major area of west side Carson City. The proposed lots are small – very small – by west Carson City historical standards.
During a community member meeting with the contractor at the Carson City Library, it was clear that surrounding neighbors around the project were upset about the sheer number of homes that would turn that part of Carson City’s westside in to an inner-urban landscape – with many homes with little recreation opportunities for families. On top of that, the developer hinted that his company might sell off pieces of the area to other developers who might not create the neighborhood amenities desired by new families.
The developer will be approaching the Carson City Planning Commission on December 17 for what is called a “Tentative Development Map” layout. The meeting on the 17th starts at 1pm at the Community Center. During the meeting lots of local neighbors are expected to challenge the planning commission’s likely approval of a 203 unit development in such a small area. Traffic impacts on narrow urban streets was also called in to question.
The Carson City Planning Commission will convene their public meeting on the issue on December 17th, at 1pm at the Board of Supervisors meeting room. There will be additional meetings that neighbors can attend as details are agreed to and made part of the overall project.
by carsoncityjournal | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Carson City School District is seeking one more parent to serve as a member on the district’s Family Life Committee. An initial request for four (4) applications was made a month ago in October, and the district was able to appoint three (3) new members of the committee. however, the school district is still needing to fill one more seat.
The primary purpose of the Family Life Program is to provide a well-defined course of instruction, which is endorsed by the Board of Trustees as the district’s sex education program. The program includes factual instruction concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome and instruction on the human reproductive system, related communicable diseases and sexual responsibility. Appointment as a member of the committee shall be for an initial term of three years.
The committee is comprised of five (5) parent volunteers of children who attend schools in the district and five (5) representatives, one from each of the following.
- Medicine or nursing
- Counseling
- Religion
- Teaching
- Students who attend schools in the district
Meetings are held monthly throughout the school year with potential special meetings. Individuals interested in applying for the positions should submit the following information no later than Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, by 5 p.m. Only those who submit a letter of interest and resume will be reviewed.
Interested parties may submit the required documents to the Educational Services Department at 1402 West King Street, Carson City, Nev. 89703 or through email, pcamara@carson.k12.nv.us. For more information, please contact Paige Camara at 775-283-2009.
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