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5 days ago | carsonnow.org | Jeff Munson

Recent activity on the sun led to an array of northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, over Northern Nevada skies overnight. Carson Now reader Crystal Pacheco captured these images in the Carson City area early Sunday morning, at around 12:30 a.m.Space.com notes the northern lights in the nighttime sky is expected again Sunday into Monday though it is unknown at this time how far south it will reach. The aurora borealis is due to a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that happened on the sun.

1 week ago | carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose

Happy Friday Carson Now Readers (or should I say listeners?) It’s been a busy week here in the capital city, especially as we’re careening towards the end of this year’s legislative session that saw a historic claw back of anticipated revenues mid session, which has left budget managers scrambling throughout the state as their submission deadline (June 9) draws closer.

1 week ago | carsonnow.org | Paula Peterson

By: Paula Peterson SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The temperatures are warming, and gardening is in full swing at Lake Tahoe homes. These two things always prompt the next question: When do Farmers Markets open? The wait is no longer. There are four local markets to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and Round Hill. The Nevada market opened last Saturday and will continue this week, while the other three markets start the first week of June.

1 week ago | carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose

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1 week ago | carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose

The Silver Palooza Music and Art Festival will be returning to the Silver City Schoolhouse and Park June 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing the free event of live music, art, history, and fun together for another year. This is the fifth year of the festival, which takes place at 385 High Street in Silver City (nestled in the foothills between Mound House and Virginia City). This year’s event will feature live music from a variety of genres including folk, blues, funk, pop and rock n roll.