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Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research - no cost online education
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 9:45amFor centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2TYsfSH or call 1-800-272-3900.
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research - no cost online education
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 9:40amFor centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2TYsfSH or call 1-800-272-3900.
Earthquake fault near Tonopah still active with 6,500 aftershocks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 1:57pmRENO — The magnitude 6.5 Monte Cristo Earthquake near Tonopah is still rolling. Two weeks after it woke Nevadans, the Nevada Seismological Lab has tracked a phenomenal 6,500 aftershocks — four at magnitude 5.0 and greater, from the earthquake sequence.
Carson City Sheriff's SET: Traffic stop leads to large amounts of heroin, meth and marijuana
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 1:58pmA 38-year-old California man was arrested Saturday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for suspicion of multiple felony drug trafficking, possession and other offenses after a traffic stop led deputies to large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana.
Douglas re-opens park facilities, skate park, horseshoe pits, hard ball courts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:12pmMINDEN — Effective May 27, 2020 in response to Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement of our entering Phase 2 of COVID- 19 recovery, Douglas County Community Services is has reopened park facilities including the skate park, horseshoe pits and hard ball courts.
Free online diabetes self-management classes begin Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 1:32pmRegistration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
What: This 6 week self-management series of workshops was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes — or anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes — the tools and skills to successfully manage their condition.
Keep Tahoe bears wild: Public urged to practice social distancing, proper food and garbage storage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 7:53amLate Spring is in full swing in the Tahoe Basin and Tahoe black bears are searching for food. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears results in unwanted bear behaviors, increased human-bear conflicts, and public safety issues as well as fines and possible jail time for violators.
Nevada 4-H offering at-home and virtual summer activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 1:37pmIn addition to the many adaptations local 4-H programs have made in Nevada communities the last couple of months amid COVID-19 to keep 4-H youth engaged, the Nevada 4-H Youth Development Program has developed a variety of activities to engage 4-H youth throughout the state during the summer months.
The largest earthquake since 1954 is a reminder that Nevada moves in many directions
Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 9:54amEach decade, Nevada grows by about two basketball courts. It’s hard to quantify, state geologist Jim Faulds says, but the comparison is about right.
Senator Square: CHS says goodbye to yearbook adviser, astronomy students acknowledged in science journal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:14amPatt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.
Carson City weather for Memorial Day weekend: Abundant sunshine, gradual warming
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 3:25pmGusty winds and a slight chance of showers arriving Friday will turn to abundant sunshine and a gradual warm up around the Carson City area and Lake Tahoe region through Memorial Day weekend and beyond, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's a look at when and how Nevada casinos plan to reopen
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:43amAlthough most retail businesses in the state were allowed to open May 9 to in-person service with extra precautions as part of the state’s “Phase 1” reopening, casino resorts were noticeably excluded.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2020 yearbook has arrived
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She wrote this letter to CHS staff members to share the challenges she and her student staff faced in finishing this year’s carneta. Quinn-Davis also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV.
Sisolak: Initial signs following Phase 1 reopening are positive, but no timeline on moving to Phase 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 9:19amGov. Steve Sisolak said it’s not yet clear what the week-old effort to reopen some Nevada businesses has done to infection metrics or when the state will move to Phase 2, but he said health indicators are pointing in the right direction.
UNR scientists take aim at wildfires in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 5:17pmRENO — With wildland fires eating up the forests and rangelands of Nevada each summer, and fire season now upon us, University of Nevada, Reno scientists are examining how drought, climate change and land management will affect future fire activity and how fires can in turn influence plant, soil and hydrologic processes.
UNR researcher helps develop economic model that tracks inventory, warehousing and transportation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 7:10amRENO — The tools economists use to measure economic activity to predict economic growth or recession across the U.S. are evolving — especially with the rise of online sales. And now, as the pandemic is shifting consumer habits and straining industries nationwide, the need for a timely sense of economic activity is more vital than ever.
UNR Extension: Stay healthy during Phase 1 while reaping benefits of outdoor activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 2:07pmThe weather is warming up quickly across Nevada, making it a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Fitness experts recognize how beneficial physical activity is to mental health, especially in light of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting outdoors is a great way to get active, synthesize vitamin D with controlled sun exposure, improve memory and concentration and promote a general sense of well being.
Colorful Bird activity in morning light at the Buzzy’s Marsh in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 11:20amCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space announces 'Junior Giants at Home' for the Spring Season
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 8:40amJunior Giants at Home is a free virtual season that brings the fun of the field to your home, according to Carson City Parks and Rec.
Nevada businesses can start reopening Saturday, subject to capacity limits, other restrictions
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 5:03pmGov. Steve Sisolak says the state will enter “Phase 1” of business reopenings on Saturday, but that establishments allowed to open their doors will be subject to strict capacity requirements that could be even more stringent if leaders in counties want them to be.
Carson City hosts 11th annual Scavenger Hunt in historic district
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 11:16amMay is Historic Preservation and Archaeological Awareness month. The Carson City Historic Resource Commission is pleased to host the 11th Annual Scavenger Hunt.
NDOT celebrates bike month, encourages activities, safety and social distancing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 11:05amThe Nevada Department of Transportation continues to encourage safe, socially-distanced outdoor exercise to support both physical and mental health.
Nevada governor: Stay at home order to be extended, some outdoor activity restrictions eased
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 12:54pmGov. Steve Sisolak says he plans to extend the state’s stay-at-home order but will begin easing restrictions on retail curbside pickup and outdoor activities after the state’s COVID-19 caseload and deaths plateau.
Stay healthy, connected: NDOT reminds Nevadans to 'Walk and Roll Wednesdays'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 1:28pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding families to take part in “Walk and Roll Wednesdays” to give socially-distanced Nevadans opportunity for healthy and fun outdoor activity.
Initial Nevada unemployment claims decline to 39,145; continued claims above 230,000
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 1:19pmCARSON CITY — Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 39,496 for the week ending April 18, down 19,145 claims, or 32.6 percent compared to last week’s total of 58,641.
Nevada Small Business Development Center kicks off 'Support Small Business 5-Day Challenge' this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 11:16amThe Nevada Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce a social media campaign to support small businesses across the state. The campaign, Support Small Businesses 5-Day Challenge, gives everyone a way to support small businesses from the safety of their home.
Carson City District Court rejects Carson City’s motion to dismiss in $15 million Tahoe Hemp case
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 9:55amOn April 17, Carson City District Court rejected the city’s motion to dismiss the case involving Tahoe Hemp LLC.
Tahoe Hemp is suing Carson City for $15 million after the city refused to allow the company to grow hemp on the Buzzy’s Ranch property, despite an agreement with the Jarrard Family Trust.
March employment, unemployment for Carson City, Reno and Vegas show COVID-19 impact
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 10:30amCARSON CITY — Employment stats in early March, before the COVID-19 shutdown, shows Carson City having gained 400 jobs over March 2019 figures but had decreased significantly since February of this year, according to data released Tuesday by Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Carson City's unemployment also swelled to 6.7 percent, up from 4.1 percent in February, and up from 4.5 percent a year ago.
Initial unemployment claims in Nevada decline for week ending April 11; claims already at historic level
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 10:18amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 58,641 regular initial claims for the week ending April 11, down 20,644 claims, or 26 percent compared to last week’s total of 79,285.
Senator Square: Carson High School student shares personal pandemic story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 7:37amEditor’s Note: Bryant is a freshman Honors student at CHS, and the following is her response to the poem "A Builder or a Wrecker" by Charles Franklin Benvegar.
During this pandemic, I would love to think I am in fact a builder because I strive to see the best in this, because I have been helping those struggling immensely during these hard times, and because I am doing my best to help the medical professionals I know.