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Grand Opening for 'Wizard of Pawz' new grooming salon in Carson City held Oct. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 3:38pmA socially-distanced Grand Opening of a new grooming salon, "Wizard of Pawz" in Carson City will be held on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Emergency Food Delivery available for the community, mobile pantry deliveries serving Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 3:12pmRon Wood Family Resource Center has received an emergency grant through Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) NV CARES Community Food Response Project to deliver emergency food once per month for individuals in need.
We will be delivering food in Carson City from September – December 2020.
If you are a senior, disabled or a family without transportation and are in need of food, please call for information on setting an appointment for your delivery.
No Eligibility – Appointments are required.
Call Ron Wood Family Resource Center – 884-2269
Research shows Northern Nevada locals in favor of expanding smoke-free laws to include casinos and bars
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 8:39amA research project was recently published by the Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, indicating that 60 percent of Washoe County residents (and 74 percent of Washoe County non-smokers) would favor a law prohibiting smoking in all casinos in Washoe County.
Carson City man accused of discharging firearm inside apartment while under the influence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:49amA 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday in the 1300 block of North Edmonds for felony suspicion of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and misdemeanor possession of a firearm while under the influence.
Six Carson City projects receive $492K in community development block grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 9:38amSix Carson City and one Lyon County project are among 16 statewide recipients of Community Development Block Grant funding through a federal program administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, officials announced Monday.
Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 11:55pmThe Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.
DETR: Initial Claims at Lowest Point Since Mid-March; Continued Claims Below 200,000 for First Time Since Mid-April
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 11:57amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,525 for the week ending September 26, down 673
claims, or 8.2 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,198 claims. This is the lowest weekly total of initial claims filed since mid-March.
Wine walk, Hauntober, live music and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. The Carson City Wine Walk returns Saturday with COVID-19 restrictions. Virginia City will be filled with spooky events over the month of October with its signature Hauntober event. Combined with live music and karaoke, the Carson City area will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Forest Service issues temporary closure order for Lake Tahoe's Taylor Creek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 2:38pmDue to continued public health safety concerns related to COVID-19, trail improvement work, the risk of bear-human encounters and in order to discourage large groups from gathering, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has issued a Forest Order that temporarily closes Taylor Creek and the surrounding area from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2, 2020.
Covered For The Cause: Happy Outlet begins monthlong fundraiser for Carson Tahoe Cancer Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:21amHave you seen our pink vans, or one of our happy servicemen wearing their pink shoe covers and button? Snap a photo and post to the Happy Outlet's Facebook page and help us in our fundraiser for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center.
2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:16pmNevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.
Trick or Treating will continue as planned Friday, Oct. 30 in Carson City; other spooky events announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 11:12amBefore COVID-19 hit the capital city, Trick or Treating had been changed to Friday, Oct. 30 since the Nevada Day Parade was falling on Oct. 31 this year.
Despite the parade being cancelled, Trick or Treating is still going to be held Oct. 30 at this time, unless otherwise directed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak.
Nevada to receive $13.8 million workforce development grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:05amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation is the recipient of a nearly $14 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday.
Carson City's Brewery Arts Center reveals new mural, 'Cleansing the Soul'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:58amThe Brewery Arts Center has a newly created mural on the Second Street wall done by an artist from the Nevada Artist Association Gallery, Diana Uzzell.
Questions for Maurice White Our Great Constitutionalist (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:05pmThere can be no doubt, the Founding Fathers were among the elite of a young nation. At the time many were exceptional and provocative intellectuals by the standard of their era. However brilliant as they were, the Founders were not motivated to be historically recast as secular saints.
Some people choose to run for public office because they feel slighted by their incumbent opponent of local government and seek to stick it to incumbency.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update for Thursday, Sept. 24: Eight New Cases and Twelve Recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:13pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting eight new cases and twelve additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,272, with 1,146 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 110 cases remain active.
Apple picking, state park hikes, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 3:18pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Franktown Apples in Washoe Valley is hosting apple picking Friday through Sunday. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Nevada State Parks will have a fee-free day on Saturday filled with hikes and tours. Combined with live music and dinner at local restaurants, the weekend will be filled with excitement! Read on for more information.
'Clean Up The Lake' removes over 8,000 lbs of trash from Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:47amClean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update Sept. 23: Ten New Cases and Fourteen Recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:32pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and fourteen additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,264, with 1,134 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.
Spirits Abound in Virginia City this October with multiple spooky events
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:32pmThe historic mining town of Virginia City is regarded as one of America’s most haunted cities. This October 31 and throughout the month, uncover spooky tales and festive family adventures for all ages – all aligned to accommodate current restrictions and guidelines – during “Hauntober.”
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday health briefing: 11 new cases, 8 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:19pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 that there are 11 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad county region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,254, with 1,120 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 118 cases remain active.
School resource officer training brings deputies to Carson City from around Nevada, Arizona
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 3:35pmThis week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant, DUI arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 8:49amA 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff's deputy booking report.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday update: 3 new cases, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 that there are three new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,243, with 1,112 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 115 cases remain active.
2020 pine nut harvest season begins on Nevada public lands
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:38pmThe 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
Carson City School Board to discuss test procedures, security plan, parent dashboard and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:10amThe Carson City School Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. The board will take up a number of items, including possible adoption of test procedures and a security plan, a demonstration of the district's parent dashboard and more.
DETR: Initial Claims Rise Slightly in Regular and PUA Programs; Continued Claims Decline for 5th Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:46amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,332 for the week ending September 12, up 381 claims, or 4.8 percent, compared to last week’s total of 7,951 claims.
Through the week ending September 12, there have been 686,683 initial claims filed in 2020, 665,031 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Carson City's Nevada Art Alliance 'Autumn Show' features local artists Karen Kreyeski and Maggie Stillwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 2:05pmThe Nevada Artist Association is proud to present the 2020 “Autumn Show” and the beautiful works of Featured Artists Karen Kreyeski and Maggie Stillwell.
All the work in these shows is from Nevada Artist Association members. These shows are open to the public through October 23rd.
Brewery Arts Center to bring last Flatbed Concert of the season Saturday to the west side, pending air quality
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:54amIf you haven't come out to see the Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series this summer, this Saturday is your last chance! The BAC will be bringing the rock band "Silver" to the West Side of Carson City beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Carson City’s CVS Pharmacy among 24 statewide stores to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 8:06amCVS Health today announced plans to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus.