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Carson City Board of Supervisors to host first remote meeting, public participation welcomed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:37amOn Thursday, April 2, 2020, the previously planned Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting will continue as scheduled; however, during the mandated shut down, how the meeting will be held has been altered to suit the social distancing needed to keep all community members safe.
Carson City's English Language In-Home Program to do learning groups virtually through tech
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 4:11pmAs the world has changed as a result of the current Coronavirus pandemic as well as keeping up with the technological times of our 21st Century, the English Language In-Home Program in Carson City has moved from being physically in a student’s home to being a part of their home via the Internet.
Districted encourages residents to remotely join Tuesday night's Carson City School Board meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:19amDue to the governor’s mandated steps to protect against the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Trustees of the Carson City School District will hold tonight’s School Board meeting online and would like community members to have access to participate.
Senator Square: CHS principal leads teachers, students through uncertain time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:56amHe is the fearless leader of Carson High School, and he is taking his teachers through uncharted territory in order to guide them into successfully teaching and caring for their students during this time of uncertainty. His name is Gavin Ward, and he is doing a fantastic job as the Principal of CHS, being both available and supportive while encouraging teachers, students, and even parents to engage their students with much-needed health, hope and heterochromatic learning.
The Indy Explains: What ‘essential’ businesses can still operate in Nevada after coronavirus shutdown?
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 1:01pmGov. Steve Sisolak has ordered — not asked — all nonessential businesses in the state to shut down and cease operations at midnight Friday as part of a monthlong closure to avoid further spread of the novel coronavirus.
But what exactly is an “essential” or “nonessential” business?
Carson City Board of Supervisors to consider emergency declaration Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 12:14pmUPDATE: Carson City Health and Human Services clarified one item in the resolution regarding the number of cases. Carson City health officials have identified 1 positive case and the potential exposure of 14 ship passengers who have been repatriated who are being tracked.
Lyon County government announces cancellations, closures, hour changes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:08amYERINGTON — Lyon County has announced the following changes in operations in response to COVID-19 and the Governor’s recent announcement as to the State of Nevada’s Response to COVID-19.
Carson City mayor encourages calm amid coronavirus crisis
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 4:08pmCarson City is monitoring Covid-19 issues and working very closely with all of our health-related partners. To date, we have only one reported incident which was determined to be travel related but that is not cause to take this virus lightly.
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Carson City Schools hosts 'Screenagers' documentary viewing, talk on screen-time effects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 9:49amThe Carson City School District will host two showings of a 60-minute documentary titled "Screenagers Next Chapter — Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience" Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson City Community Center. The two showings, beginning at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m., will be free and open to the public. Parents are encouraged to bring their children.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Origins of marathon running began with 'hold my beer'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 2:56pmI've long wondered how the marathon run came to be 26 miles in the first place. So I did a little research and found the history to be fascinating. It all started, like so many other events in history, after tossing back a few beers, away back in 490 B.C.
Nevada Democrats attempt to calm nerves after problem-plagued Iowa contest, may transition entirely to paper system
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 7:52amNevada Democrats, the day after their counterparts in Iowa held a problem-riddled caucus, sought to calm the nerves of voters, the media and other interested observers Tuesday.
The statement released by the party was short, but its message was simple: What happens in Iowa, stays in Iowa.
Capital City Arts Initiative to present 'Impact' exhibition featuring Lake Tahoe artist Paula Chung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 4:12pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Impact" by artist Paula Chung at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The Initiative will host an opening reception this Friday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. The artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from Feb. 7 through May 28, 2020.
Holiday pottery art demonstration, show Saturday at Carson City Chamber
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 10:52amOn Saturday, Dec. 14, Linda Ritter, artist and owner of Pinyon Pottery, will demonstrate the art of pottery making between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. bringing in her pottery wheel to the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, 1900 S. Carson Street. Many of her art pieces will be on display and for sale, just in time for the holidays.
Carson City's Jack C. Davis Observatory offers safe view of Monday's early Mercury transit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 11:03amJack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City will be hosting a rare early morning daytime viewing event on Monday, Nov. 11 when Mercury will transit in front of the Sun.
Carson City deputies arrest woman for stealing car, eluding deputies, hit and run, assault with a deadly weapon, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 9:50am— A 34-year-old transient woman was arrested in the 800 block of North Roop Street on 13 charges including grand theft auto, hit and run, eluding, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Nicole Lee Katz was arrested after deputies were dispatched to the Carson City Aquatics Center for a report of a stolen vehicle.
Nevada Housing Division rental housing locator website gets new look, better search tools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 8:55amThe Nevada Housing Division will celebrate the fifth year of its rental housing locator at a relaunch party to introduce a new look and easier navigation of the NVHousingSearch.org website. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 at the NHD office located at 1830 College Parkway, Suite 200 in Carson City beginning at 11 a.m.
Lifeline Awareness Week: Nevadans can 'stay connected' through Lifeline Assistance Program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 4:04pmCARSON CITY — The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is promoting Lifeline Awareness Week, Sept. 9-13. The Lifeline Assistance Program is a government benefit program supported by the Universal Service Fund that provides a discount on voice or broadband services for qualifying low-income consumers.
Carson City sober-living facility closes, declares bankruptcy after client's death: Part II
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 10:38amOn July 25, Joe Tummarello, a long-term client with Carson City-based sober-living facility Lyfe Recovery, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital. By all accounts, a month before his death he had been in fine health for a man of 76. He dealt with COPD and needed an oxygen tank to breathe in the high altitude of northern Nevada, but a check-up with his doctors during May of 2019 showed he was nowhere near the brink of death.
However, after being relocated to Carson City from Lyfe Recovery’s Reno facility, Joe’s medication was withheld and he was denied medical intervention after a rapid deterioration of his health, which ultimately, it is alleged, led to his death.
Five Questions for Jennifer Mahe of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 3:28pmThe Nevada Day Treasure Hunt has been going strong for nearly 20 years in the capital city, and for this installment of 5 Questions we spoke with Jennifer Mahe, one of the current organizers of the Hunt.
The Hunt has become an honorary Nevada Day tradition for Carson City and the surrounding areas, during which clues are released to the community with the goal of finding the mysterious Treasure Hunt medallion before the other hunters. From Mormon Station to Rancho San Rafael to the Nevada State Museum, you'll never know where the end of the hunt will be, but searching is half the fun!
Firefighters use ALERTWildfire cameras to monitor, put brakes on potential catastrophic wildfires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 9:03amRENO — As fire hazard has built through the summer, ALERTWildfire, a network of mountaintop cameras that helps fire managers spot and monitor fires over large swaths of land, has been on a frenzied pace to reach its goal of adding 300 cameras to the network in the western U.S. by the end of the year. In the past three years the network has been involved with nearly 1,000 fires.
Carson City native, CHS grad Teri Case novels win gold at International Readers' Favorite Awards
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 1:29pmCarson City native-born author Teri Case has recently won two Gold Awards at the International Readers' Favorite Awards for her books "Tiger Drive" and "In the Doghouse."
Teri's first book, "Tiger Drive," named for the Carson City street she had lived growing up, is about a fictionalized family coping with many different personalities. It received the Reader' Favorite Gold Award in the "fiction, drama" category.
Dayton Chamber Awarded Rural Tourism Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 8:12amJohn Cassinelli, president of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has announced that Travel Nevada and the Nevada State Department of Tourism have awarded the Chamber a $9,600 rural tourism marketing grant. The money will be used to develop a completely re-branded website which will be revealed the first week of October 2019.
Rolling Stones tribute, outdoor movies, parade and more: Carson City region readies for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 6:49pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 6:34pmComing up on Thursday, August 22, 2019, we can expect continued sunny skies with a daytime near 90. Among upcoming events: Thursday is the final day of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center. Take in a film screening and talk to the filmmakers who made them. There's a Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson City lunch connect at Red's Old 395 Grill, plus Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park and a volunteer expo hosted by Leadership Douglas County. There's also a discussion about aviation history and trends at the Nevada State Museum, a Carson City GOP information meeting on Block Chain technology, Jazz and Beyond music festival events and more. Enjoy the day.
Some Reasons for Hope for the Future (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 6:02amIn last week’s column, I showed things really are much better now than in the past and said this week I’d provide some reasons for hope in the future.
Ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 28 for DLL Technologies at Carson City's Adams Hub
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 2:09pmDLL Technologies invites the public to join in their ribbon cutting ceremony located within the Adams Hub building at 111 East Proctor Street, Carson City, on Wednesday, August 28, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Carson City schools to host upcoming campus meet and greets, orientations and open houses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 8:25amWith the first day of school fast approaching, August 19, Carson City School District wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information, event dates and the electronics policy at Carson High School effective this year.
Carson City Republicans to host speakers on Blockchain technology
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 9:42amThe Carson City Republican Central Committee is proud to host speakers on Blockchain technology. The topic is "What is this new technology and why should you care?" Just as the Internet has changed how we intersect with others in our work and personal communities, Blockchain will affect many aspects of our lives such as:
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Half a League Onward Rode the 600
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 4:44pmMy heroes will soon be floating away on a slab of ice with no internet, no phone service and no days off. These are the hearty scientists from 17 nations willing to ride around on an ice flow for months on a stretch, amidst the fastest changing climate in the world, the North Pole.