March
Carson Capitols Lacrosse Coaches Clinic this Saturday; weekly skills sessions to kick of Spring 2021 season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:55amCarson Capitols Lacrosse Club, a division of Carson Youth Programs, Inc., is proud to announce their upcoming season for boys and girls ages 12-8, which will begin formal training and practices in January 2021, with the season starting in March 2021.
Carson City private schools adjust to new COVID-19 safety procedures
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 2:44pmWith the 2020-21 school year in full swing, private schools in the Carson City area are adjusting to new COVID-19 health and safety procedures.
One-time funds to replace missed school lunches distributed in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 5:20pmCARSON CITY — Children who would have received free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program have received a one-time refund for the cost of school lunches that were missed this spring due to COVID-related school closures.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Gutsy lady's sacrifice earns her a seafood gumbo dinner and drinks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:33amThis morning I read a most compelling article in the New York Times by one of my favorite journalists, Helene Cooper. Customarily, as the Times' Pentagon correspondent, Ms. Cooper writes about guns and butter, but knowing she was on a team awarded a Pulitzer for coverage of the Ebola epidemic, her piece of today (Sept. 12, 2020) carried much weight with me.
Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:52amOne of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”
Obituary: Louie “Tim” Jones of Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 1:18pmLouie Jones Aka Tim Jones
Born March 16, 1961 San Jose, California
Pass into Eternity September 7, 2020 Carson City, Nevada
DMV extends Nevada driver’s licenses and ID cards, offers special hours for new residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 5:14pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday an additional extension for expired or soon-to-be expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and new, limited Saturday hours for new Nevada residents. The DMV is continuing to find new ways to serve the public while operating under COVID-19 safety protocols.
Muscle Powered celebrates Virtual Bike Month in September
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 11:27amBike Month has always been a cornerstone for Muscle Powered to bring community together every May to share our love of biking. Back in March, as we began to watch the COVID-19 outbreak unfurl in the United States, we held out hope that we could still come together to celebrate as usual.
Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 5:10amThey wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.
BLM protestors arrested, charged with negligent discharge of a firearm following Saturday’s rally in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 7:33amOn Saturday, August 29th, at approximately 5:24 p.m., immediately following a Black Lives Matters demonstration in Carson City at the Nevada State Legislature Complex, Officers from the Legislative Police and Carson Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting that was later characterized as an accidental discharge of a weapon.
Legislative Officers immediately seized an AK-47 Assault Rifle and detained the suspect, a 22 year old Sparks man.There were no injuries reported and the suspect was described as cooperative at the scene.
Nevada's unemployment insurance claims decline for third straight week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 4:36pmCARSON CITY — Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,032 for the week ending August 29, down 826 claims, or 9.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,858 claims. This is the fewest initial claims filed since the week ending March 14. Through the week ending August 29, there have been 670,400 initial claims filed in 2020, 662,368 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Nevada's eviction moratorium extended amid hurdles getting aid programs going
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 8:06pmGov. Steve Sisolak will extend Nevada’s soon-to-expire eviction moratorium until mid-October, while trying to fast-track the launch of a renter mediation program and adding $10 million for residential tenant assistance payments.
Pandemic may narrow Trump, Biden race in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:38amNevada Democrats have, for years, been fine-tuning their political machine. Two years ago was, perhaps, their best proof of concept. Democrats spirited away a key U.S. Senate seat, took control of the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades and secured a veto-proof majority in one chamber of the Legislature while retaining a majority in the other.
DETR: Regular Initial Claims Fall to Lowest Levels Since Mid-March
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 7:35amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,858 for the week ending August 22, down 2,080 claims, or 19.0 percent, compared to last week’s total of 10,938 claims.
This is the fewest initial claims filed since the week ending March 14. Through the week ending August 22, there have been 662,510 initial claims filed in 2020, 640,716 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
The Indy Explains: Everything to know about Nevada’s expanded mail-in election
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 11:55amNevada’s decision to expand mail-in voting for the 2020 general election has become a partisan battleground, after President Donald Trump’s campaign sued to block the election changes put in place by the state’s Democratically-controlled Legislature in a summer special session.
Pizza Factory of Carson City to host 'Save the Children's Museum' fundraiser Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 8:44amThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is facing a possible closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a shortfall of funding. The Museum is now open and ready to serve all the families from this lovely region, and there are numerous ways the community can help.
Nevada's automatic voter registration numbers ‘fell off a cliff’ following DMV closures
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 2:52pmWhen the pandemic forced the DMV to close in-person services and waive deadlines, license renewals slowed, vehicle registrations lapsed and voter registration numbers plummeted as people largely stopped interacting with the DMV.
Nevada's commercial rental assistance program begins, grants up to $10K available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 9:55amCARSON CITY — Small businesses and non-profits in Nevada are now able to apply for the state’s commercial rental assistance grant program, established through the State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The program begins today, Monday, August 24.
Nevada launches contact tracing app to anonymously alert of possible COVID-19 exposures
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 1:50pmThe state of Nevada is launching an app on Monday that will allow people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to discreetly notify their close contacts of a possible exposure, a potentially significant boon in a tourism-driven state that has until this point had little ability to contact trace its visitors and at times even struggled to trace all its residents.
DETR: Regular UI Continued Claims Fall by 95k to Lowest Levels Since Mid-April; PUA Claims Activity Declines
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 10:22amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 10,938 for the week ending August 15, down 6,817 claims, compared to last week’s total of 17,755 claims.
Through the week ending August 15, there have been 653,510 initial claims filed in 2020, 631,858 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
DETR: Regular Initial, Continued Claims Rise; PUA Initial Claims Down for Second Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 2:46pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 17,755 for the week ending August 8, up 4,028 claims, or 29.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 13,727 claims. Through the week ending August 8, there have been 642,572 initial claims filed in 2020, 620,920 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Report: Reno area apartment rents rising more slowly amid pandemic and building boom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 1:39pmRENO — A report released this week by the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA) shows local apartment rents growing at a slower rate during the second quarter of 2020.
DMV to extend weekday hours in Reno and Vegas; no changes for Carson City, rural offices
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 2:18pmNevada DMV will offer extended hours on weekdays but close Saturdays at its Reno and Las Vegas offices, officials announced Wednesday. DMV says the changes will offer more appointments while maintaining COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The plans do not affect Carson City and rural Nevada offices.
Carson City deputies arrest man for grand larceny after he drove away with new car from car dealership
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:21amA 66-year-old Bristol Bay, NV man was arrested in the 3200 block of South Carson Street for grand larceny and possession of stolen property after stealing a car from a car dealership.
Nevada commercial rental assistance grant program to start taking applications Aug. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:11amCARSON CITY — The State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Monday that small businesses and non-profits will be able to apply for State’s commercial rental assistance program beginning on August 24, 2020.
Opinion: The quest for balance amidst strife
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 1:54pmI've long believed that balance is the key to living. Balancing how we treat ourselves and others makes all the difference between harmony and discord.
Since March of this year, the need for balance has become more clear to me than ever before. Our initial responses to the coronavirus outbreak and the death of George Floyd couldn't have been more imbalanced if we had tried.
Numerous assaults witnessed in Douglas County today during Black Lives Matter protests
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 5:46pmA group of about thirty Black Lives Matter protesters from Gardnerville, Carson City and Lake Tahoe took to the streets of Douglas County today, where they were met with hundreds of heavily armed counter-protesters, some of whom were physically and verbally assaulting the mostly-teenaged protesters.
Carson City jazz music and art festival unveils revised plan, events to run into September
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 11:04amThe Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival is taking a new direction in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was founded in 2004. This is the first year in which gathering of large crowds at musical events has been restricted due to health concerns.
DETR: Regular Initial and Continued Claims Decline for First Time Since June; PUA Initial Claims Fall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 7:48amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 13,727 for the week ending August 1, down 4,663 claims, or 25.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 18,390 claims.
This is the first decline in weekly initial claims since week ending June 20. Through the week ending August 1, there have been 624,817 initial claims filed in 2020, 603,165 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
WNC performing arts program creates virtual sensations of Broadway classics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 9:33amThe Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is used to building big Broadway productions this time of year, generally drawing from 6,000 to more than 7,000 people from 20 states and Canada. But there’s a bit of a problem.