Personal Safety
Nevada Governor: Facial coverings mandatory in public spaces amid rising COVID-19 cases
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:47pmCiting a troubling uptick in the state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak has announced a new state mandate requiring individuals to wear a facial covering or mask while in public.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Sunday, Feb. 9
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 10:31pmHappy Sunday Carson City! Are you enjoying your weekend so far? Well it’s not over yet, so make sure to catch the last events of the weekend!
Check below for the full calendar:
Sunday, February 9
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 9:11pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, so make sure the get your sunshine while you can!
We’ve got a bunch of great events in the region through the weekend, so check below!
Cab Calloway Orchestra, Feast of Chocolate, Artsy Fartsy jewelry show and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Dozens of sweets are in store for Saturday. The American Association of University Women holds its 20th annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson Plaza and Event Center. Artsy Fartsy Gallery hosts its 9th annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show with several new decorative pieces. To cap-off Saturday, the legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra makes its way to the capital city.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Sunday, Jan. 26
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 9:09pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! Today we have a bunch of great events to round out this busy weekend! Check below to see what's going on!
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Jan. 25
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 1:19amHappy Saturday Carson City! There are a ton of great events in the region this weekend, it’ll be hard to choose which ones to attend! Music, food and fun await below. Check to see what’s happening for this weekend!
Saturday, January 25
Chinese New Year, Carson Comedy Club's military appreciation night, live music and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:45pmHeading into the last weekend of January there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. The Carson Comedy Club hosts its first Military Appreciation Night on Friday at the Carson Nugget. Carson Valley’s 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest will be underway and live music will keep the Silver State buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
'Refuse To Be A Victim' crime prevention, safety seminar to be held in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 5:10pmThe National Rifle Association’s award-winning crime prevention and personal safety seminar, Refuse To Be A Victim will be held Sunday Jan. 26 2020 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Battle Born Ammunition & Firearms Training Room, 4630 US Highway 50 E Unit 7 Carson City.
Registration underway for Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:02amRENO — More than 500,000 Nevadans, and 20 million people in the worldwide drill, are already registered to participate in the annual statewide public earthquake drill, the Great Nevada ShakeOut, on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m.
Free Spanish and English landscape class discusses safe use of pesticides
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 2:28pmRENO, Nev. – University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free landscaping trainings taught in both Spanish and English. The workshops are designed to enhance employability skills and increase job retention.
Cooperative Extension hosts free landscape training in Spanish, English
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:15amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free landscaping training taught in both Spanish and English. The workshops are designed to enhance employability skills and increase job retention.
Carson City Undersheriff Steve Albertsen announces his retirement
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 6:01pmCarson City Undersheriff Steve Albertsen has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year. His appointed in January 2003 peaked a law enforcement career in Carson City and with the Nevada Department of Public Safety, culminating in 36 years of enforcement experience.
Sign ups encouraged for Thursday's Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 10:24amSign up now to participate in The Great Nevada ShakeOut, the annual public earthquake drill that promotes earthquake awareness and safety. Join 600,000 Nevadans and 52 million people worldwide on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. who are practicing how to react in an earthquake.
Carson City Sheriff: Stalking reports raise safety concerns, heighten sensitivity
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 7:01amA recent string of reported stalking incidents around Reno and Sparks over the past few weeks has led to increased vigilance locally, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said, raising concerns over personal safety.
Women's Self Defense Seminar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 3:43pmWomen's Self Defense Seminar: Improve your personal safety by learning specific techniques to enhance situational awareness, avoidance and protection in a self defense situation.
Defend against a bigger, stronger attacker. You will learn defensive moves against bear hugs, chokes, wrist grabs, being taken to the ground, knives, guns and more.
Seminar is $10 per person, with proceeds to benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Call 775-883-5425 for more information or to register.
Officials warn ice along shores of Lake Tahoe unsafe
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 1:07pmDuring this time of year in Lake Tahoe, ice may appear thick enough to walk on, but the thickness is unreliable and the ice may break. South Lake Tahoe Fire and Rescue wants to remind the community and its visitors with ice smart safety tips.
JoAnne Skelly: Preventing 'Sierra cement' winter frost injury to plants and trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 1:47pmSnow flurries have begun. The first storm dropped heavy “Sierra cement,” that wet slushy snow whose weight often damages plants. Here are a few tips for preventing winter injury to plants.
Carson City public safety agencies stage shooting scenario exercise
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 1:23pmThe first of two “active assailant response” exercises was staged Saturday at the Carson City Courthouse. The scenario involved two shooters in camouflage who walked through the three story courthouse, shooting city employees and members of the public in their path as they went courtroom to courtroom.
The shooters were taken out with gunfire by Department of Alternative Sentencing officers and Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies within two minutes of the scenario, but not after leaving a bloody path of fatally and critically injured victims.
Carson City public safety teams to hold two 'active assailant response' training exercises
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 4:38pmCarson City public safety departments will hold "active assailant response" training at the Carson City Courthouse on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 23, city officials announced Thursday.
The exercises will be conducted by the Carson City Fire Department, Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Alternative Sentencing. They will be held at the Carson City Courthouse on Musser Street.
Masto Reminds Crime Victims of Their Rights During Week-long Observance
Submitted by Karel on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 7:00amNevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto observes National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, which began April 6th, reminds Nevadans of their rights, and promotes the Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE) program.
Neighborhood outreach is theme of Carson City Sheriff's National Night Out
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 7:52amWith neighborhood outreach as the theme, Carson City Sheriff's Office organizers say the National Night Out event at Mills Park on Tuesday will also highlight a number of new community wide initiatives.
The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and brings thousands of Carson City residents to the park annually in a open house environment, providing partnerships between law enforcement and the community. In Carson City, this event represents the culmination of efforts made to address crime, drugs, and violence and is the largest event of its kind in the area.
National Night Out brings neighborhoods to Mills Park on August 6
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 8:57amMeet up with your neighbors at Mills Park on Tuesday, August 6 for the 11th annual National Night Out at Mills Park hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. is aimed to heighten awareness about crime, substance abuse, safety and violence. Citizens can learn what they can do to reduce crime and increase personal safety, while having fun. Meet the heroes of law enforcement and public safety. Explore equipment.
The event is free - games, music, food, fun for all!
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Carson City Sheriff's Office National Night Out
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/27/2013 - 6:10pmCarson City Sheriff's Office announces the 11th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. The event is to heighten awareness about crime, substance abuse, safety and violence. Citizens can learn what they can do to reduce crime and increase personal safety, while having fun. Meet the heroes of law enforcement and public safety. Explore equipment. Fundraisers. Event is free - games, music, food, fun for all.
Don Q's fishing report for week of June 26 to July 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 12:54amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and plenty of cool beverages. Temperatures will heat up in the valleys near the century mark and 90 degrees or better in the Sierra.
Carson City earthquake swarm attracts attention of emergency managers, seismologists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 11:48amThe Nevada Seismological Laboratory has located 122 earthquakes in a continuing sequence of activity located on the southeastern edge of Carson City, Nevada.
Don Q's fishing report for week of June 19-24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 8:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 19-24.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of June 12-19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 10:48pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 12-19.
Don Q's fishing report for week of June 5-11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 10:36amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 5-11.
Don't forget, Saturday, June 8, is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day where you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license, Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp. Go here to learn more and what to expect fishing the Silver State.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 5:30amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 30.