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North Carson City Yogurt Beach to close, East William Street location remains open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:24pmThe North Carson Street location of Yogurt Beach will close permanently this Wednesday, however the newest location on East William Street, will remain open.
Carson City area weather to bring warm fall days and cool nights heading into October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:07pmWarmer weather and less smoke may be in store for the Carson City area this week, along with breezy conditions as a ridge of high pressure is forecast to bring sunny skies and light winds heading into the first weekend of October.
Nevada Promise Scholarship applications with Western Nevada College taken through Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 11:47amCARSON CITY — High school students graduating from a Nevada high school in spring 2021 and planning to attend Western Nevada College in fall 2021 must apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship no later than Oct. 31, 2020.
Carson City area road report: Progress continues along South Carson Street Project area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 8:34amHere is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, 2020. Expect delays and road closures in the following areas this week as crews continue fall project and maintenance work. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.
Sierra Nevada Realtors give time, donations back to rural communities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:16amEarlier this month, members of Sierra Nevada Realtors spent time improving their communities all throughout the region. The annual Realtors Give Back event was special this year because it also included areas outside of Carson City. Members participated in community service as a group in Dayton and gave a generous monetary donation to the Fallon Youth Club and to the Boys and Girls Club of Carson City.
Nevada Driver’s License/ID Card Renewals Now Available Online
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:41pmMost Nevadans with driver’s licenses or identifications cards that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to renew online at the Nevada DMV’s website, http://www.dmvnv.com.
Fallon Woman Indicted for Hiring Hitman on Darkweb to Kill Her Ex-Husband
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:58pmKristy Lynn Felkins, 36, of Fallon, Nevada, was indicted today for a murder-for-hire plot, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
Carson City jurors report feeling safe serving on first jury trial since the pandemic began
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 9:52amKristin N. Luis, Carson City Justice/Municipal Court Judge presided over the first jury trial during the COVID-19 pandemic on September 22nd and 23rd at the Carson City Courthouse.
Carson City School District provides COVID-19 Data online regarding active cases in the district
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 9:54amThe Carson City School District announced it will now provide weekly updates on the number of active COVID-19 cases on the district’s website.
Opinion: Support Carson City area eateries by ordering take out instead of delivery services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:37pmRestaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice.
It's National Voter Registration Day, here's how you can register in minutes to vote in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 10:47amToday in Carson City and beyond, it is National Voter Registration Day.
Did you know that in Nevada, you can register to vote online in only a few minutes, or in-person at the polls?
Judge dismisses Trump campaign’s lawsuit over Nevada’s expanded mail voting law
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 12:15pmA federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to block Nevada’s expanded mail-in voting laws for the 2020 election over a lack of standing.
Non-stop flights to Palm Springs and LAX arriving soon at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 5:42amRENO — In time for the holidays, Alaska Airlines will add new service between Reno-Tahoe International and Palm Springs and Los Angeles beginning Dec. 17.
Carson City, quad region COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 6 new cases, 19 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 5:26amCarson City Health and Human Service is reporting 6 new cases and 19 recoveries in the Quad-County region on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 1,240, with 1,102 recoveries and 16 deaths, 122 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.
Think Kindness global program coordinator to speak Tuesday at Carson City Rotary meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 11:09amKindness is on the agenda at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Jimmy Gleich, from the Think Kindness organization will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The public is invited to attend. The organization’s mission is to inspire acts of kindness in schools and communities around the world.
Forest Service beaches, day-use facilities at Tahoe reopen, fire restrictions remain in place
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 11:03amNational Forest trails, trailheads, beaches and other day-use areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin have now reopened for day-use only as of Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Camping and overnight stays will not be permitted, and campgrounds will remain closed. Resorts will reopen for day-use only. Emergency Fire Restrictions will remain in effect through Nov. 30. I’ve attached the Forest Orders for your awareness.
Early fall work continues along South Carson Street Project area, Carson City roads
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 9:30amHere is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Carson City jail inmate attempts escape through ceiling tiles following phone call, pepper balls deployed in ensuing standoff
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:20pmA 24-year-old Texas man was arrested in the Carson City Jail for escape by a felony prisoner and damage to jail property. He is accused of climbing into the ceiling after making a phone call and threatening a jail deputy.
Carson Tahoe to host online discussion on navigating Memory Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:06amJoin Carson Tahoe and Prestige Care on a discussion about navigating memory care Tues., Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH.
NV Energy cancels plan to shut down power Friday in Incline Village
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:25amNV Energy said Thursday it is canceling plans to shut off electric power lines Friday as part of a public safety outage management event in Incline Village due to improved weather conditions and an updated forecast.
Carson City area weather: Gusty winds expected to blow smoke out, but poses wildfire threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 8:53amWith gusty winds expected to arrive in the Carson City area, northern Sierra Front and Lake Tahoe region, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag fire weather warning Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.
Gardnerville's FISH Ranchos Family Services to host winter coat giveaway
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:15pmThe Friends in Service Helping, Ranchos Family Service Center will host a winter coat giveaway Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 921 Mitch Drive in Gardnerville.
Greater Nevada Credit Union contributes $30,000 to Fire Disaster Relief
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 8:38pmCARSON CITY — To assist with disaster relief during this devastating fire season, Greater Nevada Credit Union has donated $30,000 to three different credit unions coordinating relief efforts in California and Oregon. Rogue Credit Union Foundation in Medford, Ore.; Redwood Credit Union Community Fund in Santa Rosa, Calif.; and Sierra Central Credit Union in Yuba City, Calif. will each receive $10,000 to assist with ongoing relief efforts.
Obituary: Michael A. Smith
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:44pmMichael A. Smith of Lake Coleman, Texas, formerly of Carson City, Nev., died Sept. 5, 2020 at his residence in Coleman, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was born Michael A. Smith on Feb. 21, 1948 in Coleman to Jack Smith and Edna Elizabeth Keeney Smith.
Forest Service extends closure of National Forests in California, including Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:56pmDue to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on Tuesday extended the temporary Forest Closure Order of all 18 National Forests in California, which began last week.
Goats to graze along Carson City's Clear Creek watershed in fire prevention partnership
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 11:05amNV Energy and Nevada Division of Forestry have partnered to reduce the risk of wildfire in Carson City in the Clear Creek watershed through targeted goat grazing. More than 300 goats from High Desert Graziers in Smith Valley, NV, will be grazing on over 100 acres of private property off of Highway 50 through September and October of 2020 in an extreme wildfire risk area.
Secretary of State: Mailers sent by Postal Service to Nevadans contain inaccurate voting information
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 10:17amMailers recently sent by the U.S Postal Service (USPS) make two incorrect recommendations to Nevada voters, including direction to request a mail-in ballot at least 15 days before Election Day and to add a postage stamp.
Heavy, dense smoke brings unhealthy air quality into Carson City region, western Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 2:52pmThick heavy smoke from the California fires is causing unhealthy air quality around the Carson City region, prompting the continuation of a dense smoke advisory through at least 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
DeBug Computer to offer E-waste, document shredding day in Carson City, Minden
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 8:40amDeBug Computer is hosting its annual Community Shredding Day event on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon in Carson City and 1 to 3 p.m. in Minden. The event is free of charge and is designed to help protect against identity theft by shredding sensitive documents or obsolete computers and technology.