Technology
Supervisor and former fire chief to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:37amStacey Giomi, Ward 1 Supervisor, former Fire Chief, and Regional Director of Operations for Rural Programs and Director of Facilities & Emergency Preparedness at Nevada Health Centers, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic Men's Committee's tele-luncheon. Nevada Health Centers is a state-wide organization that provides medical and dental care to over 50,000 low-income, uninsured, underinsured and geographically isolated residents of Nevada. It is the largest community health center in Nevada, with locations in seven different Nevada counties.
Governor announces ‘strike force’ led by former Nevada lawmaker to improve unemployment claims processing
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:03pmGov. Steve Sisolak has appointed former lawmaker and legal aid center leader Barbara Buckley to lead a “strike force” focused on improving the processing of Nevada’s backlogged unemployment claims.
Bill Tracker: Mining tax changes, election overhaul, banning choke holds on deck for special session
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 10:34amNevada lawmakers are convening for a special session to address a long list of policy topics ahead of their regularly scheduled session early next year.
To help readers understand where bills stand in the sometimes chaotic world of the Legislature, The Nevada Independent is maintaining this viewer’s guide with brief overviews and status updates on the measures.
Carson City Library looking for tech-savvy teen interns for paid internship
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 9:36amThe Carson City Library is hiring to fill an open Digitorium Internship. Digitorium interns help manage the library's teen space and assist with program planning and implementation. The Digitorium Internship starts Sept. 1 and runs through the 2020/2021 school year.
Sisolak calls for second special session on election changes, business liability to begin Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 8:02amGov. Steve Sisolak has formally called on legislators to convene in Carson City for a second special session of the summer focused on a wide range of policy issues.
The governor issued an official proclamation on Thursday evening calling for the special session to begin Friday, with language requesting the session wrap up by midnight on Friday, Aug. 7.
New mapping platform to enhance efforts in protecting Nevada's most sensitive plants, wildlife species
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 7:53amCARSON CITY — It’s a new era for wildland conservation. In Nevada, taking a proactive, science-driven approach to inform habitat conservation and management decisions is the foremost priority of the Nevada Division of Natural Heritage.
Carson City School Board agrees to August 24 start date, hybrid schedule for all schools
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:25amThe Carson City School Board voted Tuesday in favor of the reopening plan proposed by the school district with a 4-3 vote, which includes pushing the starting date to Aug 24, with a few alterations from the original plan.
Retailers expect back-to-school spending in Nevada to approach $435 million
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 10:06amWith ongoing uncertainty about the school year, families are prioritizing more technology in this year's back-to-school budgets to accommodate online and distance learning.
Telehealth is here to stay
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:06amWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit, new forms of healthcare technology emerged allowing patients to continue to access care during the crisis. Telehealth skyrocketed in popularity, allowing many people to visit with their provider via a phone call or a video conference appointment.
WNC launches Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organization and Project Management
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 2:41amWestern Nevada College is now offering a four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organization and Project Management that provides a career advancement pathway for students who’ve earned an associate degree. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree blends leadership and management studies with 21st century skills such as project management and data informed decision making.
Nevada lawmakers start winding down special session; Assembly OKs cuts to budget, $127 million in-add backs
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 1:42amMembers of the Assembly took the first step to formally slash hundreds of millions of dollars from state budget accounts to close a $1.2 billion budget gap Saturday evening.
Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Democrats' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 7:17amSena Loyd, candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She became the official Democratic nominee in June's three-way primary, in which she received 47 percent of the vote.
Google offers tech skill certificates, scholarships for enrolled jobseekers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 9:40amGoogle announced Monday that it has launched new programs and commitments to help job seekers who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Surviving after being flushed down a storm drain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 12:30pmI've never had to worry about illnesses, because I've always known how I was going to die. I would step into an open manhole while out running and get swept out to sea, however that's not likely to happen because I'm no longer running. But it did happen to a Brazilian girl last week, and she lived to tell about it.
BAC's flatbed concert, fundraisers, music, art and more highlight weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 6:27pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities, gatherings, virtual or not, happening around the Carson City region. Safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Western Nevada Development District receives $400K CARES Act recovery grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 3:49pmCARSON CITY — The Western Nevada Development District, which assists communities in public and private partnerships, has been awarded $400,000 in CARES Act Recovery assistance to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and drive economic development planning going forward.
The Abbi Agency Expands Destination Marketing Portfolio
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 11:12amRENO, Nev. (July 1, 2020) — The Abbi Agency, an integrated marketing agency headquartered in Reno, Nev., has been chosen as the agency of record for Visit Placer, a 1,400-square mile destination with diverse geography in Northern California encompassing a range of cities from Olympic Valley to Foresthill and Auburn to Roseville.
The destination complements The Abbi Agency’s growing portfolio of tourism marketing clients in California, including Visit Carmel, North Lake Tahoe, Explore Murrieta and Goleta.
Western Nevada College's Record Graduating Class of 2020 honored in drive-through ceremony
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 9:54amWestern Nevada College’s 2020 graduates were honored by the school, their families, friends and community in a drive-through commencement ceremony on Friday in Carson City.
WNC graduated a record 650 students, including 94 students from the Jump Start College Program.
Camp Fire tragedy leads to new wildfire research with team created by UNR engineer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:54pmMoved by the tragedy of the 2018 Camp Fire, a team of engineers and scientists are coming together in a new 5-year project to develop a comprehensive, holistic, computational live, digital platform to predict and monitor wildfire risk that can be used by wildfire managers, emergency responders and utility companies to plan for, respond to and remediate wildfires.
Nevada Department of Education issues guidance plan to reopen schools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 4:54pmDMV offices in Carson City, statewide open with phased-in limited service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 12:46pmThe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reopened its branch offices in the Silver State including Carson City and Reno, which saw brisk business Monday.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss spending for birth control, vaccines, next year’s holiday events and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 11:37amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to take place June 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.
Summer youth activities in Carson City feature reading challenge, camps and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 2:34pmSummer is in full swing, and recreational activities around Carson City are starting to return in the near future.
From the Carson City Library’s 2020 Learning Challenge, to archery classes at the Clear Creek Bowman Archery Camp, there are several ways for youth to get outside and enjoy the Silver State.
Nevada governor's plan addresses $812M budget shortfall through cuts, spending reversals
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 6:57pmGov. Steve Sisolak has released a plan to fill an $812 million shortfall caused by plummeting tax revenues amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as business closures earlier this spring designed to halt the spread of the virus brought the economy to a sputtering halt.
Virtual Sewing Workshop: Face Masks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 3:29pmOffered through the Carson City Library for ages 10-plus, join us virtually via Zoom. Registration is required at the following: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6720163
Join Patchwork Giraffe virtually to learn how to sew a face mask. This class does require you to have access to a sewing machine at home.
Girls Scouts of Sierra Nevada offers virtual Camp-In Camp Out as alternative summer option
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 9:25amCARSON CITY — While the COVID-19 pandemic forced many camps to cancel their summer 2020 programs, Girl Scouts of the Sierra offers a safe, affordable alternative for girls to experience the beloved summertime tradition.
With Camp Wasiu II’s Virtual Camp-In Camp Out, girls can fight learning loss with engaging science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities. Camp Wasiu II’s Virtual Camp-In Camp Out is Sunday, July 12 through Thursday, July 16.
DMV to reopen June 15 in Carson City, statewide; plans include drive tests, new tech solutions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 1:59pmCARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen all branch offices in the Silver State.
Long-serving Western Nevada College trio awarded Emeritus status
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 3:04pmBetween the three of them, they have worked more than 70 years in faculty and administrative faculty positions at Western Nevada College.
Douglas County 9-1-1 Emergency Services Launches New Service Allowing 9-1-1 Callers to Share Health Data
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 8:43amDouglas County 9-1-1 Emergency Services is pleased to announce another enhancement to our next generation 9-1-1 service.
We have partnered with RapidSOS to bring enhanced 9-1-1 services to the residents and visitors of Douglas and Alpine Counties.
Nevada governor highlights COVID-19 progress in Roadmap to Recovery Plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:15amOn Thursday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak highlighted the State’s recent progress in efforts to battle COVID-19 in Nevada. At the end of April, when announcing the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Sisolak laid out five criteria State officials would monitor as the State began a gradual, phased in reopening process.