March 2020
Nevada Health and Human Services essential support available online, by phone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 3:39pmCARSON CITY — To support the Governor’s directive to “Stay Home for Nevada” the Department of Health and Human Services has consolidated a list of Department services available to support our citizens.
Generous donation provides free food to those in need at Carson City's Bella Vita Bistro
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 2:57pm
Bella Vita Bistro and Catering in Carson City is offering free meals to those in need, people who have lost their jobs, and had their businesses shut down, etc.
Carson City sheriff's arrests: 3 jailed after baby ingests meth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 1:56pm
Three were arrested Saturday for suspicion of child neglect and endangerment among other charges after a baby was brought into the hospital emergency room for ingesting methamphetamine, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrest report states.
Nevada Rural RSVP responds to COVID-19 with help for seniors in 14 counties, Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 1:07pm
The Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program (RSVP) has taken proactive steps and the necessary precautions to respond to the COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) outbreak and support communities across its 15-county service region including Carson City. The most vulnerable among us rely on RSVP’s volunteer services. Given the increased risks for those we serve such as elders, veterans and adults with a disability, RSVP is limiting interaction between its volunteers and clients by shifting programs to meet the emergent needs of care recipients.
Remote learning across Carson City School District schools approved
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 1:02pm
This past weekend, Gov. Sisolak and state authorities provided updates and clarifications regarding statewide school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the top of the list most impacting students and families in Carson City were four points: 1) all testing has been waived, 2) schools will not reopen prior to April 16, 3) all school employees are deemed to be “essential” and 4) the Nevada Department of Education has approved the request for Emergency Program of Distance Education from the Carson City School District.
NDOT to change exit numbers on I-580 in northern Carson City, Washoe Valley and Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 11:39amThe Nevada Department of Transportation is alerting drivers and organizations to prepare for an upcoming change to exit numbers on Interstate 580 between the Reno spaghetti bowl and northern Carson City.
East Fork Fire, Carson City Fire Department respond to Indian Hills structure fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:25amUPDATE: An East Fork Fire Protection battalion chief reports fire knockdown at 10:28 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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East Fork Fire Protection District in Douglas County and the Carson City Fire Department were called Monday morning to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Vista Grande south of Carson City in the Indian Hills area.
Statement from Douglas County leaders regarding COVID-19 response, community support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:01amMINDEN — In response to COVID-19 Douglas County officials continue to work closely with Carson City Health and Human Services and a regional Emergency Operations Center that has been set up in Carson City to ensure compliance with the Governor’s directive while working in partnership to keep Douglas County residents safe.
Carson City health officials: Douglas woman in her 70s confirmed positive for coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 9:19am
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting one new positive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to four.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Break out the C-rations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 9:09am
They told us the C-rations they were delivering to us leathernecks in Vietnam were prepared and canned for troops fighting long before us in Korea.
