August 2020
Carson City deputies arrest 18-year-old for drinking alcohol at local casino, lying to police about her name, and felony warrant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 12:01pm
An 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested at a local casino for minor consuming, possessing alcohol in public; false identification to avoid prosecution; and a felony juvenile probation violation warrant.
Sunrise at Washoe Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 11:50am
Event Date:
August 29, 2020 - 6:45am Saturday morning sunrise at Washoe Lake.
Gallery: A Carson City Saturday Morning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 11:20am
Carson Now reader Katie Farr shares her beautiful Carson City walk with a big surprise sitting in the road!
Carson City announces 'Green Dining Deals,' free stainless steel straws with GreenUP!
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 11:11amEvent Date:
August 31, 2020 (All day)
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The Green Dining District banner will be flying over Carson Street again, which means you can expect to find Green Dining deals at some of your favorite green restaurants.
For one week, customers who check-in to the Green Dining District on social media will receive a free stainless steel straw kit with their order.
Carson City's 'Jazz and Beyond' Festival to begin live-streaming music series Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 11:07amEvent Date:
August 30, 2020 (All day)
The 2020 Jazz and Beyond Festival continues with a series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events from August 30 to September 27, 2020.
The first event, on Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m., features The Jazzettes - Cami Thompson, Erika Paul, and Julie Machado - three wildly talented singing musician friends who may change the way you look at Jazz.
Douglas County Library Board of Trustees will investigate library director, staff over support for BLM movement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 7:55am
The Douglas County Library Board of Trustees voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve an investigation into the library’s director Amy Dodson and the staff of the library regarding their proposed support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
On July 22, the Douglas County Public Library Board of Trustees issued an agenda for their July 28th meeting which included a discussion item on a proposed addition to their Diversity Statement.
DETR: Regular Initial Claims Fall to Lowest Levels Since Mid-March
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 7:35am
Finalized 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.
Quad-County COVID-19 cases reach 990 Friday, 19 new cases reported, four recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 6:13pm
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting nineteen new cases and four additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 990, with 884 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 91 cases remain active.
Vehicle accident at 5th and Division with minor injuries reported Friday evening
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 6:10pmA vehicle accident was reported just after 6 p.m. Friday near the 5th Street and Division intersection.
Minor injuries were reported.
Motorists should avoid the area or use caution in the area.
Douglas County launches Grant Program to help Local Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 3:05pm
On September 8th Douglas County will begin accepting applications for a small business grant program designed to help businesses deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
