October 2020
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Sena Loyd the smart choice for Assembly (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 3:01amThe net proceeds of mining tax is based on a 150-year-old formula written into the state constitution. Mineral extraction is taxed at between 2 and 5 percent of gross revenue, less operating costs. Last year that formula produced revenue equal to just 1.6 percent of gross proceeds.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 40 new cases, 35 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 6:17pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 that there are 40 new cases and 35 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,822, with 1,644 recoveries and 22 deaths; 156 cases remain active.
Nevada DPS appoints David Fogerson as Division of Emergency Management Administrator
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 6:05pm
CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed David Fogerson as Administrator of the DPS, Division of Emergency Management. Fogerson’s appointment is effective Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Carson City's Mark Twain Elementary to go to full-remote learning for COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 5:01pm
Due to the number of employees and students who have been advised to isolate from confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Mark Twain Elementary School and out of an abundance of caution, the Carson City School District will temporarily transition the school and its students to full-remote learning until further notice.
Carson City's historic east side tour, chili feed at Carson Nugget added to Nevada Day event roster
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 4:11pmEvent Date:
October 30, 2020 (All day)
October 31, 2020 (All day)
The annual Nevada Day Chili feed at the Carson Nugget and a historic east-side tour of Carson City are among two new events have been added to this weekend's roster of Nevada Day festivities.
Nevada Fire Marshal Division investigates Churchill County structure fire; 2 dead 1 critically injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 3:18pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of a structure fire Monday in Churchill County where 2 people died and 1 person is in critical condition.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmEvent Date:
October 29, 2020 (All day)
October 30, 2020 (All day)
October 31, 2020 (All day)
Celebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at College Parkway and Research Way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:13pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of College Parkway and Research Way.
Carson City Parks and Rec hosts Saturday 'Spooktacular' Full Moon Hike at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 12:45pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2020 - 6:00pm The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will host a special Full Moon Hike this Saturday, October 31st, at Silver Saddle Ranch. Come experience a full moon costume adventure that can only happen once in a Blue Moon.
Meet at Silver Saddle Ranch dressed in your best Halloween Costume. We will walk to the Carson River and back to ranch in a 2 mile loop. The trail is considered Easy according to the IMBA Trail Rating System.
