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Carson City employment edges up in December, Reno ends 2020 with smallest employment decline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 10:05amIn December, Carson City saw an increase of 200 jobs, or 0.7 percent, since November 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs, according to data released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
AAUW monthly meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 3:20pmPlease join AAUW Capital Branch for the monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at 5:00 PM via Zoom. The program "Providing Health Care to Rural Nevadans" will be presented by UNR's Dr. John Packham. Our meetings are open to the public. For questions & Zoom information please RSVP at aauwcapbr@gmail.com. Visit our website at: http://capital-nv.aauw.net/
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 2:40pmThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/).
Today, Jan. 15, is the Last Day for Nevadans to enroll for 2021 health insurance
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:05amNevada Health Link, the online health insurance marketplace operated by the state agency, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), reminds Nevadans that Open Enrollment for a comprehensive, Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant health plan for 2021 ends at 11:59 p.m. today, Jan. 15, 2021.
Consumers who enroll by the deadline will have coverage effective February 1, 2021.
Nevada Health Link open enrollment ends Friday, COVID covered in all health plans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:59amWith only four days remaining in Open Enrollment for 2021 health coverage, Nevada Health Link, the online health insurance marketplace operated by the state agency, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), reminds Nevadans that all plans include access to COVID-19 related diagnosis and treatment, including COVID-19 vaccines when they become available.
Nevada State Treasurer’s Office announces Open Enrollment for Prepaid College Tuition Program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 11:32amNevada State Treasurer Zach Conine’s Office announced open enrollment for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, which will end Friday, April 30. The Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program helps Nevada’s families affordably prepare their children for higher education by offering future in-state college tuition at today’s prices. The Program offers various payment plans to help meet the diverse needs of families across the silver state.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 11:10amThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change. Everyone is welcome to attend the online Zoom meeting by contacting our email (cclcarsoncity@gmail.com) by Jan 4. If you are not familiar with Zoom, let us know in your email and we can supply information on how to use Zoom.
Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:05pmBetween a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
November unemployment in Carson City flat, Reno and Vegas regain jobs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 12:05pmCarson City employment figures for November remained unchanged since October 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs, according to a Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation monthly employment report.
New All-Inclusive Rental Apartments for Seniors: Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 6:32pmOn a picturesque lakefront property with mountain views sits Reno’s new independent living retirement community, Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living, 765 South Meadows Drive. The active lifestyle community completed construction and recently welcomed its first residents.
Carson City Photo Club announces winners in November competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 4:45pmThe Carson City Photo Club has announced the winners of its monthly photo contest. The theme addressed by the November competition was "Action." The contests had a tie for third place.
Nevada governor implements evictions moratorium through March 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:46amNevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed and issued an emergency directive Monday that implements a moratorium on most residential evictions in Nevada through March 31, 2021.
Northern Nevada professional Peter Williamson re-elected to NCET board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:58amPeter Williamson has been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
He has served eight years on the NCET board and is the longest-serving volunteer director of the organization.
Williamson, re-elected as vice president of Tech Wednesdays, has worked for 15 years as an ActionCOACH business coach in Reno. He is also a Certified Exit Planner (CExP) with the Business Exit Institute, helping business owners plan their exit from their businesses.
Carson City supervisors to discuss proposed water rate hike, vehicle purchases and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 2:16pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda for discussion includes an increase in water rates, the replacement of 32 city vehicles, water purchases and more.
Nevada unemployment initial claims increase; continued claims across all programs remain elevated
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 9:56amCARSON CITY — For the week ending Nov. 21, initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 8,121, up 871 claims, or 12.1 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 7,243 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Through the week ending Nov. 21, there have been a total of 768,159 initial claims filed in 2020, 746,507 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 4:15pmThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education. Our purpose is to develop and implement activities to provide accurate information about climate change and what can be down to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Carson City Photo Club announces October winners, accepting November submissions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 11:43amHere are the winning pictures in the monthly Carson City Photo Club contest. The theme addressed in October was "Long Exposure." Scroll and click on each of the winning photos to enlarge.
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.
September gaming revenue up slightly in Carson City area, soars 36 percent at south shore Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 10:09amCarson City Photo Club announces September winners, accepting October submissions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 3:14pmThe Carson City Photo Club has announced the September winners of its monthly photo contest.
Recent NV Energy rate changes bring lower bills to Northern Nevada customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 6:07amNV Energy northern Nevada electric customers will see their monthly bills lowered by $2.30 a month beginning this month as a result of two rate decreases that went into effect on Oct. 1. This is the fourth time this year that northern Nevada customers have experienced a rate decrease.
Healthy Communities Speakers Address Domestic Violence, Rural Medical Clinics, and Hispanic Heritage Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:50pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey hosts it’s monthly meeting virtually via Zoom this Thursday October 8 from 9am-11am. Speakers will address three topics during this month’s meeting.
Bill extends pandemic-driven flexibility for Nevadans to access additional food benefits
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 3:30pmA bill signed into law last week allows the state to extend — for as long as a year at a time — waivers that make it easier for Nevadans to access additional food benefits.
August gaming revenue up slightly among Carson City area casinos, down 22 percent statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 7:02am2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:16pmNevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.
Parent representatives needed for Carson City School District Family Life Committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 7:40amThe Carson City School District is seeking two (2) more applications from parents to serve as members on the district’s Family Life Committee.
With 'Night Sky' theme, Carson Photo Club monthly winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 10:04amHere are the winning pictures judged by the Carson City Photo Club as part of its monthly photo contest. The theme addressed by the August winners was "Night Sky."
Boys & Girls Club offers back to school activities, learning programs for Carson City area kids
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:27amAs the 2020-21 school year continues, the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada is packed with learning programs and exciting activities for kids of all ages.
The Carson City location at 1870 Russell Way is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with dozens of hands-on programs. Spots inside the building are limited to 135 kids each day, but countless activities will be held throughout the year.
Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.
Nevada's unemployment insurance claims decline for third straight week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 4:36pmCARSON CITY — Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,032 for the week ending August 29, down 826 claims, or 9.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,858 claims. This is the fewest initial claims filed since the week ending March 14. Through the week ending August 29, there have been 670,400 initial claims filed in 2020, 662,368 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.