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Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: The SpaceX Generation

My father was of the Model T Generation, born the year the Titanic went down, 1912. His was a sober generation, living through the flu pandemic of 1918, Prohibition, the Great Depression and WWII. If that won't sober up a generation what will?

Founder of Carson City-based ESL In-Home Program launches fundraiser to provide online learning devices to students

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Florence Phillips has taken her all-volunteer tutoring program for immigrants and refugees — English Language Learners In-Home Program — completely online over the last couple of months.

Annual Placing of Flags at Lone Mountain Cemetery Honors Departed Veterans in Carson City and beyond

Each year during the Memorial Day weekend, our departed veterans are honored with a flag placement at the Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City.

Seven Democrats run in the primary for Nevada's Second Congressional seat

Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District encompasses the northern part of the silver state including Carson City and the counties Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Pershing, Storey and Washoe, as well as a part of Lyon County.

The district has never sent a Democrat to Washington. However, there are currently seven Democrats vying for the job, opposing Republican incumbent Mark Amodei.

Carson Educational Support Association gives 'thank you' shout out to local business supporters

The Carson Educational Support Association would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring and donating to our educational support staff banquet. Although the banquet was canceled due to the Covid 19 pandemic, prizes have been given to the CESA members who won Classified of the Year.

Memorial weekend flag placement this Friday at Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery

Event Date: 
May 22, 2020 - 4:00pm

The Carson City area, Nevada Chapter 7 of Disabled Veterans of America is honored to again coordinate the placing of U.S. flags at the graves of departed veterans this Friday, May 22, at Lone Mountain Cemetery.

A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress

The polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Short history of Virginia City's lady of the night, angel of mercy

America's Red Light District originated in Dodge City, Kansas, where train crews would leave their red lanterns outside when entering a bordello so they could be located in the event of an emergency, and America's madams were quick to embrace this tradition as an excellent way to advertise.

Carson City's CHS students win statewide business leadership competition awards

CARSON CITY — Nearly two dozen Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America students claimed more than 40 top-10 awards including five state championships at the Nevada State Business Leadership Conference.

Senator Square: Carson High School's future business leaders win state awards

Carson High School's Future Business Leaders of America claim five State Championships as well as 40 top 10 awards in spite of pandemic. CHS FBLA students just finished competing in the Nevada State Business Leadership Conference. Originally, the event was scheduled to be held in Reno, but had to be held digitally due to Covid-19.

Nevada governor: Stay at home order to be extended, some outdoor activity restrictions eased

Gov. Steve Sisolak says he plans to extend the state’s stay-at-home order but will begin easing restrictions on retail curbside pickup and outdoor activities after the state’s COVID-19 caseload and deaths plateau.

Senator Square: Love letter to Carson High School students

Editor’s Note: This week's guest writer is Bridget Gordon-Johnson. She is a counselor at Carson High School. This is her report.

Staying connected to students, virtually, is the biggest challenge every educator is facing right now. Teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, administrators, school secretaries, custodians, and everyone for that matter is missing the energy and life students bring to our worlds.

Assembly Republican Caucus: Now is the time to start process of reopening Nevada

The Assembly Republican Caucus addressed its plan Monday to reopen Nevada, proposing a framework, establishing a regional plan and a bi-partisan task force to advise on a strategy. It calls for Nevada to join the California, Oregon and Washington Western States Pact; establish a regional plan to modify Nevada’s stay at home orders and the caucus wants to immediately establish a curbside model that will allow non-essential retail businesses to open.

New unemployment call center begins Wednesday for Nevadans, DETR reiterates new online filing system method

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation will open a new Unemployment Insurance call center Wednesday, April 15, 2020 to help assist claimants with general questions related to the unemployment insurance filing process.

My Place Hotels launches ‘Help Our Heroes’ initiative across the U.S.

In continuance of the brand’s efforts to support the first responders, medical personnel, and essential workers of our communities during these unprecedented times, My Place Hotels of America is proud to announce the launch of the brand’s “Help Our Heroes” initiative, a campaign dedicated to providing financial support for first responders across America.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Examining the coronavirus brain

In full disclosure, I opted out of pre-med when confronted with analytical geometry, but have never lost my interest in good health. So I stand in awe of our country's show of courage in our sudden shift of values. A new energy is emerging in America, a new altruism. With the arrival of COVID-19, mastery of fear is our new normal, bravery our new mantle.

Senator Square: A pandemic looms; a yearbook’s deadline ticks closer

Editor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV. Before jumping into teaching, Quinn-Davis worked many years at The Nevada Appeal as city government reporter, columnist, and city editor. She was also editor of The Nevada Appeal and previously was editor of The Daily Democrat newspaper in Woodland, Calif.

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra to Launch UWNNS Emergency Assistance Fund in Response to COVID-19

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) announces the launch of the UWNNS Emergency Assistance Fund to support local work in helping meet the increase of basic needs by local families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. To donate online visit uwnns.org/EAF or text "NVNOW" to 91999.

Carson City's Sena Loyd announces candidacy for Assembly District 40

On Friday, March 13, Carson City resident Sena Loyd filed as a candidate for State Assembly District 40. Loyd, 36 and a registered Democrat, is an information professional currently working in the high-tech industry. Previously she served as the Library Director for the Carson City Library from 2014-2019.

616000 out of work across America's casinos; 206000 in Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The American Gaming Association says the coronavirus has put an estimated 616,000 gaming employees out of work ...

Northern NV businesses partner with United Way to launch emergency fund

The NV Energy Foundation, Microsoft Reno and Bank of America partnered as key funders to get the effort rolling, and Plumas Bank has set up an ...

Father-Daughter Ball at Carson High School cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Due to the unprecedented events surrounding COVID-19, Governor Sisolak has closed all schools in Nevada as well as cancelled all extracurricular events. This means that the annual Father-Daughter Ball at Carson High School, scheduled for April 3, has been cancelled.

A letter to our Carson City community from the Brewery Arts Center

Practice social distancing so that we can enjoy another great summer

Dear Brewery Arts Center family,

The Brewery Arts Center is committed to the safety and well being of the citizens of Carson City and with the rapid spread of Covid-19, we are taking certain precautions. Please note the following changes in schedule:
The Artisan Shop will be closed this weekend and we will be sanitizing the art and surfaces, making them safe for when we re-open.

Senator Square: Head coach, players offer free Carson City basketball clinic

“We did our free clinic at the Community Center, and what a turnout we had; around 100 participants showed up, we had a ton of fun, and we even had high school varsity players help coach the clinic as well” said Carson High School Varsity Basketball coach Jordan Glover.

Dbacks’ prospect Leyba suspended 80 games for PEDs

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Domingo Leyba has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for the PED Boldenone, Kyle Glazer of Baseball America and multiple sources reported on Friday.

Carson City honors 'March for Meals' Meals on Wheels celebration, serving locals for 45 years

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell delivered a proclamation Thursday honoring March for Meals. On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.

Tom Petty, Rod Stewart tribute shows to headline homeless fundraiser at Carson's Fuji Park

Event Date: 
March 7, 2020 - 5:30pm

The Michael Furlong Band will rock the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall in Carson City at "A Face in the Crowd," a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute show this Saturday night, March 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the band will keep Tom Petty fans on the dance floor until the show wraps up at 10 p.m.

Carson City area events for Monday, March 2

The first Monday of March should bring clearing skies and sunshine after a weekend of wild weather. Activities include a discussion and documentary viewing regarding the high cost of pharmaceutical drugs, plus Read Across America storytime for young children at the Carson City Library, fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.

It's Your City: Concert for center that helps Carson City homeless to feature Tom Petty tribute with Michael Furlong Band

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with DeeDee Foremaster, director of Do Drop In, a local center in Carson City that provides services for the homeless.

The two discuss its "A Face in the Crowd" fundraiser that will be happening this Saturday, March 7, a Fuji Park featuring the music of Tom Petty presented by nationally renowned tribute music sensation The Michael Furlong Band.

Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society

Hello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.

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