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Carson City Democratic luncheon to feature Andrew Yang campaign rep

Event Date: 
January 20, 2020 - 11:30am

The Andrew Yang presidential campaign will take the spotlight at Monday's Democratic luncheon. With eleven campaigns still on the ground in Nevada, these luncheons are giving Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses a chance to bring the candidates' positions on a range of issues into sharper focus.

Nevada Democrats announce 250 caucus locations

The Nevada Democratic Party today unveiled more than 250 sites statewide for its presidential caucuses Feb. 22 ...

Sanders didn't think a woman could be president, Warren says

Elizabeth Warren said Monday that fellow Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders told her he didn’t think a woman could win the White House when they met privately in 2018.

Sanders didn't think a woman could be president, Warren says

Elizabeth Warren said Monday that fellow Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders told her he didn’t think a woman could win the White House when they met privately in 2018.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 13

Moving forward to the first day of the work week, we're looking at sunny skies then blustery conditions Monday night and a slight chance of snow showers in the valleys into Tuesday morning. Activities around the capital city include the opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet, plus a free yoga class at the community center and more. Read on for details.

Michael Bennet advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
January 13, 2020 - 11:30am

The Michael Bennet presidential campaign will be center stage at Monday's Democratic luncheon. With a record 13 candidates still vying for the nomination, these luncheons afford Democrats who remain undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses an opportunity to put hard questions to campaign representatives on a whole range of issues.

Carson City events for Monday, Jan. 6

Heading into Monday and moving forward to the first full week of 2020 we're looking at mostly sunny skies and a daytime high near 50. Activities lined include the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, organizers of the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will give a presentation, art activities, plus a free yoga class at the Community Center and more. Read on for details.

Buttigieg campaign representatives to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
January 6, 2020 - 11:30am

The Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will be in the spotlight at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. With so many candidates still in the race, these luncheons afford a valuable opportunity for Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses to listen to presentations by campaign representatives and ask hard questions on specific issues.

Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

Castro, who launched his campaign nearly a year ago, dropped out after failing to garner enough support in the polls or donations to make recent Democratic debates. A former San Antonio mayor who was the only Latino in the race, Castro had …

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 30, plus New Year's Eve happenings

As we head into the final Monday of 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of light snow in the morning as a weak weather system brushes the region. Events around the Carson City area include a driver's education class offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education, a luncheon featuring Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, art activities and more.

House candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
December 30, 2019 - 11:30am

The featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 23

Heading into Monday, it sure does feel like Christmas around the capital City. With only two shopping days left until Christmas be sure stop by the Carson Mall for the final days of its Holiday Craft Show. Weather wise we're looking at some valley snow showers into the afternoon and evening. Activities include a spirited discussion by local historian CW Bayer about the origins of Reno's tawdry reputation, plus Carson Cigar Company will hold its annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. Read on for details.

How much do endorsements for presidential candidates actually matter?

Barack Obama was running against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2007. One edge Clinton had over Obama was her experience as a former first lady and U.S. senator. Obama had only been on the national political scene for a couple years.

Origins of Reno's tawdry reputation explored at Carson City's Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
December 23, 2019 - 11:30am

Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will feature Nevada historian CW Bayer, who will talk about his new book “Reno’s Jazz Hysteria — cabaret and ballroom.” Bayer's meticulous research revealed that the origins of Nevada’s “sin industry” were rooted in Reno's scandalous “jazz hysteria,” a pop culture sensation that swept the nation beginning in the 1920s.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 16

The countdown to Christmas is on as we head into the first day of the work week. Events around the capital city Monday include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, the first day kickoff of a Holiday Gift Making Camp at the Brewery Arts Center, a Carson River Trails Project open house hosted by Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a Carson City Democratic luncheon featuring a Bernie Sanders campaign presentation, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more.

Sanders campaign presentation on tap at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
December 16, 2019 - 11:30am

At Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon, Jacob Allen will give a presentation on Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, and will field questions from area Democrats still undecided ahead of February's precinct caucuses.

Veteran returns to thank Bernie Sanders after cry for help at Carson City rally prompts outpouring

A Navy veteran who told Bernie Sanders that he wanted to kill himself because of his struggle with Huntington’s disease and overwhelming medical bills returned to a Carson City campaign rally three months after they first met to thank the Democratic presidential contender.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 9

In December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to make campaign stop in Carson City on Monday

Event Date: 
December 9, 2019 - 12:00pm

The race for the Democratic nomination for president continues to drive candidates to Nevada. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will make a campaign stop Monday in Carson City for a town hall meeting at the Stewart Community Center.

Joe Biden's campaign in the spotlight at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
December 9, 2019 - 11:30am

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Alysia Peters, Northern Nevada Political Director for the Biden for President campaign. Following her presentation, she will field questions from Democrats still undecided ahead of February's precinct caucuses.

Advocates push to keep climate change atop minds of Nevada voters, presidential candidates

Climate crisis has been one of the most relevant issues for the field of Democratic presidential contenders ...

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 2

With Thanksgiving leftovers winding down, we're winding up to the second day in December and the first day of the work week ahead, with activities lined up through the weekend. For Monday, activities around the capital city include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Tom Steyer campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more. If you are driving, do be careful out there. For weather-related travel and road updates see NVroads.com.

Democratic presidential candidates mine Nevada's minorities for support

Nevada is not just first in the West in the presidential nominating sweepstakes; it's also the first state in the nation with significant minority populations ...

Tom Steyer campaign featured at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
December 2, 2019 - 11:30am

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Kennan Peterson, regional organizer for the Tom Steyer presidential campaign. In 2013 he finished his degree in Political Science and International Relations at Beloit College in Beloit Wisconsin, his hometown. In the summer of 2014, he was hired as a field organizer for the Wisconsin Democrats' mid-term coordinated campaign.

National Democrats approve early caucus voting for Nevada

The Democratic National Committee has approved a plan by Nevada Democrats to offer the first-ever early voting option for presidential caucuses, a change stemming from ...

Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 25

Enjoy any sunshine Monday as our first significant snow storm of the season is ahead this Thanksgiving holiday week. Activities and happenings on the first day of the work week, Nov. 25, 2019 include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Julian Castro campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more.

Klobuchar makes 1st hires in Nevada with ex-O’Rourke staff

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar is making her first campaign hires in early voting Nevada, scooping up staffers who worked for Beto O’Rourke’s campaign. Klobuchar’s campaign announced Friday the Minnesota senator had ...

Julian Castro campaign featured at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
November 25, 2019 - 11:30am

Featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Benjamin Challinor, Nevada state director of Julián For The Future, Julián Castro's presidential campaign. A veteran of Hillary for America's Reno organizing efforts in 2016, Challinor was most recently Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, and before that served as campaign manager for State Senator Julia Ratti. Assisting him will be Julián For The Future Regional Organizing Director Megan Joy Macias.

Nevada’s importance on display at Democratic presidential event in Las Vegas

The event was a chance for candidates to make rapid-fire pitches to voters in the months before the February caucuses. Nevada is the ..

Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 18

Sunshine ahead for Monday, Nov. 18 around the capital city before valley showers and light Sierra snow settles into the region late Tuesday. Activities and events the first day of the work week include a kindergarten open house at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School, a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion with the capital city's new library director, art events and more.

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