July 5
New quarter impacts Nevada's unemployment insurance, pandemic assistance, extended benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 3:39pmCARSON CITY — Federal and state law requires that the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation redetermine eligibility on a quarterly basis for regular unemployment, pandemic unemployment assistance, pandemic emergency unemployment compensation and state extended benefits.
Annual July 5 Tahoe beach cleanup nets 500 pounds of trash, 3,495 cigarette butts, 6,515 pieces of plastic
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:48amDespite COVID-19 keeping many from Tahoe beaches this season, somehow it didn’t seem to stop the trash from accumulating, but it also didn’t stop Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers from holding their annual beach cleanup.
According to the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s Communications Manager Chris Joseph, the beach clean up kept things smaller this year to make sure social distancing practices were upheld for the safety of volunteers.
Quad area COVID-19 briefing for July 5: three new cases in Carson City, 2 in Lyon, 1 in Douglas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 6:16pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting six new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Sunday, July 5, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 385, with 260 recoveries and seven deaths, 118 cases remain active.
Live music, karaoke, train rides and more highlight July 4 weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:44pmHeading into the July 4 holiday weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region to celebrate. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Forest Service: Responsible recreation, safe practices and fire awareness urged this July 4 weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 9:05amThe July 4 holiday weekend at Lake Tahoe will look and feel different this year with basin firework shows canceled and social distancing safety practices required on beaches, campgrounds and along hiking trails. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Forest Service says it is hopeful the holiday period will be a great opportunity for people to get outside to celebrate Independence Day and all the wonders of Lake Tahoe.
Carson City area road report, South Carson Street Project plans for this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 10:12amHere is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of June 29 through July, 5, 2020:
Obituary for Roger M. Laird
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 4:44pmRoger Morrison Laird passed away on August 6, 2019, in the comfort of his home in Carson City, NV surrounded by close family.
Roger was married to his high school sweetheart, Jean (Russell) Laird. They shared 56 years of marriage.
University of Nevada students to be housed in Circus Circus tower following July 5 dorm explosion
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 12:09pmThe University of Nevada has announced that students who were set to be put up in the Argenta Dormitory at the Reno campus will now be relocated to a tower at Circus Circus following the July 5 explosion that destroyed a good amount of the building and left a handful of students with minor injuries.
In addition, the resident dining facility on the first floor of Argenta, in which all dormitory students with paid meal plans eat during the year for most meals, was also damaged and will remain closed for the next academic year.
University of Nevada, Reno updates status of Argenta Hall explosion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 6:26amSince last week, when the State Fire Marshal announced preliminary findings regarding the cause of the explosion that damaged Argenta and Nye Halls on July 5, the University has made significant progress in several areas regarding the students affected, making arrangements for the upcoming Fall 2019 semester and planning for the longer-term. Here are some of the most recent developments:
Board of Supervisors to discuss increasing residential unit building permit caps per year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 9:19amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors and Redevelopment Authority will be holding their next meeting on July 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Near-drowning victim saved by Good Samaritans, Marine 9 Crew in Tahoe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 8:31amWashoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam is praising the extraordinary efforts of several Good Samaritans and Sheriff’s Office deputies who worked together to help save the life of a near drowning victim at Thunderbird Beach in Lake Tahoe last Friday.
“A life was on the line and people stepped up,” Sheriff Balaam said.
Carson City investigators say arson the cause of vehicle fires at apartment complex
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 5:50pmAn early Wednesday morning fire at a Brown Street apartment complex that destroyed four vehicles has been determined to be arson, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.
Carson City sheriff's investigators seek identity of 'porch pirate' thief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 6:57pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying a man captured in video stealing a package from the door step of a Carson City residence.
The man with slicked back hair worn "man bun" style is responsible for the July 5, 2019 theft of a kayak paddle from a Rocky Bluff Drive residence.
Storybook ending: Aces’ Cody Decker homers, hangs it up
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 3:35pm“If I was writing a movie, that’s the way I would want to end it.”
In his 3,367th and final at bat, Cody Decker lifted a hanging slider over the left-center field scoreboard to give the Reno Aces a 10-9 win on July 5.
Lake Tahoe beach cleanup Friday net 1,875 pounds of trash, 5,458 cigarette butts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 9:40amMore than 300 volunteers stepped up to clean up Lake Tahoe beaches the day after the July 4 celebration, collecting more than 1,875 pounds of litter that would have otherwise harmed the lake's fragile ecosystem.
Events around the Carson City area for Sunday, July 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 7:34amHeading into Sunday, July 7, 2019 activities lined up around the Carson City region feature a Muscle Powered bike ride, train rides, the final day of the carnival at Mills Park, music, concerts and more. Look for sunny skies and a daytime high in the low to mid 80s. Enjoy your day.
Movie in the Park, Farmers Market and more: events and happenings for Saturday, July 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:45pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another warm one with a high of 89 and a low of 52. On the docket today we have a free Movie in the Park in Silver City, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Carnival, train rides, and more! Check below to see what’s going on for the weekend.
Saturday, July 6
33 arrested in Douglas County during holiday festivities
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:05amStarting on July 3, 2019 at 3:00 pm until the morning of July 5, 2019, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants to report that a total of 33 arrests were made during the 4th of July holiday.
Carnival, wine tasting, live music and more: Carson City region lined up with 3 days of events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the Independence Day holiday weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to keep the next three days jam-packed with excitement.
Barbecue, music and fireworks: July 4 celebrations around Carson, Tahoe and Virginia City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 8:35amThe Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.
Nevada State Museum and Railroad Museum in Carson City open on the Fourth of July
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:27amThe Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be open with regular hours on the Fourth of July and has a busy month planned with a host of events revolving around the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Nevada Railroad Museum is also open July 4 offering a parade of trains, rides and more.
Events and activities around Carson City for Sunday, June 30
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 10:23pmHappy Sunday Carson City! There are plenty of activities and events around the Carson City region to help transition back into the work week. The third and final day of Carson City Off-Road cruises to downtown Carson City with Pro Men and Women Backcountry races starting at 7:30 a.m. Muscle Powered will hold its weekly Sunday bicycle ride at Fremont Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Upcoming Muscle Powered Morning Walk July 5, 2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 9:22amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City!
Day two of Epic Rides, Carson City Airport's Open House, and more: Events for Saturday, June 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 11:26pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It'll be a bit warmer than yesterday with a high of 86 and a low of 51, and you can expect a bit of a breeze with 13 mph winds.
There's a lot going on today in our beautiful Capital City, with day two of Epic Rides, the Carson City Airport Open House and Wing Cook-off, the farmer's market, a youth expo, and more.
Bike race, airport open house, live reggae and more: Carson City stacked with all-ages weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 5:50pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area to help the next three days breeze by. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, plus the Nevada State Museum will host 2 behind the scenes tours in natural history and anthropology. Plus, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road kicks off its three-day event with a Capital 15 Fun Ride and Free Clunker Crit Ride. Heading into the evening, “Newsies” will take stage at the Carson City Community Center and you can sit under the stars and watch “The Little Rascals” at 8 p.m. during movie night at John Mankins Park.
Extra Extra! It's Your City highlights production of 'Newsies' opening Friday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 10:19amIn this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Carol Scott of Wild Horse Children's Theater as it prepares to launch production of the Tony Award winning Broadway hit "Newsies" in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.
Headed to Tahoe for the July 4th holiday? Forest Service provides tips to make it a safe visit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:57amThe Fourth of July holiday period is upon us and signifies the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to share in the stewardship of their public lands, and to keep the following tips in mind to help everyone enjoy a safe and fun holiday.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with TOCCATA: Tahoe Orchestra and Chorus's 14th Annual 'BOPs' Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 5:02pmThe Tahoe Symphony Orchestra, also known as TOCCATA, helps you celebrate the Fourth of July spirit with family and friends, close to home. Our 14th annual “BOPS” concert, conducted by Maestro James Rawie, is a delightful summer event that we perform at Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville on Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m.
Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanup set for July 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 4:30pmAfter Tahoe's celebrated July Fourth festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash, which can hurt wildlife and lake clarity.
Each year, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors turn out for our largest cleanup of the year to remove litter from our beaches. Help Keep Tahoe Blue by joining a beach cleanup site! We will provide cleanup materials, refreshments and raffle prizes.
Wild Horse Theater presents Disney's Newsies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:00amExtra! Extra! Read all about it! Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Tony Award winning Broadway phenomenon, Disney’s Newsies in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center 851 East William Street in Carson City, June 28, 29, 30 and July 5, 6, and 7th.