February 2020
Carson City arrests: Warrant jail bookings include 1 felony, 6 misdemeanors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 9:48am
A 40-year-old Sparks man was booked early Wednesday into Carson City Jail for a misdemeanor probation violation warrant issued Dec. 4, 2019 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.
National Honor Society to host blood drive at CHS library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 8:55am
Event Date:
February 20, 2020 (All day) The National Honor Society is having a blood drive in the Carson High School library on Feb. 20 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Blood is in short supply in the winter months, but if 1 percent more of Americans donated, shortages would disappear for the foreseeable future. So come donate at Carson High School on Feb. 20. It only takes an hour, and the life you save could be your own.
Agencies launch ‘I Am Carson River Watershed’ campaign
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 8:45am
CARSON CITY — Did you know you live in a watershed? Everyone does. The "I Am Carson River Watershed" campaign aims to connect our community to the watershed they live in and provide a few easy-to-do actions that can help keep our water healthy.
Help Spread Awareness and Rock Some Orange TODAY!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 8:02pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2020 - 7:15am February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to loveisrespect.org, nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
It is critically important that we speak to our kids about what healthy relationships look like and what to do if they turn abusive.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Feb. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 6:12pm
Looking ahead to Wednesday, we can expect sunny skies and continued highs in the mid-50s. Midweek events include a Dayton chamber breakfast with the founder of the Desert Pigs cleanup nonprofit group. Plus there's the first of 5 days of Valentine-themed festivities that begins at Carson Mall; an open house at Bethlehem Lutheran School, a CASA information hour, a Carson City School District meeting regarding proposed middle school zone modification. Plus there's a yoga class, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and more.
Dayton Early Voting for Democratic Caucus Feb. 15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 4:06pm
Event Date:
February 15, 2020 - 10:00am Early Voting for the Democratic Presidential Caucus will be held at the Dayton Senior Center Saturday, Feb. 15 only from 10am to 6pm. Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election. More information at caucus.nvdems.com.
Presentation aims to highlight improving access to quality healthcare
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 3:00pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2020 - 5:00pm Healthy people make healthy communities. What are the biggest barriers to overall health and quality healthcare here in northern Nevada? Learn about innovative approaches happening here in our community and what is being done to ensure all Nevadans can lead healthy, happy lives.
Carson City emergency crews respond to medical issue involving bicycle rider on Highway 50 East
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 1:57pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to Highway 50 East in the area of Flint Road for a bicycle rider who suffered a medical issue.
Carson City CASA to host Volunteer Information Hour this Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 12:48pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2020 - 5:30pm A Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained volunteer appointed by a judge to speak up for the best interests of children in foster care. CASA Volunteers are Everyday Heroes who come from all walks of life and serve as the eyes and ears of the Court.
Former Reno mayor, lieutenant governor Bob Cashell dies at 81
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 12:46pm
Bob Cashell, the former longtime mayor of Reno and Nevada lieutenant governor known for his big personality, died on Tuesday. He was 81.
Jim Bauserman, a family friend, confirmed the news to The Nevada Independent. Community leaders, including current Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, offered tributes on Tuesday.
