February 2020
Lesson learned: Sanders gets big push from minority voters in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amFour years ago, Bernie Sanders’ struggles to win over minority voters played a key role in his loss to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Saturday in Nevada, the Vermont senator served notice that this time around would be different.
First in the West: Las Vegas supporters pumped up by Sanders’ victory here
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amAs results of the Nevada Democratic caucuses started rolling in Saturday, a Bernie Sanders supporter at the ReBar tavern in downtown Las Vegas screamed out what was quickly becoming evident: “We won.” Other backers of the independent senator from Vermont cried and hugged …
GOP officials in Nevada bind national convention delegates to Trump
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amPAHRUMP — On the same day that Democrats across the state were helping to choose their party’s presidential nominee, Elizabeth Herring sat in the back of the ballroom of the Pahrump Nugget and smiled as Nevada Republicans in the room cheered for four more years of President Donald Trump.
Nevada nips Fresno State, extends win streak to 5
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 10:18pm
Nevada pushed its win streak up to five with a 78-76 thriller over a feisty Fresno State squad on Saturday at Lawlor Events Center in Reno.
Strip resorts accommodate union workers who wanted to participate in caucus
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 9:03pmThe 123 Democrats caucusing inside the Bellagio ballroom Saturday included uniformed Las Vegas Strip housekeepers, a florist, a front desk clerk, a VIP host and room service attendant — all on shift.
Two-vehicle, non-injury crash reported near Saliman
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 7:52pmA non-injury accident was reported just before 7 p.m. Saturday night near Saliman Road.
The road does not appear to be blocked, however, motorists should use caution.
Carson City Parks Foundation Holds Monthly Open House at the Mills Parks Wungnema House Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 5:28pm
Event Date:
February 23, 2020 - 2:00pm Learn more about our community and its cultural heritage.
Visit the Wungnema House in Mills Park, as well as the Foreman-Roberts House on North Carson Street. These houses represent 2 different aspects of our community’s cultural heritage. Both historic houses are open from 2:00pm until 5:00pm on Sunday.
Caucusgoers make the case for their candidates
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 2:32pmDemocrats gathered across the state today to caucus for their preferred candidates for president. Part of the process is trying to get supporters of other candidates to switch allegiances. The Sun had reporters at ...
Carson City Caucus Kicks off Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 12:39pm
Crowds at the Carson City caucuses were decidedly smaller this year thanks to the new early voting caucusing allowed by recent legislation.
Even still, registered Democrats showed up to participate in their civic duties at their locations around town including Eagle Valley Middle, Carson Middle School and Pioneer High School.
Carson City Soroptimist to Feature Safe Embrace on February 26
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 11:06am
Event Date:
February 26, 2020 (All day) At its Program meeting on Wednesday, February 26, Carson City Soroptimist will feature John Malcolm, the Prevention Education Specialist for Safe Embrace, an area non-profit dedicated to educating the community and providing services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
