March 2020
Carson Tahoe Health celebrates community support, continues to address COVID-19 as team
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 4:36pm
With the continuing spread of COVID-19 within the U.S., the healthcare providers of the greater Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Region are working closely with each other and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as California and Nevada health authorities, to care for affected individuals. We are also jointly taking steps to limit person-to-person spread within our communities.
Lyon County to close offices, work will continue via telephone, email and fax
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 4:01pm
YERINGTON — In response to Gov. Steve Sisolak’s mandate regarding COVID-19, Lyon County offices will be closed to the public beginning March 25, 2020. However, we will continue to serve our communities by telephone, fax and email, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
VA Sierra Nevada Health advises veteran patients, families of potential privacy breach
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 2:44pmRENO — The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System on Tuesday announced a potential medical privacy breach of veteran records.
Nevada one of three states to develop, assess and conduct COVID-19 testing on its own
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 12:39pmTuesday, the State of Nevada announced it has received notification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take responsibility to determine the quality of newly developed COVID-19 test kits and kit components, one of three states to earn the flexibility from the FDA.
Nevada cities, counties ramp up enforcement as some non-essential businesses defy governor, remain open
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:40am
Gov. Steve Sisolak made Nevada one of the first states to enter a state of partial lockdown last Tuesday as an emergency step meant to stem the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, enforcing a closure of the state’s casinos and urging other non-essential businesses to close their doors for 30 days.
Carson City Chamber celebrates restaurant members this Great American Takeout Day
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:21am
The National Restaurant Association and the Carson City Chamber encourage residents to join them today, Tuesday, in celebrating Great American Take Out Day to support local restaurants.
Districted encourages residents to remotely join Tuesday night's Carson City School Board meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:19amEvent Date:
March 24, 2020 - 7:00pm
Due to the governor’s mandated steps to protect against the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Trustees of the Carson City School District will hold tonight’s School Board meeting online and would like community members to have access to participate.
DETR requests employers to submit first quarter 2020 employer’s contributions and wage reports
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 10:59amThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) is requesting those employers who will close before the end of March to submit their first quarter 2020 Employer’s Contributions and Wage Reports as soon as possible. Employers can utilize online services for filing and making payment. The advanced timeline applies only to reporting, with payment of any taxes not due until April 30, 2020.
Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognizes KNVC for community commitment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 10:50am
Event Date:
March 19, 2020 (All day) Carson City’s Leisure Hour Club recently donated $500 to KNVC community radio, 95.1 FM. The station was chosen as one of the club’s Outstanding Community Organizations earlier this year. The award was presented to Joe Bly, KNVC Program Director, at the station’s studios in Carson City.
Carson City investigators ask for public's help locating missing 71-year-old man
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 9:31am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is asking for assistance in locating a missing adult.
