May 2020
Quad-County COVID-19 Update reports Fourth Death, case totals 161; two new cases, 6 recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 6:03pm
(Carson City, NV)- Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to four. The individual was a male Carson City resident in his 60’s. It is unknown at this time if he had underlying health conditions.
Carson High School Summer School Registration Now Open
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 5:09pm
According to a letter sent to parents from Carson High School, summer school registration is now open for any student who has failed a core class and would like to retake a course.
Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Douglas County Budget
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 4:58pm
Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will be conducting a Special meetings on May 26 and 27, 2020 to discuss the possible adoption of the FY 2020-21 Final Budgets for Douglas County; Douglas County Redevelopment Agency; the Towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden; and the Tahoe-Douglas Transportation District.
Firefighters called to reported cigarette-caused fire at the Old Sears Building on N. Carson Street
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 1:11pm
Just after 1 p.m. a fire was reported at the old Sears building on North Carson Street in Carson City in between Parkway Plaza and the old Sears building.
Carson City deputies arrest three for possession of stolen kayaks which were found damaged and graffitied with swastikas
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 12:49pm
Two 23-year-old New Mexico men and a 26-year-old Carson City man were arrested in the 5000 block of Carson River Road for felony possession of or receiving stolen property.
According to the report, Stephen Henderson, Daryne James Deck and Terrance Dale Shields were arrested after deputies were dispatched to the Carson River Park to meet with the theft victim.
Fishing Report: Spring Fishing has begun, Lakes and Campgrounds beginning to open
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 11:12am
Hello fellow anglers, welcome to Memorial weekend. As many of you know, Inyo County is closed to fishing until June 1st. But on May 22 the Mono County Board of Supervisors wrote a letter to the CDFW director Charles H Bonham, requesting the reopening of fishing season earlier then their previous request. As of May 23rd, Mono County is now open for the 2020 fishing season, right along Alpine County that opened on May 15th.
For those that will be getting out, Alpine County is open for fishing throughout the county.
Nevada Unemployment Rate Near Thirty Percent; Employment Down 244,800 in April
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 9:47am
According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) April 2020 economic report, employment in Nevada is down 244,800 jobs over the month and the unemployment rate rose to 28.2 percent.
This report is the first report which covers the period affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency and shows the impact of temporary business closures in the state.
An Evening of Music Outdoors with Ev
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 7:59am
Event Date:
May 23, 2020 - 6:00pm Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge presents An Evening Outside with Ev.
Music and dining event by reservation-Please call 775-720-5834 or 775-841-4663 to reserve your table. Spaced seating protocols in place so please call ahead. Face masks encouraged but not mandatory.
Seven Democrats run in the primary for Nevada's Second Congressional seat
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 5:06am
Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District encompasses the northern part of the silver state including Carson City and the counties Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Pershing, Storey and Washoe, as well as a part of Lyon County.
The district has never sent a Democrat to Washington. However, there are currently seven Democrats vying for the job, opposing Republican incumbent Mark Amodei.
Carson City School Board to discuss nutrition services, budgets and more Tuesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 4:56amEvent Date:
May 26, 2020 - 6:00pm
The next Carson City School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items on the agenda include the approval of a Nutrition Services Food Service Management Consultant, a revision to the Capital Improvement Plan, the final budget and more.
