May 2020
Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 9:46pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2020 - 12:00pm Sena Loyd, primary candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Sena is best known for her years of exemplary service as Carson City's library director, in recognition of which she was named 2017 Nevada Librarian of the Year. She now serves as Director of Research and Workforce Development at Blockchains, LLC.
Boating at Lake Tahoe begins with healthy, eco-friendly phased-in plan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 8:23pm
Whether you live here in Tahoe or can’t wait until it’s safe to visit, we’re all anxious for a return to normalcy. This time of year, that means getting boats on the Lake's beautiful blue waters — while ensuring that you, me and Lake Tahoe stay healthy.
Nevada’s quick guard Jalen Harris stays in NBA Draft
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 7:52pm
It’s official: Nevada junior guard Jalen Harris will forgo his senior season and stay in the 2020 NBA Draft, as first reported by Nevada Sports Net.
Carson City health office, Thursday Quad briefing: 6 new cases, 9 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 6:02pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, May 21, 2020 that there are 6 new positive cases and 9 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 159, with 114 recoveries and three deaths, 42 cases remain active.
Carson City weather for Memorial Day weekend: Abundant sunshine, gradual warming
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 3:25pm
Gusty winds and a slight chance of showers arriving Friday will turn to abundant sunshine and a gradual warm up around the Carson City area and Lake Tahoe region through Memorial Day weekend and beyond, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City's Pioneer High School 2020 seniors honored with tree planting dedication
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 1:31pm
Members of the community and alumni PHS staff donated a special gift for students at Pioneer High School.
Conny and her son Jason Hernandez, delivered a Red Bud tree and granite rock with a plaque dedication to the Pioneer High School class of 2020.
USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program begins in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:16pm
Thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent $3 billion purchase and distribution of agricultural products under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Nevada’s two regional food banks began distributing food from the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program this week.
Carson Educational Support Association gives 'thank you' shout out to local business supporters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:09pmThe Carson Educational Support Association would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring and donating to our educational support staff banquet. Although the banquet was canceled due to the Covid 19 pandemic, prizes have been given to the CESA members who won Classified of the Year.
Carson City's Boys and Girls Club will continue with 10-week summer program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:47am
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada announced that it will be continuing with its 10-week summer program, providing a space for school-aged children during the summer months.
Here's a look at when and how Nevada casinos plan to reopen
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:43am
Although most retail businesses in the state were allowed to open May 9 to in-person service with extra precautions as part of the state’s “Phase 1” reopening, casino resorts were noticeably excluded.
