May 2020
OUR Center to Honor Outstanding LGBTQ+ Community Efforts at ‘Milk Made’ Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 8:44am
Event Date:
May 22, 2020 - 7:00pm OUR Center — a local nonprofit providing the Northern Nevada LGBTQ+ community access to support, resources, educational programs and more — will recognize the exceptional efforts that members of the community make in support of Northern Nevada GLBTQA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Ally) rights at the Harvey Milk Day & Milk Made Awards.
Quad region COVID-19 update Sunday: 1 new Carson City case, 92 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 6:05pm
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Sunday, May 17 that there is one new positive case of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 144, with 92 recoveries and two deaths, 50 cases remain active.
Former Lyon County mine sees revitalization, restoration work continue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 2:58pm
MASON VALLEY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection says work to revitalize and restore the former Anaconda Copper Mine site continues to progress on schedule. The first phase of the project began in August 2019, and all necessary construction work at the site is on track to be complete by 2029.
A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:45pm
The polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.
South Carson Street, Carson City area road report for week of May 18-24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:02pm
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 18-24, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Carson City arrests: Man prohibited from possessing firearm arrested after trying to buy back shotgun
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 11:27am
A 48-year-old Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of burglary and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person Thursday evening.
Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park closed Mondays for maintenance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 11:15am
Beginning May 18, 2020, Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park will be closed on Mondays for a course maintenance day. During the closure, volunteers will be working on general maintenance to the tee pads, trails, baskets and course clean up.
Free drive-in movies at Brewery Arts Center coming to Carson City beginning July
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 11:05amEvent Date:
July 8, 2020 (All day)
July 15, 2020 (All day)
July 22, 2020 (All day)
July 29, 2020 (All day)
August 5, 2020 (All day)
August 12, 2020 (All day)
Starting July 8th, 2020 and every Wednesday night thereafter for the next 5 weeks Carson City will have free drive-in movies at the Brewery Arts Center parking lot!
Beginning Monday, rural households will begin receiving hand-delivered Census forms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 10:35amCARSON CITY — According to Nevada Census 2020, beginning on May 18, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin its “update leave” operations, where 2020 census forms are hand delivered to residences that either do not have mail delivered to the physical location of the home, or the mail delivery information for the residence cannot be verified. This process is to ensure all Nevadans — particularly in rural communities — are counted.
Carson City area weather: Late spring storm to bring gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:54am
A late-season spring storm will bring gusty winds, below average temperatures, mountain snow, and periods of valley rain Sunday through Tuesday around the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.
