May 2020
Deliveries made to Carson City heroes on the frontline
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 1:52pm
Farmers Insurance District office in Carson City has partnered with L.A. Bakery to bring treats to Carson City “Heroes on the front line.” For the past several weeks deliveries have been made to fire stations, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Carson City's Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada undergoes transformation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 1:43pm
In the famous words of the great Dr. Seuss, “You have brains in your head, and feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, came to a cross roads in mid-March and has taken a stand and shifted to the direction they choose!
UNR's Desert Farming Initiative offers produce safety tips during pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:47pm
Grocery shopping and produce safety have been concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Desert Farming Initiative, part of the University of Nevada, Reno Experiment Station, provides information to help producers and consumers minimize food-safety risks.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at South Carson near Koontz
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:28pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of South Carson and Koontz streets.
Carson City Republican Women to hear local candidates at virtual meeting Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 11:13am
Event Date:
May 19, 2020 - 12:00pm Carson City Republican Women will hear candidates running for local offices in the June primary at their upcoming meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12 noon.
Virginia City switches up annual Memorial Day parade to host Cruise on the Comstock
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 10:55amEvent Date:
May 23, 2020 - 12:00pm
Virginia City and parades are synonymous with each other. But how do you throw a parade during the age of social distancing and with many COVID-19 restrictions still in place? Easy. What is traditionally one of the largest parades for the historic town, the Memorial Day Parade, will turn into a cruise honoring our country’s fallen heroes.
Carson City arrests: 2 held for alleged trafficking, conspiracy after meth and heroin found
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 9:54am
Two men were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug charges including trafficking and conspiracy, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report.
Carson City Rotary Clubs combine to make generous donation to FISH
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 8:41am
Another great deed: A huge thank you to Lisa Hollenbeck, the President of Cap City Passport Rotary Club and Joe Lushina, the President of Carson City Rotary Club for this kind and generous donation from our local Rotary Clubs.
These funds will help us to provide food at our three different food banks and our Carson City dining room, which has vastly increased in demand due to COVID-19.
Best friends share 171 years of awesomeness at Carson City care facility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 7:48am
While we all navigate through this challenging time, I'm happy to be reminded of what's important and learn from others.
I took my Mom, Christine Reed, recently to see her best friend, Lila Balardi, at the Cedar House care facility on Mountain Street in Carson City. Until recently they were neighbors as well. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility has a temporary "no visitor" rule in place.
Carson City, Quad region COVID-19 Wednesday, May 13 update: 1 new case, 2 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 6:05pm
The Carson City, Quad-County Emergency Operations is reporting Wednesday, May 13, there is one new positive case and two recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 128, with 86 recoveries and two deaths, 40 cases remain active.
