May 2020
South Carson Street Project, Carson City area road report for week of May 11-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 10:02am
Here is the South Carson Street Project schedule and Carson City area road report for the week of May 11-17, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Early morning fliers take to Carson City skies this Mother's Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 8:30am
On Sunday morning a pair of balloonists meandered across the skies of Carson City. Coming from the southeast they were eventually lost behind the trees heading toward Silver Oak Golf Course.
The balloonists were able to get in a last good view over Carson City on Mother's Day and ahead of a change in the weather beginning Monday.
Outdoors with JoAnne Skelly: Let’s talk weeds
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 8:08am
Yes, we all love the nice weather. However, with the sun and lovely temperatures come weeds, the plants we all love to hate. For a weed is simply a plant out of place, or better yet, a plant you wish was any place other than your place!
Senator Square: Carson High School's future business leaders win state awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 6:52am
Carson High School's Future Business Leaders of America claim five State Championships as well as 40 top 10 awards in spite of pandemic. CHS FBLA students just finished competing in the Nevada State Business Leadership Conference. Originally, the event was scheduled to be held in Reno, but had to be held digitally due to Covid-19.
Second COVID-19 death reported in Quad Counties during May 9 update
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 6:04pm
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Saturday, May 9, a second death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a male Carson City resident in his 60’s. It is unknown at this time if he had underlying conditions.
Video Report: COVID-19 Testing at Carson High School in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 3:27pm
Today the second round of asymptomatic community COVID-19 testing took place at Carson High School in Carson City and Carson Now reporter Kelsey Penrose filmed the process for the public.
Lake Tahoe Boating To Be Phased In Per COVID Orders
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 2:20pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has announced a phased approach to boating that discourages out-of-area visitation as part of state and local coordination on recreation guidelines for Lake Tahoe this season.
Colorful Bird activity in morning light at the Buzzy’s Marsh in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 11:20am
Reader Edward Howell submitted this beautiful picture of two birds taking off in morning light at Buzzy's Marsh in Carson City.
First on the turf. Outdoor dining
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 10:30am
Event Date:
May 9, 2020 (All day) Outdoor Saturday morning breakfast on the front lawn at Denny's. First seating is Bob Fairman and Larry Leonakis DDS. It comes as a pleasant surprise to get an outdoor table without reservations at Denny's.
Nevada DMV Remains Closed, Motorists Given New Extensions
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 8:44am
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, along with many other government agencies, will remain closed under the Phase I reopening announced by Governor Sisolak on May 7.
