August 2020
Nevada analyzing cost of Trump plan to pay $400-per-week unemployment add-on
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 9:55am
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office said he is disappointed that there’s no legislation to extend unemployment benefits that are fully paid by the federal government, and that the state is analyzing the cost of an executive order President Donald Trump announced this weekend calling for states to pay a portion of a $400-per-week add-on.
Douglas County: Three reports filed regarding BLM protest, no arrests made to date
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 9:39am
The Black Lives Matter protest in Douglas County made national headlines after there were several videos filmed of verbal threats, racist taunts, and in at least one case a physical assault.
Douglas County issued an update and correction to their previous release, which stated that no reports had been filed regarding alleged assaults that occurred during the protest.
Nevada public land agencies elevate statewide fire restrictions to prohibit all campfires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 8:45am
In response to the current severe risk of wildfire, the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Division of Forestry and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest elevated the current fire restrictions on August 7. The heightened restrictions prohibit all open flame campfires on state and federal lands, including within developed campgrounds, day use areas and dispersed camp areas.
Nevada Department of Public Safety to hold hiring event in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 8:27amEvent Date:
August 22, 2020 - 7:30am
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a one-day hiring event in Carson City on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Bobcat spotted quickly cruising through Carson City parking lot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 7:57am
Event Date:
August 11, 2020 (All day) We sighted this beautiful bobcat in the parking lot this morning, passing to the vacant lot between Goni Road and Research Way in Carson City.
Carson City Sheriff's Office, Nevada law enforcement join forces to enforce pedestrian safety
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 7:52am
From August 10 through August 21, 2020, Carson City Sheriff's Office and law enforcement agencies statewide will be Joining Forces to heighten enforcement of the state’s pedestrian safety laws through the dedication of extra traffic patrol deputies.
Carson City, Quad area Monday briefing: Elderly man with COVID, underlying conditions dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 5:08pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, August 10, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County Region. The individual was a male Douglas County resident in his 80’s with underlying conditions.
City National Appoints Shari Chase to its Northern Nevada Advisory Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 1:33pm
City National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank, today announced that it has named Shari Chase, Founder and CEO of Chase International, as the newest member of its Northern Nevada Advisory Board. Shari will serve a minimum of a three year term and is one of seven prominent business and community leaders who serve on City National’s advisory board in Northern Nevada.
Detectives investigating incidents of vandalism at Carson City GOP headquarters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 1:29pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating incidents of vandalism that have occurred at the Carson City Republican Party headquarters. The latest incident was Monday, August 10 and involved spray paint tagging and an American flag that was intentionally cut nearly in half.
Carson City's 'Bank Saloon' announces local restauranteur as new operator for the historic, long-awaited bar
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:42am
Nevada Builders Alliance, owner of the Bank Saloon building in Carson City, have announced that Mangia Tutto owner Richard Bragiel will be the new operator of the historic location.
The bar, which is scheduled to open in October 2020, has undergone extensive renovations since it was purchased by the Builders Alliance in 2018. The commercial brokerage of NAI Alliance Carson City was the listing agent and secured the tenant. For more information on the Bank Saloon visit www.banksaloonnv.com.
