April 2021
Democratic tele-luncheon to mark Earth Day with a presentation on the impacts of climate change
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:10am
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April 19, 2021 - 12:00pm The featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon will be Chas Macquarie of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. In honor of Earth Day, his presentation will lay out the scientific fundamentals of climate change, the ample evidence that it's happening right now all around us, and public policy proposals with the potential to slow the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 update: 5,000 appointments available for Moderna vaccine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 5:09pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, April 15, 2021 that there are 24 new cases and 19 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 12,191, with 11,561 recoveries and 222 deaths; 408 cases remain active.
Chili coming in hot in Virginia City with return of Chili on the Comstock, Craft Beer Tour in May
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 4:44pmEvent Date:
May 22, 2021 (All day)
One of Virginia City’s most popular annual events, Chili on the Comstock and Craft Beer Tour, returns to the historic mining town, May 22-23. The 38th annual event offers attendees tasty chili samples from award-winning cooks and refreshing beer samples with the Craft Beer Tour.
Carson Valley Community Theatre Call for Auditions for Summer Production
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 4:18pm
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Repeats every 2 days until Sun May 02 2021 .
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May 2, 2021 - 8:00am After a long hiatus, Carson Valley Community Theatre will be holding auditions for its new summer production, "Beautiful Noise: Music That Moves Us."
Mark your calendars and come to The Annex, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden. Auditions are on Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m. Those auditioning should prepare a song and bring music for piano accompaniment or a back-track. We will be casting two men and two women of any age for the show.
Carson City supervisors deny appeal from asphalt company due to environmental, odor violations
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 12:45pm
An appeal of the Tahoe Western Asphalt company, also known as TWA, to reinstate its Special Use Permit after it was revoked by the Planning Commission in February, was denied during the Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday.
Owner of Frontier Motel 'didn't know' about mice, bed bugs, lack of hot water; Carson City board issues show cause order
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 10:51am
One of the owners of the Frontier Motel appeared Thursday before the Carson City Board of Supervisors while they decided whether or not to order a notice for a show cause hearing, which will determine whether or not the business license for the Frontier Motel should be revoked.
Nevada adds jobs back in March; statewide unemployment rate continues to improve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 10:15am
Job figures released Thursday show improvement in the Nevada employment sector, with 4,700 jobs added in March, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Carson City's job growth remained unchanged for the month compared to February numbers.
New federal law requires engine cut-off device for boaters, Nevada rule mandated since 2007
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 9:50am
RENO — A new federal law that took effect this month requires boat operators to wear an engine cut-off switch when operating a boat on federal waterways such as Lake Mead and Lake Tahoe. The law should not be much of a change for Nevada boaters as the state has mandated use of the ECOS since 2007.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make DUI, warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 9:15am
A 26-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested early Thursday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada summer camp registration begins May 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 8:47amEvent Date:
May 1, 2021 - 10:00am
Routine, physical activity, socialization and safety are important for kids, and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada have Summer Camp plans to keep kids engaged and entertained once school is out. Clubs in Carson City and Carson Valley will begin registration on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to Noon, with a ‘Kick Off to Summer’ Virtual Event on Facebook Live.
