July 2021
Carson City leaders agree to first reading to outlaw cannabis lounges, consumption in public
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 2:55pm
The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to approve, on first reading, an ordinance that would outlaw cannabis consumption lounges and consumption of cannabis in public locations.
The second and final reading of the proposed ordinance will happen August 5.
Carson City remained flat in June for new jobs as Reno and Vegas add workers; unemployment rate holds steady
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 2:53pmJune employment figures for Carson City were flat for the month, but for the year overall up 3.8 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s June 2021 economic report.
Spooner Lake temporarily closed for construction of a new visitor center and amphitheater
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 2:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Construction is underway to build a new Visitor Center and Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Lake. A temporary park closure is necessary to protect the safety of park visitors due to the presence of open trenches and heavy equipment operations. The main entrance, parking areas and frontcountry will be closed to public access beginning on July 19, 2021 and are anticipated to re-open in early September, 2021.
Carson City weekend includes outdoor concert, train rides, prison tours, movie in the park and more
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 1:53pmEvent Date:
July 16, 2021 (All day)
July 17, 2021 (All day)
July 18, 2021 (All day)
As temperatures cool off a bit, activities in the Carson City area stay consistent as live music, an outdoor movie in the park, and farmer’s market circle back around for another weekend.
Renaming Old Dayton Valley Road 'Pres. Trump Way' fails by 3-2 vote, ballot option proposed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 1:24pm
On Thursday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting in Lyon County, the board again discussed the proposed road change of Old Dayton Valley Road to “Pres. Trump Way.”
The proposal, which would have begun the application process, failed by a 3-2 vote, and Commissioner Ken Gray stated he would be bringing another proposal to convert the item to a ballot question.
Carson City arrests: Driver booked for suspected third DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 10:39am
A 53-year-old woman was arrested July 14 in the area of East William and Gold Dust Way for suspicion of felony third DUI and two misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada Mini Golf Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 8:34am
Event Date:
August 11, 2021 - 6:00pm The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada will hosting a family golf fundraiser on August 11! This fundraiser will be held at Magic Carpet Golf in Reno.
'Grateful Harvest Dinner' to benefit The Greenhouse Project, honor Chef Charlie Abowd
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 8:31amEvent Date:
September 27, 2021 (All day)
Tickets for The Greenhouse Project’s benefit event ‘Grateful Harvest Dinner, 12 Years Strong,’ taking place Sept. 27 at Cucina Lupo are selling fast. In addition to being a fundraiser for TGP, this evening will honor Chef Charlie Abowd for his contributions to the community and to the world of great food, the farm to table movement and of course, his tireless work in support of TGP.
July events close with a Chautauqua, guest speaker at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 8:22am
Event Date:
July 21, 2021 - 6:30pm In July, events continue with a Chautauqua presentation of George Whittle Jr. and a presentation on Dominque Laxalt at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Wednesday, July 21, at 6:30 pm, Steve Hale will present “George Whittell, Jr.: Eccentric playboy, accidental conservationist and owner of Thunderbird Lodge on Lake Tahoe’s east shore.”
Western Nevada College students find green solutions for COVID-19 PPE waste
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 5:31pm
Who doesn’t feel annoyed and concerned to see a used disposable mask flying in the wind? Haven’t we all noticed disposable gloves discarded in a parking lot? It is true that these throw-away items have offered protection and saved many lives in the US and around the world, but they also create a new problem — tons of medical-grade waste polluting our environment.
