July 2021
Quote of Note
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 7:06pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2021 (All day) I think people in power have a vested interest to oppose critical thinking.
— Carl Sagan
Photos from Saturday's Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 5:49pm
Here are photos from Saturday's 4th annual Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show, hosted by the Esther Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star.
The last photo in the gallery is at the Summer 2021 Downtown Throw Down cornhole tournament, held Saturday at Telegraph Square.
Vehicle pursuit ends in crash off William Street in Carson City, suspects flee on foot
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 4:30pm
UPDATE MONDAY: Two of the women involved in a vehicle pursuit in Carson City on Sunday afternoon face multiple charges after fleeing from deputies and, later, being caught.
Longtime Carson River fisherman urges fellow anglers to catch and release smallmouth bass
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 3:15pm
Having been here for 57 years, I've seen the Carson River become a very nice smallmouth bass fishery. But in the last few years we've seen a drastic increase in people using the river including fisherman. This has resulted in dire consequences for a fragile fishery concerning the smallmouth bass.
Nevada DMV rolls out new driver's license design, security features beginning Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 1:54pm
CARSON CITY — The next new driver’s license or ID card you get from the Nevada DMV will have a new look and updated security features. A rollout of the new Nevada Driver’s License begins Monday, July 12 and will continue through July and August.
Better Business Bureau Scam Alert: Looking for love? Don’t fall for a fake dating website
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 11:50am
RENO — You’ve probably heard about romance scams where con artists trick unsuspecting victims into falling in love and parting with their money. Lately, BBB Scam Tracker is getting reports of a new type of romance scam. In this con, it’s the entire dating website that’s a sham.
Northern Nevada landscapes and gardens: Preparing for summer wildfires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 11:32am
Last week I stood in the street with my neighbor Karen watching a lightning started fire up on the mountain to the west. Fortunately, the smoke plume was small and the flames were hard to see even with binoculars. We knew all the firefighting services were stretched to the maximum with multiple fires across the Sierra Front and into California.
Earthquake Sunday south of Topaz Lake adjusted to a 3.4 magnitude; aftershocks continue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 11:14am
UPDATE 3:28 PM: The Nevada Seismological Center has adjusted the earthquake Sunday morning from a 3.2 to a 3.4 magnitude.
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Hundreds of small earthquakes have been recorded since Thursday's 5.9 magnitude earthquake that shook the area near the Nevada, California border south of Topaz Lake near Coleville. One of the larger ones in the swarm series happened Sunday morning, with a 3.4 magnitude at 5:35 a.m.
Carson City area weather: Excessive heat warning through Tuesday, slightly cooler later in week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 9:53am
With temperatures expected to surpass 100 degrees, an excessive heat warning continues through at least Tuesday for western and Northern Nevada, including the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.
Free introduction to fly-fishing classes offered in Carson City July 23-24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 6:08am
Event Date:
July 23, 2021 - 6:00pm The Carson Fly Fishing Club will hold an introductory fly-fishing class July 23, 6 p.m. and July 24, all day starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, at 911 E. Musser St., Carson City.
