September 2021
Food assistance available for Caldor Fire evacuees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 2:47pmFood resources are available for those evacuating from the Caldor Fire. Many evacuations shelters offer food assistance, but for individuals in need not staying at shelters, additional resources are available.
Carson City supervisors vote to accept COVID-19 Health Equity Grant, procuring vaccination van
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:50pm
The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to accept a COVID-19 Health Equity grant from the CDC in the amount of $767,015.77 through June 30, 2024.
The acceptance of this grant will assist in addressing vaccine confidence among underserved populations, according to the agenda item.
Carson City supervisors agree on indecent conduct ordinance, table public drinking ordinance for review
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 10:54am
During Thursday's Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting, the board heard two proposed ordinances which, according to Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury, would help clean up the Carson City Municipal Code, which is currently under review by his office.
NHP, Nevada law enforcement ramp up to find impaired drivers through Labor Day holiday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 10:15am
The Nevada Highway Patrol and law enforcement agencies statewide participating in Joining Forces will be combining resources Thursday, Sept. 2 through Sept. 13, 2021 to apprehend impaired drivers.
Taste of Downtown Carson City canceled, event moved to June 2022
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 8:41am
Due to events currently impacting our community Advocates to End Domestic Violence has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 Carson City Taste of Downtown, originally scheduled for Sept. 11, 2021 to June 18 of 2022.
Calmer winds aid in Caldor firefighting efforts near Tahoe as fire stretches eastward
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 8:30am
Calmer winds, and amplified firefighting efforts along the path of the Caldor Fire near South Lake Tahoe aided in helping steer the wildfire away from hundreds of homes, fire officials said. As of Thursday morning the fire was 210,259 acres and 25 percent contained.
Lyon County and NDOT work to improve traffic safety, study underway on US50 in Dayton
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 8:02am
Lyon County Commissioner Ken Gray and County Manager Jeff Page met Wednesday, Sept. 1 with officials from the Nevada Department of Transportation to discuss safety concerns on Highway 50. Commissioner Gray requested the meeting after a fatal accident last week.
Wildfire smoke continues to cause poor air quality across western Nevada valleys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 4:04pm
Smoke from the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe and the Dixie Fire near Susanville continues to cause poor air quality as it makes its way into the lower valley areas in Douglas, Carson City, Lyon and Washoe counties.
State of Nevada thanks Stateline casinos for their assistance to first responders
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 3:31pm
Nevada Emergency Managers thank all five properties in Stateline for their commitment to first responders in fighting the Caldor Fire. Hard Rock closed gaming operations, is serving as an incident command station, and is housing first responders.
Carson City School District to require everyone temporarily to wear masks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 2:14pm
Effective Thursday, September 2, 2021, all Carson City School District students, parents, vendors, volunteers, visitors and guests, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear face coverings when indoors and while on school buses. The new requirement comes in response to increased student exclusions from close contacts of some infected students in schools throughout the district.
