January 2022
Dog missing since Caldor Fire evacuations rescued from snowy South Lake Tahoe mountainside
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 1:01pmRuss is one lucky dog and he has a team of animal lovers and rescue experts in South Lake Tahoe to thank.
In August, Russ was in South Lake Tahoe with his owner who was in town for a temporary job when the three-year-old pit bull mix went missing.
Reno Grand Bridal Showcase
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 11:07amIf you’re a Bride to be, the place to be is Reno’s largest, most diverse and elegant wedding event for couples planning their special day.
Enter to win door prizes, win wedding gowns or join in the Cake Dives to win a pair of diamond ear rings or a gold band for the groom.
Opinion: Governor Sisolak Mandates State Employee Discrimination
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 11:06amThis article/petition is set in motion to Stop all Discriminatory policies in the State of Nevada being imposed on Government/State Employees based on COVID “vaccination status.”
https://www.change.org/ProtectNVstateworkers
The Nevada Governors Office is planning to implement weekly Covid testing this month along with a $55 surcharge for all State employees starting in July who don’t meet the definition of “fully vaccinated.”
Nevada Humanities Announces More Than $614,350 in Pandemic Relief and Recovery Grants Awarded to Nevada Organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 9:02amNevada Humanities has awarded 60 grants totaling $614,357.92 to 44 nonprofit organizations across Nevada.
Supported by the federal American Rescue Plan Relief Act (ARP), Nevada Humanities Relief Operating Grant and Nevada Humanities Recovery Program Grants help Nevada’s humanities-focused organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
NNHRA To Address Professional Burnout at January Breakfast Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 9:00amJoin the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association (NNHRA) for their first breakfast meeting of the year: "The Burnout Fix: Cultivate a Strong Personal Pulse to Buffer Against Burnout" presented by award-winning author Jacinta Jimenez. This meeting takes place Wednesday, January 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, or join virtually via Zoom.
Carson City Symphony to begin Rehearsals Jan. 12 for 'Lovers and Heroes' Concert
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 8:59amAttention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals for its first concert of 2022 on Wednesday, January 12, 7:00 to 9:15 p.m., at the Carson High School band room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.
Fishing Report: Ice Fishing is underway throughout the region
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 8:55amHello fellow anglers. Welcome to 2022, and let us hope the snow does not stop coming. We need the snow pack to carry us into summer and fall.
Up on top of the sierras I have had reports of 150 to 180 inches, while down at the higher lakes such as Caples Lake they received 90 inches at the resort.
Carson City area weather: Gusty winds and light Sierra snow Friday; mostly sunny this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 8:38amA fast moving weather system will bring increased winds Friday for the Carson City area, western Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Sierra with gusts from 30 to 40 mph in valley locations, as high as 50 mph for wind prone spots along Highway 395, and 80-100 mph for exposed Sierra ridges, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City's Wild Horse Children’s Theater auditions open for 'Dear Edwina, Jr., The Musical'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 5:40pmWild Horse Children’s Theater looking for actors, singers and dancers, ages 5 to 15, for our spring musical production of the Northern Nevada premiere of "Dear Edwina, Jr." Auditions will be held Thursday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
Carson City School Board to discuss boundary changes, reopening plan review, appointments and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 3:33pmThe next Carson City School District School Board meeting happens Tuesday, Jan. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center. Items up for discussion include upcoming 2022 appointments, boundary changes, a six month review of the reopening plan and more.