On Wednesday, the Nevada Health Response Center (NHRC) released the COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative listing of essential services and sectors and non-essential services and sectors. The release includes social distancing measure.

Gov. Steve Sisolak’s request Tuesday night for all non-essential businesses in the state, including casinos, to close their doors for 30 days in order to avoid further spread of the novel coronavirus has been met with some confusion over what is and isn’t an “essential” business.

UPDATE: Carson City Health and Human Services clarified one item in the resolution regarding the number of cases. Carson City health officials have identified 1 positive case and the potential exposure of 14 ship passengers who have been repatriated who are being tracked.

Carson City’s Jump Around Carson (JAC) transit continues to operate our transit services for people who rely on public transit to access employment and essential resources.

At midnight Tuesday night, a statewide closure of all non-essential businesses was enacted, and one of the businesses hit hard were the casinos throughout the state of Nevada.

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is closed to the public until further notice as the region works to minimize the spread of coronavirus. School visits and public events are also canceled.

Notably, Mares, a Carson City native, earned an accounting degree and all-conference honors in track and cross country at UNR. Joey Mares, Peep No ...

CARSON CITY, Nev. ... Civil Liberties Union said a letter has been sent to a number of Nevada cities and counties urging swift action to protect people.

As Nevada communities comply with requests to limit large gatherings, blood drives have been canceled, and blood donation supplies are dwindling. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and local health authorities are reminding the community that donating blood is safe and needed at this time.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has closed its field offices statewide and many of the centralized services in Carson City, including the call center, effective 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The department has taken the action to help mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19 among state employees, their families, and the general public.

UPDATE: The press conference is available by going here.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday ordered a sweeping shutdown of nonessential businesses, including casinos and retail stores, for 30 days, a move that would have been unthinkable weeks ago before the novel coronavirus wreaked its havoc around the world.

UPDATE TUESDAY: In response to health concerns from COVID-19 and recommendations from the governor's office, the Carson City Library is closed until April 6 or until the State Medical Officer evaluates the public health risk and determines it is safe to resume normal operations. All homebound service and outreach activities are suspended.

The annual Pruning Clinic is back and as always it's free to attend. Join us from 10:00am to 12:00pm on March 21 as
David Ruf, and Tom Wion of Capital Tree Care, LLC host this event.
Zucker Donuts Food Truck will also be there to offer goodies for purchase.

Saturday, March 21st 10am to 12pm
Greenhouse Garden Center
2450 S Curry St
Carson City, NV
(775) 882-8600

Please visit: http://www.greenhousegardencenter.com/?fbclid=IwAR1mAhGOKDyy5XqQ6EH6De5r...

In light of our new normal of social distancing and self-quarantine in an effort to reduce the risk of spreading C19, the Brewery Arts Center and National Grassroots Concert Series have teamed up to brighten your St. Patrick’s Day and re-stream the outrageously fun concert that took place at Levitt AMP Carson City on The Change Companies Stage last August by The Wicked Tinkers.

Enjoy an evening of painting, eating, and drinking. Enjoy the best Margaritas in town and bring your friends.

$29 per person includes an appetizer buffet and supplies for your painting. The class is for ages 11 and over.

Buffet is served at 5:30pm and class will begin at 6:00pm, so please arrive 20 minutes early to pick out your seats and order.

Please sign up at: https://van-gogh-vino.myshopify.com

March 19th at 6:00pm to 8:30pm
El Charro Avitia
4389 S Carson St
Carson City, NV
(775) 883-6261

Come and celebrate Saint Patty’s day with Weights & Whiskey.
We will be doing our CrossFit Total followed by Whiskey, Beer, and Food. This is Potluck Style, so bring your favorite dish to share.

Friday, March 20th from 5pm to 8pm
Axle Crossfit
3723 N Carson Street
Carson City, NV
(775) 400-2622

For more information: http://axlecrossfit.com/?fbclid=IwAR3HUvzjjBIM7IiWCJynAK4Amx3hflU7ddLJCb...

Carson City Fire Department is conducting controlled burn operations Tuesday in the Kings Canyon area. If you see smoke, it is part of the burning operation.

Acoustic music at its finest, live and spontaneous. Join Brother Dan as he performs from his repertoire of over 1,000 cover tunes and occasional original music.

Join the fun, make requests, and sing along as this Carson City musician shows why he's a mainstay in Northern Nevada entertainment.

March 20th 7pm to 10pm
Washoe Camp Saloon
3155 Eastlake Blvd
New Washoe City, NV
(775) 470-8128

For more information: www.washoecamp.com
or www.brotherdanpalmer.com

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th from 10:00am to 6:00pm for a hiring event.

Lowes
430 Fairview Drive
Carson City NV
(775) 881-2460

Please go to customer service, and ask to be directed to the open interviews.

Positions Available Include:
JO# 504074—FT Loader/Cart Associate
JO# 504066—Sales Associate—Building Materials (Night)
JO# 504065—FT Sales Specialist, Plumbing (Day)
JO# 503839—Seasonal Cashier
JO# 503832—Receiver/Stocker Seasonal (Day)
JO# 503841—Receiver/Stocker Seasonal (Overnight)
JO# 503837—Sales Associate Seasonal

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Empty casinos and shrinking hotel occupancy rates caused by fears of the spreading novel coronavirus will have ripple effects ...

Casino Fandango always places the health and safety of guests and team members as the highest priority. During this time, extra precautions will be taken because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Already strict standards of cleanliness and sanitizing have been heightened, and the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), local and U.S. Government officials will be followed as closely as possible.

The Carson City School District recognizes the situation regarding COVID-19 is very fluid, with conditions changing rapidly. Therefore, the following actions are being taken to best meet Governor Sisolak’s expectations in unprecedented circumstances.

Carson City Yoga will be closed as of March 15th. All classes are canceled through the end of March. The Open House that had been scheduled for March 21st has also been postponed. We will re-evaluate the situation as needed. For information and updates, check the CCY web page at www.carsoncityyoga.com or follow Carson City Yoga on Instagram or Facebook.

Western Nevada College will move to remote, online instruction effective March 23, and will continue in this manner for the remainder of the spring semester. Our faculty and staff are working diligently to finalize plans to migrate classes to remote instruction, primarily Canvas.