• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

Nevada Housing Rights Coalition calls for statewide moratorium on evictions

The Nevada Housing Rights Coalition has urged local governments to take swift action to protect the health of Nevadans experiencing homelessness in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic.

The coalition sent the enclosed letter to the City of Reno and Washoe County, as well as the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Clark County.

It is unknown at this time if Carson City officials have been contacted.

On any given night, Nevada is home to 7,619 people experiencing homelessness, and more than half (53%) are unsheltered due to limited shelter and housing resources. Many of these individuals are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 and often have compounding disabilities. Living in crowded shelter facilities or in unsheltered locations with poor access to necessary sanitation increases their vulnerability to this illness.

The Nevada Housing Rights Coalition called for state and local governments to:

Enact a statewide moratorium on evictions; Follow the lead of other states that are utilizing emergency funding to place unsheltered individuals and families into vacant hotels and motels and in trailers in key locations;
Immediately place a moratorium on enforcement of any ban on camping; and Immediately halt the clearing and disposal of tents and other sheltering materials to ensure that unhoused people do not lose what may be their only present means to self-quarantine and practice social distancing.

The Nevada Housing Rights Coalition advocates for economic justice and dignity for all Nevadans, especially those struggling with homelessness. Our membership includes community and advocacy organizations from across the state, including Nevada Homeless Alliance, ACLU of Nevada, Coalition of Nevada Legal Services Providers, Foundations for Recovery, and many more.

Top Stories

... or see all stories

UPDATE 9:30PM: A fire that started in the kitchen area of a Rawhide Way residence and spread into the attic was quickly knocked down Tuesday night, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Tom Raw.
It started as a cooking fire and went into the exhaust system, extending into the attic, he said. It was knocked down within 15 minutes upon arrival.

The Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S Initiative Change for Changing Lives Scavenger Hunt Clue No. 1:
Standing near the water’s edge
With quiet, stately grace
This purple coin receptacle
Looks slightly out of place.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a runaway juvenile. Engel Mulhauser, aka Harley, 16, was last seen Sunday, June 11 at her residence in Carson City.

The employees at the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Carson City have two fundraisers annually for area non-profits. One of the recipients this year is the Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada, also known as WAIF.

First it was warm then it wasn't. Then came the valley rain and Sierra snow Monday. Now it's warming up again with a chance some areas of western Nevada could inch close to 100 by Sunday into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

A Carson City district court judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by liquor distributors against the Department of Taxation over the distribution of recreational marijuana to pot dispensaries.

Paul Sampson broke 27 bones in a stock car crash and knocked out 17 teeth, but the injuries did nothing to dull his passion. “I’ll just always love cars,” he said.

Make every move count. The Blue Star Moms Zumba fundraising event features Zin instructors from around Norther Nevada. Join them at Dayton High School, Saturday, July 15 from 10am until 12pm. You’ll find Dayton High School at 335 Dayton Valley Road in Dayton.

As a country phenomenon, Garth Brooks once said, "It's bulls and blood, it's dust and mud, it's the roar of a Sunday crowd. It's the white in his knuckles, the gold in the buckle, he'll win the next go 'round. It's boots and chaps, it's cowboy hats, it's spurs and latigo, it's the ropes and the reins, and the joy and the pain and they call the thing rodeo."

Individuals may enter the Computer Information Technology program at Western Nevada College with the single-minded goal of creating a video game. Or maybe they want to help a company make better use of their network of computers.

A 62-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 1500 block of Old Hot Springs Road for a burglary warrant issued in May 2014 out of Clark County, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The full lineup for the 2017 Night in the Country Music Festival, set for July 27-29, has been released. The weekend will bring headliners Thomas Rhett, Justin Moore supported by Drake White and The Big Fire, Craig Morgan, Michael Ray and Tucker Beathard as well as many others.

Summer fun at the Silver City School House each Tuesday.

Each summer since 2003, the historic Comstock community of Silver City has offered free, public programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Last week the annual program kicked off with a blues concert in the park, and this Tuesday, June 13 the program continues with science activities led by Jim Barcellos of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension (UNCE).

It is can be easy to accumulate and save information that will help when your tax return is prepared. Here are some thoughts and suggestions that will save time for you in the future.

The Journey of Hope team will be arriving in Carson City on Friday June 16th for a visit with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities.

This overnight stop comes after a 35-mile ride from Lake Tahoe, Calif., the sixth day of a 3,720-mile cycling event across the country. The team will dedicate their summer to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through grant funding and community engagement.

A Carson City computer technology company known for making high resolution applications is now a key partner in the development of autonomous public transit systems currently being tested for the San Francisco Bay Area market.

Seek and you shall find. This week in Carson City, participants in a local scavenger hunt will be searching for four purple-painted parking meters placed indoors at public venues throughout the Nevada state capital.

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed laws Monday that create the framework for the implementation of recreational marijuana, a measure establishing the Walker River State Recreation Area and additional laws aimed at ensuring Nevada’s students have safe learning environments.

Hundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers, artists, craftsmen and cultural enthusiasts will converge on Carson City this Friday through Sunday for the annual Stewart Father’s Day Powwow.

Carson City area law enforcement officers will serve as wait staff this Wednesday at Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino as part of this month's Tip-a-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics Nevada.

The Carson City Visitors Bureau is one 75 nonprofit organizations selected to receive the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant, a literary grant challenging communities to create month-long programming around the themes of selected novels.

A 34-year-old Sparks man was arrested Sunday in the area of Plaza and Sixth Street for suspicion of felony drug charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Creating change, whether it be in your home, community, or company, is a fine art. Consciousness, awareness of the environment you are in, and gentle communication are necessary. You can adjust your thoughts and actions to collaborate to create the change.

Eleven Carson High School Career and Technical Educational students completed the Emergency Medical Technician National Skills Testing at CHS in Carson City on May 22.

What began 12 years ago as a music celebration in the back parking lot at Cafe at Adele’s has now grown past the confines of John Street — adjacent to the restaurant — and moves this year to Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

The Nevada National Guard is set to host its 19th annual Flag Day and U.S. Army's 242nd birthday celebration 10 a.m. this Wednesday, June 14 at the Veterans Memorial on Capitol grounds, 101 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

UPDATE MONDAY 5:40AM: A late spring storm blasted the Sierra with snow this morning, forcing chain or snow tire requirements over Highway 50 Spooner, State Route 207 over Kingsbury Grade, State Route 431 over Mt. Rose Highway and I-80 over Donner Pass. Go here for an update on area road conditions related to the storm. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the skies to be clearing by tonight with a gradual warming trend this week.
***
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 12-18, 2017: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work and the Epic Rides event. Please follow detours.

I don’t know what to tell you, Carson City, the weather seems to be suffering from confusion. The second week of June shouldn’t be starting out this wet and chilly. My only consolation is that the weather app on my phone promises rising temperatures later this week. Take the kids to Carson Lanes today: it’s indoors and they’ve got one dollar game and shoe rental specials all day long. Tonight, Sassafras is proud to bring you the Hottman Sisters, a sister-led band from Omaha, Nebraska, centered around tight harmonies.

Dozens of businesses and organizations gathered at Carson High School's Senator Square late last month as part of a summer job fair for students.

Singe CeCe Gable

Because of the strong possibility of rain this afternoon, the Carson City Symphony's Pops Party Concert today (June 11) is being moved to the North Room at the Governor's Mansion. Occupancy is limited, but "the show must go on." Pre-entertainment begins at 3:30 p.m.