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Carson City, Quad-County COVID-19 weekend and Monday briefing

Carson City Health and Human Services reports Monday in its COVID-19 briefing that there are two deaths, 41 new cases and 161 recoveries in the Quad County region between Saturday, March 20 to Monday, March 22, 2020.

Saturday (3/20/2021)
There were 21 new cases and 52 additional recoveries in the Quad County region. This brought the total number of cases to 11,570, with 10,117 recoveries and 212 deaths; 1,241 cases remained active.

Sunday (3/21/2021)
There was an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. The individual was a male Carson City resident in his 70’s. There were also 4 new cases and 61 additional recoveries in the Quad-County Region. This brought the total number of cases to 11,574, with 10,178 recoveries and 213 deaths; 1,183 cases remained active.

Monday (3/22/2021)
Today we are reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. The individual was a female Lyon County resident in her 90’s. We also reporting 16 new cases and 48 additional recoveries. The weekend numbers and today’s numbers bring the total number of cases to 11,590, with 10,226 recoveries and 214 deaths; 1,150 cases remain active.

Carson City (*Population: 56,546)
-6,026 Total Cases (+16 from 3/19)
-455 Active (-35 from 3/19)
-5,452 Recovered (+50 from 3/19)
-119 Deaths (+1 from 3/19)

Douglas County (*Population: 49,695)
-2,623 Total (+4 from 3/19)
-325 Active (-46 from 3/19)
-2,265 Recovered (+50 from 3/19)
-33 Deaths (+0 from 3/19)

Lyon County (*Population: 57,987)
-2,855 Total (+19 from 3/19)
-362 Active (-43 from 3/19)
-2,434 Recovered (+61 from 3/19)
-59 Deaths (+1 from 3/19)

Storey County (*Population: 4,465)
-86 Total (+2 from 3/19)
-8 Active (+2 from 3/19)
-75 Recoveries (+0 from 3/19)
-3 Deaths (+0 from 3/19)

TOTAL (*Population: 168,693)
-11,590 Total Cases (+41 from 3/19)
-1,150 Active Cases (-122 from 3/19)
-10,226 Recovered (+161 from 3/19)
-214 Deaths (+2 from 3/19)

Population information taken from the Nevada Health Response Dashboard found at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents
Testing is for Quad-County (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey County) residents ONLY, all others will be turned away. Events may be canceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather is expected. Testing is free of charge, no appointments or reservations. To view all upcoming events visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/

— March 24, 2021: 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Storey County Emergency Management Satellite Office, 20 E Street, Virginia City
— March 26, 2021: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Carson City Corporate Yard, 549 Airport Rd, Carson City

For questions on vaccine eligibility, appointment confirmations, or to arrange for testing, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 434-1988.

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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 24-30, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

UPDATE 9:44PM: Extinguished at around 8:45 p.m. the small brush fire was under a quarter-of an acre, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday night to a brush fire in the area of Lepire Drive in East Carson City.

Earlier this month, Dirk Roper, owner and CEO of Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning, made the first of many deliveries of the summer of 50 fans to the Carson City Senior Center as part of the KOLOCares 2024 Fan Drive to help Carson City seniors stay cool this summer.

Here are upcoming Carson City school-related activities and local community partner events.

Nevada’s unemployment rate was unchanged in May and remains at 5.1 percent. The state also saw an increase of 3,800 jobs, including 200 in Carson City, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's monthly economic report.

This weekend’s Capital City Brewfest checks all the boxes needed to have a great time. Plenty of breweries? Check. Live music in McFadden Plaza? Check. Food trucks, fun raffle prizes and great weather? Check, check, check.

The annual Capital City Brewfest takes place this Saturday, June 22nd, from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. along Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Downtown Carson City.

A recent cyberattack is impacting casino operations at some northern Nevada casinos.

I had a great opportunity to meet and speak with many people last week at the Dini’s Car Show in Yerington, NV. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continually has a booth at many local events. Our Administrative Assistant Kayla and I worked the booth for the entire day. We entered our armored vehicle into the car show, unfortunately it was not eligible to win any prizes, however it was a hit with the crowd.

A Clark County District Judge dismissed the case against six “fake electors” who signed documentation claiming that former President Trump won Nevada in 2020. President Joe Biden won Nevada with over 33,000 votes in the 2020 election.

According to Clark County district Judge Mary Kay Holthus, prosecutors with the Nevada Attorney General’s office filed the case in the wrong venue by applying it to Southern Nevada, when it should have been brought to Northern Nevada.

The Kid’s Monster Lab is for any anyone ages six through thirteen interested in bringing their imagination to life. In this three-week, six-session class, participants will dream up creatures, critters, and monsters to create with their art, their colors, then finally clay and paint. Classes are led by instructor, Kaleb Wyckoff.

Class is a 6 day series beginning July 9th and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday thru July 25th, from 5 to 6 pm.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on July 6th and meet local realist artist R. Fox. New piece will be on display with a very rare sale. One day only, 25% off her artwork.
The show will be held both indoors and in the front yard.
Please, mark your calendars now.

According to RSVP, the lower Centennial Fields as well as Centennial Park Drive will be open to the public to view the Fourth of July fireworks which will be set off from Eagle Valley Golf Course this year instead of Mills Park. Fireworks will be set off at 9:30 p.m.

More on that here.

Ready for some weekend warmup fun? Ditch the usual Friday night routine and head down to Mills Park in Carson City as Family Fun Fridays return, promising an exciting way to kick off your weekend. This free, weekly event at Mills Park is the perfect recipe for creating lasting memories, filled with vibrant entertainment, delicious eats, and movies under the stars.

Public invited to art and poetry show inside old Nevada State Prison

Far Beyond the Walls is an unusual exhibition that involves 22 artists, 7 solo exhibitions and 2 group shows. Visual art, poetry and soundscapes will temporarily transform the cell housing, medical and culinary spaces of the historic and recently decommissioned Nevada State Prison at 3301 Warmsprings Court, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

Carson City Supervisor Maurice White has set the Nevada Day Parade in his sights due to their policy disallowing campaigning within the parade.

During the 2022 parade, issues rose to their breaking point after fist fights broke out along the parade route, which turned out to be political in nature.

This Saturday, the Greenhouse Garden Center will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in the capital city.

As part of the celebration, the popular garden and home store will be hosting a customer appreciation day with music, food, vendors, and more.

A concert by Old West Trio and a discussion on Frank Sinatra, wrap up the month of June as part of the Dangberg Summer Festival.

The Menagerie Oddities Market Comes to Mackay Mansion Museum

The extravagant, lauded and inimitable Menagerie Oddities Market, whose credo is, “This Ain't Yer Grannies Craft Fair”, comes to the Mackay Mansion Museum in Virginia City, Nevada on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 am to 7 pm.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has scheduled consumer sessions on Tuesday, June 25, to hear public comments regarding NV Energy’s applications to adjust deferred energy rates charged to customers.

This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place at the Tallac Historic Site on Tahoe’s South Shore.

Come join us in Dayton for "Chapters of Our Life," an original theater presentation based on the real life stories of senior citizens that inspire us to approach life with a joyful attitude.

The Carson City Schools Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Jon Hager as the new president. Hager will govern and lead the affairs of the nonprofit organization, which funds programs and projects in the Carson City School District that are not typically covered by the traditional education budget.

Join us for our Intimate Fourth of July Spectacular on July 4, starting at 7 p.m. and ending when the Virginia City fireworks show is finished. This is a truly special annual event in a unique venue away from the crowds, designed to offer a relaxing, tasteful, and festive event with one-of-a-kind views of the fireworks.

The Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Sugah, a delightful 5-year-old pup whose name perfectly mirrors her sweet and gentle personality.

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The final counts are in, here are the final unofficial 2024 Primary Election results from Carson City.

Mail-in ballots postmarked by election day were still being counted, which is why results have still been coming in this week. A number of mail-in ballots were also held to be processed after election day to help with voter anonymity, according to Emily Toups, Deputy Clerk of Elections.

Cooler temperatures over the past few days will come to an end as a gradual warming trend takes over for the remainder of the week, with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 around Carson City and surrounding counties by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Get ready to raise your glass and start dancing when Sierra Roc takes the stage at the Capital City Brewfest this Saturday, June 22 in Downtown Carson City. More than two dozen brewers and several food trucks will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3 to 8 p.m. Sierra Roc will perform on the Plaza’s stage.

Celebrate the longest day of the year and start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere with safe solar viewing at the Jack C Davis Observatory on Thursday, June 20.

Enjoy a diverse array of musical talents June 22 to August 24, 2024 on the Brewery Arts Center’s brand new outdoor stage for the 8th season of Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by Connections Central.