COVID-19
Forest Service extends closures on developed campgrounds in California due to COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 10:24amUSDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to extend the developed campground closure on 12 National Forests in California to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Orders. These Regional Orders will be in effect through Jan. 29, 2021.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 7 deaths, 85 new cases, 25 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 6:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 that there are 7 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 85 new cases and 25 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,632, with 4,968 recoveries and 135 deaths; 4,529 cases remain active.
Carson City Sheriff: Agencies prepared in anticipation of downtown demonstration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 10:26amIn anticipation of Electoral College demonstrations in the downtown area Wednesday, motorists and patrons are encouraged to avoid the area.
Please anticipate heavy foot traffic throughout downtown area, drive with extreme caution and watch for pedestrians. Plan your travel accordingly, as motorists and pedestrians leave the campaign rally anticipate traffic delays. Both pedestrians and motorists must obey traffic laws.
Carson City, Quad-County COVID-19 Tuesday update: 6 deaths, 18 new cases, 99 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 6:12pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. CCHHS is also reporting 18 new cases and 99 additional recoveries of COVID-19.
Governor announces Jan. 19 State of the State address will be done via video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 6:00pmNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday his second State of the State address will air at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and current surge, the State of the State will be pre-recorded and aired to avoid an increased risk of spread.
Nevada artists have until Jan. 29 to apply for NAC’s Artist Relief Grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:00amCARSON CITY — Nevada artists who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may apply through Jan. 29, 2021, for a $1,000 grant to be used to alleviate financial pressures due to COVID-19. Properly completed applications for the Fiscal Year 2021 Artist Relief Grant program will be entered into a process for randomized selection. If application requests exceed funding available, the Nevada Arts Council will prioritize geographic diversity and underserved populations.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Monday briefing: 63 new cases, 67 additional recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 6:02pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 that there are 63 new cases and 67 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,529, with 4,844 recoveries and 122 deaths; 4,563 cases remain active.
Pandemic life spurred more animal adoptions in Nevada, but economic difficulties remain a concern
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:43amOn Friday, March 13, as the state prepared to shut down, the fate of many four-legged, feathered and scaled residents hung in the balance.
Greg Hall, CEO of the Nevada Humane Society, which has a presence in Reno and Carson City, organized a late-night emergency call with staff. They discussed how to operate amid the threat of COVID-19, a potentially lethal virus that carried so many unknowns. Meanwhile, seven hours south, staff at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas braced for the worst.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 58 new cases, 11 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 that there are 58 new cases and 11 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,466, with 4,777 recoveries and 122 deaths; 4,567 cases remain active.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Sheep that glow in the dark
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 1:25pmOne of the most overlooked pieces of noteworthy scientific advancement buried by the pandemic of 2020 occurred in Uruguay. Yes, right out of Ripley's Believe It or Not, a group of Uruguayan scientists announced that they had successfully modified the genetic makeup of a group of sheep to make them glow in the dark.
UNR Extension weekly online town halls and webinars for small businesses resume this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 10:14amAs the new year kicks off and another COVID-19 stimulus package has been passed, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls and webinars next week and the following week to provide small businesses owners with details on the stimulus package, as well as guidance on marketing and taxes. Discussion on the new stimulus package will include improvements to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program, as well as emergency enhancements being made to related lending programs.
Three additional deaths to COVID-19 in the Quad-County area reported bringing total to 122
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 8:23pmWe are reporting 3 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individuals were:
NHL to host Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche at Lake Tahoe for outdoor game, Bruins and Flyers to follow
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:41amThe National Hockey League (NHL) will be holding two outdoor games in Lake Tahoe next month as part of their Outdoor Weekend series.
On Feb. 20, Nevada's own Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche will face off for a live game hosted by Edgewood Tahoe Resort.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 5 deaths, 129 new cases, 278 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 7:10pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 that there are 5 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 129 new cases and 278 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
New Years Eve events in Carson City, and how to stay safe and healthy ringing in 2021
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 5:15pmThis has been a very hard year for all of us in Carson City, and the world in general. I think we can all agree we're happy to see this one pass by, and are looking forward to welcoming in the New Year. Especially with the knowledge that vaccines are right on the horizon for the public, we only have a little while left before things can return to normal (hopefully).
Carson City Chamber reflects on lessons learned in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 9:56amFinally! That’s the word now heard on almost every newscast as we wrap up this tumultuous year. It’s the thought that precedes every thought when speaking of 2020.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday report: 6 deaths, 99 new cases, 97 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 7:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 99 new cases and 97 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,090, with 4,449 recoveries and 114 deaths; 4,527 cases remain active.
Reno native Dawn Wells who played Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island' dies of COVID complications
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:57pmReno native Dawn Wells, who starred as Mary Ann in the popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles, according to her publicist. She was 82.
Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:05pmBetween a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
Nevada governor to provide COVID-19 vaccination update today
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 11:59amCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference today at 3 p.m. to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 immunization efforts. The press conference will be conducted virtually, and will be streamed live on the Governor’s YouTube channel here.
As COVID-19 cases rise and restrictions loom, small business owners see long road to recovery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — With COVID-19 cases surging and a new wave of restrictions looming, challenges persist for small business owners as they continue to weather the pandemic according to data from the Q4 Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. While the index score rose 12 points for the second straight quarter, overall optimism levels remain just over half of what they were in late 2019.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 2 deaths, 139 new cases, 40 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 7:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 that there are two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 139 new cases and 40 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,991, with 4,352 recoveries and 108 deaths; 4,531 cases remain active.
Federal Hotel opens within Carson City's Max Casino, 91 guest rooms, suites to be renovated
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 1:56pmUPDATE: The Wyndham Garden hotel in Carson City, connected with Max Casino and the Black Bear Diner, is now the Federal Hotel, which will be part of the Choice Hotels brand.
According to General Manager Michael Newberger, Choice Hotels rebranded the hotel at 900 South Carson Street and the name change, which went into effect on Dec. 18.
There are plans in place to renovate the 91 guest rooms and suites, as well as some of the lobby area.
The ownership has not changed, however, just the name of the hotel and the hotel brand from Wyndham to Choice Hotels.
Injured Douglas officer returns to Carson City home via escort, greeted with enthusiastic support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:12pmUPDATE 12:23PM: Go here to see the video streamed from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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UPDATE: The law enforcement escort left Renown Medical Center in Reno at 11:45 a.m. on its way to Carson City.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant who was injured in a Dec. 20 shooting is returning to his Carson City home from the hospital today, Tuesday with a full law enforcement escort.
121st annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Carson Valley area this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:05pmThe 121st annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be held this Saturday Jan. 2, 2021. This event is counting all birds with a 15 mile diameter circle covering the area contained approximately by the Carson River on the north, the Pine Nut foothills on the East, Bodie Flats on the South and Foothill Road on the West.
COVID-19 Monday briefing for Carson City, Quad counties: 65 new cases, 92 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 that there are 65 new cases and 92 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,852, with 4,312 recoveries and 106 deaths; 4,434 cases remain active.
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to override defense legislation veto, votes against Trump backed $2K stimulus checks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 6:16pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei , NV-02, released the following statements Monday after voting to override a presidential veto of the National Defense Authorization Act and voting against Economic Impact Payments.
DETR addresses Continued Assistance Act, prepares to reprogram system to process claims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 3:13pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation issued the following statement Monday regarding the Continued Assistance Act Unemployment Provisions.
Carson City museum offers family programs, historical lectures and more in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 11:30amThe Nevada State Museum, Carson City offers a slate of in-person and online programs in January, ranging from online family projects to historical lectures. The offerings fall under four different programs: Family Fun Saturday and the Francis Humphrey Lecture Series, both occurring online, as well as Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations and Curator’s Corner programming, both available in-person at the museum. Events are as follows: