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Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after voting to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes:

Supreme Court and Court of Appeals candidates to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
October 26, 2020 - 12:00pm

Judicial candidates Ozzie Fumo and Bonnie Bulla will be the featured speakers at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Fumo, Nevada State Assemblyman for District 21 in Las Vegas, is running for Nevada Supreme Court, Seat D. Bulla, who was appointed to Department 3 of the Nevada Court of Appeals by Governor Steve Sisolak in February 2019, is running to retain that seat.

Governor announces ‘strike force’ led by former Nevada lawmaker to improve unemployment claims processing

Gov. Steve Sisolak has appointed former lawmaker and legal aid center leader Barbara Buckley to lead a “strike force” focused on improving the processing of Nevada’s backlogged unemployment claims.

Nevada treasurer reveals details of $50 million rent payment assistance program for tenants

Renters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic should be able to apply this week for a new state program that will disburse $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to ease housing and business woes.

Ackerman on Trump’s Nomination for BLM Director: “Unacceptable”

Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada Congressional District 2, last Friday stated her vehement opposition to news that President Donald Trump plans to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Bureau of Land Management Director.

District Court Judge to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
June 15, 2020 - 12:00pm

Featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon will be James E. "Jim" Wilson, Jr., presiding judge for Department II of the First Judicial District Court, which serves Carson City and Storey Counties. First elected in 2008, Judge Wilson was re-elected unopposed in the 2014 primary and was re-elected again running unopposed in this year's primary.

Election Preview: Democrats face off in 2nd Congressional District primary in longshot bid to oust Amodei

Democrats competing in the Congressional District 2 primary have poured tens of thousands of dollars into the race in the hopes of pulling off a historic first: winning a Northern Nevada seat no Democrat has ever won.

Nevada gaming commission approves safety guidelines for casino reopenings

The Nevada Gaming Commission has ratified a set of health and safety policies that casinos and other gaming licensees will have to follow when they reopen to the public from coronavirus-related closures that have lasted nearly two months so far.

Parsons Behle & Latimer launches free COVID-19 center for businesses

... Latimer was founded in 1882 by prominent mining lawyer William Howard Dickson in Carson City; its headquarters later moved to Salt Lake City.

Carson City Essential Resource Information Guide for COVID-19

Local Restaurants open for takeout and/or delivery

Local Businesses that are open

COVID-19 news stories by Carson Now

Information about Coronavirus & COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

Nevada Health Response
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/

Carson City Health and Human Services
https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/

Carson Tahoe Health
https://blog.carsontahoe.com/coronavirus-updates

Northern Nevada Development Authority COVID-19 resources page
https://nnda.org/partners/covid-19-business/

COVID-19 resources from Western Nevada Development District
https://wndd.org/covid-19/

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If you know of any other resources to be added to this list, please email them to kc@carsonnow.org.

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Stimulus Program Information

The coronavirus relief bill passed March 27 by Congress provides payments to individuals who make less than $100,000 a year. The payment total $1,200 for each adult who makes $75,000 or less, plus $500 per child. The payment amounts decrease if you make between $75,000 and $99,000. The income is determined by your latest tax return filed with the IRS. It will use your 2019 taxes if you have filed them already, or your 2018 taxes if you haven't. If you have not filed either year, you can do so here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

If your address has changed since you last filed taxes, you can fix that here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individual/update-my-information

More information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

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Here is a list of essential community resources around Carson City, along with telephone numbers and website addresses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many offices are closed. Information resources may best be found on the agencies websites.

Day Williams declares candidacy for State Assembly District 40 as a Republican

Carson City Attorney Day Williams has announced that he will run for Assembly District 40, which includes Carson City and a portion of southeast Washoe County. He supports constitutional rights, measures to improve the economy and create jobs, and education that meets today’s needs.

Nevada may change DUI law to reflect the unique ways marijuana affects the body

Trooper Hannah DeGoey guides her silver Charger through Reno traffic as the sun sets, flipping on her radar from time to time to check the speed of cars whizzing by.

Lunch With CASA: Carson City social workers bite down on life at Bleu Café

Simple pleasures, like nibbling on homemade French fries dipped in killer ranch dressing, are what social workers at the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Carson City District Office look forward to most in the thick of daily stressors.

Lunch with CASA: Attorney Mark Beguelin at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City

If there has ever been a court case involving a hamburger, attorney Mark Beguelin probably knows about it.

The child advocacy lawyer for Washoe Legal Services in Reno defends his cases with the sort of vigor that he relishes great burgers.

Judge Jim Wilson will seek re-election for First Judicial District Court

Judge Jim Wilson will seek re-election as judge of the First Judicial District Court of Nevada which covers Carson City and Storey County.

WNC professor volunteers in the Bahamas recovery after Hurricane Dorian

Grand Bahamas- no drinking water after Dorian
Abaco- bars after the hurricane
Grand Bahamas- houses after Dorian
Grand Bahamas- forest after Dorian
Grand Bahama- international airport after Dorian

Why would someone leave a comfortable life and go to a disaster zone?

“Well, it is a good question! Maybe one of the answers is that what keeps my life comfortable, is knowing that when I have the opportunity to help others, I will do it. If I had not gone, I think I would not have felt comfortable with my life, sitting down and doing nothing” Lior Singer answered.

For grand marshal Judge James T. Russell, leading the Nevada Day Parade is family tradition

Judge James T. Russell is a fourth generation Nevadan, and has been serving as a Carson City district court judge for over 12 years. This year, following in the footsteps of his relatives, Judge Russell has accepted the position of grand marshal for the Nevada Day Parade.

Carson City Library recognizes Banned Books Week with letter-writing campaign

Have you read a banned book lately? Chances are, even if it was on your high school literature class reading list, you have read a book that somebody somewhere wanted to ban.

Along with libraries across the country, the Carson City Library is celebrating Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28) with a special event to thank authors whose work has been prohibited or challenged.

Five Questions for Carson City Judge James T. Russell, Nevada Day’s Grand Marshall

Judge James T. Russell is a fourth generation Nevadan, and has been serving as a Carson City district court judge for over twelve years. This year, following in the footsteps of his relatives, Judge Russell has accepted the position of Grand Marshall for the Nevada Day Parade.

State Republicans Need New Leadership (opinion)

Nevada Republicans meet in Winnemucca September 7 to elect our leaders for the 2020 campaign. We need to turn Nevada red for two reasons: 1) to help re-elect Donald Trump president; and 2) to win enough legislative seats to assure the 2021 redistricting will be a fair process, not another Democrat gerrymandering riot.

The scandalous Mark Twain was Born in Carson City, Nevada

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on November 30, 1835. Mark Twain was born in Carson City, Nevada on February 3, 1863.

Though most know this is one and the same person, the name Mark Twain and his writings, tall tales and witticisms are known throughout the world while Samuel Clemens has been reduced to a trivia question.

Cyber fraud is on the rise: Carson City's DeBug Computer offers class to protect yourself

Event Date: 
June 25, 2019 - 9:30am

CARSON CITY — Every week at DeBug Computer, we receive reports from community members who have been scammed into giving money to both cyber and telemarketing frauds, some for thousands of dollars, sometimes under the pretense that the victim has “won” a prize or money, and simply needs to pay a processing fee. Or that a loved one is in danger, and they must transfer money immediately to help them.

Carson City Attorney, Amber J. Handy, Selected as 2019 State Bar Award Recipient

Attorney Amber Handy Image

Earlier this month, the State Bar of Nevada announced the recipients of the 2019 Membership Awards. Among those selected was local Carson City attorney, Amber J. Handy.

Attorney Amber Handy received the 2019 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, which recognizes the professional and public service achievements of Nevada attorneys either under the age of 36 or those engaged in the practice of law for fewer than five years.

Defense lawyer loses bid to get judge to kill Nevada's death penalty

A state court judge rejected a bid by a defense lawyer on Tuesday to declare Nevada's death penalty unconstitutional because the two most powerful lawmakers in the Legislature are also career prosecutors ...

Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 9

Heading into Thursday, May 9, 2019 we're looking at a few showers and partly sunny skies around Carson City. The event lineup features the RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival kickoff and family night at Mills Park, a Healthy Communities event in Silver Springs, CASA volunteer information hour workshop, an afternoon hike along the Ash Canyon trail, art demonstrations, live music and more. Enjoy.

Healthy Communities Coalition speakers include Stand Tall and VARN

Stand Tall members from Lyon County at the Nevada Legislature
Event Date: 
May 9, 2019 - 9:00am

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties Thursday, May 9 meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft Churchill St. Guest speakers this month are from VARN and from Stand Tall.

May the fourth be with you, and with bicycle safety. Events and happenings for Sat. May 4

Good morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!

Here's what's happening Saturday:

Events around Carson City for Friday, May 3

What a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.

VARN Hosts Free Legal Aid Fair

www.varn.org
Event Date: 
May 4, 2019 - 9:00am

Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) will host a free Legal Aid Fair on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Douglas County Community Center.

Ask a lawyer about your legal problem. Find out what resources are available to help you. No appointment necessary.

Defense lawyers want case dismissed for man accused of killing Carson Valley women, Reno couple

The defense in the case of Wilber Martinez-Guzman, a Salvadoran immigrant in the US illegally, has filed a motion to dismiss part of the case. The motion is based on what the defense calls insufficient evidence and hearsay, but also on the fact that his team feels it's not appropriate for a Washoe County grand jury to indict someone for crimes that took place in another county.

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