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Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 6:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.
DETR: Unemployment Rate Improves; Employment Adds Jobs Back for Third Month Straight in July
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 2:58pmAccording to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) July 2020 economic report, employment in Nevada realized an increase of 14,800 jobs over the month and saw a decrease of -138,700 jobs since July 2019, or -9.8%.
The total employment level in the State is 1,281,100. The state’s unemployment rate is 14% this month, down 1.2 percentage point from June but up 10.1 percentage point when compared to July 2019.
Carson City mother jailed for allowing 13-year-old to drive to store with young children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 1:18pmA 32-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of three counts gross misdemeanor child neglect after allegedly letting her 13-year-old daughter drive to the store with two other children aboard, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
With commercial eviction moratorium lifted, Nevada's small business banks on landlord communication
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 6:20amWhen Will Truce and Jake Conway worked as high school teachers in Carson City, a colleague offered them some crystallized honey from his bee farm, and the two began experimenting with making mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage brewed by fermenting honey with water and sometimes referred to as ‘honey wine.’
DETR: Regular Initial, Continued Claims Rise; PUA Initial Claims Down for Second Straight Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 2:46pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 17,755 for the week ending August 8, up 4,028 claims, or 29.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 13,727 claims. Through the week ending August 8, there have been 642,572 initial claims filed in 2020, 620,920 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Suffrage train rides, pet food drive, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 6:51pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is holding train rides dedicated toward women’s suffrage on Saturday. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its 11th annual nationwide pet food and supply drive over the next three days, and there is plenty of live music for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.
Proposed rate change averages for Nevada health insurance are available to the public for review
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:25amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance has received and made public rate information from health insurance companies interested in participating in the individual health insurance market for Plan Year 2021 (PY21).
City National Appoints Shari Chase to its Northern Nevada Advisory Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 2:33pmCity National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank, today announced that it has named Shari Chase, Founder and CEO of Chase International, as the newest member of its Northern Nevada Advisory Board. Shari will serve a minimum of a three year term and is one of seven prominent business and community leaders who serve on City National’s advisory board in Northern Nevada.
Carson City-based Pets of the Homeless host 11th nationwide pet food and supply drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 7:27amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national non-profit organization dedicated to feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless population, is hosting its 11th annual Give a Dog a Bone Week, a national event to collect pet food and supplies for those in need, from Aug. 10-16.
Nevada re-launches website for career-seekers interested in apprenticeships, internships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 6:48amThe Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially re-launched LifeWorksNV, the statewide work-based learning hub for student career seekers looking for information and opportunities in registered apprenticeship, internships, career and technical education programs, career exploration and more.
DETR: Regular Initial and Continued Claims Decline for First Time Since June; PUA Initial Claims Fall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 7:48amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 13,727 for the week ending August 1, down 4,663 claims, or 25.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 18,390 claims.
This is the first decline in weekly initial claims since week ending June 20. Through the week ending August 1, there have been 624,817 initial claims filed in 2020, 603,165 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Railbike tours, school supply drive, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:43amHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Carson River railbike tours begin Saturday packed with thrills for all to enjoy, and Virginia City is hosting several exciting events throughout the weekend. The Brewery Art Center's Flatbed Concert series continues featuring Kingwhistler and Eric Andersen. Read on for more events and happenings.
Walmart in Carson City first in Nevada to host pop-up parking lot movie nights
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:56pmCarson City has been included as part of a nationwide drive-in movie project hosted by Walmart and held in parking lots across the country.
Walmart and Salvation Army team up in Carson City, Douglas for modified school supply drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:51amFor the second year in a row, The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at more than 4,500 Walmart locations across the country. In the Carson City, Douglas County and Reno areas, there are 8 Walmart stores participating this Friday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19, the need is greater than ever before. It also means our campaign looks a little different this year.
DETR: Regular Initial Claims up 18%; Continued Claims at 2nd Highest Weekly Total in State History; PUA Initial Claims Rise to 34,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 3:58pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 18,390 for the week ending July 25, up 2,842 claims, or 18.3 percent, compared to last week’s total of 15,548 claims.
The Indy Explains: Why NV Energy is pushing for a $2 billion statewide transmission upgrade
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:29amIn the midst of an unexpected recession and staggering job losses across the country, NV Energy has proposed a massive new transmission infrastructure project that it says will create jobs, boost the economy and help promote renewable energy development.
RSVP offers Farmer's Market coupons for Carson City seniors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 8:48amOn Friday, July 24 and Friday, July 31, Farmers Market coupons will be distributed from 1 to 3 p.m. or until the coupons are gone. Coupon booklets will be distributed at the Carson City Senior Center in the parking lot, with the help of Carson City Rotary members, RSVP volunteers and staff.
Carson City sees continued job growth in June, has lower unemployment than Reno or Vegas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 10:57amCarson City, Reno and Las Vegas had positive rates of job growth in June, according to a report Tuesday issued by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The report highlights the effects of businesses reopening across Nevada after the statewide pandemic shut down over spring.
Four Quad-County businesses fined by OSHA for COVID-19 noncompliance, seven businesses total fined in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 10:40amUPDATE: While the businesses at Topsy Lane have Carson City addresses, Topsy Lane is technically within the jurisdiction of Douglas County, bringing Carson City's fined businesses to 1, and Douglas County's to 2.
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According to the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, six Northern Nevada businesses were cited for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines, three of which were in Carson City.
Train rides, live music, fundraisers and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 6:12pmHeading into the weekend there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Reno-Tahoe International announces new service to Seattle on Southwest Airlines
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 2:00pmSouthwest Airlines will begin offering seasonal, daily, non-stop service between Reno and Seattle on a 143-seat Boeing 737 aircraft, according to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.
Apartment complex planned for vacant lot near mall would bring nearly 250 units to Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 10:23amThe long-vacant lot near the Carson Mall and Red’s Old 395 Grill is getting a new life with with a new apartment complex that will provide housing to nearly 250 families.
Nevada unemployment rate improves in June, employers continue to add back jobs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 1:26pmCARSON CITY — Employment in Nevada is up 98,900 jobs over the month and the unemployment rate declined from 25.3 percent in May to 15 percent in June, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s June 2020 economic report.
Regular Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Rise by 12.4 percent; Continued Claims See First Weekly Increase Since May
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 11:21amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 12,484 for the week ending July 4, up 1,374 claims, or 12.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 11,110. This is the second consecutive week of increases in regular initial claims.
Through the week ending July 4, there have been 562,486 initial claims filed in 2020, 540,834 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
BAC's flatbed concert, fundraisers, music, art and more highlight weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 6:27pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities, gatherings, virtual or not, happening around the Carson City region. Safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.
Carson City Sheriff's Office Cadets to host July 18 car wash fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 7:10amCarson City Sheriff's Office Cadets will be hosting a fundraiser car wash Saturday, July 18 at the North Carson Home Depot. Come show your support of the cadets and get you car washed while you shop.
Carson City Farmer’s Market safety standards exceed grocers making it safest place to shop for produce
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 12:35pmWhile it was a question as to whether the Farmer’s Market this year would be able to go on in the world of COVID-19, now it is showing that its safety standards are outdoing grocery stores, making it the safest place to shop for produce in Carson City.
UNR Extension offers online sessions on business resources, running a business
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 1:30pmWith small businesses needing to make many adjustments to their operations amid COVID-19 restrictions and economic challenges, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering town halls this Wednesday to introduce small-business owners to resources available to them.
Plastic Free July: Stainless steel straws are back in Carson City area restaurants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 8:01amCARSON CITY — Local non-profit greenUP! is proud to announce its participation in Plastic Free July, an international awareness month focused on the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution. greenUP! will be sharing Plastic-Free challenges each Wednesday of the month, and they invite the community to join them.
Live music, karaoke, train rides and more highlight July 4 weekend in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:44pmHeading into the July 4 holiday weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region to celebrate. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.