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Carson City Senior Center assisting seniors to sign up for COVID vaccination appointments
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:18pmThe Carson City Senior Center is helping seniors living in the quad counties — Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey — age 70 and over in signing up for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 56 new cases and 90 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 6:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 that there are 56 new cases and 90 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,120, with 5,348 recoveries and 155 deaths; 4,617 cases remain active.
COVID-19 vaccine now available for Quad County, Carson City seniors 70 and older
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:44pmUPDATE THURSDAY FROM CCHHS: The Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline is experiencing a high call volume. We apologize for the delay in answering your call. If you are on hold longer than 30 minutes, the system will automatically time you out and you will be asked to leave us a voicemail. Due to a large number of voicemails and a high call volume, we are unable to return all calls at this time. If you are calling about the COVID-19 vaccine, please be patient as the number of people trying to book appointments has slowed down the website. If the page is not loading, please refresh your browser. We will be adding more events weekly, so continue to check back for any openings. We appreciate your patience.
Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 3 Carson City deaths, 111 new cases, 48 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 6:40pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 that there are three additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 111 new cases and 48 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Carson City School Board to hold first meeting of 2021 tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:53amThe next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theater within the Carson City Community Center.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday briefing: 34 new cases and 49 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 6:15pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that there are 34 new cases and 49 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,953, with 5,210 recoveries and 152 deaths; 4,591 cases remain active.
WNC Continuing Education program offers more career training
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:15pmWestern Nevada College has revamped its Continuing Education program and is now geared toward providing career training and professional development, as well as offering a variety of personal enrichment classes like it has in the past.
Carson City breaks library's Winter Reading Challenge record
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 3:32pmThe Carson City Library staff is excited to announce a record year for the Books Like Us: Winter Reading Challenge. Carson City patrons were challenged to read 75,000 minutes between Dec. 19, 2020, and Jan. 10, 2021.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 77 new cases, 52 additional recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 6:55pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 that there are 77 new cases and 52 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,919, with 5,161 recoveries and 152 deaths; 4,606 cases remain active.
Senator Square: Carson High School mourns loss of senior Jacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 8:23amJacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno was born Nov. 17, 2002 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nev., to Claudia Bruno and Hector Acosta. She has four younger brothers and sisters, all attending Carson City Schools, as well as a sibling just 18-months-old.
Soroptimist International of Carson City Announces 'Women Helping Women' Honorees to be Recognized on Feb. 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 9:55amSoroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” Honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our Virtual “Celebrating Women Helping Women” Recognition Event, via Zoom, on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 7 deaths, 74 new cases, 40 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 6:04pmCarson City Health and Human Services reported Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 that there are 7 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 74 new cases and 40 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Responsible beverage server training offered via Zoom by Partnership Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 4:02pmPartnership Carson City, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and School Resource Officers are working together to offer a certificate to serve and sell alcohol, tobacco or marijuana products in Carson City.
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 School District reminder: 3-6th grade to return to in-person learning Jan. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 10:15amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, all third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students may begin attending their zoned school for in-person, on-campus instruction, four days a week, Tuesdays through Fridays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club to feature first film of 2021 'Mogambo' this Tuesday at BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 2:31pmWith a recent sanitation fogger obtained by the Brewery Arts Center, the Carson City Cinema Club will show its first film of the year, the1953 classic “Mogambo” this Tuesday, Jan. 5 at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 West King Street.
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.
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.
State Treasurer warns Nevadans about unclaimed property text message scam
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 10:57amThe Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is asking Nevadans to ignore and delete any text messages received from unknown sources indicating the State Treasurer’s Office is holding their unclaimed property.
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.
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.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 32 new cases, 51 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 10:45pmCarson City Health and Human Services reports Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 that there are 32 new cases and 51 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,787, with 4,220 recoveries and 106 deaths; 4,461 cases remain active.
Carson City, Douglas County offer curbside Christmas tree recycling
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 4:06pmCarson City and Douglas County are again participating in a statewide Christmas tree recycling effort. As in previous years, Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day or taken to one of several drop off locations.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Saturday briefing: 91 new cases, 150 additional recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/26/2020 - 7:18pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 that there are 91 new cases and 150 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,755, with 4,169 recoveries and 106 deaths; 4,480 cases remain active.