Carson City’s Jazz & Beyond 2020 Music and Art Festival Update – Carson Now

Nevada Politics – Sunday, July 19, 2020 – 1:43am

The Nevada Independent

Members of the Assembly took the first step to formally slash hundreds of millions of dollars from state budget accounts to close a $1.2 billion budget gap Saturday evening.

Outdoors – Sunday, July 19, 2020 – 1:06am

Photo by Randy Clark

After three attempts of seeing this rare comet, last night I was rewarded with this stunning capture.

Arts and Entertainment – Sunday, July 19, 2020 – 1:09am

by Sharon Rosse

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, “H2O 2020”, with work by eight Great Basin artists at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery: Cyndy Brenneman, Vanessa Martinez, Nolan Preece, Nancy Raven, Craig Sheppard, Dylan Silver, Cathryne Trachok, and Candida Webb. The exhibition will be in the gallery through Sept. 24, 2020.

Announcements – Sunday, July 19, 2020 – 1:17am

Curtis Fong, Bike the West

The combined 29th Annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, that was postponed to merge with the 18th Annual Tour de Tahoe, scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2020 has been postponed to their traditional dates in 2021.

News – Saturday, July 18, 2020 – 2:00pm

Sergeant Mike Cullen

The Carson City Sheriffs Office will be joining forces with other Nevada Law Enforcement Agencies from July 20th thru August 3rd to be on the lookout for distracted drivers.

Community – Sunday, July 19, 2020 – 1:12am

Trooper Jason Buratczuk, NHP

The Nevada Highway Patrol has entered into the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), Best Looking State Police Cruiser Contest. This is the 7th year AAST has held this event.

News – Saturday, July 18, 2020 – 5:52pm

Just before 6 p.m. on Saturday evening a motorcycle accident was reported on Northbound I-580 near the Koontz overpass.

The motorcycle was reported to have struck a trailer; however, the motorcyclist has fled on foot.

First responders are enroute.

Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.

News – Saturday, July 18, 2020 – 12:00pm

Press Release

Northern Nevada general contractor, Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC, has received the 2019 Summit Award for Re-Development of the Year for the Renown Urgent Care project in Carson City.

Announcements – Saturday, July 18, 2020 – 10:03am

by Denise Clodjeaux, Rotary Club of Carson Ciy

The Rotary Club of Carson City has announced that The Capital City Brewfest, scheduled for August 29th, will not take place this summer due to the COVID 19 virus.

The annual event, which funds the Rotary Club’s scholarships and youth programs, featured several dozen regional breweries and distilleries. The club has set the date of June 26, 2021 for the next Brewfest.

Arts and Entertainment – Saturday, July 18, 2020 – 7:53am

The Jazz & Beyond festival committee is rescheduling many of the events originally planned for August 2020 because of the recent rise in coronavirus cases. However, the committee plans to go ahead with the second annual Open Studios Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. Admission is free.

News – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 8:34pm

Carson City Health and Human Services

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting seven new positive cases and ten additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 501, with 348 recoveries and eight deaths, 145 cases remain active.

News – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 5:22pm

Around 5:20 p.m. Friday evening an accident with injury involving at least two cars was reported on S. Carson Street near Terribles.

First responders, Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol are enroute.

Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.

Arts and Entertainment – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 4:54pm

By Isaiah Burrows

When COVID-19 reached Carson City in March, establishments and local businesses were forced to close during the statewide shutdown.

In the midst of a global pandemic, the Nevada State Museum took an optimistic approach to improve and expand its online network. The shutdown offered new opportunities for museum director Myron Freedman to connect with staff members virtually through Zoom Video Communications and update local visitors on social media.

Health & Wellness – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 2:51pm

by Kelsey Penrose

Thursday afternoon at the Carson City Board of Supervisors the Carson City Board of Health convened and provided an update on the Health Officer’s Report, and engagement with the Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Department.

According to the Carson City Health Officer, Dr. Susan Pintar, immunization rates have been falling since the COVID-19 shut down, some places in the country as much as 40 percent, due to the fear of seeking medical help during the time of COVID-19.

News – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 1:49pm

by Kelsey Penrose

A non-injury accident was reported at 1:48 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Saliman and Como Streets.

News – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 11:50am

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Press Release

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying three suspects involved with a shooting that had occurred yesterday morning in the area of Stanford Drive.

Business – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 12:18pm

by Kelsey Penrose

UPDATE: 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.

Outdoors – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 8:46am

Photography by Edward Howell

Summer colors fill the sky at sunset over Carson City Thursday night as captured by reader Edward Howell.

Arts and Entertainment – Friday, July 17, 2020 – 7:38am

Brewery Arts Center

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.

Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July and August.

Arts and Entertainment – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 6:13pm

By Isaiah Burrows

Heading 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.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 6:07pm

Carson City Health and Human Services

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, July 16, 2020 that there are 15 new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 494, with 338 recoveries and eight deaths, 148 cases remain active.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 4:24pm

Thunderstorms have begun to move into the Sierra and western Nevada region Thursday afternoon, bringing with them lightning, periods of heavy rain and a risk of flash flooding and debris flows in recent wild land fire burn areas.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 3:39pm

DETR news release

CARSON CITY — Federal and state law requires that the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation redetermine eligibility on a quarterly basis for regular unemployment, pandemic unemployment assistance, pandemic emergency unemployment compensation and state extended benefits.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 5:11pm

UPDATE 5:11PM: The assailants are described as three males in their 20s. Two were wearing dark colored clothing and the other was in light colored clothing. All three suspects were described to be in hoodies and wearing face coverings.
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UPDATE 2:23PM: After 8 a.m. Thursday morning, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a patient at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center Emergency Room with a gunshot to the hand.

At arrival, deputies were informed by the victim that three unknown persons forced their way into his home at the 1500 block of Stanford Drive and shot him. The unknown assailants fled immediately, and the victim transported himself to the hospital, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong in a news release.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 4:39pm

UPDATE: According to an update news release from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, the woman was released from custody and has been cooperative with authorities. Further details will be provided pending the results of the autopsy report, according to the release.
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A 22-year-old Carson City woman is being held after she allegedly miscarried her pregnancy and put the fetus in a freezer, according to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

Sports – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 3:13pm

By Tim Parsons, Tahoe Onstage

Be ready. That’s good advice for people in any line of work – especially boxers nowadays.

Business – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 2:00pm

Southwest 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.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 1:15pm

By Terri Gahr

With the new school year approaching, our schools, students, and families may be struggling with a variety of issues including school supplies. With new regulations and guidelines, acquiring these much needed items may prove difficult for families who are facing financial uncertainty.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 6:23pm

by Kelsey Penrose

The 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.

Announcements – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 11:41am

By Staff of Nevada Humanities

Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 7:59am

Kristyn Leonard, The Nevada Independent

The Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee unanimously approved more than $800,000 of emergency funding on Tuesday for a federal program that could provide nearly $300 in meal assistance to each Nevada child who missed out on their free and reduced priced lunches as a result of school closures.

Sports – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 9:36am

By Isaiah Burrows, Tahoe Onstage

For someone who pitched for eight minor league affiliates and in four different countries, it’s no surprise to see Bradin Hagens shine on the mound during a pandemic.

Outdoors – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 4:11am

Photography by Edward Howell

A Red Tail Hawk is buzzed by a Great Northern Harrier at The Silver Saddle Ranch.

News – Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – 6:08pm

Carson City Health and Human Services

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting five new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on July 15, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 479, with 338 recoveries and eight deaths, 133 cases remain active.

News – Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – 3:49pm

In Plain Sight Marketing

Local outfit Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning is seeking donations of brand-new box fans for Carson City seniors during the annual 2020 KOLOCares Fan Drive.

News – Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 10:10am

by Kelsey Penrose

According to the Carson City School District Reopening Plan, there will be three distinct models the District must plan for and be prepared to operate under, and the finalized plan should be in place for at least one full semester after school begins.

News – Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – 3:15pm

by Kelsey Penrose

Happy Wednesday Carson City! Say hello to this week’s lovely Pet of the Week, a sweet girl named Arya!

Arya is a 1 year old female pit mix and a recent graduate of the PUP’s program, who is looking for an adult only home where she can be the only dog.

News – Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – 1:26pm

DETR news release

CARSON 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.

Outdoors – Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – 1:50pm

Samantha Thompson, NDCNR

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to announce that Ormat Technologies, Inc and Crawford Cattle LLC are partnering to protect vital sagebrush habitat in Humboldt County while simultaneously advancing development of clean energy infrastructure for Nevada.

Health & Wellness – Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – 1:37pm

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada

RENO, Nev. — The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada’s goal is to provide an opportunity for urban Indian populations to receive testing.