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Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 11:30am

Free, family-friendly evening community yoga returns to Carson City in August
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 8:41am

This August, Partnership Carson City, in collaboration with Grassroots Yoga Center and co-sponsored by Carson City Parks and Rec, brings back its popular outdoor yoga sessions starting Aug. 5 and continuing to Aug. 26, 2024.

The free Wellness Yoga classes are held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Carriage Square Park, located at 1099 Cabrolet Dr., Carson City, Nevada.

Carson City Sheriff's Office advises shoppers to protect purses
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:29pm

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Carson City Sheriff's Office Detective Ramon Marquez issued a press release to identify a suspect in a purse theft at a Carson City business in June 2024. This suspect has been linked to several purse thefts in Carson City and Northern Nevada. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate these thefts.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Maxine
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 1:10pm

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Maxine, a fun, one-year-old pup with a friendly demeanor and a love for adventure. She enjoys the company of other dogs and gets along with them effortlessly.

Downtown Carson City bench dedicated in memory of Stan Jones
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 11:28am

On what would have been the 89th birthday of Stan Jones, his widow Sue and over 75 family, friends and dignitaries gathered on the corner of King and Curry streets on July 12 to dedicate a city bench in his honor.

Happening tonight: BAC in Carson City hosts Blacktop Buffet every Wednesday through August 28
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 9:55am

Family friendly summer fun isn’t just for Saturday nights at Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Enjoy 10 weeks of street food and musical acts presented by Yates Law P.C. from 5-8pm every Wednesday night from through August 28, 2024.

Beat the Scammers: Your ultimate summer survival guide from Nevada Bankers Association
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 9:50am

Remember when checks practically screamed your info to the world? Name, birthdate, Social Security number, address — it was like a fraudster’s dream come true.

Carson City summer restaurant inspections: Critical violations reported
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 9:17am

The health inspector conducted a number of restaurant checks within Carson City and the surrounding region between May and July.

Elvis was in the house at Carson Plaza Senior Living
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 6:59am

Elvis thrilled the residents of Holiday Carson Plaza Senior Living in Carson City on July 12 as he appeared for the weekly Friday Happy Hour.

Call to Carson City area artists: Entries sought for Nevada Artists Association Summer Show

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 6:34am

Get ready for the judged “Summer Show” open to members and nonmembers. The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.

UPDATE: US-395 opens, 264 acres burned in fire south of Gardnerville, mop up underway

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 4:28pm

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Spring Valley Fire has been mapped at 264 acres and is 20 percent contained. Highway 395 has been fully reopened. All evacuations have been lifted. Residents may now return to their homes. Fire crews continue to mop up for hot spots. Emergency teams are assessing damage. See the perimeter map here and incident command page here.
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UPDATE 8:37PM: Residents located within the Double Springs evacuation zone are asked to please stay in their homes while fire crews continue operations and extinguish hot spots. Officials are asking Double Springs residents who evacuated to please not return to their homes until fire crews complete operations and deem the area safe to reenter.

U.S. 395 will remain closed to allow fire crews to continue operations. U.S. 395 will likely not open until the morning hours of July 17.

See incident command page here.

Evacuations for Topaz Ranch Estates are lifted as of 8 p.m. and residents may now return to their homes. The Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center evacuation center is now closed. The evacuation for Double Springs is still in place. U.S. 395 is still closed in both directions at Leviathan Mine Road and State Route 208.
Go here to view the perimeter map, which is regularly updated with the fire location and road closures.

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