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Sierra Flats Affordable Housing to open in Carson City; now accepting applications

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 3:13pm

UPDATE 6/25/24: The ribbon cutting is being rescheduled. We will update with a new date when it is announced. Applications are still open at this time.

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After several years of set backs due to the economy, the Sierra Flats Affordable Housing project is finally opening with a ribbon cutting July 9, providing 80 new rent controlled units to the capital city.

There are two portions of the project, a building for seniors and a building for family and workforce housing, each containing 40 units.

UNR Master Gardeners Host Night in the Garden: Community Garden Talks

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 11:26am

Join UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Carson City for a night in the garden.

Carson City School District summer office hours and online registration updates

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 11:08am

The Carson City School District reminds the community that all school offices within the district, with the exception of Carson High School, will be closed from June 17 to August 5. The Carson High School office will be open to help you from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Message of the Week: School’s out! Keep your children safe this summer

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 11:04am

Today is the last day of school, which brings on High School graduation across Lyon County. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office congratulates all of those that are graduating today, and wishes them the best as they enter the workforce, go off to college, join the military or any other adventure they choose to embark on.

Following consistent issues at Zephyr Cove Beach, paid parking is now required and parking is limited

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 8:52am

Douglas County is pleased to announce important updates to parking regulations and options for visitors and residents enjoying Zephyr Cove Beach at Lake Tahoe this summer.

For the first time, "No Parking" signs will line both sides of Highway 50 in each direction from the new stoplight installed by the Nevada Department of Transportation at Warrior Way.

Two found dead south of Tahoe following search for missing plane

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 8:10am

Two people have been found dead after the plane they were in crashed in Alpine County, south of Lake Tahoe. On June 13 at approximately 1 a.m., deputies from the Alpine County Sheriff's Office were notified of an overdue aircraft that had left Lodi, Calif. on Wednesday afternoon.

Teen in custody following convenience store robbery in Carson City

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 11:20pm

A sixteen-year-old Carson City resident is in custody following a gas station robbery Thursday night.

According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, the robbery occurred at an ExtraMile convenience store and involved a knife.

Douglas County School board selects new superintendent for third time

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 1:48pm

The Douglas County School Board selected Angelo “Frankie” Alvarado, a Ukiah, Calif. district administrator, as their next superintendent.

This is the third selection for a superintendent, the first of which was John Ramirez Jr., also of California, who had a history of DUI, sexual harassment, hit and run, mismanagement of district funds, and more.

Music, Chautauqua and Local Author at Dangberg Historic Park June 20

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 12:28pm

A concert by The Sierra Sweethearts, a Chautauqua of Laura D. Fair, and local author Gregory Crouch are featured as part of the Dangberg Summer Festival in June.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Tony

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 9:57am

Our Pet of the Week is Tony.Tony is a ten-year-old taking on the world as a blind pup. This senior sweetheart is a great leash walker as he bravely explores new places using his other senses. He’s become quite the fan favorite in Reno and Carson City. This survivor hasn’t let his hurdles overwhelm his sweet personality. His tail is always wagging!

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