​The July 4th weekend means an increase in boating activity on Nevada’s waters. Unfortunately, it also means an increase in drinking related accidents as well. That's why game wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), along with law enforcement agencies from across the state, will be out in force this holiday weekend (July 1-4) targeting boaters operating under the influence (OUI) as part of Operation Dry Water.

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting “Tahoe Talks on the Beach” July 11, featuring the Sierra Alphorn Players (www.LakeTahoeMuseum.org).

Carson Nugget has partnered with winemaker Mike Owen, founder of Crystal Basin Cellars, and Debbie McCarthy, owner of About Town Deb and food, travel and wine blogger, to present a Winemaker's Dinner Series on Thursday, June 29 at 6 p.m. at the Barrel Room located in the Carson Nugget at 507 N. Carson St, Carson City.

The series includes a bubbly wine reception and a three-course meal with various Crystal Basin Cellar's wines.

A 45-year-old transient man was arrested near Retail Drive after allegedly masturbating at a coffee shop.

According to the arrest report, deputies responded to the business on report of indecent exposure. They made contact with a supervisor of the business who said an employee had seen a regular customer masturbating in a chair facing the coffee bar where employees were working.