A fundraiser will be held Saturday for Michelle Thompson, a trainer at Fitness 1440 in Carson Carson City who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Michelle-A-Thon will be a full day of classes at Fitness 1440 with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Michelle's fight against cancer.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies with the Special Enforcement Team discovered a significant amount of methamphetamine — around 60 grams — that resulted in arrests Wednesday at a Carson City motel room.

Jacob Pacheaco, 27, of Carson City, faces charges of level 3 drug trafficking and possession with intent to sell, both felonies and gross misdemeanor destruction of evidence. He is being held on $259,632 bail.

Carson City government finances are good, though not exceptional, Mayor Robert Crowell said Wednesday as he urged a boost in sales tax to do capital projects. In a State of the City speech at a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored breakfast, Crowell cited a $1.1 million bulge in ending balance last year, solid bond ratings and prospects for rising city revenues.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) in the theft of several parts from vehicles in various locations in the Gardnerville Ranchos area.

The first report occurred on January 9, 2014 where a victim reported the rear bumper was stolen from his 2011 Toyota pickup. This incident occurred at 1035 Riverview Drive.