Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch pet of the week is Canela, a joyful four-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who has a smile that will light up any room.

Nashville Social Club is bringing more award winning acts to Northern Nevada this September with Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award Winner, Booker T. Jones live in The Swan Music Hall for two rare performances on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30pm.

Some of the beauty of living in Carson Valley centers is the strong sense of community. People helping people is a time-honored tradition and is woven into the fabric of Carson Valley living. At the core of this tradition are numerous organizations focused on providing services and opportunities for connection.

Pedestrian safety is a two-way street. Nevada State Police is partnering this month with law enforcement agencies statewide in the Joining Forces campaign that urges pedestrians and drivers to be aware of each other and to share the road responsibly.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.

A 40-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of drug possession and multiple felony counts for having Social Security cards and identification belonging to other people, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Beginning Friday, Mile High Jazz Band Association presents Carson City’s 21st annual Jazz & Beyond Music Festival, with 11 days of free entertainment featuring 30 performances.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday August 14, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

More than 565 apprehensive but excited freshman from the Class of 2028 joined the ranks of Carson High School Tuesday in an orientation lead by administrators and school leadership teams.

The new students joined the Senator ranks of more than 585 sophomores, 570 juniors and 536 seniors.

The Porch Movement has intentionally created these game nights as a casual and fun way for you to meet others in your area of the community. This is a low key way to make connections and build community. All ages welcome! You are invited.

Did you catch the sunset Monday night?

Coming up! Carson City's 3rd Annual Source Water Assessment Day will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am-11:00am at the Kings Canyon Trailhead.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has arrested the driver of a vehicle that was on fire on I-80 near Verdi on Sunday. The vehicle, a 2020 Alfa Romeo, is believed to have started the Gold Ranch Fire which has burned over 500 acres, so far.

What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe.

Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.

The expansion of the Carson City Community Center, including the theater now known as the Bob Boldrick Theater, was completed in the fall of 1974.

Ready for some motorbike madness? The Outlaw Flat Trac races return to Fuji Park in Carson City Aug. 22-24.

Riders compete for the best in the west title, along with cash prizes for each bracket.

The speaker at the August 12th Democratic luncheon will be John W. Henley, candidate for Carson City School Board of Trustees, District 7.

Since July of 2006 John Henley has been a law enforcement professional and certified public manager for the Nevada Department of Corrections. As a member of the school board, he wants to ensure that all students in the district receive a rigorous and well-rounded education that prepares them for success in life.

UPDATE: A fire weather watch issued for Carson City and surrounding counties was upgraded Sunday afternoon to a Red Flag Warning due to projected gusty winds and low humidity, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday.
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Firefighters with the aid of improved weather conditions were able to bring the containment lines around the Crozier Fire near Placerville, Calif., to 18 percent as of Sunday morning, while northern California's largest fire, the Park Fire, is 37 percent contained.

I’ve been watching my lemon cucumber plant closely, trying to find developing cucumbers. Until today, there weren’t any fruits setting up. With it being August already, I don’t know if I will have ripe cucumbers before the first frost.

The Carson City Senior Center will host a Chautauqua presentation of William Mulholland in “There It Is, Take It!” on Tuesday, August 13.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 12-18, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City this Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13-14, as part of preliminary engineering for future Nevada Department of Transportation highway improvements.

If you are looking for more positivity, collaboration and celebration then you need to come meet the awesome women of Polka Dot Powerhouse! Join us for our connection mixer at Great Basin Brewing Company, back in the Old World Coffee area, 302 N Carson St., Carson City.

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.