It was a record-setting beginning for the school year in Carson City yesterday where a total of 71 new educators reported to the tech center at Carson High for new teacher orientation for the Carson City School District.

The number was more than twice the regular attendance of previous years. The teachers received welcome packets, badges, laptops and other necessary materials and will receive training over the next several days leading up to the first day of school Monday, August 14.

A 61-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3500 block of Highway 50 E. following a fight between himself and his brother that resulted in several felony charges.

The Carson City Republican Party invites you to join us for an evening of music, socializing, and our famous Root Beer Floats. As well as the Root Beer Floats, we will serve Ice Cream Cups, Lemonade, and Ice Coffee. The Headquarters will be open for Voter Registration and to answer questions. Children are invited to join us too. The hours are 5 PM to 8 at the Republican Headquarters, 1971 California Street, Carson City. We hope to see you there.
Find Us at: www.CarsonCityRepublicanParty.com.

The Nevada Humane Society will be on scene at Carson City Toyota Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a gaggle of puppies in tow.

“Carson City Toyota has been a long time supporter of Nevada Humane Society, and what better way to say thank you than puppies?” Katie Cole, Events Coordinator for NHS said.

The Carson City Stake Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be hosting their annual community clothing exchange on Friday and Saturday, August 18-19, 2023, at the church building located at 411 N. Saliman Road, just south of Carson High School.

At first glance, Lake Tahoe is pristine. But look closer. Aquatic invasive plants and trash threaten the unique water quality and clarity for which Tahoe is known.

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) is excited to announce that $250,000 in grant funding is now available for youth outdoor education and recreation projects in Nevada. Grants will be awarded to programs that connect Nevada students with nature, increase environmental literacy, foster stewardship of natural resources, and promote physical health through outdoor education and recreation.

Eligible applicants include:

• Local, state, and tribal governments
• Schools
• Nonprofit organizations
• Community groups

Douglas County phone systems are experiencing service interruptions caused by regional phone outages. There is currently no estimated time of resolution.

A Chautauqua of Lora Josephine Knight and author Clare Frank open August’s events during the 2023 Summer Festival at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

The Class of 1983 would like to welcome any other classes from CHS. Friday night all are invited for food & entertainment. The Tap Shack on Rice Street is the location of shared memories and fun. Food trucks; Nevada Nosh and Apuna will be present.

During the early morning hours between July 1-3, 2023, an adult male entered two Stateline resort condominiums by opening unlocked screen doors. Once inside, he positioned himself at the foot of the bed and rubbed the feet of two separate adult females. Each female awoke from their sleep as the subject was rubbing their feet. Once awake the females confronted the male subject and he fled the scene.

Girls on the Run Sierras is bringing their week-long, character-building summer camp to Carson City on Aug. 7.

At Camp GOTR, girls will participate in a week-long, half-day camp with lessons about friendship, kindness and creativity. The camp is from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and there is a sliding scale cost.

Please visit girlsontherunsierras.org for more information!

A Carson City School District teacher and author has been honored with two writing awards for his novels.

Michael K. Falciani's book "The Raven and the Crow: The Gray Throne," written under the pen name of Mr. Kinkade DeJoseph, a teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, won Best Fantasy Novel. Additionally, another one of his books, "The Dwarves of Rahm: Omens of War," won Best Steampunk Novel.

Sierra School of Performing Art (SSPA) is thrilled to present “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” this August at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, a wonderful venue to watch live theater under the stars on a warm summer night.

The two Carson City Save Marts and the city’s FoodMaxx have began selling liquor again as of Monday, after Carson City Supervisors voted to bar each location from selling on July 20 at the 8:30 a.m. meeting.

Stellar Snacks announces that the company has been honored with the award, North American Agricultural Marketer of the Year.

The next Coffee with Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be held at 7 am on Sept. 13 at The Cracker Box.

Look at the brilliant color over Carson City Sunday evening!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - National Night Out is celebrated throughout the country on the first Tuesday in August each year, and that includes South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County which will have their own event.

I’m practicing sleeping on a futon in anticipation of my high school sweetheart visiting with two of her lady friends. Well, I slept in the ground for a year in Vietnam while in the Marine Corps, so my futon is like a DreamCloud Mattress by comparison.

Everyone is invited to the Artists Reception and Awards Presentation for the Nevada Artists Association Summer Show on August 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street, Carson City.

Come see 121 entries by 49 Northern Nevada artists in all categories, enjoy light refreshments and also vote for People's Choice.

The NAA Gallery is your local art marketplace.

A motorcycle traffic accident was reported just after 11:10 a.m. Sunday going northbound on I-580 near Fairview Drive.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s at the Reach for the Stars Gala, hosted by the Western Nevada College Foundation.

On the evening of Aug. 12, the Joe Dini Library will be transformed into a Roaring 20s venue where people can come to support the students of WNC. Prepare to step into a world where the spirit of the 1920s comes alive in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Jack C. Davis Observatory.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is expected to take place on Thursday, Aug. 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Items on the agenda of discussion include special presentations of awards, multiple architectural restoration projects, an agreement for training spaces for University of Nevada, Reno nursing students and more.