The second show of the 10th annual Summer Concerts on the Veranda Series takes place tonight at Café at Adele’s. The music plays every Thursday through Sept. 13, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Offering a line-up that ranges from jazz and world music to American rock and country, this season showcases some of the best talent from Nevada and California.
"Each year, the concert series has grown and we have enjoyed a wide range of music by talented performers, all of whom bring something special to the table," said Charlie Abowd, chef and co-owner of Cafe at Adele's.

CARSON CITY – The Committee to Protect Nevada Jobs has filed a new lawsuit against a revised margin tax initiative petition sought by the Nevada State Education Association for violating a prohibition requiring such measures to focus on a single

Construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities is about to begin on Roop Street between Winnie Lane and Northridge Drive! Although short, this stretch of road is currently one of the more dangerous areas in town for cyclists and pedestrians. Safe and well used bicycle facilities exist on either side of Lone Mountain, but cyclists must brave fast traffic and a crumbling shoulder if they wish to connect the two areas. And although pedestrians are instructed not to use this route, no other reasonable routes exist nearby.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested Christopher Michael Schumacher, 30, a man of unknown origin, as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Schumacher was arrested based on felony allegations of third-offense domestic battery and disuading a victim from reporting a crime, gross misdemeanor allegations of child abuse/neglect and false imprisonment, and a misdemeanor allegation of violation of a probation warrant.

If you can't afford to travel to Hawaii for an authentic luau this year, do the next best thing:
Come to the Elks Lodge-sponsored CMNN Luau this Saturday, August 25th where you can partake of Kalua Pig, mango spiced chicken breasts, Hawaiian rice, fresh fruit salad, coconut cake and their famous pineapple upside-down cake. Cost is only $25 per person with advance ticket sales only by calling (775) 884-2226.
The Lodge is located at 515 North Nevada Street.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Airport Authority. The Airport Authority is a 7 member board that oversees all matters pertaining to the Carson City airport. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month in the Sierra Room at the Community Center.

RENO – President Obama talked about his ongoing commitment to education in a visit to this battleground state today, his first official campaign event of the year in Northern Nevada but his third visit to the area in just the past few months.

Obama’s campaign stop, to be followed by another event tomorrow in Las Vegas, comes to the state with the highest unemployment rate in the nation at 12 percent.

CARSON CITY – The potential viability of Yucca Mountain as a long-term repository for nuclear waste was the focus of yet another discussion in Nevada today as lawmakers serving on the Legislative Committee on High-Level Radioactive Waste heard status reports on the now defunded project.

Thousands of birds are abandoned and mistreated every year…

… And only a few organizations across the country are in a place where they can help. We are one of those few organizations. The Hyacinth Preservation Society must raise $5,000 to keep our organization operating for the next year. Your donation will pay for food, medical expenses, toys and other expenses we incur in the upkeep of the birds that we rescue. Recently, we received an African Grey that has plucked nearly all of her feathers out.

Every day you see a few more walkers hitting the sidewalks. They travel in packs, that way they can intimidate the non-walkers, the dogs, and all non-fitness types that are driving instead of walking, and I applaud the tenacity it takes to buck the wind, smoke, dirt, and exhaust fumes. Walking is an easy, quick way to accomplish exercise and it’s always available. It builds cardiovascular endurance, it builds muscle strength in the legs and it burns fat. And, there are a lot of people out there who could do with a little more "burned fat"...

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested the following individuals based on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

• Michael James Bundren, 26, a Carson City resident, at 1:15 p.m. Sunday. Bundren was arrested for a fugitive from justice warrant in his name. Bail has been set at $25,000.
• Julian Quincy Lewis, 19, a Carson City resident, at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Lewis was arrested for a fugitive from justice warrant in his name. No bail has been set.

It was a night of yellow flags, red flags, restarts, darkness, and fantastic racing at Fernley 95A Speedway on Saturday, August 18. Eighty-five entries in six racing divisions were on hand, plus eight Outlaw Karts.

Democratic candidate for US Senate, Congressman Shelley Berkeley will be speaking to the Carson City Democratic Women's Club Biennial Meet the Candidates BBQ on Saturday August 25th. The BBQ is being held at the backyard of 1001 Arrowhead Dr. from 1 to 4 PM. Cost is $20.00, children under 12 are free. There will be lots of food, raffle prizes and many other candidates for local offices that will also provide a brief statement of their qualifications and interests. Lots of other information and fun will be passed on. Must RSVP. Please call 841-3367.

RENO – Friends, family and political colleagues gathered today to honor and pay tribute to the first woman to serve in Congress from Nevada, the now 91-year-old Barbara Vucanovich.

About 250 guests gathered at Rancharrah for the celebratory dinner, which not coincidentally raised a healthy sum for Republican candidates in the November general election.

A series of drills simulating emergencies such as extreme weather, power outages, aircraft mishaps, lost climbers and transportation issues will be performed this weekend as part of operation Green Light organized by the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and the the Department of Homeland Security.
Operation Green Light will further develop and strengthen regional partnerships and enhance emergency preparedness, response, and prevention capabilities, according to Nevada Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Gail Powell. Participating counties include Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Humboldt, Lyon, Pershing, Storey and Washoe.