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Brilliant orange color fills the sky Sunday evening over Carson City.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Carson High Football Hall of Fame Dinner returns to Fuji Park's Fuji Hall on July 29. This highly anticipated event has been a cherished tradition for over two decades, celebrating the rich history and outstanding achievements of Carson High School's football program.

Volunteer tour guides wanted for Foreman-Roberts House Museum

The Carson City Historical Society is asking the public for volunteers to help give tours of the famous Foreman-Roberts House in Carson City on Sunday afternoons.

If you have been following my gardening saga for the last few weeks, you will know that critters, both mammalian and insectile have been giving me grief. For those who may not know the story, I tried growing vegetables again this season in metal and ceramic containers after having given up my battle a few years back due to pest pressures.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced that selections have been made for the Granger-Thye Concession special use permits for Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, and Zephyr Cove resorts. Issuance of new special use permits are subject to a 45-day appeal period.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction's SR 431-28 Tahoe Project is a multi-year highway improvement project that will revitalize and enhance the existing roadways and utility/drainage systems helping preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe.

Carson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center, which specializes in short-term, transitional care that bridges the gap between hospital and home, recently expanded its services to offer outpatient therapy.

Nevada’s labor force grew by 2,900 jobs and saw an increase of 3,400 in employed individuals, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s June 2023 economic report.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, launched its 13th Annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities throughout America. From June 28 to July 31, 2023, Carson City Grocery Outlet is teaming up with The Northern Nevada Dream Center, to collect cash donations in-store and online.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 24-30, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

A beautiful early morning walk in Washoe Valley staying far from the water due to the algae bloom and far from the horses so they could enjoy the morning too.

Carson City Soroptimists are hosting The Nevada Women’s Fund, a wonderful organization that has been awarding scholarships to women in Northern Nevada since 1983! If you are interested in the education and advancement of girls and women, this may be the event for you.

Dallas Burrow to Perform at Nashville Social Club on August 5

Join Us for a Night of Soulful, Texas Americana Music

Carson City, Nevada - On August 5th, the Nashville Social Club in Carson City welcomes breakout Texas singer-songwriter Dallas Burrow live in concert.

A BFEF tagged trout

Hello fellow anglers. No matter where you go, you will not be able to outrun the heat of the day.

The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Mark Robison, Local Government Reporter and Community Engagement Director at the Reno Gazette Journal. Mark is experienced in writing about complex and nuanced topics in easy-to-understand ways. In addition to his government beat, he also writes the RGJ's Fact Checker and Ask the RGJ columns. Mark is a 1987 graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas.

Just after 12 p.m. Saturday the southbound lanes or I-580 were closed near Fairview due to a crash with injury.

As of 12:55 p.m. the lanes are still closed.

The Karson Kruzers non-profit organization was developed in 1985 by B.J. Barnhurst and his friends. The group wanted to allow everybody that loved their car a chance to put it in a real car show, even if it didn’t run.

Applicants sought for AmeriCorps service in Nevada

The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) is currently recruiting for part time and full time AmeriCorps members to help make a difference in rural Nevada communities by teaching financial literacy to children, teens and adults. AmeriCorps is a national program that connects individuals and organizations to help communities tackle challenges and improve lives and communities.

Andy and Cassi Selders, owners of Blue Pebbles, a family-owned business in South Lake Tahoe, California, donated 70 box fans to the Carson City Senior Center on Thursday.

On Saturday, July 29 the Messy Kids Art School in Carson City will be hosting its first ever Back-to-School Kickoff.

Kids and grown ups alike will enjoy local vendors including Lambchop and Schnooks, Lazy Littles Closet, Carson Valley Kids, CAAST-Learning Center, Feel Good Foods, and a back to school photo booth will be provided by the Art of Life Photography.

Carson City Supervisors recently rejected a recommendation from the city's Growth Management Commission that would have designated a portion of available building permits specifically for affordable housing units.

The proposal would have increased growth allocations by 3 percent, with 2 percent for market-rate housing and 1 percent set aside for affordable housing starts specifically targeting workforce housing.

While Mayor Lori Bagwell cited her denial in language and definition concerns, Supervisor Maurice White stated that Carson City “has enough affordable housing.”

Happy Friday, Carson City! As the temperature stays in the high 90s, make sure to stay hydrated and find something fun to do with your family this weekend. Here’s a few events you may be interested in.

The next Carson City School Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Head on down to the Brewery Art Center's Exhibition Hall now through Sept. 17 to visit the "Seed of the Movement" art history display.

Thursday night, deputies were dispatched to a suspicious suspect near a local ranching supply store who was reportedly talking to himself and "asking for people," according to the report.

When deputies arrived on scene, they located a small fire that was being fueled by brush.

The Douglas County Community Health Clinic—along with the Douglas County School District—invites parents/guardians to bring their children to the Back-To-School immunization clinic to receive all routine childhood vaccines. The event will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 from noon-5 p.m. behind the Douglas County Community Center in Gardnerville (1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville, NV 89410).

The FISH student housing project on North Carson Street is nearing competition. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will get an update on the project and learn about how the community can help at the next club meeting.

The public is invited to attend the meeting on Tuesday, July 25th, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Thanks to the efforts of a small but extremely dedicated group of Catmandu volunteers as well as some amazing volunteers and donations from the community, the makeover at Catmandu is proceeding at a steady pace. We have made real progress and the place is looking great!

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, the first nonprofit organization dedicated to providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrated its 15 year anniversary Thursday with a facility tour and ribbon cutting hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

The 36th annual "Run What Cha Brung" car show — a summer favorite for more than 30 years among Northern Nevada classic vehicle and hot rod enthusiasts — returns this weekend to Mills Park in Carson City, July 21-22.

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host its 7th annual Cornhole’s Best for Hopefest tournament Friday, August 11 in Carson City.

Sponsorships and team sign-ups are currently available, with proceeds from the event going to support local cancer patients through SNR’s partnership with Carson Tahoe Health.

Park Home Ranch 80's Party

Get ready to travel back in time to the 80s at Park Home Ranch's upcoming party on Saturday, July 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. Break out your neon spandex, leg warmers, and blue eyeshadow, and join us for an unforgettable night of fun, music, and dancing.

VIRGINIA CITY — Don't miss the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum's 6th Annual “Steppin' Back in Time” fundraiser event: A Steampunk Soiree! Join us as we "step back" to the 1860’s -1890’s — a time of invention and innovation as we explore the marvels of technology and many ‘firsts’ that sprung up from the Comstock mining.

Carson City Supervisors voted Thursday to bar Carson City Save Marts from selling liquor at their locations after it was determined that the corporation, which operates three stores including FoodMaxx within the capital city, has been operating without a valid liquor manager for the past 15 months.

Carson City Supervisors voted Thursday to approve union agreements with both the Carson City Fire Fighters Association, as well as the Carson City Sheriff’s Supervisory Association.

The agreement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Association will retroactively apply a salary adjustment to employees with a rank of sergeant from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, with an estimated impact of $4.8 million.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, playing eight performances weekends July 21-30, 2023 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Salon Emerald and Hideaway Hair Lounge are thrilled to be able to make a difference in the lives of our local children. We want to make sure that every student has self-confidence about their appearance for their upcoming school year. A fresh haircut can go a long way toward accomplishing that.

Hello fellow anglers. No matter where you go, you will not be able to outrun the heat of the day. I talked with a friend in Alabama the other day. She told me it got to 95 degrees at her location, while here in Carson Valley the temperature was 102 degrees.

Tickets are on sale for the 14th annual Grateful Harvest Dinner taking place Monday, Sept. 18, at Nashville Social Club in Carson City. This annual event is The Greenhouse Project's primary fundraiser with proceeds allowing the organization to continue its work of agricultural education and growing food for the community's food insecure.

Build confidence in children

We would like to offer this program to all the kids in Carson City. All fees paid by Flavors of India. Family meals will be provided so you don't have to worry about going home and cook for your family.

According to Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon, the landfill fire was extinguished early Monday after burning for a little over five days.

Shortly before 5 p.m. late Wednesday afternoon, firefighters were dispatched to the landfill for what was initially reported as a 50 foot by 50 foot active fire. The landfill was closed Thursday while firefighters worked to suppress the flames, but reopened on Friday for the public.

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host a free document destruction day on Wednesday, July 26 in Carson City.

CHS Cheer fundraiser Carwash Saturday, July 22, 2023 10am to 2 pm

Carson High Cheer will host a fundraising carwash this Saturday, July 22. Come down and get your car washed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rich colors fill the skies over Carson City on Tuesday. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested early Wednesday for suspected misdemeanor DUI after officers investigated a vehicle rollover, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! Guinea Pig Appreciation Day was this past weekend on July 16. So today, we’d like you to meet Harpo, the Nevada Humane Society’s Pet of the Week in Carson City.

Approximately 50 youth and leaders from the Clear Creek and Hot Springs Wards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent their Tuesday evening overlooking Carson City while they restored the “C” on C-Hill.

Aribella Payne helps customers at the Thursday Dayton Farmers Market

With summer in full swing, the farmers market in Dayton is the place to be for local flavor on Thursday afternoons, 3 to 6 p.m.

The market offers a seasonal bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey and jelly, and special items like chard from Dayton’s Solidarity Garden and garlic, rosemary, radishes and apricots from student school gardens.

During their July 20 special Third Thursday event, the Dayton High School Boosters will be selling pulled pork sandwiches, Dust Devil fries and other snacks and beverages. A free class on quick meal planning begins at 4 p.m.

Family friendly entertainment.

If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen... and make a B line down to Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City. Treat yourself to one of their magnificent entrees and drink specials. The menu features a little bit of everything to accomodate every palate and those with dietary restrictions.

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