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Nevada lawmakers began a special session Wednesday to consider a public financing package of up to $380 million for the proposed Oakland A’s baseball stadium in Las Vegas — with a sizable number of lawmakers expressing staunch opposition to the proposal.

Meet Pat the Cat! This happy tabby is 12 years old and has been in the Carson shelter since late April. Pat loves toys and blankets and is a staff favorite because of his curiosity and funny antics. The best way to get his motor purring is to have his chin and cheeks scratched. Pat is quiet, friendly, calm, loves being brushed and catnip makes him feel extra silly!

The Carson Lanes Family Fun Center in Carson City has sold for $5 million, according to Nevada Commercial Group.

Following the death of former owner Eugene Burger, who passed away in 2021 from COVID-19, the property was listed at $7.9 million.

Carson Water Subconservancy District is excited to host its upcoming “Get on the Bus!” Carson River Watershed Tour June 13 and 14.

CARSON CITY — With the close of another successful school year, the last thing educators want to happen is for students to lose those skills and knowledge over the summer.

To help, Carson High School, Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School will host a Summer Reading Challenge, where students and staff are encouraged and incentivized to read between June 1 and August 15, 2023.

Mark your calendars for the third annual A Night in Genoa Benefit Concert on Saturday, July 15 starting at 6pm at Genoa Town Park.

Thursday June 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Nevada State Museum in Carson City continues its Francis Humphrey lecture series with a Chautauqua performance by local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff.

The Woodruffs re-enact the characters of George and Elia Whittell, one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s.

A family of four ravens have taken permanent residency at the OTAG facility in Carson City. The parents, plus 2 juveniles, are living comfortably under a large solar panel high above the parking area.

Last year, both the Nevada State Museum and the Northern Nevada Children’s Museum welcomed new directors: husband and wife pair Josh Bonde and Becky Hall, respectively.

The paleontologist pair were involved in a fatal crash in Southern Nevada late last month that left them badly injured, and Hall’s 10-year-old daughter was killed, which was first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. News of the tragedy has rallied the community to help.

The Pony Express re-ride begins this week with riders carrying mail as they travel 1,800 miles from Sacramento, Calif., to St. Joseph, Missouri. Local stops will be Thursday in Woodfords, Carson City and Fort Churchill in Lyon County.

Assemblyman District 40

P.K. O'Neill, Assemblyman District 40, will be the Speaker at the next Ormsby Republican Women's Club meeting on June 21st at the Casino Fandango, Craft 55 Banquet Room. Social begins at 5:30 pm with the Meeting from 6:00-7:00 pm. For more information or to RSVP, please email: OrmsbyRepublicanWomensClub@gmail.com.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers voted late Tuesday to approve the last of the state’s five budget bills in an emergency special session, sending the measure to Gov. Joe Lombardo as the final piece in a budget deal that crumbled at the 11th hour of the regular session.

Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation late Tuesday night calling on the Legislature to convene Wednesday morning for a second consecutive special session to discuss a $380 million public financing package to help fund a proposed Las Vegas stadium project for the Oakland A’s.

Gov. Joe Lombardo officially convened a special session of the Nevada Legislature. The special session will begin at 8 p.m. and end by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a check fraud suspect from last year.

HCC's June public meeting is this Thursday June 8

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ June public meeting is Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 9am, via Zoom (connection details below). This month’s speakers are from Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative. Giving an overview of the initiative are Denise Hecht-Mack (Executive Director), JD Powers (Program Coach), and Linda Flaherty, who has been a board member and mentor to participants. C.I.R.C.L.E.S. stands for “Connecting Individuals to Resources that Change Lives and Enable Success.”

Carson Valley Days is back for its 113th year this weekend in Gardnerville with a theme of “Aloha, Carson Valley!”

The event is hosted each year by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club, and will take place June 8 - 11 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.

The 2nd Annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament takes place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, and there is still space for those last-minute teams who want to participate.

The Levitt Amp Concert Series returns to Carson City beginning June 17 at the Brewery Arts Center under new leadership.

Executive Director Spike McGuire came into the position at the BAC in January, and immediately got to work searching out and selecting the bands and musical acts that will showcase this year’s Levitt AMP concert series. However, McGuire said, the community will find the same format and vibe that the community expects.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries for the Judged “Spirit of America” Show on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Entries will be accepted from 10am-1pm only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.

Artist Char Hadwin will explain various techniques in this emerging art form while creating unique abstract art! Discover the newest techniques used in fluid art, and learn about the dirty pour, swipe, balloon smashing and
other flow methods.

It is our annual "Customer Appreciation Day" at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City. Please join us on Saturday, June 24th from 10am to 3pm.

Roses Demystified with Elona, Our Greenhouse Garden Center expert.

This event is Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 11am. Bring all your questions!

2450 S Curry St, Carson City.

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free. Nevada Department of Wildlife hosts its annual Free Fishing Day this Saturday, June 10. Anglers may fish in any public water in the state without a fishing license. All limits and other regulations apply.

Way back in 2012, when the economy was still emerging from a rough patch, Cafe at Adele's underwent a redesign and menu change in order to create greater community accessibility.

The revamp featured art provided by Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, adding to a more approachable abience, provided an informal gallery that showcased and supported area artists and "we even sold some art," said Chef Charlie Abowd, who co-owned the restaurant with his wife, Karen.

Democratic leadership and Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration came to an agreement on all but one of the five major state budget implementation bills, with the measure funding state public works and construction faltering in the Senate in the final hours of the session and a special session on the horizon.

As part of the budget compromise, Democrats and Lombardo brokered a deal on three major Lombardo bills, including charter school legislation, a government modernization effort and criminal justice reforms — but all were substantially watered down from their original forms.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor aggravated stalking of a child, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is working on another city beautification project. The club has donated 26 large trees to the Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, new housing revitalization project.

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Sub-Gauge Sporting Clays Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. Please call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Everyone is invited to come!

A total of 459 graduating seniors received their diplomas at Carson High School’s graduation ceremonies Saturday in Carson City as proud families cheered them on the football field and school district officials and teachers congratulated them.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space has contracted with Beynon Sports to resurface the tennis court at John Mankins Park beginning June 26, 2023.

On June 10th, at the Gold Hill Depot in Gold Hill, the Comstock Foundation is presenting David P. Otero portraying Adolph Sutro. David is a renowned Chautauquan portraying many well-known historic characters.

Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City has given up its 3rd hole in one this year. Mr. Gary Dalen hit a 6 iron from 131 yards and rolled it in for a one! Congrats to Gary and we hope to see him soon.

NEW CLASSES STARTING SATURDAY June 10th
Become a Healer Program – 10-week program
EnergyWork Class – 4-week class
Book online, walk-ins always welcome!

CARSON CITY INTUITIVE CENTER SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Aura/Chakra Healing Clinic
12pm - 1:30pm – walk-in’s welcome

TranceMedium Healing Clinic
Every 1st Saturday of the month
12:30pm - 2pm ~ Contribution $20

Aura Reading
Every Saturday by appointment only
10am - 12:00pm ~ $30
Book online or call (775) 324-2872

Hands On Healing
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
Booking Required ~ $30

Carson City Intuitive Center

Pioneer Academy hosted commencement ceremonies for 44 graduates Wednesday, May 31 at the Carson City Community Center. The Pioneer Academy Class of 2023 Graduates listed below by their first name followed by last name (alphabetized) including awards and recognitions.

I took this from my balcony, I caught it just in time.

As the Legislature approaches adjournment sine die, the constitutionally mandated end to the 120-day session, the once slow trickle of the legislative session has been turbocharged into a raging river — with bills moving rapidly through hearings, committee votes, floor votes, amendments and transmittal to the governor’s desk.

The Jazz & Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2023 poster and program cover art contest is Carol Foldvary-Anderson. Her design, "Digital Collage Improv," was selected from eight entries to highlight the 20th annual Carson City music festival.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture has named Doug Farris as the new Deputy Director for the department. Farris previously served as the Division of Animal Industry Administrator from 2017 and has been serving as interim Deputy Director since March of 2023.

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

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop each afternoon this week, according to the National Weather Service, with storms capable of producing frequent cloud to ground lightning, gusty outflow winds, small hail and heavy rainfall.

Away back in 1961, the SAE Fraternity at the University of Oregon held a House Dance in a barn out in Creswell, thirteen miles south of Eugene. I got there early with a date I had met that afternoon, hoping she might teach me how to dance before the party started, Peggy was her name.

Every gardener’s dream is to never weed again. When people read that an herbicide kills all unwanted plants, they think they have found a miracle cure for their weed problems. It is important to understand how these soil sterilant products work and what problems can result from their use.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9s Cash and Camper will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Going with "barn" as its May rural theme, the Carson City Photo Club announced the winning photos for its monthly photography contest.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 5-11, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Registration is open with a few slots still available for the 30th annual invitation-only Young Eagles Day of flying happening Saturday, June 10 at Carson City Airport.

With just days left in the legislative session, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo joined Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar in a bill signing détente.

Lyon County Animal Services and Sheriff's Office deputies discovered an illegal cockfighting operation and more than 50 dead roosters in Silver Springs on Saturday.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 30 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian founding in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) and her Spirit Wranglers.

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