Sierra Nevada Cancer Center opened a new cancer treatment center at 1154 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe July 1, 2013.

Sierra Nevada Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art oncology and hematology facility now offering treatment in five locations including Carson City, Fallon, Gardnerville and Sparks. The South Lake Tahoe facility will expand the reach of Sierra Nevada Cancer Center making cancer treatment more convenient and closer to home for those living at the Lake.

Just in time for Independence Day, Reno-based non-profit Black Rock Solar has reached the milestone of building 3 megawatts of solar power capacity across the state of Nevada. That’s 3 megawatts of clean, renewable energy fostering freedom from fossil fuels and building a self-reliant nation independent of environmentally hazardous power-production methods.

On warm summer evenings in Genoa, when the sun begins to dip behind the Sierra Nevada, and the shadows grow long, and the light turns amber and gold, people gather in the Genoa Park on the green grass with their picnic dinners to listen to music. Joey was born in Oneida, KY and raised in Winchester, KY. and he has the accent to prove it.

July 14th features Joey Carmon: "Guitar Man" Tribute show to Jerry Reed. Bring a picnic and a blanket to Genoa Town Park and enjoy an evening of free music!

Women to Women Nevada with host Carol Paz offered June viewers a simple contest where the winners would get some really nice prizes.

It being July 1, that means winners for the June contest were picked today. The contest was easy. A number between 1 and 500 was selected prior to the launch of the contest. Entries had to guess what the number was to win.

The former U.S. Marine of 29 years is set to run 70 miles, from Coleville, Calif., to Virginia City, beginning Tuesday to raise money for the Marsoc Wounded Warrior Foundation, which supports U.S. veterans. The run, part of the “Miles for Marsoc” campaign, begins Tuesday and is scheduled to end Wednesday.

Padilla, 49, of Cold Springs will be running by himself for the first 50 miles and expects to be joined by two other runners toward the end of the run.

Two individuals and two servers were issued citations Saturday as part of efforts by the Carson City Sheriff's Office to stop the sale of alcohol to minors.

A "shoulder tap" operation was conducted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Saturday where individuals were asked by a person in decoy to purchase alcohol for him or her. The "decoy" informed those asked that he/she was underage and could not purchase the alcohol. The decoy was assisted by two Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies who oversaw the operation.

The following series of photos were submitted Paul Esswein of the air attack on the fire in Silver City off of Pedlar Road. So far, 300 acres have been reported to have burned with some evacuations in order. Go here for the full story.

UPDATE 10:30AM MONDAY: The Sierra Front Type 3 team battling the Pedlar Fire in Silver City took control of the fire at 11 p.m. Sunday night. As of 7:30 Monday morning the fire was 75 percent contained, according to the latest from Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch. Highway 341 from Highway 50 to the truck route "Y"was reopened. Highway 342 from the "Y' through Silver City to Virginia City will remain closed this morning.

A vintage two-story brick building sits on the southwest corner of Curry and King streets in Carson City. Local lore and a Kit Carson/Blue Line Trail sign near the entrance have it that the structure at 102 S. Curry St. dates back to 1859-60, shortly after the town was founded in Eagle Valley, Utah Territory.

Robert Hanson Howe, 70 of Dayton, passed away on June 28, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements (775) 888-6800. …

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March 20, 1920 - June 30, 2013 Cherished husband, father, grandpa, teacher and friend; ten years ago today you passed away. You are missed and loved so very much. ...

Feb. 28, 1923 - June 18, 2013 Lucile Boyd passed away in her home after four weeks under the care of Hospice. She was born in Martin, Tennessee on February 28, 192...

A one week stay in a luxury home on the island of Kauai will be a featured lot item during the live auction at this summer’s Concert Under the Stars in Carson City.

The event takes place July 9, outdoors behind Café at Adele’s. Legendary Rock Band “War” will headline the Concert, local favorites Notch 8 and CW and Mr. Spoons will open the show. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of July 1-7: Beginning Monday, Lompa Lane will be closed between Highway 50 East and Menlo Drive due to construction.

Detours will be signed. In addition, the JAC bus routes 2A and 2B will be re-routed to follow the detour route and the bus stops on Lompa Lane and Menlo Drive will be temporarily closed during the road closure.

There will be road work on Long Street between Humboldt Lane and Rand Avenue. No delays are expected.

Aug. 7, 1923 - June 26, 2013 We mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Verla Orvalaine Anderson. Verla passed away peacefully...

The Nevada Division of Emergency Management issued a statement today regarding a heat wave that will grip the Silver State through the weekend and into next week as well as providing instructions for residents and visitors of how to beat the heat.
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The Carson City Library youth department will present Turi Becker, a local duct tape craft expert, on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. for a free program for the public. Hailing from Reno, NV, Turi is a cataloging librarian for the Washoe County Library System.

Have you ever heard of duct tape prom dresses? Well, we won’t be learning how to make those but we will be making duct tape smallets, or small wallets, with Turi Becker! With a variety of colors available, you can be as creative as you want with designs and pockets! This program is geared toward upper elementary and teens.

This week's Women to Women Nevada interview is with Kame Masterson of Carson City who is owner of a home-based anti-aging business.

During the interview, in which Masterson explains her background, she also shares some of her family's story of how her parents, both Japanese, were put into internment camps during World War II.

Tinder-dry vegetation, lingering drought conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires have prompted the Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Office, the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Nevada Division of Forestry’s to announce the implementation of fire restrictions today, Friday, June 28.

Feb. 3, 1932 - June 21, 2013 A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Al Silva passed away peacefully with his wife of 45 years and a granddaug...

Aug. 5, 1943 - June 23, 2013 On Sunday, June 23, 2013 Daniel Schultz passed on to his next adventure while surrounded by his family. Dan was born August 5, 1943 in...

Viola R. Strobel, 84, passed away June 27, 2013 in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, (775) 882-1766. …

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Sep. 9, 1929 - June 22, 2013 Rosaline “Rose” Maxine Williams Rodarte passed away June 22, 2013. She was born September 9, 1929 in Stillwater and was the eldest chi...

June 23, 2013 Sierra Grace Woodward, 26, passed away June 23, 2013 in Carson City, NV. Beloved daughter of Don Woodward and Marcia Fillmore. She is survived by her son, Adolf...