The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, will kick off their 38th season on Tuesday, August 2, from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the LDS church, 411 N Saliman Road in Carson City. A social gathering at 7:00 p.m. at Great Basin Brewing Co. in Carson City will follow.

On a pleasant summer afternoon we gathered together at the Jones Mansion in Gold Hill to celebrate a Nevada life well lived, extremely well lived. Several of us stood patiently in line to articulate our encomiums.

Nevada has lost a favorite son, and the world has lost a sage. David Toll was the SS Tahoe, the V&T Railroad, and the CC Mint, incarnate.

The University of California, Davis, Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, released its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Repor on Thursday. The report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Following the arrest of the father whose family was allegedly living inside of the Northern Nevada Children's Museum after a toddler wandered into traffic and guns and cannabis were discovered inside, the board of the children's museum stated the facility would be closed for one week.

During that time, they said, the museum would be deep cleaned, a new manager would be hired, and the board would determine a new path forward.

Please join us at Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. at Dangberg Historic Park as Glen Whorton returns to speak on a new topic this year, "Film Production at the Historic Nevada State Prison. This is a free event for all to attend.

Please join us Sunday, August 7 here at Dangberg Historic Park for a presentation by Jason Smith on "The History of Ballooning" with tales of adventures in Carson Valley and beyond! This is a free event for all to attend.

Please bring your own seating and no pets allowed — certified service animals only. Guests are welcome to bring food or beverage, as none will be sold at this event.

John “Snowshoe” Thompson, carried the mail across the Sierra during winter snows for 20 years. He would carry 80 pounds of mail over the 180-mile round trip in just 5 days. He hand crafted his own snow skates, and would carry nothing more than a jacket, dried meat and matches. Thompson was a larger than life character, saving numerous lives, serving his community unwaveringly and devoted his life to the betterment of all.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free summer outdoor family movie nights at Mills Park. This Friday, July 29, will be the viewing of "Soul," a 2020 computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios that won two Academy Awards.

UPDATE 9:10AM: The condition of the patient is unknown at this time. He was flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno. Traffic in the area of Market and College and Emerson has been reopened, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday morning to a person who reportedly jumped at the overpass of northbound I-580 and Emerson Drive.

Chase International showcased 30 of America’s most prestigious estates during their 26th Annual Luxury Estates Tour. Through an immersive multimedia website, thousands of viewers saw an inspiring sense of the Lake Tahoe and High Sierra lifestyle through exclusive guided tours, 3D architectural walk-throughs and live interactions with luxury listing agents.

The live music experience keeps on rolling in Carson City this weekend when alt-rockers The Vindys take the downtown Change Companies stage as the Levitt AMP summer concert series headliners Saturday, July 30.

Plus, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "Part of the Machine, Rock & Pinball" exhibit happens Saturday, with free admission from 5 to 7 p.m.

A saw mill is being built behind Topsy Lane south of Carson City as part of a Washoe Tribe project aimed at thinning the Lower Clear Creek forest to prepare for wildfires.

The Washoe Development Corporation has leased 37.2 acres to Tahoe Forest Products.

Inspired by landscapes and the endless details within, James McCarthy’s photography exhibition presents innovative compositions in his exhibition, "Alignment" with the Capital City Arts Initiative.

According to a recent study, summer temperatures in Reno, Nevada, have risen 10.9 degrees since 1970, making it the nation’s fastest-warming city. Ranked second is Las Vegas, which has seen an increase of 5.8 degrees.

On July 27, 28, and 29 the Sand Harbor Boat Beach from the boat ramp to the group area will be closed to the public for a special event. On July 28, the Sand Harbor Boat Ramp Parking Lot will be closed to all parking. Visitors can still access the park through the main entrance until the parking lot is closed for the day due to capacity, or by riding the East Shore Express.

Devil’s Ladder History Hike at Carson Pass: This is a walk down to the where the old highway crosses the Emigrant Trail at Devil’s Ladder. From there we will follow the wagon track to register rocks where the immigrants from the east wrote their names with grease from their wagon wheels. We will also pass the marker of an Unknown Pioneer. This is about 1 ½ miles. Space is limited… Call 209-258-8606 to reserve a spot.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeing a spike of fraudulent scams with a large increase of citizens becoming victims. The following are examples of fraudulent scam activity being seen.

Discussions relating to the amount of retail cannabis locations in Carson City will be returning for a second time to the Planning Commission after the commission changed their previous recommendation at last month’s meeting.

Near record high temperatures later this week across western Nevada and the Carson City region has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory Thursday through Saturday.

For those in Carson City struggling with addiction, a new type of help is on the horizon: Carson City CrossFit has recently partnered with "The Phoenix" to support those wishing to lead a sober lifestyle.

The Phoenix is a nonprofit organization that helps people in their journey to sobriety and healthy living through fitness.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested early Tuesday morning for a felony warrant issued out of California, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Keep Saturday, August 27, open so you can attend a true blockbuster event here in Carson City. It will begin with a fabulous picnic at the Carriage House, catered by John Hurzel of “A Catered Affaire.” Following the best picnic you will ever eat, the premiere performance of ‘The Life of Annie Roberts” will be presented by noted Chautauquan Kim Harris, who has spent over a year researching all the details of the woman who lived in our historical treasure — the Roberts House — and raised her family 50 feet from where you will have lunch.

CARSON CITY — On Monday, the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced that Lisa Levine is now serving as Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation.

Learn more about climate action by attending our meeting. We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues.