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Carson City’s Ross Gold Park will be seeing a rehabilitated tennis court as well as a new pavilion thanks to funds from Centennial Park.

John Lee Easby passed away on June 14th, 2022, surrounded by his family. John was born November 2, 1956, in Merced, California to Jack and Mary Ellen Easby. He graduated from CSU Fresno with a degree in Industrial Technology where he started dating the love of his life, Diana. They were married in 1983 and together they had two children, Blake and Lauren. John and Diana moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1988 where they built their dream home.

Capital City Arts Initiative is presenting “Contrasts” in Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery through Sept. 15 on the Carson City campus.

After months of discussion and deliberation by the Board of Supervisors on how to properly dispose of the city-owned Northgate Complex, which houses several Carson City based non profits, it was determined Thursday that the city would go forward with negotiations on the property with the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation.

The minimum price was set for $385,000.

Carson City School District will host a Job Fair at the district office at 1402 West King Street, Tuesday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (for teaching and substitute teaching positions) and again, Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (for all other positions).

A 52-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

UNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is back! On July 13, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. UNR Extension Douglas County will be holding a question-and-answer session regarding the Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — The 33rd annual American Century Championship is underway at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. There was a Pro-Am on Wednesday and Thursday features a Celebrity-Am tournament. Also on tap are a short-game skills challenge between Annika Sorenstam, Paige Spiranac, and Kira K. Dixon taking on Hall-of-Famers Marcus Allen and Jerry Rice.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series, presented by The Change Companies, returns this Saturday, July 9, with headliner the Young Dubliners taking the stage.

Two people suffered minor injuries after a mechanical failure forced the landing of an airplane Wednesday evening on the north side of Highway 50 near Silver Springs, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

In 2021, Greater Nevada Mortgage, through its Keys to Greater program and with the help of more than 2,000 mortgage clients, contributed a total of $119,300 to help young adults in northern Nevada find a place of hope.

This year, Keys to Greater returns, with a portion of the revenue of every new mortgage or refinanced mortgage funded through GNM to be donated to the Eddy House and the Northern Nevada Dream Center in Carson City.

We’re thrilled that after two years of virtual events we can now offer a HYBRID statewide event, both in-person AND online!

Progress never stops here and Nevada’s remarkable people and achievements must be celebrated — join us in person or online and honor Nevada's progressive leaders, activists, organizations, and electeds.

Get tickets here: https://battlebornprogress.actionkit.com/donate/CP22_RSVP_copy/

The National Weather Service in Reno is monitoring smoke drift and haze from the Electra Fire in Amador County, Calif., on the west slope of the Sierra southwest of Lake Tahoe.

Every Sunday in July live outdoor music in the Event Center at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Free and open to the public.

On Friday, July 1, Lake Tahoe’s Sierra Nevada University was acquired by the University of Nevada, Reno.

As of July, the Incline Village college, previously Sierra Nevada College, which first opened its doors in the fall of 1969 with 23 students, will go forward as the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

On Friday, it was revealed that a family of 7 were living inside of storage rooms within the Northern Nevada Children’s Museum in Carson City with weapons and drugs after the father of the family, Wilbert Calhoun, was arrested for suspicion of child neglect.

While the Children’s Museum Board stated it must have been a very recent development, and that they had never received any complaints and had no knowledge anything at the museum was amiss, parents have a different story.

Carson High School graduate Hayden Breiter won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2022 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, this past June 22-23, 2022. Kasey Kemmet, Carson High School SkillsUSA advisor, accompanied Breiter to Atlanta. Breiter was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Restaurant Service.

More than 300 volunteers, an eight-person dive team, and one beach-cleaning robot spread out across five Lake Tahoe beaches Tuesday in a collaborative effort to remove leftovers from July 4th celebrations, as part of the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s annual Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanup.

Carson City is incredibly grateful for Congressman Mark Amodei’s efforts to ensure that the City’s Community Project Funding request for the Appion Way Improvement Project was included in the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations bill.

The Carson City Elks Lodge # 2177 515 N. Nevada Street will hold a fundraiser brunch for Huntington's Disease research. The brunch is Sunday July 10, 2022, 10 a.m. to noon.

Monday, July 11, Brother Dan Palmer will feature Eric Henry Andersen in a rescheduled appearance. A founding member of Reno band The Novelists, the casual chat and jam format will give audiences a close-up view into his life and career.

Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years. His diverse repertoire of music makes him a fan favorite for all ages. Whether you enjoy country (old and new), pop, rock, blues, or jazz, you will be mesmerized by his smooth, soulful sound. Head on out to David Walley’s and treat yourself to an evening of great food, friendly service, and wonderful entertainment. Music starts at 5 p.m. Bring the family!

Frank Tortorich, local author, will lead a hike focused on the history of Carson Pass. He will share some stories during a relaxed hour and a half walk. All participants will leave knowing more about Kit Carson, John C. Fremont, and the pioneers of the area. Call 209-258-8606 to reserve/ensure a spot.

Mike Mahoney will lead a hike focused on spotting and appreciating local birds. He will also be pointing out the trees of the area. This will be on an easy trail. The event is about 2 hours. Call 209-258-8606 to reserve/ensure a spot.

Retired USFS Ranger and published author Frank Tortorich leads this hike by asking “Do you see what you are looking at?” and urges people to see glaciation and more in the forest they think they know. A meander over a couple of miles, pausing to appreciate the many hidden treasures of the forest. All participants will leave with knowledge of the forest! This event is 1-2 hours to Frog Lake. Call 209-258-8606 to reserve/ensure a spot.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a total of 30 persons between July 2 and July 4, 2022, which included both the Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley areas. The arrests included the following:

Organizers of the July 4 fireworks show that was cancelled at the last minute by the Carson City Fire Department due to wind conditions, has been rescheduled for this Saturday, July 9, between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. wind permitting at Mills Park.

The preliminary hearing surrounding the kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Fernley resident Naomi Irion has been postponed.

The preliminary hearing of her accused killer, Troy Driver, will be Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. at Fernley Justice Court.

The Nevada Humane Society has officially kicked off its Duck, Duck, Cat promotion Tuesday in advance of the annual Duck Race event August 27 at Wingfield Park in Reno. For the next two weeks when people buy $90 worth of ducks to support the duck race, they can get a free cat or kitten.

Summer school students at Empire Elementary School in Carson City spent 20 minutes each morning to dedicate an engineering focus to create arcade games out of cardboard, tape, glue and other found materials. They collaborated, designed, tested and problem solved throughout the engineering process. On the last day of summer school, the students had fun playing each other’s games.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of possession of promotion of sexual performance conduct, child pornography and other alleged sex crimes, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

SPARKS, Nev. — In a continuation of food security efforts to ensure food is available to those who need it, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is seeking to fund projects to improve food access, distribution and infrastructure in Nevada. A total of $9 million is available using American Rescue Plan Act funds through two grants in which community organizations, food banks, and public and Tribal entities engaged in food assistance activities are encouraged to submit projects for funding.

Western Nevada College is gearing up partnerships throughout the community to promote public safety, preparing students to meet future needs and leadership roles throughout the criminal justice system.

If you haven't come to see the newest show at Nevada Artists Association yet, you absolutely have to! The artists that submitted their works of art have put in their heart and soul into their works and you have to come and visit the gallery soon! Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street, Carson City, NV and open Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4pm.

A brush fire near Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe briefly closed Highway 50 in both directions Monday night. It has since been reopened.

The Fourth of July fireworks display at Mills Park has been canceled due to windy conditions, per the Carson City Fire Department.

UPDATE 8:27 p.m. The Carson City Fire Department has canceled the fireworks display at Mills Park due to gusty winds.
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The 2022 Carson City Independence Day fireworks show hosted by RSVP, also known as Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, is happening Monday evening in Mills Park, with fireworks to begin around 9:30 p.m. Those watching are encouraged to tune into radio station Wild 102.9 FM for synchronized music accompanying the display.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space announced it will continue preventative fire measures at the Prison Hill Off Highway Vehicle Area and the motorized trailhead/parking located on Golden Eagle Lane in Carson City. During days when there's a Red Flag wind warning issued, the trail will be closed.

Mangia Tutto Ristorante e Pizzeria located at 200 N. Stewart St. invites you to its Thursday night patio party from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Brian Lester and Buster Chops will perform classic live music. Professional musicians and singers are invited to join the band for the fun. Delicious Italian food and tasty beverages will be served and there's no cover charge. Join us every Thursday.

The Bank Saloon hosts free, live music every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Here is this week's line up:

Thursday, July 7 from 6pm - 9pm, Kerrie O'Neil performs on the patio

Someone recently sent me a photo of a long-necked flying insect with long transparent wings that had been hanging out on one of her window screens. I recognized it, but couldn’t remember its name, so I googled “long-necked flying insects.”

More than 400 bills passed during the 2021 Legislative session, but not all become enforceable at the same time, with 19 of those laws came into effect on July 1, from changes to K-12 education to updated guidelines for cage-free chickens.

After July 4th festivities, Tahoe’s beaches are often left littered with trash, which can hurt wildlife and the lake’s unique water quality and clarity. Each July 5 since 2013, the League to Save Lake Tahoe recruits hundreds of volunteers to participate in organized efforts to clean Tahoe’s beaches.

Today, Monday, July 4 is the final day for steam train enthusiasts and families to see and experience several historic "iron horse" locomotives together in one place at the Great Western Steam Up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.

Have you ever caught someone, even yourself, being a little less than honest? Maybe you, or an employee, didn’t charge a customer because of some idea of a future return. Or, it could be a manager giving one employee a little extra time off because of personal preference.

UPDATE 8:30PM: Fireworks in Carson City have been canceled due to gusty winds, according to the Carson City Fire Department.
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Independence Day has arrived along with cooler temperatures and breezy conditions by this afternoon around the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region. The breezes should, however, calm some later in the evening in time for fireworks shows, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Mark Twain tells us, "A discriminating irreverence is the protector of human liberty." Drawn not from the warrior's quiver, Twain's irreverence is drawn from the artist's pallet. "Laughter, without a thread of philosophy woven into it, is but a sneeze at humor, genuine humor is replete with wisdom. And if a piece of humor is to last, it must do two things, it must preach and it must teach. If done effectively, that piece of humor will last forever, which is thirty years."

On Saturday July 9 at 2PM, Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell.”

Help fight local food insecurity, one bowl at a time. Learn the art of pottery making at this free July 5 event at Ogres-Holm Pottery in the Carson Mall. With your help, we will have beautiful bowls at the end of the year to help end hunger in our community by breaking bread together and sharing a meal with the bowls we create.

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