The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lupe Ramirez, District 1 candidate for reelection to the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. Lupe currently serves as board Secretary and the board's designated representative to the Student Attendance Review Board and Partnership Carson City. She also serves as the board's liaison with Seeliger Elementary School and Carson High School.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
Sierra Lutheran High School treasured the opportunity to serve the community on Wednesday as the Carson City Christian school paused instruction for the day to partner with local schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations on a variety of service projects as part of its Spring Service and Fun Day.

A proposed special use permit was discussed and approved at the Carson City Planning Commission Wednesday evening regarding a new veterans-preference workforce housing multi-family development on Roop Street near Northridge.

The proposed project, called Eagles Landing, includes 126 units total split between two parcels on either side of Northridge Drive off of Roop Street.

Due to continued low water levels, the Sand Harbor boat ramp will remain closed for the upcoming summer. Beginning on May 27 at 6 a.m., the Sand Harbor boat ramp parking lot will be opened to provide a limited number of parking spaces for vehicles with kayaks and paddle boards, as well as parking for oversized vehicles.

The 775 Offroad and Recovery non-profit will host a special event in Carson City to promote and support the Northern Nevada off-road community. The 4x4 Off-road Show n' Shine will be held May 14 at Casino Fandango in the top level of the parking garage.

Please join the Rotary Club of Reno Centennial Sunset and Immunize Nevada for our 13th annual Polio Purple Pinkie Trail Run on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Washoe County’s Rancho San Rafael Park, located at the Peavine Pavilion!

We are going to have a virtual AND in person run this year! You can choose to do the in-person 5K run/walk or 10K run, OR a virtual walk/run where ever you are! (Please note, the virtual option will not be tracked, this is a way to help support our cause if you can’t be there in person!)

On April 29 Carson City Moose Lodge #2709 install its new slate of officers for the upcoming year. Past Moose Governor, Jack Stromberg preceded of the ceremony that saw new president Mike Riggs joined by Bryan Bibee as VP and Ron Rehn as Chaplin.

This aerial photo of the sun setting Tuesday evening over the Sierra with the afterglow filling the sky features the Indian Hills area of Carson City. Visible in the foreground is South Sunridge Park and the surrounding houses.

May is Bike Month, celebrated annually by Carson City's Muscle Powered, with rides such as bike to school day, bike to work week and "Choose your Cruise" among several bicycle-themed events lined up through the month. Here's what's ahead:

Adrienne Wiggins, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and ELA (English Language Arts) Coach at Empire Elementary School, was honored Tuesday night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year, at the school board meeting and annual event.

On Saturday, April 23, 2022, at approximately 4:07 a.m., Troopers with the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division, responded to reports of a wrong way crash on US-395 southbound and Airport Road in Minden.

The Greenhouse Project's 13th annual Mother's Day Plant Sale will be bigger and better than ever. In addition to providing the quality, acclimated and diverse selection of plants you need for thriving gardens and flower beds, TGP is turning the day into a festive event.

Join the Friends of the Dayton Library as they host local authors Laura Tennant and Dennis Cassinelli. This event starts at 3:00pm and runs until 5:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, in celebration of the exhibit Snoopy and the Red Baron, is offering additional special events for you and your furry companion now through May 15, 2022, when the traveling exhibition closes.

RENO — As much as Nevadans would like to see relatively clear skies continue, those who have lived here the past several summers know what’s around the corner: Wildfires. And, all that comes with them: Smoke-filled skies, checking air quality before outdoor activities, and even possible evacuation orders.

The Carson City Host Lions Club will be hosting the Annual Kids’ Fishing Day at Baily Pond in Fuji Park on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Inflation was top of mind for economists and housing experts on Wednesday, as they shared their predictions for the future of the national and Southern Nevada economy at an event hosted by the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER).

The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as Travel Nevada, has selected Keelie Cox as its marketing manager, a key position that supports the implementation of the agency’s marketing initiatives and oversees all project management.

Carson City Fire Department responded early Monday afternoon to reports of a possible brush fire in the area of Morgan Mill and Deer Run Road. It turns out the fire reported is a controlled burning operation happening at Empire Ranch Golf Course, which had alerted dispatch earlier of its intentions.

Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s Resort) continues its interpretive programs on Eastern Sierra history with a living history, Chautauqua style presentation on one of Lake Tahoe’s most colorful characters, “Lake Tahoe’s Eccentric, George Whittell.”

Spring into great health! Read more from Carson Tahoe, including articles on the positive impacts pets have on your health, stroke risks factors for women, and tips to help a stressed stomach. Here's To Your Health, Spring 2022: https://bit.ly/38i1Qt2

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in several batteries last month in the Stateline casino core area.

Browse the many full tables of beautiful jewelry, bolo ties, watches, pocket knives and more. The Carson City Senior Center's sale of gently used jewelry to benefit the Meals on Wheels program will be Thursday and Friday, May 5 and May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of the Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Donations of jewelry welcome too! Call 775-883-0703 for more information.

My friend Julie sent me a photo of lumps on manzanita leaves in her yard asking me what they were. I’ve seen many similar lumps and bumps on willows, poplars, oaks, apples and many other plants during my career as a horticulturist. My answer is they are galls.