The Bunko / Bingo volunteer committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 BINGO for Breast Cancer event due to the surge in COVID-19 and a lack of registrations.

Wanted: Parade marshals for the 2021 Nevada Day parade. Be a part of Nevada Day history. Parade marshals help with the flow of the parade entrants. They keep the parade moving and are an important information source.

CARSON CITY — V&T Railway in partnership with Lollipop Productions is holding a casting call for the annual production of The Polar Express train for the 2021 season. Upbeat, energetic actors, actresses and singers will fill the following roles: Steward, Chef, Waiter (Age 13+); Conductor (Age 20+); Hobo (Age 25+); Hero Boy (Age 8 to 12). Prior acting and singing experience is not required.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is proud to be joining forces with law enforcement agencies in the U.S. for “Operation Clear Track” the single largest rail safety initiative in the U.S. The goal of Operation Clear Track and Rail Safety Week is to raise awareness of the importance of making safe choices near railroad tracks and trains.

Republican former Sen. Dean Heller officially launched a bid for governor on Monday, attempting to re-enter the political sphere he inhabited for decades before he was defeated in a 2018 re-election bid that found him struggling to navigate a fraught relationship with then-President Donald Trump.

Travelers in both directions between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento will be happy with the news that crews should have US50 over Echo Summit to Kyburz open to the general public by Tuesday. The portion between Kyburz and Pollock Pines previously opened.

Don't miss the return of international touring artist Bryan McPherson to Sassafras on Saturday, Sept. 25 in Carson City. Bryan brings an intensity to the stage like you've never experienced before. Bryan has performed with The Dropkick Murphys, Cory Branan, Chuck Berry, members of Fugazi, and many others.

The sunset lined up Saturday night to capture this shot from the Lompa Ranch and looking at our famous C Hill.

The Lyon Board of Commissioners approved, on September 16, 2021, the County Managers' request to draft a Request for Proposals for Solid Waste Disposal (Garbage pick up and disposal). County Manager Jeff Page requested authorization to move forward with drafting an RFP.

The Caldor Fire Law Enforcement Security Team and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office have spent the past several days investigating several crimes attributed to one person who is now accused of committing dozens of crimes on the South Shore during the recent State of Emergency. They also arrested a couple after a month-long investigation into local crimes.

Firefighting efforts continue to see ongoing improvements on the Dixie Fire near Susanville, reaching 88 percent containment, with some roads having reopened, according to Cal Fire in a Sunday briefing. The fire is 963,301 acres.

Smoke-free, cool winds and beautiful clouds make for a breathtaking Sunday morning sunrise from North Carson City.

Despite a one year pause in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dayton Valley Golf Club will continue a record run of 26 consecutive years of hosting PGA Tour Q-school, the longest streak for any course in the nation from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.

Join Muscle Powered and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space for a volunteer trash clean-up this National Public Lands Day from 9 am- 12 pm.

Where to meet: Sand Canyon Parking across from East Silver Saddle Ranch on Sierra Vista Lane.

The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) announces its exhibition, "Graphics Extraordinaire 2021", at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City, from September 27 - December 3, 2021. The Brick is open to the public, M-F, 8am - noon, 1-4pm. The exhibition video tour will be online soon at ccainv.org

On Friday, smoke moving into the eastern Sierra and western Nevada from fires in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon area caused the haze across Carson City and the region; however, the forecast today shows moderate to good air quality for the entire region as winds clear the valleys.

However, Critical Fire Conditions remain, which could be exacerbated by the high winds. According to the National Weather Service, 35-45 mph winds are predicted from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Applications are open and being accepted for the 2021-2022 grant funding from the Board of County Commissioner’s Community Grant Program.

The Community Grant Program awards grant funding to non-profit community organizations that provide a substantial benefit to county residents.

As of Friday morning, the Caldor Fire is reported to be at 71 percent containment, and residents of Grizzly Flats, the community closest to where the fire began on Aug. 14, are finally being allowed back home. An estimated containment date has been set for Monday, Sept. 27.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with identifying and locating an unidentified man who on August 14th, 2021 at about 5:00 pm stole a wallet from a purse.

The victim was shopping at Costco looking at items in the isles. Her purse was in her shopping cart.

She was not far from her shopping cart when the suspect removed the wallet from her purse.

At 11:19 a.m. Friday morning a vehicle versus pedestrian accident was reported near the high school.

According to dispatch, a 20-year-old male was struck by a vehicle and is on the ground. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time.

UPDATE Sept. 21: Closures are in place due to the Tamarack Fire, through Nov. 30.

CARSON RIVER EAST FORK: The portion of the river accessed by BLM managed lands, from Carson River Resort to the CA/NV state line is CLOSED. This includes Hangman's Bridge area.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: The East side of the reservoir, and all lands surrounding the reservoir is CLOSED.

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Hello fellow anglers. There is a lot going on with the west coast this year.

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) August 2021 economic report, Nevada added 11,900 jobs over the month as the state continues to recover from the COVID recession.

The fourth annual Carson City Community Garage Sale returns this Saturday, Sept. 18, with organizers promising plenty of merchandise, buyer choices and an ideal place to be for those locals looking for treasures, keepsakes, appliances, clothing, equipment and more.

Carson City Health and Human Services is providing the Quad-County community with a weekly update for the week starting September 9 and ending September 15, 2021.