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A 40-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for felony child abuse and neglect, violation of a Temporary Protective Order, and a contempt of court warrant.

According to the arrest report, Maria Olvera was arrested Thursday afternoon in the 2700 block of Dori Wy. by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they were dispatched on a warrant service to Olvera’s home.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Carson River railbike tours begin Saturday packed with thrills for all to enjoy, and Virginia City is hosting several exciting events throughout the weekend. The Brewery Art Center's Flatbed Concert series continues featuring Kingwhistler and Eric Andersen. Read on for more events and happenings.

The seasons are changing and fall is considered as one the most beautiful seasons of all. What better way to leave summer and embrace the change than by pulling out the clubs and shoes and taking a few swings at the Dayton Chamber's 27th annual "Making a Difference" Golf Tournament.

Gov. Steve Sisolak has appointed former lawmaker and legal aid center leader Barbara Buckley to lead a “strike force” focused on improving the processing of Nevada’s backlogged unemployment claims.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting that there have been two bats that have tested positive for rabies in Douglas County within the last two weeks. There was both animal and human exposure to these bats.

The California Highway Patrol reports a fatal vehicle incident involving a Dayton man that happened Wednesday on Blue Lakes Road off of State Route 88 south of Lake Tahoe.

A 31-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of stolen property and multiple drug related offenses, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, August 5, 2020 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident in his 50’s. There are also seven new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 740, with 600 recoveries, and 13 deaths, 127 cases remain active.

The Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Summer Show." This judged show represents a collection of 74 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artists Association members and non-members from Northern Nevada.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oregon man who died Saturday in a crash involving a motorcycle on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade in Douglas County.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program including Carson City, are urging pedestrians and drivers alike to be aware of each other at all times and share the road responsibly.

A 27-year-old female inmate at Carson City Jail was booked early Tuesday morning for suspicion of felony battery by a prisoner, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Another favorite walk in Carson City. This is the path by the Carson River at the end of 5th Street.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 that there are 15 new cases and seven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 733, with 574 recoveries and 12 deaths, 147 cases remain active.

CARSON CITY — Hundreds of Nevada National Guardsmen will remain on duty for the remainder of 2020 in support of the state’s COVID-19 response, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday.

Last week the Carson City Library and Google co-hosted an online workshop for the state’s small businesses including the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada.

Wild Sunflowers on the California Trail Tuesday between Saliman Road and Roop Street in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada drivers to submit contest entries for creative traffic safety messages to be displayed on electronic freeway signs.

Months after ordering sweeping closures, Gov. Steve Sisolak on Monday unveiled what he said is a “natural evolution” in the state’s response to COVID-19 — a targeted approach that involves assessing county data each week and forming action plans that would go after the root cause.

MINDEN, Nev. — Following a controversial letter from its sheriff regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and a proposed diversity statement agenda item that was to be considered by the county's library board, Douglas County says it is actively preparing for a planned protest at the Judicial Law Enforcement Center this Saturday.

What might Mark Twain say about a serious proposal in China to allow for two husbands? First let us take a look at the proposal, recommended by a professor of economics at Fudan University in this summer of 2020.

CARSON CITY — In the first two weeks of Nevada’s residential rental assistance program, 8,404 applications have been received statewide.

Another morning walk with the dogs and some of the things we saw. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.

Hello and welcome! CASA of Carson City is looking for men and women, 21 years of age and older, to volunteer and advocate for children that are currently in foster care.

Nevada lawmakers who say they’ve been inundated with pleas for help from constituents sorted through a bill Sunday night that they acknowledge isn’t a silver bullet for the state’s unemployment backlog, but could ease some of the system’s bottlenecks.

UPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Fire Department responded to assist Truckee Meadows Fire on the #NorthFire. As of Monday morning the fire has burned 3,000 acres and is 0 percent contained. Firefighters worked throughout the night battling this blaze and are back on the fire line this morning, according to CCFD.
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Fires burning in the northern California region, including a new fire north of Highway 395 near Hallelujah Junction in Lassen County, Calif., has produced smoky skies throughout much of western Nevada, including Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas.

Hours after President Donald Trump threatened litigation over it through a tweet, members of the Nevada Senate voted on party lines to approve a bill that expands mail-in voting during times of emergency.

Afternoon winds will be a touch stronger Sunday and Monday around the Carson City region compared to the last few days, according to the National Weather Service, but not strong enough to warrant any watches or warnings at this time.

Those who have been traveling along the downtown section of Carson Street since July 22 will have noticed the many young faces on the banners now gracing our light poles.