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Carson High Safe Grad volunteers recognized

Carson High Safe Grad Boosters would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2016 Safe and Sober graduation party one of the best we have had. We could not have done it without their support. Thank you for your generosity!

Northern Nevada DUI Task Force, Dutch Bros., Greater Nevada Credit Union, Karri & Jon Couste, Darla & John Dodge, Northern Nevada DUI Task Force, Jodi Swirczek, Deanna Fine, Julie Slocum, Northern Nevada DUI Task Force, Kim Dawley, Suzanne Peckham, Kaylie Allen, Kelly Kiesow, Sherry Glick, Lupe Ramirez, Deborah Charleton, Melanie Nelsen, Brooke Lamborn, Julie Balderson, Mark Marsh, Kevin Marcella, Ian Knight, Terry & Holly Edis, Linda Capalbo, Dave Lethcoe, Bonnie Preston, Shere Brown, Lidvunia Velazquez, Del & Jeannie Byassee, Chet & Jean Hayes, Barbara Gordon, Gina & Mike Winder, Thomas Edmonds, Fred Higgins, Sue Keema, Simon Aguilar, Alba Young, Selena Cytanovic
Natalie Echeverria, Katelyn Cave, Morgan Fine, Shaylee Nystrom, Natalie Dufty
Liz Rhow, Scott Moreland, Forrest Mack, Enri Mendoza, Nik Marsh, Mo Sayafi
Karla and Savannah Scott, Megan Swirczek, Cheryl Flatten, Katelynn Foster, Tonia and Victor Tripp, Sue Maples, Lynn & Greg Berggren, Chris & Gina Heidt, Jeff Rauh and Jackie Geraets-Rauh, Nancy Pradere, Linda Marantette, Kirsten & Jim Strange, Denise & Brent Hettrick, Cathy & Bill Barbie, Mike Urban, Wendy Yang, Evelyn Wakeling, LeAnn & Ashley Saarem, Sue Matuska, Monique Giron, Allen & Irma Adams, Adele’s, All American Auto Body, Allison MacKenzie, Ltd, Jim and Jan Anderson, Artistic Fence, Audy Dodge Losche, Beta Sigma Phi, XI Omega Chapter, Bibee & Associates, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Bike Habitat, Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley, Marie Bresch,BRi-Tech Appliance, Thomas & Lila Brown, Buffalo Wild Wings, John & Dyan Burroughs, Julie and Rob Butler, Capital City Auto Parts, Capitol City Electric Inc., Carolyn and Eric Ingbar, Carson City Emblem Club No. 507, Carson City Host Lions Club, Carson City Mason Lodge, Carson City Nugget, Carson City Tire Pros and Automotive, Carson City Toyota Scion, Carson High School Craft Fair Booster, Carson Tahoe Health System, Carson Tahoe Hospital, Carson Tiger Sharks
CGI Inc. Chromalloy, Cinderlite Trucking Corp., Costco, Dee Steele, Deer Run Ranch Bed and Breakfast, Disneyland, Eden Managements, Hettrick Electric, A-L Sierra, Welding Products, El Charro Avita, Farmers Insurance, Galaxy Fandango, Glenbrook Company, Grandma Hattie’s, Greenhouse Garden Center, Grocery Outlet, Heaton, Ltd.
High Sierra Hypno Therapy, Hot August Nights, Jamba Juice, Christine & Edwin James, J.P. Copoulous Architect, Katrina Van Patton, O.D., Kiwana’s Club, Kohl’s,
Stephen & Susan Lani, Les Schwab Tire- North Carson, John Liveratti and Mary Maddox, Marilyn Lewis, Massage Envy & Spa, Mattice Construction, Maverick’s,
McDonald’s, Meridian GH Nevada, MiCasa Too Restaurant, Michael Hohl Motor Company,
Model Dairy, Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, National Championship Air Races, Nature’s Bakery, Christopher & Jennifer Osheroff, Papa Murphy’s, Partnership Carson City, Pepsi, Carol Pitts, Pizza Factory, Q’s BBQ & Steak House, Quick Stop, Raley’s, Red’s Old 395 Grill, Reno Aces, Reno Bighorns, James & Jeanne Russell, Susan Scholley and James Rankl, Neil & Blair Sharp, Sierra Payroll Services, Sierra Podiatry Center, Sign Pro, Southwest Gas, Sportsman’s Warehouse, St. Paul’s Lutheran Family, St. Teresa’s Avila Catholic Community,
State Farm Insurance –Brent Andreas, Swire Coca Cola, Tahoe Fracture & Orthopedic Medical Clinic,Target, John and Kathy Tatro, Timber's Saloon, Trader Joe’s, United Engine & Machine Co., VCM Collision Center, Vincent P. D’Ascoli, DDS, VT Williams & Associates, Wal-Mart, Andrea Weed, Dean and Christina Weitzel, Western Nevada Supply Company, Wild Island Adventure Park, Yogurt Beach, Robin & Rich Haines,
Mike and Monica Howk, Hazel, Ellison, & Todd Jennings, Katelyn Foster, Sally & Dean Bliss, Larry Brown, Paco Valasquez

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Join us for a night in a vibrant 1800s newspaper scene that helped shape Virginia City's rich history & lore!

Imagine a night filled with the lively spirit of Mark Twain and Dan DeQuille, legendary journalists who brought Virginia City's stories to life...

UPDATE 9:38PM: The fire on East Long Street was on the back patio of a two-story four-plex, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. Damage was contained to the exterior patio and siding. There were no injuries. Three occupants were displaced.

When firefighters arrived, a neighbor and Carson City Sheriff's deputies had used garden hoses and fire extinguishers to knock much of it out, said Pedrini. The cause is under investigation.

MINDEN, Nev. — Austin's House, a nonprofit that provides emergency shelter for children in the northern Nevada region and beyond, is in the final weeks of ticket sales for its annual fundraising gala. Previously known as "Denim and Diamonds," the event has been renamed "Boots and Bling" and will be held at the Twisting T-Bar Ranch in Gardnerville on July 20. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division and other law enforcement agencies participating in Joining Forces will combine resources, which began Monday and will continue through July 20, 2024, to apprehend impaired drivers.

Creativity and talent abound from Western Nevada College’s art students in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Fresh Outlook 2024" exhibition.

The Nevada Highway Patrol recognized its 75th anniversary on Monday, July 1, commemorating a legacy of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Nevada’s roadways.

Terri Snyder, a dedicated fitness instructor, has decided to hang up her sports shoes after nearly four decades of teaching at the Carson City Community Center. Her legacy is one of unwavering commitment, resilience and a passion for health and wellness.

Western Nevada College’s Tech Center, which has been on Carson High School property since it was built in 2000, will finally be transferred to the high school.

Improve flexibility, build physical strength, and increase energy with Ashtanga Yoga taught by Ruth Chan, on Tuesdays from 11:30 to 12:30Pm. The weekly class is $5.00 per class or $40 for 10 classes and will be in the Nevada Room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. RSVP’s for the event are not necessary – just show up. Call the Senior Center for more information (775) 883-0703.

Dance the night away with live music with Don and Nadine on Saturday, July 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 per person and guests are asked to bring a dish to share. Dances are held the 1st Saturday of each month and is open to all ages. The dance is at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, in the Sagebrush Dining Room. RSVPs for the event are not necessary. Call the Senior Center for more information (775) 883-0703.

The annual Fourth of July Americana Celebration will be happening in Genoa again this year, bringing a classic tradition to Mormon State Park.

Each year, attendees beat the heat beneath the shade trees at the park while listening to live music, watching the kids play and more.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is gearing up for our most popular holiday weekend, the Fourth of July. Tahoe is a cherished place, welcoming to all responsible recreationists of diverse backgrounds, and it is essential that Tahoe visitors and residents alike take care of this spectacular place to protect Tahoe’s environment and improve the Tahoe experience for all.

Join us Saturday, July 20 for a day of free live music and art at the Silver Pavilion Stage in the Silver City Park, 12 to 6 p.m.

Live music features include Drinking with Clowns, The Gary Wheeler Band, Darren Senn, Betty & James and The Fourth Generation! Plus a hula hoop workshop, art show, artisan vendors, tacos, a bar, dessert raffle (oh those Comstock bakers!), community garden tours, dancing and more. The Silver Pavilion Stage is at 385 High Street in Silver City.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this first week of July? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Mountain Area Preservation reached a settlement agreement this week over a lawsuit brought by MAP against affordable housing policies approved by the TRPA Governing Board in December 2023. The litigation sought to block new land use policies in the highly protected Lake Tahoe Region that combined incentives for water quality, transportation, and workforce housing improvements, according to TRPA.

St. Mary's Art Center, a nonprofit organization located in the former 1876 St. Mary Louise Hospital in historic Virginia City, hosts local published author, Martin A. David, in a creative writing workshop, “You Can Write”. The five-class series occurs every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon beginning July 11 and ending August 8.

A 30-year-old woman as arrested Friday for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pointing a gun at her husband during an argument over cell phone messages, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Before Nevada voters passed Question 2 in 2022, Nevada operated under a two-tier minimum wage system that allowed an employee to be paid a lower minimum wage if an employer offered qualified health benefits.

Do you love hot dogs? Do you love, say jamming a dozen of them down your maw within a very short amount of time? Well, do we have a surprise for you.

Hot conditions are ahead, with temperatures in Carson City and surrounding counties expected to soar to near 100 by the time the July 4 Independence Day holiday arrives Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The hot weather of 100 degrees or more is expected to stay around through the weekend.

Muscle Powered hike Galena Creek Trail

Join Muscle Powered for an early morning hike Wednesday on the Galena Creek Trail. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the trailhead in Phillip and Annie Callahan Park. Head north on I-580 to Mt. Rose Highway, turn left onto Mt. Rose Highway and then a left onto Callahan Road.

Sports fan, occasional local columnist and one-time announcer for Western Nevada College Wildcat baseball, Chris Graham of Carson City made his first professional play-by-play debut Friday night for the Ogden Raptors.

Nevada Humane Society, the nonprofit animal shelter that saves animal lives in northern Nevada, says dog counts at shelters in Carson City and Reno are nearly 90 percent and that cat counts have been operating at around 100 percent for the last few weeks.

The South Lake Tahoe man who shot a bear that had entered his home on May 27, 2024, will not be charged with a crime after a comprehensive independent review of the evidence, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office.

I’ve been looking forward to Independence Day. I have been hoping for independence from voles, rabbits, ground squirrels, mice, cottonwood seeds, falling leaves (in summer!) and weedy grasses. Now the newest test of my gardening perseverance are grasshoppers.

A handful of new laws enacted during the 2023 legislative session go into effect on Monday, including measures related to Medicaid coverage of mental health care and the interrogation of children during custody hearings.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The For the Song Charitable Fund, formed by Founding Patrons and fueled by the generosity of the ArrowCreek Community, joins Artown and its commitment to multidisciplinary arts to bring this extraordinary Texas songwriter to Northern Nevada. Jamie Lin Wilson will perform at 7:30pm, July 27 at the legendary Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.