Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 1 death, 20 new cases and 19 recoveries

A 29 year-old transient woman was arrested Friday afternoon at 1:55 p.m. in the 4800 block of Hells Bells Road on two felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including methamphetamine possession and possession of a credit card without permission.

Reno resident Russell Lehmann, speaker, author, poet and advocate for autism, spoke at the Association for People Supporting Employment First’s 2018 national conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, June 26-28. This is one of 30 nationwide engagements Lehmann has booked this year.

With drying vegetation, increased daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires so far in 2018, fire restrictions on most federal public land in western Nevada begins Saturday and will last until further notice.

A 37-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested Thursday for misdemeanor suspicion of disorderly conduct and a violation of court monitoring supervision, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.

Have travel plans that include flying out of Reno? Officials at Reno-Tahoe International Airport expect a busy week ahead with many airlines fully booked for the July 4 holiday period.

Let the band play on. Friday night offers some great night-life options for all ages. Fridays at Third continues with an outdoor concert featuring Road Daddy in the McFadden Plaza. Carson Mall plays hosts to their monthly cruise night. come for the cool cars and poker walk but stick around for a performance by Mo’z Motley Blues Band on the patio by Bella Vita Bistro. It’s open mic night at A to Zen; all talents and all ages are invited to show their stuff on the Zen stage.

FRIDAY, June 29: Things to do in Carson City

Kristopher Negron is the Swiss Army Knife for the Reno Aces.

The do-it-all utility player is spotted all over Greater Nevada Field. Through 67 games, Negron has appeared in 34 at second base, 18 at third and a handful in right and center field. Negron’s place on the field may be unpredictable, but his .977 fielding percentage is a sure thing.

An events-filled Independence Day holiday celebration including a Wednesday night fireworks display begins this weekend at Carson City's Mills Park with the 26th annual RSVP July 4 Celebration and Carnival.

UPDATE 1:35PM: The fire is currently being mopped up and the spread has stopped, according to Douglas County.
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East Fork Fire Protection District responded Thursday afternoon to a wildland fire in the 800 block of Long Valley Road in Douglas County.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy will return August 1 and is looking for residents who wish to join. The academy is a community program of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office for the development and understanding of citizens in their knowledge of policies, procedures and action of the sheriff’s office.

Time is a precious commodity. Once it's gone, we can't get it back.

Time machines, like the one written about by H.G. Wells, haven't been invented yet. Until DeLoreans with flux capacitors become a reality, we have to make the most of our time and make it count.

Reno Aces slugger Kevin Cron connected three times in a 14-4 thrashing of the Salt Lake Bees on Wednesday night.

Cron had three homers and seven RBIs, both career-highs. He and Socrates Brito launched consecutive back-to-back home runs in back-to-back innings for the first time in the Aces' 10-year history.

The Brewery Arts Center continues its unforgettable season of free music under the stars in Carson City. With 9 concerts left this summer, grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to head on down to Carson City and Brewery Arts Center’s newest community treasure.