Caldor Fire that threatened Lake Tahoe Basin now 98 percent contained, 221,775 acres

Triskaidekaphobia: one of those fun words that I very rarely get the opportunity to use. The fear of the number 13 may be a real thing, but you’ll have no reason to fear boredom on this Friday the 13th. This month’s TRIAD program will explain the various services offered by the Nevada Humane Society, many of them available a low cost. Break a leg to those talented members of our community taking the stage tonight: Senior Follies begins its three-show run this evening.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has the glow heading into the 2018 American Century Championship, Tahoe’s world-famous celebrity golf tournament.

Fresh off a third NBA championship in four seasons, Curry is ready to tee off on Lake Tahoe’s shores Friday morning.

For the second time Thursday, Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a vehicle accident involving a juvenile on a bicycle, this time in the 3000 block of North Roop Street near the Quickstop.

Carson City Fire Department was called Thursday afternoon to the area near Silver Saddle Ranch off of Carson River Road for a reported brush fire.

Carson City's Holiday Inn Express & Suites has a new owner.

For 500 to 600 bears, home means Nevada. Until the 1980s, black bear populations in the state had been decimated, but now there is evidence itinerant black bears are showing up in the eastern and southern parts of the state where they have been absent for a century.

A 56-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging exploitation of an elderly person of more than $5,000, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Summer heat is in full effect and with thunderstorms threatening the Sierra, wildfires are even more likely. Luckily, you’ll find some ways to entertain the kids without having to head outdoors. Head down for family story time at the Carson City Library with the young ones; older kids will want to check out the weekly Lego Club this afternoon. The Rally Route 50 West automotive scavenger hunt and race comes to an end this evening in McFadden Plaza with an announcement of the winners. Summertime Cruise Nights continue with this week’s meet-up at Johnny Rockets.

UPDATE 8:17PM: NV Energy reports 1,943 customers remain without power around Carson City as of 8:15 p.m. due to what it has called "equipment damage." The utility expects power to be restored by 10:15 p.m.
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NV Energy reports at least 6 power outages Wednesday night around Carson City affecting 3,258 customers, mostly off of North Mountain Street. The utility says it is due to damage done to equipment. NV Energy says it should have power restored in affected areas by 10 to 10:15 p.m.

Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City has partnered with the Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program, also known as STEP, to host a fundraiser this Saturday, July 14 at the restaurant.

CARSON CITY — Another chapter in Western Nevada College leadership is underway. Dr. Vincent R. Solis began his WNC presidency on July 2. Dr. Solis is dedicating his first months to learning more about the college and its faculty and staff, as well meeting with community groups and leaders, leading up to the start of fall semester.

Keira Favero, 10, and Emme Favero, 2, participate in the Family Karaoke Night at the Carson City Library on Tuesday night. The girls sang, "Let it Go" during the event, which is part of the ongoing Summer Learning Challenge. For more information about upcoming programs, go to carsoncitylibrary.org.

Help Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space better understand why you volunteer and what volunteer events you would be interested in. This short survey only takes 5 mins and helps provide our new Volunteer Coordinator with valuable information.

The national nonprofit, Feeding Pets of the Homeless, welcomed Sierra Veterinary Hospital in Carson City as its first donation site a decade ago. Since then the hospital has collected more than 1,600 pounds of pet food and supplies from their clients and the community.