Carson City sheriff's deputies investigate shots fired at North Carson RV park

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 25 to July 2, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Junior Park Ranger Scorpion Search

The Greenhouse Project will once again be hosting their 14th Annual “Grateful Harvest Dinner: Food and Music with Soul & Joyful Giving with a Goal” at Nashville Social Club on September 18th at 5 PM in Carson City, NV.

The Capital City Brewfest returns this summer with a record number of brews available for sampling. Attendees can look forward to tasting at least 30 different beers and hard ciders at the event. The Capital City Brewfest takes place Saturday, June 24 from 3 to 8 p.m., along Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Carson City.

Following the successful 2022 opening of its first luxury micro-resort (located in South Lake Tahoe), Desolation Hotel announces its expansion to a second Sierra Nevada location: Desolation Hotel Hope Valley (located in Hope Valley, CA). The family-owned, eco-conscious hotel brand now offers two ways to explore this singular Northern California region—and will be running a shuttle between the properties, providing guests convenient access to both experiences. Guests staying at either location may freely access amenities at either property.

The exciting subject of “vehicle tows” and “abandoned vehicles” is the topic of the message of the week. I know it’s not as exciting as saturation patrols or breaking up cock fighting rings, however while manning the Sheriff’s Office booth at the car show this weekend, I was asked about this subject numerous times. At community events such as City Council meetings or Advisory Board meetings, the citizenry frequently asks questions, and makes complaints regarding the removal of abandoned vehicles.

You are invited to celebrate all that the color pink symbolizes. The singer Pink said, “True beauty is knowing who you are and what you want and never apologizing for it.”, and that is the true attitude of the color pink itself.

Pink is associated with femininity, sensitivity and tenderness. Pink blends the ferocity of red with the peace and soothing nature of white, representing hope and caring. Pink can calm one’s spirit and counter aggression, neglect, and resentment. That is what National Pink Day celebrates every June 23.

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) May 2023 economic report, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in May 2023 which was unchanged from April 2023. Seasonally adjusted estimates account for regularly seen economic patterns, with the following estimates not seasonally adjusted.

The Downtown Throw Down Summer 2023 Cornhole tournament is back in the capital city this weekend. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m., on W. Telegraph Street this Saturday, June 24.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! Let's take a look at the schedule this weekend to see what we have in store:

A 30-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were arrested Wednesday for alleged possession of a controlled substance among other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City Historical Society announces a free Carson City Historical Society East Side Tour on Saturday, June 24. The community is invited to come along with Donna McLaren and Bernie Allen for a walk through the historic east side of town.

Build2Win is sponsoring a dialogue with Carson City Supervisor Maurice White on growth management on Friday, June 30.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a social emotional learning program that was established in the area in 2007. This year, GOTR is bringing a week-long, half-day summer camp to Carson City for the first time this August. The camp will be from August 7-11 at the Carson City Community Center and registration for Camp GOTR is open.