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Gusty winds and low humidity expected to arrive Monday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for Carson City, western Nevada and extreme northeastern California.

Let the good times roll, Carson City. Cars, chrome, choppers, and kruzers are in abundance. Run Whatcha Brung at Fuji Park is open to any and all cars that can get themselves there. The Rockabilly Riot and T Bucket Alliance at Mills Park is an American Graffiti flashback. Cheer on our local motorcycle cops at the Extreme Motor Challenge, or hop on your own bike and go on a poker run with the Lords of Iron Motorcycle Club.

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IRS Code Section 1411 charges 3.8 percent additional Medicare tax on unearned income of high earning taxpayers. That surtax is called “unearned income Medicare contribution tax” or the “Net Investment Income Tax.” It is in addition to the regular income tax.

I love the summer solstice - longest day of sunshine all year. Celebrate the first day of summer with a hike up to our waterfalls; the guided Muscle Powered hike this evening will show you the way. Load up the kids and take a short drive to Silver City; all summer they offer educational fun stuff like today's 'mining for chocolate' activity. It's a night of 1000 Dad Jokes at the Brewery Arts Center where funny and punny run smack-dab into silly - laughter is the best family activity.

• TUESDAY: Summer Solstice

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind surrounding communities to be aware of the increased chance of wildfire during critical fire weather conditions resulting from high winds and low humidity.

Turn on the air conditioner and crank up the swamp coolers: Temperatures will be hot this weekend into early next week for much of western Nevada, Carson City and the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

CARSON CITY — This is the time of year that high school seniors across the state are preparing to walk the stage in what many will say is their first big accomplishment: Graduation. Youth in Nevada’s state juvenile justice facilities are also working towards this graduation accomplishment by earning their diplomas or equivalency certificates.

To open his presentation at Tuesday night's Sierra Nevada Forum in Carson City, Lt. Ray Spencer shared the story of 14-year-old Amanda Todd. He showed a video she made and posted to her Youtube account.

It is can be easy to accumulate and save information that will help when your tax return is prepared. Here are some thoughts and suggestions that will save time for you in the future.

Each summer since 2003, the historic Comstock community of Silver City has offered free, public programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Last week the annual program kicked off with a blues concert in the park, and this Tuesday, June 13 the program continues with science activities led by Jim Barcellos of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension (UNCE).

A healthy lawn involves more than a weekly mowing. Plant roots need oxygen in the soil to grow.

Navigating the dangers lurking online can seem overwhelming, even impossible with the latest developments in technology. That’s why Lt. Raymond Spencer, commander of vice and sex trafficking sections with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, created “The Dark Side of Social Media” presentation in 2011.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several measures into law Friday including one of the Governor’s priorities, Assembly Bill 471, creating the Nevada Office of Cyber Defense Coordination.

A video public service announcement commissioned by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and produced by local marketing firm, the NEON Agency, took top awards from the Reno chapter of the American Advertising Federation at the 2017 “ADDY” Awards, March 10, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The public service announcement took a gold award as well as the coveted “Judges Choice” award.

CARSON CITY — According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 7,000 dental laboratories in the United States. Now regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, they must each adhere to strict and often complicated rules—including the government’s new 21 CFR 820 guidance.

It's beginning to look a lot like summer in downtown Carson City.

The Spring Farmer's Market at Musser and Nevada streets, a prelude to the popular Third and Curry Farmer's Market that crowds the parking lot across from Bob McFadden Plaza throughout the summer, was held Saturday morning.

Enjoy light refreshments and an afternoon of fun at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum as Yvonne Sullivan and the Living History Ladies demonstrate "what is under that dress."

They will be dressing from the corset out, including what a lady wore during the day, depending on what activity she was attending. Yvonne has been sewing costumes for over 30 years. She and her friends enjoy getting together often to sew their historical dresses from the 1860's, 1870's and 1880's.

Two local students have been recognized for their completion of a 16-week internship program created through the Carson City branch of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation and Western Nevada College.

The Silver Rush, a new 4,159-foot long zip line opening this summer at Heavenly's Epic Discovery, will take users from tree-to-tree at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Overlooking the Carson Valley, Silver Rush is comprised of five segmented zip lines; the final of which flies guests over the waters of East Peak Lake.

This weekend is for all of the moms out there, and the dads that are also moms, and the women who hold a special place of honor in our hearts. Scoop the family up and find something to enjoy together. The annual RSVP Spring Carnival is an easy choice, but a round-trip to Virginia City on the historic V and T Steam Train is pretty memorable. Find something pretty for her garden at the Spring Plant Sale that the Greenhouse Project hosts each year. Keep reading, there’s plenty of family fun this weekend, and adult fun if you’ve found yourself a babysitter.

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A bomb threat was made to a teacher at Empire Elementary School on Monday afternoon. Classes had already been let out when the call was made from a nefarious telephone number, Carson City School District officials said.

So many things deserve to be in this first sentence: do I mention the annual West Side Bike Month Cruiser Ride, make a Star Wars pun about May the Fourth, or focus on the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony? What I love most about Carson City is our ability to be outdoorsy, patriotic, geeky, and none of the above - all at the same time. If you don’t find something you absolutely have to check out in today’s “Things to Do”, please look at my list again in a day or two, or sometime next week.

Join the Carson City Library in celebrating May the Fourth!

We will be playing Rogue One (PG13) in Digitorium along with making Lightsabers!
Participate in our Costume Contest at 7:30 PM with prizes for the following age groups: Pre-K, Elementary, Teen, and Adult.
Check out our Youth Area for coloring/activity sheets and bookmarks.

Seats and materials are limited, registration is required on our website's calendar to reserve a spot.

Please note: patrons aged 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 13 years of age at all times.

STATELINE, Nev. — Grading season in the Lake Tahoe Basin begins Monday, May 1. But people are asked to remember all grading and soil disturbing activities must be suspended during times of precipitation and are not allowed if soil at the project site is covered in snow, saturated, or muddy.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is once again coordinating the collaborative efforts of federal, state and local fire services, public safety agencies, community organizations and others to participate in Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month throughout May.

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 4.8 percent in March, down from 4.9 percent in the previous month and the lowest it has been since late 2007, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Partnership Carson City is hosting a Diabetes Self-Management Class developed by Stanford University. Class meets for two and a half hours on Fridays, for six weeks. The first class is on May 19 and meets from 9:45 to 12:30 pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1201 N. Saliman Rd., Carson City. The class covers monitoring blood sugar; coping with anger, fear and frustration; communication with health care professionals, family, and friends; use of medications; relaxation techniques; healthy eating; physical activity and more.

So much is happening this weekend, that breaking my weekend list up seemed like the only thing to do. Eggs galore, brunches, and family friendly fun is what you’ll find here. Whether you’re in Carson, Douglas, Dayton, or Virginia City – there’s something fun just around the corner. For all the other things going on around town, head to my weekly weekend event summary HERE.

With Easter just days away, the bonnets, baskets, eggs, and bunnies are about to descend. Here is a sneak peek at where to find the fun in Carson City, Douglas, Dayton, and Virginia City. Most all of the egg hunts are free, but I've made sure to include an entry price if one exists. I’ve listed them by start time, and have the town listed first to make an event near you easy to locate.

SATURDAY, April 15:

A baseball star at Reed High School in Sparks, EJ Maldonado went on to play at Southern Idaho College. After graduation, he went on to the University of Nevada, Reno then into a career as the coordinator for the Western Regional Specialty Courts.