Balance

A suspected drunk driver who collided with two vehicles Thursday morning at the intersection of Roop and William Street and then drove away after witnesses attempted to stop her, faces several charges including gross misdemeanor second DUI and leaving the scene of an accident, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nevada's school performance report card was released Thursday with three Carson City schools, three Douglas County schools, and two Lyon County schools earning above-the-standards recognition in the freshly released Nevada School Performance Framework data.

Two were arrested Sunday on felony charges of grand larceny after they allegedly attempted to steal more than $700 in merchandise for Kohl’s department store, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. One of the two also faces an additional felony charge after an alleged theft of more than $680 in merchandise at Walmart.

Greenhouse management was not my career forte. My expertise is in ornamental plants and landscape design. Being involved with the non-profit The Greenhouse Project since its inception has given me a great opportunity to improve my understanding of how greenhouses work.

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for felony suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and domestic battery with substantial bodily harm, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson Tahoe Health’s manager of therapy services, Steve Yasmer, will provide fall risk assessments at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tools are an important part of a gardener’s life. With proper care before you put them away for the winter, they can serve you well for years to come.

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 5:38 a.m. in the area of Goni and Old Hot Springs Road for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and obstructing an officer, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Health Savings Account is a wonderful thing! Contributions (that are qualified, or allowed) are an income tax deduction on page 1 of form 1040, whether Itemized Deductions on Schedule A are done, or not. And employers can contribute to an eligible person’s Health Savings Account. The employer contribution is not included in taxable income.

A Carson City jail inmate faces a felony battery charge after allegedly hitting another inmate in the face Friday evening, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Nationally known Sounds True recording artist, educator and author, 
Diáne Mandle performs an intense transformational sound immersion with ancient Tibetan bowls, gongs and percussion to soothe, inspire and awaken the body, mind and spirit. The concert is designed to relieve stress, enlighten the mind and bring people into a transcendent state of being.


Bring a mat to lie on. $25 advance $30 week of event.

The event is Sept. 28 at 7:00 pm, Sierra Foot & Ankle, 2350 So. Carson Street, #3, Carson City, 775-450-2605
More on Diáne's work at: https://vimeo.com/195824528

A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of being a convicted person in possession of body armor and misdemeanor disorderly conduct, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Yoga is designed to teach easy movements to promote deep breathing and can offer a multitude of mental and physical health benefits. Pull some balance in your life by joining instructor Jill Mustacchio for a one-hour mellow flow yoga classes every Wednesday at The Yoga Loft in Minden. Register today by call Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center. $5.00 per class. The Yoga Loft 1620 B HWY 395 Minden, NV 89423

A 28 year-old transient male was arrested Friday afternoon at 3:46 p.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street for felony assault with a deadly weapon as well as misdemeanor petit larceny, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Sometimes I have to use my own medicine on myself. Although much of my life is clicking along like a well-oiled machine, there is one part that is not. That gets under my skin. I get frustrated. I feel entitled. These feelings pile up within me and then, when someone says just the right thing, I want to throw up my hands and say forget it all.

A 75-year-old Carson City man faces a felony hit and run charge and misdemeanor DUI after allegedly hitting a juvenile pedestrian with his vehicle Monday night and leaving the scene, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

School is out and summer is in full swing at Lake Tahoe. Visitors and residents are heading to beaches and launching boats, kayaks, and standup paddleboards to get out and enjoy the jewel of the Sierra. Millions of people visit Tahoe each year and the shoreline is where they go to experience its famously cold, clear, blue water.

On June 30 Nevada ended its 2017 fiscal year, and we observed yet again one of the more annoying problems in state government: the annual last-minute spending frenzy.

Many folks believe home mortgage interest rates will increase in the near future. If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage or a high fixed rate mortgage you got some years ago, maybe you should look into refinancing now.

Police officers are spending Thursday and Friday learning new skills that will be showcased during Saturday’s 14th annual Carson City Extreme Motor Officer Challenge in Mills Park.

Gov. Brian Sandoval expressed his gratitude Thursday to the Nevada Legislature for responding to his requests as outlined in his State of the State address in January of this year.

Starbucks operations in Nevada’s Carson Valley plans to grow substantially over the next year with the addition of 700,000 square feet to the distribution portion of the Starbucks Carson Valley Roasting Plant and Distribution Center in Minden, Nev. The expansion will bring nearly 100 new jobs to the location in the first year after completion, bringing the distribution workforce to nearly 350.

Lawyer turned comedian Al Lubel will bring his hilarious observational stylings to Carson City this Friday night as the headliner inside the Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget.

Rock Steady Boxing of Northern Nevada, an exercise program designed to help those suffering from Parkinson's Disease, has announced its Boxer of the Month.

Rick Gutierrez was named Boxer of the Month for May 2017. Below is his story:

A 45 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 1:28 a.m. in the area of North Carson and Musser streets on multiple misdemeanor offenses, including disorderly conduct, intoxicated pedestrian and open container in public, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday night in the area of South Carson and Rhodes Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and other charges.

A Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 6:28 p.m. in the area of Silver Sage and Clearview for felony possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, misdemeanor hit-and-run with property damage, misdemeanor failure to stop at the signal of a law enforcement officer, and misdemeanor failure to obey a traffic control device, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Monday’s starting out a little damp and chilly. Got to love that Northern Nevada weather, right? Expect the temperature to yo-yo between 50s one day and 60s the next all week, with a breeze and some rain thrown in the mix. Author and meditation instructor Molly Dahl leads a workshop designed to help participants create healthier, more balanced lives at the Adam’s Hub on West Proctor Street. No reason to get the Monday blues, but you can head to karaoke at the Fox Brewpub if you want to sing them anyway.

MONDAY:

• -- YMCA Day at the Nevada State Legislature

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, said Rock Steady Boxing Northern Nevada, and Randy Putzer has been named the club's Boxer of the Month.

Although inspired by his Paiute and Arapaho heritage, Topah Spoonhunter’s artwork is intended for a broader audience.

“The ideas passed down through tribal culture, I think a lot of people might dismiss as primitive,” he said. “But in my experience there’s a lot of knowledge that’s useful today. The spirit of my work can apply to anybody.”