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A Reno property in South Meadows has been acquired by a Carson City company that plans to develop an office building on the site.

After a dismal winter, real estate sales in Carson City have picked up the pace during the summer. "I think we are pulling out of our slump to a certain extent," said Kathy Tatro, Coldwell Banker Best Sellers.

Carson City Public Works is asking residents to cut back their irrigation by about 50 percent as part of a Stage 1 Water Alert.

Trying to see through the day-to-day fog of the economy is tough, yet, at least by some measures, Carson City's future is a bit brighter than others.

Carson City Health Department's food-service inspections for the week of June 29 - July 13 (all scores are on a 100-point scale, with points deducted depending on the severity of violations):

Anything Grows, 2578 S. Curry St., new general business, Stan Pardue, ownerCaterpillar's, 314 S. Carson St., new general business, Nathaniel Killgore, ownerDiamond Carpet Cleaning, 187 Crown Point Dr., new general business

The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Gardnerville want to remind residents that this week is National Independent Retailers Week, celebrating the uniqueness that locally-owned businesses bring to a community.

With the many "For Sale" and "For Lease" signs adorning commercial buildings in all parts of Carson City, it's not news that the market for these properties has lost steam.

Everything's coming up roses - and lavender, daisies, yucca and more - in Debbie Dean's garden on Lee Street in Carson City.Dean said reasons for creating the horticultural haven were many.

June Joplin, owner of Carson City's Comma Coffee, said she was "disappointed but not surprised" at the State Health Board's decision Friday to deny a variance that would allow a cat in her store.

On her 13th birthday Saturday, Faithann Hodorowicz will be a regular teenage girl, laughing and chatting with friends at a pizza party in her honor.

Carson City will not be reducing bus service next school year, despite earlier plans to do so, Superintendent Richard Stokes said.

Trinity Winslow is on a one-woman mission to get people to buy American, and she's fighting that battle one dress at a time.

Dutch Bros. to donate proceedsDutch Bros. Coffee, 1449 S. Carson St., will donate $1 from every drink sold from 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday to Relay For Life of Carson City.

Figures released by the national Hospital Compare program last week show that Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center generally performs at the same level as other hospitals in the region and around the nation on a wide variety of measurements.

Down to only two groundskeepers, the Carson City School District is partnering with the city to maintain the bulk of its playing fields.

Amanda Kay Fleming graduated cum laude from Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Calif., May 9. Fleming is a 2005 graduate of Carson High School. She earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She also completed a month-long tour in Kolkata, India...

Business license issued in Carson City as of July 3:Are You Fab, 1003 Vista Ridge Ct., new out of town business, Mary Sebek, owner.At Your Service, 310 B St., new out of town business, Carol Nelson , owner.

The Gottschalks store in Carson Mall will close to the public for the final time at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Carson City Health Department's food-service inspections for the week of June 9 (all scores are on a 100-point scale, with points deducted depending on the severity of violations):

Carson City Health Department's food-service inspections for the week of June 9 (all scores are on a 100-point scale, with points deducted depending on the severity of violations):

A $400,000 facelift by Metcalf Builders is under way at Southgate Shopping Center in Carson City, but the center's owners continue to struggle to fill space in the property.

Michael Hohl breaking ground for new dealershipMichael Hohl Honda Subaru will host a ground-breaking ceremony 10 a.m. Tuesday to celebrate the start of construction on their new dealership facility at 2800 S. Carson St.

Rogers graduates from ChapmanKathryn Rogers, a 2005 Carson High graduate, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Chapman University in Orange, Calif.

A $400,000 facelift by Metcalf Builders is under way at Southgate Shopping Center in Carson City, but the center's owners continue to struggle to fill space in the property.

Michael Hohl breaking ground for new dealershipMichael Hohl Honda Subaru will host a ground-breaking ceremony 10 a.m. Tuesday to celebrate the start of construction on their new dealership facility at 2800 S. Carson St.

Singing "This Land is Your Land" and waving American flags, the children from Kinderland Nursery paraded their patriotism around their west Carson City neighborhood Thursday.

Carson Valley Medical Center has reported the first case of swine flu confirmed for Carson Valley.

Business licenses issued in Carson City as of June 19:Alvarado Ana, 3055 S. Edmonds Drive, new general business, Ana Alvarado, owner.Armandos Dog Walking Service, O of T, new out of town business, Armando Nevarez, owner.