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The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will present an eclectic mix of music and announce the 2015 Scholarship winners at their Annual Spring Concert on April 11 at the 7pm at the Carson Valley CIVC Hall.
Led by Conductor Bill Zabelsky and Assistant Conductor Stephanie Reynolds, local musicians will delight you with their zesty line up of Bacchanal (from "Samson and Delilah"), Pavane for a Dead Princess by Ravel, Irish Tune from County Derry and American Patrol.  Back by popular demand is Bugler's Holiday featuring the Pops' trumpet section

The next chapter of the internet age, believe it or not, is launching in Carson Valley. And we're not exaggerating. This is quite a story, and it takes some time to tell - so buckle your seatbelts. It involves longtime Carson Valley manufacturer North Sails, global internet giant Google, and a whole bunch of high altitude balloons bound for the stratosphere. For real.

Controller Ron Knecht and a group of Assembly Republicans headed by Jim Wheeler of Gardnerville rolled out a budget plan they say would fund the governor’s education enhancements without raising ...

Gaming revenue in Carson City increased by 2.64 percent in February, but the state overall saw revenue down by 1 percent compared with February 2014 figures, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Carson City area casinos, which included those in Minden, Gardnerville and other areas in Douglas County except Stateline, took in gaming revenue, also called “win” of $7,655,250 for the month.

Controller Ron Knecht and a group of Assembly Republicans headed by Jim Wheeler of Gardnerville rolled out a budget plan they say would fund the governor’s education enhancements without raising ...

Hello fellow anglers, we shot past spring and are now starting summer. This weekend we will be in the 70 degree temps for all surrounding areas. But do not let mother nature fool you, our weather can and will change dramatically this time of year.

So far as I have been keeping a journal, there has always been snow or a heavy frost on the ground on the last Saturday in April, otherwise known as opening day fishing season in California.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this person of interest in a vehicle burglary that occurred at the Tahoe Rim Trailhead and subsequent credit card fraud at the Walmart store on Grant Ave in Gardnerville.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Pizza Hut restaurant in Gardnerville on Monday night.

At 8:15 pm, a male entered the restaurant at 1362 Highway 395, produced a handgun and demanded the clerk give him money from the cash register, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.

It’s a good weekend to be a kid: the Kerak Shrine Circus is in town! Well, it’s in Reno, but that isn’t too far of a drive for elephants, clowns, and cotton candy. Also in Reno, but intended for a slightly older audience, is the Lady Luck Tattoo and Art Expo, coincidentally held at Circus Circus.

For the outdoorsy-types you can join in the March to End Senior Hunger 5K in Dayton; the 5K Glow Run benefitting the Western Nevada College Softball Team; or join a ranger at Washoe Lake State Park for a guided hike.

The following arrests were made Friday through early Sunday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Those arrested and facing criminal charges are innocent unless proven guilty in court.

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 12:18 a.m. in the 1600 block of North Fall Street on suspicion of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a prowler in two separate areas in Douglas County this week.

The first incident reported was on Monday, March 9, 2015, at approximately 2:44 am, Deputies were dispatched to 1400 block South Marion Russell Court for a male peering into a garage. The victim stated he woke up this morning and went out into his garage. He looked up toward the middle windows and saw the face of a man. When the suspect realized he had been seen he left the area in an unknown vehicle.

It’s finally here, Nevada’s Big Give. Nevada’s Big Give is a 24 hour online donation push for non-profits, charities, and causes around the state. Plus, a world record attempt at the longest speech is taking place at the Brewery Arts Center. Ian Hill is raising money for the girls of CPAC soccer; they have been invited to represent the USA in a competition being held during the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.

It’s finally here, Nevada’s Big Give. Nevada’s Big Give is a 24 hour online donation push for non-profits, charities, and causes around the state.

Gardnerville artist Sonia Carlson hosts a free Chinese Calligraphy workshop at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 as part of the Nevada Arts Council’s “Work of Artists” series at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City.

The event runs until 5 p.m. in Room 3100. All “Work of Artists” presentations are free and open to the public.
Growing up in Zhangzhou, China, Carlson learned calligraphy in school and folk dances from her family.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a theft that occurred at the Dollar General Store in Gardnerville.

The wine walk is on the top of the weekend to-do list for many of you, but Carson City has a lot more going on. Ascent Runs is hosting a 5/10K and a half marathon at C-Hill on Saturday. You can register at the race, just make sure you aren’t late. Youth Football season has arrived with sign-ups for SYFL and Pop Warner on Saturday. Cheer on the Western Nevada College Wildcats as their Baseball and Softball teams battle against Salt Lake City Community College.

This is a reminder that the annual Carson Valley Chukar Club fundraiser will be held on Saturday evening, March 7. The 29th annual event is at the Douglas County Fairgrounds main building. The doors open at 5 p.m. but it is recommended you arrive early.

Oct 06, 1936 - Feb 07, 2015Ross J. Stevens, 78, of Gardnerville, NV, passed away at home su...

Two people, a 39-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were arrested Saturday in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road in Carson City on suspicion of felony burglary. Arrested were Deeanna Sue Byars and James Thomas Rebelez. Each are being held on $20,000 bond, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

According to the arrest report, at approximately 2 p.m. an officer was dispatched to 3200 Market Street, Walmart, for a petit larceny report. The officer learned the suspects were walking down Hot Springs Road.

Keep up the snowy thoughts, Carson City. We desperately need the water, the ski resorts need visitors, and those mountains are so much prettier with a blanket of white. Wildcat Softball on Saturday is weather pending, so it’s too early for me to call it canceled.

Hello fellow anglers, someone asked me the other day, when does fishing season open? I told him, I fish all year around. The rivers and streams in Alpine County are closed until April 25, 2015, but the lakes are open all year. As for ice fishing, that has come to a close for this year.

Due to our unusually strange winter, the higher lakes have started to thaw out. I talked with John Voss from Caples Lake last week. John said he has not seen such an early thaw in 40 years.

Carson City area casinos pulled in solid gaming revenue numbers for the first month of the year, seeing a 3.8 percent increase over January 2014 figures, the Nevada Gaming Control Board said Friday.

Casinos in Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville and other areas of the Douglas County except Stateline, had gaming revenues, also known as “win” that amounted to $7,544,068 in January.

“Act out being alive, like a play. And after a while, a long while, it will be true.”
― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

Birthday boy Steinbeck has it right. Carson City is what you make of it; plenty going on, but it won’t come to your home and ask you to get involved. Music, art, theater, dance, hiking, biking, wining, dining, volunteering, sports, and more are available in our area.

If you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your Nevada 2015-2016 fishing license. That new fishing license year begins on Sunday, March 1 and will run through the last day in February, 2016.

Pinenut District of Nevada’s Area Council of Boys Scouts of America takes time out every February to recognize its adult leadership. This leadership puts in untold hours to volunteer and provide Scouting programs to all ages of youth.
Honored at the District’s February Roundtable were:

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering a series of three free classes at 11 locations statewide for maturing gardeners. The “Gardening Smarter as We Mature” series teaches how to garden more easily as the body changes and ages.

Such beautiful weather this week. True to Nevada luck, the chill returns in time for the weekend. Keep your fingers crossed that the storm front brings some precipitation our way. One place it’s seasonally appropriate is the Nevada Artist Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center. They will be hosting an artists’ reception for their new Winter Art Show Saturday evening.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects wanted in connection with separate theft cases at the Walmart store near Highway 395 and Topsy Lane in Carson City and on Grant Street in Gardnerville.

In the first case, these two persons of interest shown in the photo above, are wanted for questioning for a Jan. 28, attempted theft. It happened at around 7:25 p.m when the two males entered the store and went to the electronics department, said Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks.

Kick up your heels, it’s finally Friday. World Dance Open Floor will be dancing for donations for CASI tonight at Comma Coffee. The Brewery Arts Center is hosting Mixed Company as part of its new Eclectic Electric series. The party is at Remedy’s; the blacklight body paint Mardi Gras Masquerade starts at 9pm, with the talented Lynzie Ruecker doing free body paint and music by DJ Justincredible.

It’s National Love Your Pet Day, so give your pooches and kitties some extra love.

FRIDAY:

This is my annual reminder of my all-time favorite fund raiser. The highly-popular and fun-filled Carson Valley Chukar Club fundraiser will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 7. This year’s fund raiser will be its 29th version.

Chukar:
If you are brand-new to this area, about now you are probably wondering what in the world is something called a "Chukar?" Well, Chukar is Nevada's most popular upland game bird, bar none. If you don’t believe so, just ask any serious bird hunter.