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The Fourth of July holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For those visiting during the holiday and attending one of the firework displays over the lake, expect extremely crowded conditions and excess traffic.

A California man and woman were arrested Friday on suspicion of credit card fraud after an elaborate computer forgery lab was discovered inside a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The 13th annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, wrapped up training exercises Saturday afternoon at Mills Park, a space shared concurrently with the Rockabilly Riot hot-rod car show event.

Last weekend the cyclists ruled our city, but now the hot-rodders are king of the road. The Rockabilly Riot is jam-packed with activities all over town: the races and booths at Mills Park; a street dance at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar; a tattoo show in the Community Center; a free concert at Gold Dust West; and Burlesque at the Nugget. Don’t think that’s all our valley has to offer, though, keep reading for all this weekend’s fun.

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The William N. Pennington Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada campus is now officially opened thanks to a Carson City Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening festivities Thursday.

While the inaugural Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race series may have been a boon to the local economy, some downtown businesses struggled to stay out of the red last weekend because of what they felt were excessive road closures for the first-time event.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of domestic battery second offense and a felony parole and probation violation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Smokers in Nevada can get free medications gum, patches and lozenges from the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health between June 20 through July 1 or while supplies last.

Gardeners like to grow tomatoes. There are over 2,000 varieties available worldwide. Many are hybrids. Hybrid tomatoes were initially bred to reduce disease problems and increase yield. Now, breeders focus on developing varieties that not only resist diseases and other problems, but also taste good. Some popular hybrids include Early Girl, Celebrity, Big Boy or Better Boy.

Planes, trains, and bicycles are the theme of this Fathers’ Day weekend. Epic Rides has taken over downtown with booths, bikes, beer, music, and more. The Carson City Airport is hosting their annual Fly-in and Open house, complete with hot air balloon rides. World War II aviation buffs won’t want to miss the Wings of Freedom tour at the Minden Airport. Steampunk meets Steam trains at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Keep reading for all of this weekend’s options for fun.

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There is little argument that every child needs financial and emotional support to grow and flourish. As the parent, it is your duty to support your children from the time of birth, including pregnancy and birth related expenses, until the child reaches the age of majority (in Nevada, 18 years of age) and is no longer enrolled in high school.

This obligation is true even if the parents are not married and even when one parent has not been, or is not involved in the child’s life. Although there are exceptions to this scenario, this is the case for most family situations.

Witness living history in motion Thursday afternoon as the Pony Express gallops into the state capital for the commemorative hand-off of the mail-bearing Mochila.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies made numerous felony and misdemeanor warrant arrests Monday as well as a restraining order violation. Among them:

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada offered a glimpse of its new William N. Pennington Teen Center on Monday ahead of its June 23 grand opening celebration.

Funded by a $1.2 million naming gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation of Reno and donations from the community, the Club broke ground on the Carson City teen center in October 2015.

Water restrictions began June 1 in Carson City. Even addresses are allowed to water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, while odd addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Monday is a no watering day for everyone.

Rimfire is a bit unusual as 19th Century Nevada towns go.

Although there's a saloon, a bank, a hotel, a cantina and a jail, Rimfire is the only town in the Silver State that can pack up and leave with its residents.

A 43-year-old Zephyr Cove woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance after methamphetamine was found in her vehicle following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, has free farmers market coupons for Carson City low-income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI after he was stopped Friday by Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies.

A 39-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Friday, 12:30 a.m. in the 3800 block of South Carson Street on felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Chris Forbush's defense claiming a student exemption allowing him to bypass the physical residency requirements to run for office in NRS 218A.200 is without merit. Simply put, you have to be a student to have a student exemption. But here are the facts that are not in dispute:

*Forbush graduated from college in Utah in April of 2015.
*Upon graduation Forbush ceased to be a student in an academic institution.
*Forbush then took the Utah bar exam (not Nevada bar exam) and successfully passed it and began practicing law in Utah.

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery are on a two-year tour and will be visiting the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and Minden's O2 Wellness & Yoga Studio to share their unique and deeply spiritual culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

Memories.

They are what Penny Reynolds takes with her as she approaches her last day at Carson High School.

The 31-year veteran teacher is retiring from the Carson City School District at the end of this week, leaving behind a legacy of unprecedented success in the CHS Culinary Arts Department.

Come join us at the official Smackdown Rodeo AfterParty! Line Dancing/Open Dance to DJ Music begins at 8pm with Southbound Train taking the stage at 9pm to rock all you Cowboys (and Cowgirls) with a great mix of Country, Classic Rock, and Blues!

Families with kids under 21 welcome!

We will also be offering some great drink specials:

- $2 PBR
- $2 Kamikaze Shots
- $4 Florida Punch (3 Rums, 3 Juices, 1 Yummy Punch)

A 20-year-old Goodwill cashier was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony fraud and embezzlement after alleging pocketing money from cash register transactions, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Graduation for the class of 2016 is Saturday, June 4, and the ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the Carson High School football field in Carson City.

One last photo opportunity will happen the morning of graduation. This is the photo of everyone together wearing caps and gowns. The 2016 senior class photo will be taken in the gym, so all seniors must arrive at the school, and meet in the gym by 8:45 a.m.

In an age when consumers go through digital technology faster than a pair of socks, used video games are all too often discarded in favor of the latest and greatest versions. They become archaic within months after having once been cutting edge.

But Nick Posey reminds us that there's still hope for the old games. The owner of Retro Replay specializes in the sale, cleaning, and care of vintage used video games and equipment.

A federal lawsuit involving Carson City rental property owners has ended with a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that they discriminated against families with children in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

No one should have to fight blindly against the enemy — knowledge IS power, and the truth of any situation even more powerful. No one has ever had all the facts for a set of circumstances or a certain situation, only God has the entire picture, so human expertise has its limitations. However, gathering as many facts as possible, organizing them in a logical progression, studying them carefully, looking for strengths and weaknesses, can ultimately bring together a rather comprehensive picture for all to see.

Gus Fincel, a retired law enforcement officer, veteran and member of the 601 Vigilance Committee, which provides grants and scholarships in the Comstock region, will talk about the original “601 Vigilance Committee” at Gold Hill Hotel’s Thursday Night Presentations at 7:30 p.m.