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Gayatri & other ancient Hindu mantras opened both Nevada Senate & Assembly

Both Nevada State Assembly and Senate in capital Carson City started their sessions on April 22 with ancient Hindu prayers; containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered these invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Assembly and Senate. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Sierra Nevada Ballet hosts production of Brews, Bräts and Ballet in Carson City, Reno

Event Date: 
April 13, 2019 - 7:00pm

Sierra Nevada Ballet welcomes the spring season with the annual production of Brew, Bräts and Ballet: A Celebration of Choreography with performances in Carson City and Reno beginning this weekend.

Trump Cleared of Collusion While Doing A Great Job

While celebrating that President Trump and his people have been completely cleared of the Russia collusion lie, it’s important to note the fine and ever better job he’s done as President despite all the harassment.

Democrats and their deep state allies and politically correct left-wing press mouthpieces have insisted for over two years that the President and his team colluded with Russians to steal the 2016 election and then engaged in obstruction of justice to cover it up.

Elvis, Fire, and Music: Veterans Healing Camp to host Ancient Spring Celebration Fundraiser

Event Date: 
March 30, 2019 - 5:00pm

Tickets are going fast for the 3nd Annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Saturday, March 30 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City. Please invite a Veteran to this casual and festive fundraiser that features great food, live music, dancing, silent auction and door prize.

Nowruz is the ancient Persian “New Year” celebrated since 1700 B.C. that occurs on the first day of spring at the vernal equinox. This year, Veterans Healing Camp adds new excitement to the holiday with authentic Elvis impersonator, “Jelvis,” in addition to the two live music acts.

Brew, Brats and Ballet

Carson Ford & Abriana Vietti rehearsing for upcoming BBB
Rebecca Kitchen & Carlee Bertero rehearsing for upcoming BBB
Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Apr 14 2019 .
April 13, 2019 (All day)
Event Date: 
April 14, 2019 (All day)

Sierra Nevada Ballet welcomes in the Spring Season with the annual production of Brew, Brats and Ballet-A Celebration of choreography on April 6 (7:30 PM) and April 7 (2:00 PM) at the Reno Little Theater and on April 13 (7:00 PM) at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

This year the BBB presentation features six different choreographers with each one presenting a special short work and a short talk before it. The program culminates with a post performance Q and A session between choreographers and audience.

Reno Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to open both North Dakota Senate and House with Sanskrit mantras

Both North Dakota Senate and House of Representatives in capital Bismarck will open their April one and April two sessions respectively with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu invocation will also start the Burleigh County Commission meeting of April one in Bismarck.

Motorist Advisory: Carson City schoolchildren to participate Wednesday in Nevada Moves Day

Event Date: 
March 20, 2019 (All day)

Schools in Carson City, Lyon and Douglas counties will participate in Wednesday's statewide Nevada Moves Day, with walking and bicycling events planned for the day.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 15

Well we're here Carson City. We're heading into March 15, the last Friday of winter 2019. While March 20 may be the first day of Spring, the weekend ahead is about the Irish and their spring. The exception is tonight where the Western Nevada College Chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association will be going Italian style with a fundraising spaghetti feed spread. Read on for more.

Carson City, Douglas sheriff's agencies hold joint high-speed vehicle deputy training

Members from both the Carson City and Douglas County sheriff's offices came together Tuesday for high-speed vehicle training course at the Pete Livermore Sports Complex.

WNC President Solis to discuss impact of Gen Z at next Carson City Chamber luncheon

Event Date: 
March 20, 2019 - 11:30am

The times they are a' changin'.

The 1963 song written and sung by the great Bob Dylan during a major shift in our mostly calm and perceived idyllic post World War II world hit the nail on the head.

Reno Hindu statesman Rajan Zed opened Washington House of Representatives with Sanskrit prayers

Washington State House of Representatives in capital Olympia opened its March 6 session with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Local teams prepare for Polar Plunge at Lake Tahoe to benefit Special Olympics

Nearly 40 teams representing organizations and businesses throughout western Nevada will take a jump into the chilly waters at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, March 30 for the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics.

UNR research team discovers how social media extremes affect normalcy perception

RENO — Traditional media has long been thought to shift the perception of social norms. One prevalent example is the use of supermodels in advertising. Research has shown this to impact one’s perception of what is “perceived” as acceptable or normal in regard to body weight.

Arts Advocacy Day at Nevada Legislature to feature Carson City post-party, artist lectures

Event Date: 
March 15, 2019 - 12:00pm

Following the Arts Advocacy Day at the Nevada Legislature, a post-party hosted by the Carson City Department of Arts and Culture will happen Friday, March 15 from noon to 5 p.m.

Reno Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to open Washington House of Representatives with Hindu prayer

Washington State House of Representatives in Olympia will start its day on March six with Hindu prayer, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Nevada Lore Series: The truly bizarre tale of Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Tahoe abduction

Days after President Kennedy was assassinated, Frank Sinatra, Jr., just barely an adult, was in the midst of a tour getting his music career off the ground.

On his tour during a snowy Tahoe December, he performed at the Harrah’s Club Lodge in Lake Tahoe.

Little did he know he had a few followers trailing him from city to city, and they weren’t hopeful fans, but instead, hopeful foes.

Carson City residents post more Bobcat sightings

With heavy snow in the higher elevations, predator are coming closer into Carson City neighborhoods to find food.

The photos above were taken by Rocky and Pam Balboa on Silver Oak Golf Course and Zak Burnaugh on Kings Canyon Road.

"These were taken right out of my bedroom window last week," Burnaugh wrote. "I was approximately 5-7 feet from the cat through the window."

Another Nevada 1st: Hindu mantras to open both Nevada Senate and Assembly daily for week

After Nevada became first U.S. state with a majority-female legislature, now it seems to be making another record of opening both legislative chambers for one entire week with Hindu mantras.

Both Nevada Senate and Assembly in capital Carson City are scheduled to start their day with ancient Hindu prayers for the entire week of April 22-26, containing verses from the world’s oldest existing scripture.

International film festival hosted in renovated Carson City theater

Event Date: 
February 21, 2019 (All day)
February 22, 2019 (All day)
February 23, 2019 (All day)

Those who attend the sixth annual International Film Weekend in Carson City will get a glimpse into some of Nevada’s hidden treasures, as well as a look at cultures around the world.

“We hope people will see how we are all the same, underneath,” said chairwoman Linda Bellegray. “Our humanity is universal.”

Walter B. Jones, Jr., A Rare Man of Courage (Opinion)

Entitlement, grandiosity, arrogance overlying insecurity, sensitivity to criticism, as well as hunger for acclaim are traits identified by Jerrold M. Post, George Washington University professor of psychiatry and political psychology.
This pattern of political narcissism is observably bipartisan as well as applicable to nearly all elected, be it local, state or at the federal level.

Carson City area Winter road conditions for Friday, Feb. 15

Chains or traction tires are required on the following road ways in and out of Carson City Friday:

— Interstate 580 through Carson City, from the Spooner Junction at South Carson Street to Eastlake Blvd at the top of Lakeview Hill.

— U.S. Highway 50 from the Highway 395 junction at William Street to Deer Run Road in Carson City, and mile post 14 in Carson City to mile post 10.8 in Churchill County.

Nevada United Veteran Legislative Council featured at Carson City council of U.S Navy League

Event Date: 
February 20, 2019 - 5:30pm

The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City.

Our Dinner and Meeting will be held in the Juniper Room this month. The Social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. and Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.

TEDxCarsonCity announces 2019 lineup

In the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

Road closures, travel restrictions on area roads Sunday morning

Heavy snow fell overnight in the Carson City area, resulting in more chain and traction tire requirements on local roads.

Travel restrictions are currently in place Sunday morning for Interstate 580 from about the Washoe County line through Washoe Valley to mile post 15.0 in Washoe County.

Chains or snow tires also required for Old U.S. Highway 395 Alternate from the Bowers Mansion interchange to the SR 431/341 junction in South Reno, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) said.

Chains or snow tires are required on these other area highways:

Carson City area road conditions for Feb. 6

Slick, icy conditions exist for the morning commute around Carson City Wednesday. The Nevada Department of Transportation has posted chains or snow tires required for the following roadways:

Carson City road conditions for Tuesday, Feb. 5

Snow-covered roads throughout the region have resulted in travel restrictions for the Tuesday morning commute.

Traction tires or chains are required on the following roadways in Carson City and surrounding areas:

Snow, ice cover roads around Carson City area Monday morning

Snow covered roadways in and around Carson City Monday morning may have a layer of ice underneath, so motorists should drive with caution on their commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning.

Here is the Nevada Department of Transport (NDOT) list of current road conditions for the area. Updates can be obtained by visiting nvroads.com or by calling 5-1-1:

Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound

UPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.

Prescribed fire operations to continue around Lake Tahoe

Weather permitting, California State Parks and Tahoe Douglas fire protection district may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.

Wheels of The Bus Boy Mobile Cuisine now rolling in Carson City

Billy Lavelle's newest set of wheels is unlike anything else on the Northern Nevada food truck scene.

It stands out like, well, a double-decker bus.

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