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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 30 to April 5, 2015. Fifth Street will be closed between Carson Street and Stewart Street and the intersection of Fifth Street and Plaza Street will be closed during the following dates and times due to special events:

Elaine and I just returned from a mini vacation in Lone Pine, California, where we spent three days and two nights, having fun goofing off. The original purpose of our trip was to fish for trout in its nearby Diaz Lake, however those plans were reluctantly cancelled due to high winds.

Learn the rich and fascinating history of Carson City’s Eastside during a two-hour walking tour. Led by Eileen Cohen, local author and historian, the tour will visit sites such as Chinatown, the race course, and many others.

Meet on the steps of the Capitol at 9:30 a.m. Wear comfy shoes. A lag car will be provided.

Tickets - $10 in Advance; $15 the day of the tour. Children 12 and under are free.

Tickets available at Catmandu, 1829 Brown Street, or call Viv at (775) 885-8913

Charles W. Friend was Carson City’s first weatherman and astronomer.

The proposal to use tax funds to build a $200 million, 24,000-seat downtown soccer stadium might be dead, but the battle goes on in the Las Vegas mayoral race between front-runners Stavros Anthony and Carolyn Goodman....

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.

It’s the International Day of Happiness and I hope song and dance make you happy. Carson City is awash with live music and theater tonight. Local favorite Stereo Galaxy teams up with Southern California performer, Loc Lion, for a show at Sassafras. You’ll find the Remains at Westside Pour House, and Jaime Rollins keeps it rollin at Living the Good Life. Just Sayin’ is this months featured talent in the Brewery Arts Center’s Eclectic Electric Series.

If money is any guide — and in politics, it usually is — the race for a west-side City Council seat has turned into Henderson’s most competitive campaign this year. But the city’s two other incumbent council members also face challengers as early voting is set to begin Saturday....

Real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump took the first steps on Wednesday toward launching a 2016 presidential campaign, a sign the businessman may jump into the Republican race after publicly considering it in years past....

And "Ralston Live" makes its debut in a political ad campaign, the race for Las Vegas mayor:
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It's back and better than ever! The 2015 edition of the Escape From Prison Hill trail half marathon and 10K races.
The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon and 10K in Carson City, Nevada, is happening on Saturday, April 18, 2015.

The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon is a challenging trail run with great views of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada valleys, and the Nevada State Prison! The 10K packs the same views and less challenging terrain in a shorter distance. More information and signup links can be found at the Tahoe Mountain Milers web site, www.tahoemtnmilers.org/efph.html.

A battle over fines, court costs and the fees used to pay them could provide the backdrop for Las Vegas’ only Municipal Court race this spring....

It's here and better than ever! The 2015 edition of the Escape From Prison Hill trail half marathon and 10K races.
The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon and 10K in Carson City, Nevada, is happening on Saturday, April 18, 2015.
The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon is a challenging trail run with great views of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada valleys, and the Nevada State Prison.
The 10K packs the same views and less challenging terrain in a shorter distance. More information and signup links can be found at the Tahoe Mountain Milers web site, www.tahoemtnmilers.org/efph.html.

Well Being-Massage and Functional Fitness will kick off their new “Train Like A Mudder” program Saturday, March 14, in Carson City with classes beginning Monday.

The program, offered for six weeks or 12 weeks, is designed for those participating in the Tough Mudder event at Lake Tahoe, June 13-14, and features exercises that are designed to train for specific obstacles in the popular race.

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.

Lake Tahoe South launches into spring with more than a foot of fresh powder falling on area ski resorts: Heavenly, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood this past weekend with additional accumulation occurring on Monday afternoon and evening. Sunny skies and clear roads are in the forecast for the remainder of the week.

The Carson Canyons half marathon is slated for Saturday and will kick off a series of three half marathons in as many months.

“Doing a half marathon now is good for training as far as doing something longer for the summer,” said Kevin Bigley, owner of Ascent Physical Therapy in Carson City, which is organizing and sponsoring the runs. “You’re getting a good base in for your running calendar.”

After more than a year of mewling and howling, Clark County leaders may soon decide who gets to run Nevada’s largest animal shelter. A county commissioners’ meeting set for March 17 could settle what appears to be a two-way race....

Support the Reno Chamber Orchestra at Reno’s original Derby Day on Saturday, May 2nd at 12 p.m. inside the Peppermill’s Tuscany Ballroom. Dress up in fashionable attire and enjoy a live stream of the Kentucky Derby Race over a luncheon and traditional mint juleps. The event features a hat contest with prizes, a live auction and wine raffle. Tickets are $70 and tables of 8 or 10 are also available. Reservations required.

Peppermill Tuscany Ballroom: 2707 S Virginia St Reno, NV 89502

For more information call 775-348-9413 or email info@renochamberorchestra.org

A wide-open presidential race, a competitive U.S. Senate race and Nevada’s status as a crucial swing state all should align to make next year’s elections a battle of titanic proportions in Nevada. Insiders say it’s a good thing for the state, as it will bring in more candidates and force them to ta...

Where to start? This weekend is chock-full of options. The local 4-H club is hosting their annual Fabric and Rummage Sale at Fuji Park. The Annual Feast of Chocolate, hosted by AAUW, is Saturday afternoon at the Plaza Event Center. The Vagina Monologues and One Billion Rising are both raising awareness this V-Day weekend for women’s issues.

More than 130 Scouts and adult leaders participated in the 2015 Pinenut District Klondike Derby at Sugar Pine Point State Park at South Lake Tahoe on January 23-24. 

The weather was beautiful, chilly and not enough snow. Scouts completed in events that tested their outdoor skills. This included shelter building, fire building, knot tying, First Aid, signaling and even entertainment. Each Scout patrol brought its sled containing essential equipment needed for the competition.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Monday slammed liberals for being “obsessed with race,” calling it “silly” to divide people by their race....

Below are the CHS Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk raffle results from Saturday's event. The complete race results can be found by clicking here. Thanks to the Tahoe Mountain Milers who provided the chip-set timing system, and special thanks to Steve Lang for setting up and running the system.

The over-all winner was Miles Bean with a recorded time of 20:05, who was also the top male finisher in the 13-19 age group.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson TV and Wired Wednesday Digital Arts Club announce a new film competition, the first "St. Paddy's Film Crawl: A Short Filmmaking Competition" with screening and judging March 14. Registration deadline has been extended to midnight, Wednesday, March 4.

Films cannot be less than 1 minute or more than 10 minutes in length. They must utilize one fact about St. Patrick's Day and can be Documentary or Mockumentary in nature.

The 5th annual CHS Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk was a tremendous success with turn-out of 113 participants. The weather cleared up this morning and with just a bit of wind at race time, we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather, maybe even a sunburn.

The complete race results can be found by clicking here. Thanks to the Tahoe Mountain Milers who provided the chip-set timing system, and special thanks to Steve Lang for setting up and running the system.

Looks like our rain and snow dances finally did the trick, but don’t let the weather scare you away from downtown this weekend. The Downtown Business Association’s Wine Walk, Artsy Fartsy’s Annual Jewelry Sale, Just Brew It’s Annual Thirsty Boy Home Brew Competition, and Family Fun Day at the Nevada State Museum are all hoping to lure you out of your home. Leave your ice skates at home though, the Arlington Square ice rink has closed for the season.

First things first. I want to send a big shout out and good luck to all of our Carson kids that are competing at the Flips Invitational Gymnastics meet in Reno this weekend. For those of you who aren't the proud parents of tumblers, Carson City has plenty to keep you busy.

The following statement taken from the Carson High School website: On Jan. 1, 2015 a new state law takes effect for student drivers under the age of 18. Students looking forward to the privilege of driving in the State of Nevada are expected to attend school at least 90 percent of the time and not be considered a “Habitual Truant.”

Former Nevada Lt. Gov. and state Treasurer Brian Krolicki says he's weighing a run against U.S. Sen. Harry Reid in 2016 if Gov. Brian Sandoval bypasses the race.

Please join us on February 7th at 10:00a.m. for the fifth annual Carson High School Safe Grad - Safe & Sober 5K Run/Walk. This event is organized by volunteers of the Safe Grad Committee and will be held, once again, at the CHS Track/Field.

Carson High Safe Grad program has been an annual tradition in Carson City since 1988. It provides our graduating seniors with a safe and sober, all night celebration on the evening of their graduation, followed by an optional trip to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom amusement park in Northern California.