Old computers, flat-panel televisions, cell phones and electronic waste in general contain toxins such as Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Polyvinyl Chloride, brominated Flame Retardants, and many other materials harmful to humans. Most toxins found in electronic waste are known as persistent, bioaccumulative toxins or PBTs and can be directly traced to a variety of debilitating and deadly diseases.

It’s time for the students of Western Nevada College to head back to school. In order to help the day go smoothly, you’ll find coffee and snacks placed strategically around campus. Make sure to spend a moment checking out the new art installation in the main gallery: ‘The Surrealist Eye’ is on display and will have an artist reception on Thursday evening. Have a great week, Carson City.

MONDAY, August 27: Things to do in Carson City

UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office provided more details into the RV pursuit late Sunday night that resulted in the arrest of a California man. This story has been updated to reflect new information. Go here for the full story.
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A vehicle pursuit that began on Highway 50 near Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe ended Sunday night with a crash in south Douglas County with one person in custody.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2:

Chili's in Carson City is collecting new school supplies to donate to local schools in the area. School supplies are often expensive for teachers to purchase and we want to help. When you bring in new supplies to Chili's, you will receive free chips and salsa or guacamole. Please give the supplies to your server or a manager for the discount. Hurry in for this offer as it only runs until 9/11/18.

UPDATE: 2:22PM: The northbound lanes of East College Pkwy between U.S. Highway 50 East and Sherman Lane have now reopened. The southbound lanes of East College Pkwy remain closed at Sherman to Highway 50.
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UPDATE: 12:45PM: The eastbound left turn lane onto northbound College Pkwy at U.S. Highway 50 East has been shut down along with both directions of East College Pkwy between Sherman Lane and Highway 50 as crews work to right the overturned RV trailer.
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A groundbreaking ceremony for an all-new Sierra Nevada Ear Nose and Throat office in Carson City was held Friday afternoon at 1493 Medical Parkway.

Carson City emergency crews and the Nevada Highway Patrol are on scene of a motor vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes of Spooner Junction, where Interstate 580, U.S. Highway 395 South and U.S. Highway 50 West meet in South Carson City.

The accident is blocking traffic. Motorists can expect delays.

United States Sen. John McCain, a former Vietnam War Prisoner and U.S. presidential candidate who had been battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, died Saturday at age 81.
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Live stage music played simultaneously Saturday evening from the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center on West King Street to Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge at Adams and North Carson Street.

A new, yet not so new, technology policy at CHS has upset some and caused others to look at the potential benefits.

No longer are students allowed to possess their earbuds at school let alone use them during breaks or at lunch time. Accessing cell-phones during class may also result in confiscation, delivery to the office, and a call home to have the parent or guardian come and personally pick it up from the office.

Mark your calendars for the Fifth Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness 5k/10k Run/Walk, Bench Press Competition and four-person scramble Golf Tournament Sept. 15.

Donny and Marie Osmond were in Tahoe onstage at Harveys Outdoor Arena on Friday, displaying their wide range of musical styles. The siblings started performing at an early age. Donny first entered the public eye when he joined his older brothers’ singing group,”The Osmonds,” and appeared regularly on “The Andy Williams Show.” Donny and Marie both recorded solo albums before joining forces to star on the 1970s TV variety show “Donny & Marie.”

An 18 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday night at 10:12 p.m. in the Carson High School parking lot for gross misdemeanor dangerous weapon possession on school grounds, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, as well as for misdemeanor marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession.

While many Third and Curry Farmer's Market shoppers were still waking up to a crisp Saturday morning in Carson City, a young Mule deer family was feasting on the bounty of apples that had fallen from a tree along N. Ormsby Blvd.

The Carson High School Senators varsity football team had its first victory Friday night during the first game of the season at home in Carson City with a 34-27 victory over the Lower Lake Trojans.

CARSON CITY — Toyota began design of its hybrid technology in 1993, and in 1997 the world’s largest car manufacturer launched the first mass produced combustion engine and electric motor hybrid vehicle, the Prius. Today, Toyota offers as many as 9 models of Prius, and 4 other vehicle lines come with a hybrid option from a luxury car to a 7 passenger all-wheel drive SUV.

The Incline Village branch of Wells Fargo Bank was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash at 10:09 a.m. Friday morning, authorities said.

Shelley Bonkowski (center) gets help from Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell in cutting the ribbon for her new Farmers Insurance office on Topsy Lane on Thursday evening. She was joined (on the left) by Carson City Supervisors Lori Bagwell and Brad Bonkowski, with Carson City Chamber President Bob Fredlund looking on.

Sierra Music Society continues its popular Salon Series with P’Opera!-Pop to Opera soloists, delectable small bites, wonderful wines, and fun on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 5 to 8 pm.

We will present “An Enchanted Evening” in the beautiful home of Christel Hinckley located in Southwest Reno. For just $75 you will enjoy wine tastings and food pairings provided by Roundabout Catering.

We can do better, we should do better, and we must do better. You see, it’s our responsibility to do better, and we need to realize that no amount of money is going to help more than the investment we choose to give it.

I’m talking about the stewardship of our future. You know them, the oft-maligned young people in our midst. The ones we criticize for being cell phone dependent and social media addled, even as older adults are the fastest growing group of social media users.

So, technology is to blame? Not specifically, but it can be thrown into the stew.

RENO — The Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command is partnering with the California Highway Patrol’s San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Divisions to participate in an Interstate 80 Initiative.

CARSON CITY — The Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation announced Friday it has launched its Work-Based Learning and pilot Pay-For-Performance grant request for proposals. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for funding from $50,000 to $200,000.

The Jackson’s-Chevron on the corner of 5th Street and Saliman Road in Carson City is undergoing construction to include a new kitchen and refrigerated beer cave. It is scheduled to be completed Oct. 12.