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At Southwest Gas, your safety is our number one priority. That’s why we go the extra mile to operate safe natural gas pipelines that meet or exceed all local, state, and federal regulations. From time to time, you might have a Southwest Gas employee or licensed contractor knocking on your door or walking around your neighborhood.

CARSON CITY — Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun & Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health and hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.

Zephyrus Brass Quintet will perform in the Expresso Yourself Café at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom, 449 W King Street, Carson City, on Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. The live music is part of the Carson City Downtown Business Association Wine Walk, to be held that day from 1 to 5 p.m.

If you have a non-profit (or thinking about starting one) and need a little help on the ins and outs of running a non-profit, we invited Craig with SCORE to come and visit us on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Carson Nugget in the Alatte coffee house to chat with us. Meeting starts at 12:00 Noon so come a little early to order your lunch.

Must be 21 and over to attend. It's a weeknight, so if you're with your parent, and you're under 21, it's okay.

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Place: Espolon's Grill

10115 US-50, Mound House, NV 89706

Don't go into the city to network your business when we meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month. There are no membership fees. Only bring your business cards. Registration is required. Attendance is Free. Your ticket will get you 1 complimentary Beer/Wine or non-alcoholic beverage, and appetizers will be served.

Ahead of next week’s Miss USA Competition, happening on Thursday in Reno, each competing representative from across the country gathered in Carson City on Thursday at the Nevada State Legislature and Nevada State Capitol building to meet with representatives of the Nevada government.

According to Ivet Contreras of IC Media Strategy, the fact that Nevada’s State Senate has a female-led majority, the first in the U.S., was a part of the decision to tour the government grounds today.

The nonprofit organization greenUp!, which provides environmental education to businesses, announced Wednesday that it has eight restaurants so far that will be part of the Green Dining District pilot program on Carson Street in Carson City.

Along with Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Month recognized through April, Wednesday, April 24 is the 20th anniversary of Denim Day.

For 20 years, the organization Peace Over Violence has organized Denim Day, a rape prevention education campaign, during which community members, elected officials, businesses, and students are encouraged to make a social statement with their fashion choices on this day by wearing jeans as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault.

The Carson City High School class of 1979 will celebrate it's 40 year reunion the weekend of July 19-21. Our banner across downtown Carson Street welcomes home all alumni. The Plaza Hotel, downtown Carson City is providing discounted rooms for the weekend. A Meet and greet scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday night at Living the Good Life.

Live band, One Way Street will provide the Rock & Roll music and Carson City BBQ providing award winning cuisine, all for our enjoyment. Saturday, July 20, there are many different activities planned for everyone (golf play, school tour, poker run).

A record-breaking winter, a full lake and a packed calendar beckons visitors to the Sierra as Tahoe South heats up with summer events including its famed fireworks show, a celebrity golf tournament, star-studded headline concerts and more.

Carson High School senior students have successfully completed their 2019 Senior Projects, a CHS graduation requirement, and they could not have accomplished this without the selfless sacrifice of members of the Carson City community.

UPDATE: The Amber Alert issued Thursday morning was canceled Thursday evening for Nevada, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Authorities said the suspect's cell phone was used near the Mexico border.
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An Amber Alert was issued late Thursday morning for a California teenager after authorities learned she was last seen with her mother and a man who are suspects in a Los Angeles County murder investigation. The suspects are believed to be driving a vehicle with Nevada personalized license plates.

Polka Dot Powerhouse is launching a new chapter in Carson City and Carson Valley. Open the door to possibilities as you build friendships and business relationships with the area's most positive, action-forward women. What is possible in your life and in your business when you experience the feeling of a strong supportive community?

Here we go, Carson City, it is Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Another mixed bag of weather around the capital city today, with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers in the morning and then mostly sunny later in the afternoon with daytime highs in the upper 50s. Not bad for a spring day.

CARSON CITY — Two notorious murders against the pristine backdrop of Lake Tahoe are the subject of this month’s American Gaming Archives Fireside Chat at the Nevada Historical Society.

The new Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson Valley chapter is connecting the area's most positive, action-forward, amazing women. Open the door to possibilities as you create friendships and business relationships.

What are the possibilities in your life when you experience the feeling of a strong supportive community? Join us on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Red's 395 Grill in Carson City to learn more about this unique connection organization.

RSVP to Brenda Johnson at brendaccpdp@gmail.com
https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/

Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun and Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.

Editor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.

Good morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Today is a day that will definitely feel like Spring, with temperatures almost to 70 degrees. The low tonight will be 36, reminding us that we haven’t shirked off the cold weather entirely just yet.

On the docket today we’ve got the Wine Walk at the Carson Mall, a Downtown Easter Egg Hunt, an Anniversary Party at Browser’s Bookstore, easter bunny photos, and more!

Today, Friday April 12, a public review and workshop regarding the new South Carson Street project, including a new roundabout, is being held at the Studio at Adam’s Hub from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., located at 177 W Proctor Street.

The 60 percent roundabout design along with surrounding design elements will be on display, and forms for public can be found for residents to voice their opinions about the designs.

A number of Easter egg hunts are planned around the capital city beginning this weekend with the "Downtown EGGstravaganza" hosted by the Carson City Downtown Business Association.

Design plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Street and South Carson Street as part of the South Carson Complete Streets Project will be available for review at a public workshop Friday.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and violation of probation conditions following an incident involving a knife at a laundromat, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Headed into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!

A Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of burglary after allegedly stealing money from a local dry cleaning business, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City’s Papa John’s Pizza, part of the national chain, is now closed, according to a sign on the front of the building which reads, “Closed. Thank you to all our patrons.”

Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction and building trade association, will hold a first nail ceremony for the Bank Saloon in Carson City on Monday, April 15. Formerly known as the historic Jack’s Bar, the alliance purchased the building with a vision to pay homage to its colorful history.

In February the design plans for the South Carson Complete Streets Project reached 60 percent completion. Current design elements include safe accommodations for travel, one of which is a roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Street and South Carson Street.

Dear Friends, happy spring time! While our newest season officially arrived March 20th, it seems just now I am starting to believe winter is finally losing its grip and giving way to the kinder, gentler, days of spring. With each day, I see a little more of the renewal of life we have come to associate with this time of year.

A 35-year-old California man was arrested in the 3300 block of Highway 50 Friday afternoon for a felony failure to appear warrant out of Washoe County, and resisting a public officer after attempting to run from Nevada Highway Patrol troopers, and Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies.