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Surf Thru Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location at 2050 Pyramid Way, Sparks. This is Surf Thru Express Car Wash’s 18th location and their third location in northern Nevada. Surf Thru Express Car Wash opened in Carson City in 2016 and in Reno the following year. In total, the three locations will employee approximately 45 people.

Join the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra for its annual fundraising event, Elegant Evening April 13th at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Mallory Wilson about the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration this Saturday, Feb. 23 inside the new Grand Ballroom at Casino Fandango in Carson City.

Northern Nevada Development Authority will feature a discussion on Water Rights as part of its Business Edge morning discussion series in Carson City.

The program will be Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Casino Fandango, Carson City. Event registration is available at: www.nnda.org/events

The Business Edge Water Rights event will define and explain the process(es) for water rights in Nevada and will featuring Shannon McDaniel, Professional Engineer from the Nevada Division of Water Resources.

A 28 year-old Carson City man was arrested late Friday night in the 3900 block of U.S. Highway 50 East on multiple outstanding bench warrants, including two felony counts, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Were you as surprised as we were Sunday of the lake effect snow storm? Today is a whole new day. Welcome Carson City to Monday, Feb. 18 where all that's left, at least for the next couple days before the next system arrives, is the snow removal. Oh, and it is also President's Day with federal, state and local government offices closed, including schools. Bundle up when headed outside. It is a cold one. Today's high will be in the low 30s.

Valorie Jean Turley left our presence Sunday, January 13, 2019. Valorie leaves three children, Jeremy Houston Sheldon, Jerrad Joseph Sheldon, of Carson City, Nevada; and Kourtny Jean Sheldon of Las Vegas, Nevada. As well as her three children, she leaves a daughter in law, Veronica (Mrs. Jeremy Sheldon) and beloved grandchildren,
Helen Bernice Sheldon and Garrett Sheldon.

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

A 42 year-old Dayton man was arrested early Friday morning at 1:37 a.m. in the 2200 block of E. William Street for a pair of felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including methamphetamine trafficking and drug possession for sales.

After serving up sushi to the Carson City community for 15 years, Nationals Cafe Sushi Bar has closed its doors. According to a sign on their front door, they are potentially looking for a new location.

Their last day of business was Feb. 1. The telephone number has been disconnected and signs have been taken down.

Rob Hooper, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Nevada Development Authority, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. NNDA is responsible for economic development in Nevada's Sierra Region — Carson City as well as Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and the sheriff's office are paving the way for work-based learning experiences for 22 local high school students through a 10-week law enforcement academy as part of senior project graduation requirements.

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra is hosting their 30th annual Elegant Evening fund-raiser on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.

Guests will enjoy delicious food, wine, beer and vodka tastings, raffles plus dancing the night away enjoying live music with “The Soul Experience” featuring Trey Stone.

Member program and presentation in the Carriage House - Bonnie Nishikawa and Girl Scout troop 1951 will be offering a program and new exhibit on the Nevada Children’s Home.

This local Girl Scout troop is working on their Silver Award, the second highest award a Girl Scout can earn, and have created a special display and exhibit for CCHS honoring the memory of the Children’s Home in Carson City. Come see and hear what they have done! We will also hold a short business meeting for members. Refreshments will be served.

UPDATE 4:50PM: Jim Phalan, owner of The Fox Brewpub, said they are now back open for business. He said the sprinklers from the second story flooded the brewery and parts of the walk-in refrigeration, and they had to throw away a lot of food. They also lost most of their lunch business for the day.

"I am sure there is ceiling damages, I just do not know how much at this point," Phalan said. "But we didn't lose any beer."

He also thanked the first responders for saving the dog and the hotel. "Who knows how much worse it could have been," he said.
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On Tuesday afternoon at 12:16 p.m., Carson City Fire units were dispatched to a structure fire at 310 S. Carson Street, the St. Charles Residential Hotel.

Friends and acquaintances of Tony Pastini described him as a generous member of the community, a long-time supporter of local youth programs. He was a friendly face to his neighbors.

This week's It's Your City is a double feature, including information on Thursday's "Tell Me You Love Me" short film competition dinner and movie night on Valentine's Day at the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom and the upcoming sixth annual International Film Weekend, Feb. 21-23 at the Carson City Community Center.

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.

Vikingsholm, (literally meaning Viking island in the middle of a lake) named after its creator’s love of Scandinavia and viking culture, is a mansion on the shore of Emerald Bay, boasting 30 rooms and perfectly reconstructed viking treasures.

Lora Josephine Knight purchased the property where Vikingsholm now stands for $250,000 (which would be $3.6 million today) in 1928, and immediately began planning her creation. Lake Tahoe, she said, reminded her of the fjords and mountains of Scandinavia. Knight wanted to build a summer home that was reminiscent of the culture.

Nevada Humanities extended the deadline to Friday, March 1, 2019 at 5 p.m. to nominate an exceptional individual or organization for the 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards.

These awards are for outstanding achievement in, and contributions to, the humanities. Biannually, Nevada Humanities presents five awards recognizing individuals and organizations that foster cultural enrichment and deepen our understanding of the human experience by facilitating opportunities for Nevadans to engage with the humanities.

A Carson City drywall laborer was arrested Thursday night at 7:40 p.m. in the area of Fifth and Stewart streets on two felony counts of uttering a forged instrument and a misdemeanor charge of ex-felon failing to register, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Reno‐Tahoe International Airport (RNO) passenger numbers soared in 2018 with an increase of 4.8 percent over the previous year. Reno served 4,210,095 passengers in 2018 compared to 4,015,381 in 2017.

A 47-year-old Carson City man and a 29-year-old Carson City woman were arrested early Monday morning on the charges of felony trafficking of a schedule one controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. The woman also had an additional charge of violating her suspended sentence.

Students and educators at Carson High School will celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in an invitation-only event with a special visit from Nevada State Governor Steve Sisolak, Thursday, Feb. 7 at 8:45 a.m. in Senator Square at Carson High School. Event seating begins at 8:30 a.m. with the Governor’s address at 8:45 a.m.

First Choice Consulting presents a Black History Program at the Studio, located inside the Adams Business Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street in Carson City.

According to Michael Smith, CEO of First Choice Consulting, a premier educational consultant firm will present a video screening titled "Educating Black Boys" after the 30 minute video screening there will be a discussion and reflections opportunity.

Immediately afterward the video screening, attendees will have an opportunity to sample soul food delicacies prepared by members of the community.

A 30 year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning at 8:50 a.m. in the 2000 block of West College Parkway for misdemeanor violation of a temporary protection order (TPO) and resisting an officer, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

A couple of times in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," main character George Bailey closes his eyes, raises his right hand, and says "I wish I had a million dollars!" while pressing the lever of a lighter contraption on Mr. Gower's drug store counter.

Buying the Ormsby House wasn't on George Bailey's wish list. Then again, he'd need at least 10 times more if it was.

The Carson City School District is seeking parent and family feedback through an online 10-question survey. Available in English or Spanish, the survey may be completed using a desktop computer or mobile device.

Happy Groundhog Day, Carson City! While the prognosticating Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in western Pennsylvania, our region is bracing for more Winter weather due to arrive this weekend.

Phil might speak for his neck of the woods, where he bats about .390, but I would keep an eye on our critters here to determine how much more Winter we have left.

Eleven months ago, Charlie and Karen Abowd announced that they would be putting their restaurant, Cafe at Adele's, and the historic Mansard-roofed, Comstock Lode-era Victorian home it is situated in at 1112 N. Carson Street, up for sale.