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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law Tuesday and vetoed four. Additionally on Monday, he approved four veteran and military related measures at a Memorial Day ceremony in Boulder City.

After a picture-perfect Memorial Day holiday weekend, weather conditions this week will bring a brief cool down, a slight chance of showers, and then a warm up again in time for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Memorial Day in Carson City is never just a single day event.

Here in the Nevada state capital, it takes four days to make things right for the service men and women buried here who have served and sacrificed over the years.

Historic steam engines from the V&T Railway and the Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM) were awakened from their long winter slumber Saturday morning to mark the start of Carson City's summer season on the rails.

With the three-day weekend ahead, folks headed outdoors can expect a warm up with sunny skies and relatively dry conditions around the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region during the Memorial Day holiday stretch.

A Small Stream Flood Advisory for snowmelt has been issued by the National Weather Service for low lying ranch land in areas south of Carson City into Carson Valley in Douglas County, Southern Washoe County and Alpine County.

It is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and many more recreations activities this summer.

The National Weather Service in Reno has changed the forecast in reference to flooding on the Walker River. The River is now forecasted to reach a peak of approximately 2,500 CFS (cubic feet per second) by Friday instead of the earlier forecast of 3,370.

Continued warming temperatures will increase snow melt this week, with the likelihood of flooding near some creeks and streams flowing out of the Sierra. The Walker River through the Mason Valley and Yerington is expected to reach major flood stage early this week, with record levels possible, according to the National Weather Service.

The Community Fill and Deliver operation is well underway.

Crews from the City of Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada Division of Forestry inmate crews, civic organizations, and citizens are filling and delivering sandbags throughout the community to senior citizens and the disabled.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month.

After an extremely wet winter, you might think that there will be less risk of wildfire this year. Sadly, that is unlikely to be the case.

Reno Street Food opened the seventh season of its popular annual "Food Truck Fridays" weekly event Friday night at Idlewild Park in Reno with a food truck from Carson City in the mix.

Because of recent storms and flood events, several parks, trails and open spaces throughout Carson City have sustained significant damage, including Baily Pond at Fuji Park.

With rising temperatures bringing snowmelt runoff from the Sierra, a Flood Watch is in effect beginning Sunday for much of the region, including Carson City, Lyon, Washoe and Douglas counties, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Lyon County has been notified by the National Weather Service that flows on the Walker River are being forecasted to run higher than what was earlier anticipated, according to county manager Jeff Page.

Carson City has made great progress in recovering from the January and February flood damage, and continues to plan for the upcoming spring and summer runoff. Carson City officials are monitoring stream, creek and river flows in Carson City; moreover, officials are concerned about flooding in the surrounding areas located outside city limits.

Between January and mid-April, the Nevada Department of Transportation has issued nearly $15 million in emergency contracts to deal with flood damage from the relentless storms that hit Northern Nevada.

More rain showers are in the forecast on this Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, adding to soggy conditions and rain-soaked saturated areas around Morgan Mill Road and up through Empire Ranch Golf Course which have experienced flooding.

A flood watch is in effect for the Carson City area through Saturday as steady rain is forecast to move into the region today and turning to showers Sunday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.

Repairs to the flood-damaged grounds of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City kicked into high gear this week with construction crews working to remove thousands of pounds of sediment, and replace ballast and tracks displaced by January floods.

YERINGTON — Lyon County Manager Jeff Page announced that Lyon County will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to inform the public of the flood potential on the Walker River system.

YERINGTON, Nev. — As Lyon County continues to recover from the January and February flood events, agencies, leaders and department heads continue to plan for the upcoming spring and summer runoff and the subsequent flooding that is expected.

WNC, Citizens' Climate Lobby and Nevada Green Institute are joining forces to celebrate Earth Day with activities this week, April 19-22, on the Carson City campus. Earth Day is a time to learn about environmental and climate issues, sustainable best practices, recycling, and more.

Western Nevada College, Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Nevada Green Institute are joining forces to celebrate Earth Day with activities April 19-22 on the Carson City campus.

Earth Day is a time to learn about environmental and climate issues, sustainable best practices, recycling, and more.

WNC has planned a number of Earth Day events, including the showing of a Leonardo DiCaprio film on climate change, as well as several environment speakers and information booths. The public is invited to celebrate the following Earth Day events at WNC at no charge.

Lyon County is actively preparing for a high spring and summer runoff on the Carson and Walker rivers, including personnel exercises Wednesday designed to respond to and recover from various flooding scenarios.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential of flooding associated with spring runoff and for stormy conditions such as this weekend.

Gusty winds, valley rain and mountain snow will move into the Carson City region tonight through Saturday morning bringing a potential for some flooding along small creeks and streams, according to the National Weather Service.

A strong Pacific storm system will make its way into the Sierra and Carson City region beginning late Thursday, bringing snow and heavy rain with a potential for flooding in the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 3-9, 2017. Stewart Street will have single lane closures between Fifth and Carson Streets, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane closures or restrictions expected at the following locations due to road or utility work.

A new resident has appeared in the retention pond located in the field at the corner of Roop Street and Little Lane.