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With flooding likely in parts of northern Nevada this weekend, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with what to do before, during and after a flood. The best local resource for information on flooding is the Nevada Floods website. Residents are encouraged to visit the website now, but here is some basic information.

There has been a lot of talk this week about the 1997 flood. Twenty years ago, on New Year’s Eve Day, 1996, my Dad and I went goose hunting. We had set out our decoys and had a good early morning hunt, however, it started raining so we packed everything up, leaving the bags of decoys in a dry irrigation ditch.

Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.

Nevada has been selected as one of eight states to participate in a two-year certified community behavioral health clinic demonstration program designed to improve community services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday.

Rock Steady Boxing of Northern Nevada, based out of the Tazmanian Boxing Club in Carson City, has named Gloria Navarro as the program's first ever "Boxer of the Month."

Two women were arrested Friday and face felony drug charges after a vehicle stop led to the recovery of pills, pot and methamphetamine.

Stephanie Farmer, 27, and Heather Olea, 28, were arrested Friday, 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of East William Street.

A 33-year-old Markleeville, Calif., man was arrested Saturday on felony drug charges including trafficking after methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin were found along with $200 in counterfeit bills, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

UPDATE 830PM: The Little Valley Fire is now 90 percent contained. Due to the break in the weather today, a helicopter mission was able to map the burned area and current acreage was readjusted to 2,291 acres.

On Monday partnership agencies began implementing the community reentry plan into the fire affected area. Residents whose homes are uninhabitable were escorted into the restricted area. All residents that are in the exclusion area will be allowed to return starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Residents are required to enter from the south end of Franktown Road and must show identification.

Old US 395A is open; however Franktown Road remains closed below 6190 Franktown Road.
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Drenching rain has proved to be helpful for firefighters on the Little Valley Fire in Washoe Valley, with 55 percent containment as of Monday morning, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. Mandatory evacuation is expected to be lifted by Wednesday if conditions allow.

A 33-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday on felony suspicion of third offense domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, several state agencies are reminding Nevada residents the importance of planning and preparing for any emergency. Specifically, these public safety agencies urge citizens to be aware of specific needs they may have if an emergency strikes.

A 19-year-old man was arrested early Sunday on felony suspicion of grand larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation in which the alleged victim is 11 weeks pregnant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 53-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday, 7:01 p.m. in the area of Sweetwater and Fairview Drive on suspicion of DUI drugs and two counts hit and run of occupied vehicles, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 60-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday in the 3200 block of Highway 50 East on suspicion of a third DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, has announced two job opportunities that have become available. The organization is dedicated to serving the needs of the homeless and hungry individuals and families in Carson City.

Smokers in Nevada can get free medications gum, patches and lozenges from the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health between June 20 through July 1 or while supplies last.

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery are on a two-year tour and will be visiting the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and Minden's O2 Wellness & Yoga Studio to share their unique and deeply spiritual culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

Mayor Bob Crowell likes to say Carson City is the best city in the state, if not the country. But at a recent gathering of area pharmacists and technicians, he acknowledged some of its hidden shortcomings.

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as good a time as any to become more aware of what mental illness is, what it isn't, and the challenges that those struggling with it face every day.

Mental illness has touched my family. It has touched me.

Addiction does not discriminate. It grabs ahold and tightens, oftentimes prompting even the most reasonable-seeming people to do unreasonable things to feed it.

Today dozens of people participated in the annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March, an event meant not only to raise awareness of the suicide epidemic among our military veterans, but also to spread the word about how to prevent these deaths.

But suicide infects more than our veteran population. It reaches across the demographic plain to touch people of many different races, colors, creeds, genders, ages and backgrounds.

Partnership Carson City's Prescription Drug Round Up on Saturday, April 30th collected 194 pounds of medications and 73 pounds of needles. This event was made possible with the support of the Drug Enforcement Agency, Carson City Sheriff's Department, both SaveMarts and Smiths stores, and the Carson City Elks Lodge #2177.

Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Guy Jessop accepts medication from Carson City resident Cindy Mills on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Smith’s during the Partnership Carson City prescription drug and needle roundup. Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Photo Source.

Five Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies received recognition for their outstanding efforts in saving lives on Nevada roads by removing under the influence drivers who were operating motor vehicles on our streets and highways.

Volunteers will be collecting unused or outdated prescription medications, along with hypodermic needles, at three Carson City locations on Saturday.

This Saturday, April 30, Partnership Carson City will hold its annual Prescription Drug Roundup day. Bring your used and expired prescription drugs to drop off locations in Carson City for proper disposal to protect our community and water supply.

Do you or someone you know suffer with Type II Diabetes? Have you been taking medication for your condition, but keep getting worse over time? Do you lack energy to do the things you love? Are you ready to take control of your health and get your life back?

Pursuing an education in nursing has taken Diana Meza Cabrera on a lengthy road of challenges, experiences and rewards.

Since graduating from high school in 2006, Meza Cabrera consistently found ways to help others. As an outreach educator for the Live Violence Free program in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., she has assisted domestic violence, child abuse and sexual abuse victims. She also been a student assistant at the Humboldt State University Health Center, and has participated in blood and toothbrush drives while attending WNC.

A 34-year-old Stagecoach woman was arrested Thursday in the 2000 block of East William Street on felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription and possession of a controlled substance, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Carson City Fire Department has requested that the Board of Supervisors apply for a grant that would pay for a new ladder truck and a new ambulance for the department’s new Community Paramedicine Program concept.