Virginia Truckee Railroad opens its 2021 season Memorial Day weekend

The Silver City Preservation Society hosts the 3rd annual Silver City Pi Day Pie Auction on Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m., at the Silver City Schoolhouse, 385 High Street in Silver City.

In celebration of International Women's Day and in recognition of the remarkable achievements of women, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce honored Tasha Fuson, associate superintendent for educational services for the Carson City School District, as the “Esteemed Educator” during their “Women of Distinction” meeting Friday, March 8.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI second and using a cell phone while driving, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Douglas County has set a new date for the Board of County Commissioners special meeting to discuss public feedback on the strategic plan. The meeting takes place Monday, March 18 at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Minden, located at 1616 8th St., Minden.

Yet again, Switzerland is rated as the best country in the world to live. You might want to challenge that ranking, and ask, “Why? In all her years of neutrality all she has given us is a coocoo clock.”

​I’ve only been there once myself, and only briefly to ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn at Zermatt, where I fell in love with the top of Europe, the Virgin, the Jungfrau.

​Mark Twain had a similar love affair upon his 1891 encounter with the Jungfrau…

I’m a fan of Farmer Debs, of Urban Roots, a teaching farm for children and adults in Reno. I listen to her short gardening lectures on Wednesdays on KUNR. Her timely topics are always presented in a clear, concise, and friendly way.

Today’s topic was “Starting Seeds.”

The Carson City School District Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 11-17, 2024:

The Nevada Gift Shop is hosting a book signing with Nevada author Sandie LaNae on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Catmandu is 10 years old this month!

Cinza, our cat of the week, is very excited about our birthday. Of course, it is really easy to get Cinza excited. Barely one year old, this short-haired gray/blue girl is a fur-covered bundle of energy and fun.

“Where there is a woman, there is magic,” so stated award-winning American playwright, feminist and poet Ntozake Shange.

In Carson City, there are many strong, independent women creating magic by doing what they love while changing the world around them.

Carson Valley Community Theatre is pleased to present The Play that Goes Wrong, produced in collaboration with Douglas High School. As part of our strategic plan, every-other year CVCT collaborates with Douglas High School to allow students the chance to do a major production, on a big stage, with a large audience.

Carson City is actively seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Election Workers for the upcoming June 2024 Primary. As a vital component of our democratic process, Election Workers play a crucial role in ensuring fair, efficient, and transparent elections within our community.

Sophia Bonilla is a shining star at Carson High School. Sophia has been involved in many activities including being a member of the National Honor Society. This has allowed her to volunteer at places like Seeliger and Fremont Elementary in their blood drives.