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Candidates for office

Here is a list of candidates that have filed to run in the next election as of Tuesday:

U.S. Senate
Sharron Angle, Republican
Scott Ashjian, Tea Party
Russell Best, Independent American
Edward Hamilton, Democrat
Robert X. Leeds, Republican
Sue Lowden, Republican
Carlo Poliak, Democrat
Cecilia Stern, Republican
Danny Tarkanian, Republican

Congress, District 2
Patrick Colletti, Republican
Dean Heller, Republican

Governor
Frederick Lee Conquest, Democrat
Brian Sandoval, Republican

Lt. Governor
Robert Goodman, Democrat
Robert Randazzo, Democrat
Jessica Sferrazza, Democrat

Secretary of State
Ross Miller, Democrat

TREASURER
Kate Marshall, Democrat

Controller
Barry Herr, Republican
Kim Wallin, Democrat

Attorney General
Catherine Cortez Masto, Democrat
Jacob Hafter, Republican

Capital Senatorial District
James Settelmeyer, Republican

Washoe Senate 2
Don Gustavson, Republican
Gary Roger Schmidt, Democrat

Washoe Senate 4
Ben Kieckhefer, Republican

Assembly 32
Jodi Stephens, Republican

Assembly 33
John Ellison, Republican

Assembly 36
Harry Schiffman, Democrat

Assembly 38
Gary Gladwill, Republican
Kelly Kite, Republican
Jim Wheeler, Republican

Assembly 40
Amy Renee Clemmens, Republican
Robin Williamson, Democrat

Board of Regents 8
Kevin Melcher, Nonpartisan

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Experience Carson City's only farmers market, open every Saturday — rain or shine — from June 8 to Sept. 28, 2024, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, Mills Park, Carson City.

A 67-year-old man was arrested Thursday for felony charges related to possession of child pornography, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

In his paintings, Tom Gilbertson creates a visual imbalance between the central floral image and the industrial overlays. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Recent Works", presents work by Gilbertson at the Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition began June 5 and runs through Sept. 26, 2024.

It’s time to get reading with the Carson City Library’s Summer Reading Challenge kicking off Saturday, June 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Library, located at 900 N. Roop St. in Carson City.

The theme, “Travel Through Time,” encourages participants to embark on a literary adventure by logging reading hours and following along through different eras with a host of exciting events and activities scheduled. The challenge is open to all ages, from children to adults.

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything to having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

The Carson City School District provided the following list of community activities for or in support of youth organizations throughout the summer.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Fourth Ward. Experience spectacular views of the official Virginia City fireworks show from our beautiful historic balcony and attic. This rare opportunity to sit on our balcony or look out our fourth-story windows will create memories for years to come. These areas are usually not open to the public.

For a smaller sized city, Carson City’s 18 playgrounds offers a lot of places to play for local children.

However, due to vandalism and damages, around 40 percent of these playgrounds are or were recently out of commission.

Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting the monthly Coffee with Lisa on June 12 from 7 to 8:30 am at The Cracker Box, 402 E. Williams St.

All are invited to share ideas and discuss items of interest!

Ride with us back to those golden days of yesteryear when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty, decency, and owned about 1/3 of the Lake Tahoe Basin (at least on their television program).

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 956 Topsy Lane in Carson City on June 12.

Travis Kelce will be returning for his sixth consecutive appearance at the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, and joining him for the first time is his brother, Jason Kelce.

A note to Swifties - Taylor is on tour during the week of the tournament, with tour dates in Zürich and Milan.

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District tackled a brush fire Thursday and wants to remind the community burning recreational fires is now prohibited the summer:

We assisted North Tahoe Fire with extinguishing a 1/8 acre brush fire yesterday near Beaver Street, Kings Beach, CA.
Thank you C100 and B12 for your quick response and action.

Mrs. Carson City America, Kassandra Tapia, is set to grace the stage of the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant this Sunday, June 9th at 6:00PM, in Las Vegas, NV. She is proudly representing the Capital City, and she aims to not only showcase her poise and grace but also advocate for her platform, Cycle Breakers.

The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), in conjunction with The Divided Sky and South Lake Brewing Company, is hosting the 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2024.

After Tahoe’s celebrated July 4 festivities, our beaches and surrounding areas can become covered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake’s clarity.

Carson City Supervisors heard an update from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday regarding the mercury contamination superfund site along the Carson River.

Sierra Nevada REALTORS is hosting their 21st Annual Alyce McCraken Golf Tournament at the Toiyabe Golf Course on June 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsorships and team sign-ups are currently available, with proceeds from the event supporting scholarships for high school graduates in the six counties SNR members work and live in Northern Nevada.

Pioneer Academy’s Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG) teacher Mrs. Laura Gardner took two students to participate with more than 160 other students from across the state of Nevada in the conference in Las Vegas.

Carson City Kiwanis is hosting a pancake breakfast at the Carson City Library to help kick-off the Summer Reading program.

Our Pets of the Week are Phoebe and Blanche! Meet Phoebe and Blanche, two adorable 2-month-old puppies looking for their own loving homes!

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday morning to a rollover crash in the area of Highway 50 East near the landfill between Drako Way and Flint Road.

The Capitol Plaza Trees project team from Wood Rodgers, Inc. is seeking public comment, suggestions or concerns regarding the tree inventory project or the Capitol grounds in general.

Carson City Fire Department knocked down a small fire in a pit Wednesday afternoon in the area of East Long Street and North Saliman Road.

Every day counts in a child’s education and School Attendance Matters. Chronic absenteeism has been defined as missing at least 10 percent of days in a school year for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences.

The Carson City School District has hovered around 25% chronic absenteeism. While most schools in the district don’t average as high as the overall rate, hearing about the alarming statistic has motivated a few community partners including Mayor Lori Bagwell.

Carson Valley Days is back this week beginning Thursday in Douglas County.

The annual event is on its 114th year, and is hosted by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club. This year’s theme is “MCV: Music in Carson Valley.”

While we're in late spring, temperatures Wednesday and Thursday will feel more like a summer heat wave, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory for the Carson City area and throughout western Nevada.

More controversies are coming out of the May 21 Douglas County School Board and this time one of the issues isn’t what’s happening at the meetings, but rather, what isn’t.

Attendees of the meetings have pointed out that the board’s attorney, Joey Gilbert, spends time on his phone during the school board meetings during which he is paid $325 an hour.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of prohibited firearms possession, discharging a firearm at a structure and drawing deadly weapon, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Beginning Monday, June 10, drivers will see extensive lane reductions as the Nevada Department of Transportation launches major construction as part of a continuing highway improvement project to reconstruct U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville.