Carson City Fire Department called to gas leak on Carriage Crest

"Critical Race Theory and Why is it Under Attack?" will be Wednesday’s Sept. 8 Ideas on Tap topic of discussion to be held at the Union Eatery and Brewery in Carson City beginning, 6 p.m.

This is a free event and open to the public, in adherence with the CDC guidelines attendees are asked to wear a face mask. If you’re fully vaccinated, face masks are optional.

Firefighters battling the Dixie Fire near Susanville contended with spot fires Monday evening with the fire having crossed Highway 395  south of Milford, closing  the highway briefly, according to a Cal Fire morning report.

Carson City Historical Society is proud to host Samantha Szesciorka presenting a lecture on "Long Riding" on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash with injuries on College Parkway near 20 College Parkway.

Firefighters on the Caldor Fire near South Lake Tahoe continued to work tirelessly throughout the night Sunday into Monday morning, patrolling and holding the fire at current perimeters. Crews continued the aggressive direct attack, mop up, and building upon previously constructed hand line.

Join us Sunday, Sept. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the NAA Gallery in Carson City for a reception featuring the photography of Will Barber, the photography of Tim Ogle and the watercolors of Leanne Ogle. Each person attending this event will have a free chance to win artwork from the artists. Light refreshments will be provided.

As more mandatory evacuations are being lifted in the South Lake Tahoe area on the Nevada and California side, the Division of Emergency Management in collaboration with state and local agencies are encouraging residents to stock up on essential necessities such as groceries, household supplies and fuel before returning home.

Nevada Real Estate Division Administrator Sharath Chandra has announced that a key leadership position at the division has been filled. Jason Wyatt has been named Ombudsman for Owners in Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels Ombudsman effective Sept. 1.

Heading into Labor Day, temperatures around the Carson City region and lower valleys will be in the low-90s, with the hot weather expected to last through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The much-anticipated International Camel & Ostrich Races return to historic Virginia City this Sept. 10-12, 2021 for the 62nd annual event. Tickets are available online for the four shows taking place throughout the weekend.

Carson High School will begin its 150th anniversary homecoming celebration Sept. 17 with the all school assembly in the Big Gym during the last class of the day. Leadership students well lead the assembly with the first activity being the introduction of the Homecoming King and Queen candidates who will make their grand entrance onto the gym floor.

For what appears the first time in Nevada history, non-major party voters have surpassed Democratic and Republican voters.

It is with heavy hearts that the Children’s Museum must postpone its Pure Imagination Gala, again, due to the surge in Covid-19.

We are here to create a safe environment for all families, and during this time, it does not seem fitting to have a large event that could potentially add to the increasing cases.

UPDATE: Evacuation orders have downgraded since this article's publication, please visit this article for updated information specifically on evacuations.

As of Saturday morning at 7 a.m., the Caldor Fire is reported to be at 37 percent contained, burning at 214,107 acres.