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An 18 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday night at 10:12 p.m. in the Carson High School parking lot for gross misdemeanor dangerous weapon possession on school grounds, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, as well as for misdemeanor marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession.

The Carson High School Senators varsity football team had its first victory Friday night during the first game of the season at home in Carson City with a 34-27 victory over the Lower Lake Trojans.

Carson High School's 2018 football team opens the season Friday, August 24, 6 p.m. at Carson High School in Carson City.

Lower Lakes High School, Calif., will be coming to Carson City for the out of state contest. Lower Lakes was 7-3 last season, while the Senators finished 4-6, losing to Reno in the first round of the playoffs.

A swearing in ceremony was held Thursday afternoon at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office promoting two current law enforcement officers, welcoming one new Deputy Sheriff and a Reserve Deputy Sheriff.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 13-19:

Persistence. That's the difference between life's winners and its losers.

Winners don't quit, and quitters don't win. It's as simple as that.

One will never accomplish goals in life or realize dreams if one gives up the chase. I've had to learn some hard lessons about that over the years.

Football training camps are just around the corner, but golf is on the mind of three head coaches ready to tee off in the American Century Championship, Lake Tahoe’s popular celebrity golf tournament.

Being a real patriot these days takes true grit, like the United States Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis," the latin translation of "always faithful."

Authentic patriotism just doesn't seem to fit the modern political narrative.

Carson High School graduated about 465 seniors Saturday at its Carson City football stadium.

Under sunny skies and windy conditions with C-Hill serving as a backdrop, members of the CHS Class of 2018 in words and on their mortarboards, praised their parents, families and teachers for believing in them.

It’s going to be a breezy weekend, so you may want to rethink spending the day at the lake. Luckily, plenty of options are available just about anywhere you are. Carson City has a car show and Brewfest hitting the downtown corridor, and to the south, Minden and Gardnerville are having their party of the year: Carson Valley Days. It’s World Doll Day at the Nevada State Museum with special displays, activities, and a special performance by the local Young Chautauquans.

The CHS Class of 2018 is going to step onto the football field as a group of students without a diploma and step off the football field as high school graduates with a diploma and a new wilderness in front of them.

This first weekend of June packs quite a punch: activities and events abound. Head downtown for the first Third and Curry Farmers Market of the season, then wander a few blocks north for Due Sorella’s Spring Vintage Market. You may as well just keep the car parked. With the monthly Wine Walk, Pour for Paws in McFadden Plaza, and Crystal’s Crusade Street Party Fundraiser on W. Telegraph, downtown is the place to be. There are so many options this weekend, so take a gander and enjoy your weekend.

SATURDAY:  

Another Memorial Day has come. Today we observe the sacrifices of men and women who gave the last full measure of devotion in defense of the United States of America.

I was going to write about how this year marks the sesquicentennial of Decoration Day, predecessor to the modern Memorial Day holiday.

Two Eagle Valley Middle School students and two Pioneer High School students and their families experienced a tragic fire May 16 in Carson City.

Antonio and Alexis Trujillo’s family, and Jordan and Theodore Leyva’s family are now displaced following this incident.

Muscle Powered: Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City announced the “No Zombie Texting” award winners May 16 at The Brewery Arts Center, showcasing winning videos so the public could see the creative endeavors of young video artists from the community.

GARDNERVILLE — The 8th annual charity golf tournament weekend “For the Kids” hosted by Mike Tice, former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and more recently offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders, will take place June 15-17.

The Western Nevada FC Coyotes have a Wild West Conference match this Saturday. WNFC is set to travel to San Ramon, California to take on Dynamos FC. The match is set to kick off at 7 p.m.

The Western Nevada FC Coyotes entered this weekend knowing they had two league matches on back-to-back days. WNFC headed on the road Saturday to play JASA RWC where they earned one point with a 4-4 draw.

(Editor’s Note: Brian Fox, PhD, is the String Orchestra Director for CHS, CMS, and EVMS)

The CHS Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dr. Brian Fox, is back from its spring trip to the Bay Area. The Chamber Orchestra competed in the Forum Music Festival at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, earning a gold rating from the adjudicators; the top rating.

Carson Senators center fielder Landon Truesdale is putting together an impressive season.

Despite a 14-16 record, the senior is keeping Carson’s offense afloat batting a scorching .477 to go along with eight extra base hits and 14 runs batted in (RBI) at the plate, while providing a quick glove and strong arm in the field.

The Western Nevada FC Coyotes have two matches this coming weekend. On Saturday the Coyotes will be traveling to Redwood City, Calif., to take on Jasa RWC. Jasa currently stands in the 4th spot with 12 points. On Sunday, WNFC is set to kickoff at home against EBFC Tecos Fire.

With the end of the school year approaching, the Carson City School District announced Thursday it meets or exceeds the minimum number of minutes taught per day, and in turn, students will not be required to make up the two days lost due to weather-related school cancellations.

This past Saturday night, the Western Nevada FC Coyotes climbed to the top of the Wild West Conference and into the national top 20 rankings with the 4-1 home victory over Napa Sporting SC.

Western Nevada FC Coyotes of Carson City return home this weekend for their battle for first place in the league. WNFC will host Napa Sporting SC for a 5 p.m. kick off at Moana Springs Recreational Complex.

The Blue Thunder Marching Band placed 2nd out of 10 participating bands in the 2018 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, Calif.

CALLING ALL USC FRIENDS AND FAMILY: The USC Alumni Chapter of Northern Nevada - Lake Tahoe is excited to announce: The 2018 Spring Scholarship Social.

Please join us for the 2018 USC Spring Scholarship Social & Raffle presented by the USC Alumni Chapter of Northern Nevada - Lake Tahoe.

This casual, fun filled event is the perfect chance to catch up with friends and Trojan family. Get the latest Alumni updates from our featured speaker, USC Associate Senior Vice President of Alumni Relations, Patrick Auerbach. And, don't forget raffle tickets for a 2018 USC football game of your

What a blast it is to participate in competitive endeavors and events, whether the competitors be children or world class champions, whether the challenge be a sporting event or a writing competition.

The Western Nevada FC Coyotes continued their strong play within the league Saturday night where they extended their road game success with a dominating 8-1 victory over the Chico City FC Rangers.

Carson High School Theatre Arts teacher Andie Wilkerson and her students earned multiple awards from the Nevada State Thespian Festival last weekend.

Hundreds gathered inside the big gymnasium at Carson High School to celebrate the life of Carson City teacher and coach Shane Quilling.