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The votes are in for the 2023 Taste of Downtown, Carson City’s longest running, premiere outdoor food event. The winners of Saturday's Taste are:

I was back at my friend Pat’s house this week after seeing her “mini arboretum” last week. This time Pat gave me a guided tour of her plantings. I noticed she had numerous varieties of penstemon.

Free outdoor music, affordable golf and good food at Empire Ranch this summer in Carson City. Live performances from various artists in our scenic and natural outdoor setting.

Looking for a hidden hotspot? Maybe you have already found this gem. Whatever the case, head on over to the Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City for Friday evening fun.

Nevadans looking for information or resources on legal questions will now be able to get more information, for free, at their local library.

The State of Nevada has announced the launch of the Legal Kiosk Project at 22 libraries across Nevada with the intent of making information more available to older Nevadans, underserved communities, and all those with questions.

A 65-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI and obstruction, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

An unprecedented group of Lake Tahoe destination management, land management, and non-profit organizations launched the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan on Tuesday with the signing of an agreement to create the first destination stewardship council for the greater Tahoe region.

Greater Nevada Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of Danny DeLaRosa as president and CEO, effective July 1, 2023. DeLaRosa leaves his current role as GNCU chief experience officer to take on executive leadership of Nevada’s largest credit union.

Prior to the last day of school, Carson Tahoe Health, a not-for-profit locally owned healthcare system, donated two Stryker Pro Form hospital beds to the Carson City School District. The beds, valued at $15,000 each, will be used to treat students in the Health Office at Carson High School.

All aboard the Star-Spangled Murder Mystery Train for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. Enjoy libations and appetizers served on board the train while a live murder mystery show is played out during your round trip from the historic Virginia City Depot to Gold Hill and back. 

Collage of 2023 CHS Safe Grad Event photos

Carson High Safe Grad is made possible solely by the support of our community — a heartfelt thank you to the following individuals and businesses (those with asterisk symbol) for their generosity in celebrating our 2023 high school graduates.

Come see these 1st Place Category Winners and all the other winners at the Reception and Awards Presentation for the Nevada Artists Association's “Spirit of America Show.” This event will be Sunday, June 25 from 2-4pm at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street in Carson City.

The Carson High School boy's soccer team is holding two fundraisers next month in July to help with gear, warm ups, equipment, and all year long expenses.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “To Hell and Back” (1955) on Tuesday, July 4 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Interesting cloud formation caused by temperature and moisture differentiation in the upper atmosphere. It’s all over my head though.

In search of volunteers for the summer here at Friends In Service Helping (FISH) in the Client Service building on 138 E. Long Street, Carson City. FISH is searching for summertime volunteers to act as Intake and Referral Specialists for our Client Services headquarters in Carson City.

Last week, $1.5 million in marketing grants were awarded by the Nevada Commission on Tourism to rural communities aiming to better position themselves as tourism destinations in 2024.

The Storey County Sheriff's Office on Monday identified two people who were found dead June 16 inside a parked vehicle at the Tesla Giga Factory in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Complex.

Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies are hosting a Wildfire Preparedness Workshop for the community. With the long winter of rain and snow, we have the potential for a busy fire season. Residents are encouraged to register for the free workshop to help prepare for wildfires in our community.
Carson City Juvenile Services will be hosting an awareness and education event for sexual abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking of children.

The event will be hosted at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Ormsby Room on July 11, 2023, from 5:30 pm through 7:30 pm.

The Nevada Artists Association has announced the winners in the “Spirit of America Show” that runs from June 18-July 28. There are 137 entries in the show from 57 local member and non-member artists in 10 different categories.

Today, Monday June 19 is Juneteenth, a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. The day is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. All federal government offices are closed and there will not be mail service.

By popular demand, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City is extending it hours on Wednesday and Thursday evenings through the remainder of the Summer. Gates open at 9 a.m. and will close promptly at 8 p.m. Normal hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday through Sunday.

Join Douglas County in Celebrating National Pollinator Week, happening this week with activities beginning Tuesday.

Managing Growth in Carson City

Build2Win is sponsoring a dialogue with Supervisor Lisa Schuette on growth management. Growth Management Committee was initiated in 1978 in response to growth that was pressuring the City’s ability to provide critical services and infrastructure. This Committee regulates residential growth by limiting the number of building permits for residential units each year in Carson City.

Stella Thornton, surrounded by other youth legislators, gathered around Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk on Thursday as he signed SB80, a bill Thornton said has been her life for the past two years.

This was a great concert and a spectacular sunset Saturday night at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

The Greenhouse Project's Grateful Harvest Dinner taking place Monday, Sept. 18, at Nashville Social Club, is fully sponsored thanks to the generosity of community members and businesses. Tickets for the wine or beer-paired, multi-course dinner go on sale Monday, June 19.

Sierra-Tahoe Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) No. 137 and Auxiliary is a Veteran Organization that Aids and Assists the veterans and their families within our local community.

I took this at Taste of Downtown on Saturday in Carson City.

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