The Fourth of July holiday and fireworks celebration brings a welcomed influx of boaters to the Lake Tahoe Basin.

With sunny skies and warm temperatures predicted, boaters are urged to clean, drain, and dry their boats before arriving at Lake Tahoe inspection stations to avoid delays and decontamination fees. All stations close at 5:30 p.m., so please plan accordingly.

Every motorized boat is required to be inspected for aquatic invasive species prior to launching in Lake Tahoe.

Since May, inspectors have intercepted and decontaminated four boats containing invasive quagga mussels bound for Lake Tahoe. Without natural predators, invasive species pose serious threats to the ecology, recreation, and local economies of the Basin.

Watercraft are one of the primary transporters of aquatic invasive species, and the inspection program is critical to preventing their introduction into Lake Tahoe and surrounding waterbodies.

A new invasive species infestation in Lake Tahoe could have devastating impacts. Invasive species multiply quickly and can colonize all underwater objects, including docks, water pipes, filtration systems, piers, ramps, and boats. They destroy fish habitat, impair boat engines, and negatively impact water quality and recreation.

“Our boat inspectors have already found four vessels with invasive quagga mussels this season, which is a reminder of just how important the inspection process is to protect our blue waters,” said Chris Kilian, aquatic invasive species program manager with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District. “Over the busy holiday period we see the majority of our season’s boating traffic. After 10 years of fighting aquatic invasive species, we know that the best way to prepare is to arrive clean, drained, and dry to help save you time and money.”

Quick tips for boaters visiting the Lake Tahoe Basin this summer:

— Visit TahoeBoatInspections.com or call 888-824-6267 for inspection locations, hours, fees, and information about boat inspections and invasive species.

— Weekdays and mornings are typically less congested at roadside boat inspection stations. Friday evenings, Saturdays, and holidays are typically the busiest.

— Prior to arriving, make sure your vessel is clean, drained, and dry.

— Returning Tahoe boats with a Lake Tahoe wire seal still affixed to the boat and trailer may head directly to a launch ramp to purchase a 2018 Tahoe Only inspection sticker.

— Check that all systems are working, batteries are charged, the boat has gas in the tank, and that you have the key to start the engine. Bring any specialized flushing adapters to the inspection station, as inspectors only have the most common types and sizes.

— If flushing your engine at home prior to inspection, make sure to drain all residual water. If inspectors find water on your boat they are required to decontaminate.

— Pull your drain plug. Nevada state law and local ordinance require bilge plugs be pulled while transporting a vessel on public roads.

Annual watercraft inspection fees range from $35 for personal watercraft and vessels under 17 feet up to $121 for vessels over 39 feet. An additional fee of $35 is charged for any boat requiring decontamination, with an additional $10 fee for ballast systems. Fees are payable via Visa or MasterCard (no cash or check).

Paddlers of kayaks, canoes and other non-motorized watercraft are encouraged to stop by an inspection station for a free inspection. Visit TahoeKeepers.org to learn how to self-inspect boats and gear and receive a free Tahoe Keepers sticker.

About the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program:

The Watercraft Inspection Program is part of the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program, which is implemented by 40 public and private partner organizations, including federal, state and local jurisdictions; research partners; public utility districts; and private marinas. The state, federal, and local agencies comprising the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinating Committee have provided leadership, direction, and resources to fulfill this program’s mission of prevention, detection, and control of aquatic invasive species in the Lake Tahoe Region.

About the Tahoe Resource Conservation District:

The Tahoe Resource Conservation District’s mission is to promote the conservation, stewardship, and knowledge of the Lake Tahoe Region’s natural resources by providing leadership and innovative environmental services to all stakeholders. Tahoe RCD is a division of local government that is non-regulatory, designed to implement local conservation measures. Our boundary covers the California side of the Tahoe Basin, although through collaboration and partnerships we have been granted authority to work outside District boundaries including the Nevada side of the Tahoe Basin and the Truckee River Watershed. Tahoe RCD strives to protect our natural resources including soil and water, wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration, control and prevention of invasive species, watershed restoration, wildfire prevention, and environmental education. Tahoe RCD is unique and diverse by being able to receive funding through state, federal, local, and private sources.

The Carson City Fire Department reminds residents that personal use of fireworks is illegal in Carson City. Use of fireworks endangers those involved and can unwillingly impact those not involved.

Carson City Mills Park will feature a spectacular professional firework display that will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Go here for information on the Mills Park event.

See a video presentation by Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon below or go here.

During the firework display, the fire department advises residents to make sure your pets are secure and indoors. Here are some other safety tips from CCFD — on land, water and in the backcountry, for this July 4 holiday and beyond:

— Boaters, shut-off your engine and let it cool before fueling. If your boat has an inboard motor, run your bilge venturi or blowers per the manufacturer's time period prior to starting the motor.

— Never use lighters, matches, camp stoves or propane powered equipment inside your tent. In campers or trailers with propane equipment, keep a window or the vent cracked open while the equipment is in use.

— Follow the rules of home while camping and keep those lighters and matches away from children's reach.
During electrical storms, stay away from water, trees and power lines.

— Set up barbecue grills away from houses, trees, tents and campers. A good rule of thumb is, if it will catch fire then stay ten feet away or keep it higher.

— With your ATV's have a fire extinguisher handy and in good working order. Make certain that all family members know how to use it and where it is located.

— Don't forget the first-aid kit and any family members required medication.

— Always douse campfires and charcoal barbecues with water then spread out the coals and cover with dirt. Never leave unattended or allow to burn overnight.

— Check the depth of the water and for any foreign debris or matter hiding under the surface before taking that first plunge in your favorite swimming hole.

— Take the time to stretch those muscles before any physical activity. Don't forget to cool down and stretch out afterwards as well.

— Avoid sunburns by limiting your exposure and or using a good quality sun block lotion.

— If your hiking take along overnight clothing and additional food. Please familiarize yourself with the area and take a map and compass, or a GPS with you.

Meanwhile, NV Energy encourages customers to celebrate safely this Independence Day holiday with the following safety tips:

— Always have an adult supervise firework activities. Even sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

— Barbecue wisely. July Is the peak month for grill files and on average, 7,900 homes catch fire every year as a result of grilling, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Although it’s very hot outside, never use a grill indoors or leave it unattended. Also make sure that the grill is a safe distance from siding, decks and other flammable materials.

— In areas where fireworks are legal, be conscious of overhead power line locations before lighting them in order to avoid contact.

— If digging a fire pit or building a deck, call 811 at least 48 hours before the excavation. It’s a free service to ensure that you will not damage any utility lines.

— If Mylar balloons are part of your Independence Day celebration, keep them tethered. They can become tangled in power lines and cause outages. Before discarding, puncture the balloons to eliminate any lingering helium that may cause them to float. Never attempt to retrieve anything that is on or near a power line, call NV Energy to report the problem.

For additional information on electrical and gas safety, visit nvenergy.com/safety.

A 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Monday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, open container and failure to maintain a lane of traffic, a sheriff's deputy said.

According to the arrest report, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy was dispatched at around 1:30 a.m. to the 1200 block of Sonoma Street for a dispute report.

Dispatch advised two males at the location were involved in a physical fight and one of the involved males left in a black truck. Dispatch advised the vehicle was last seen driving eastbound on Sonoma Street.

Earlier in the evening, deputies had been attempting to locate the same vehicle in which a citizen called in as a possible DUI driver.

A deputy was able to locate the vehicle driving northbound on Saliman Road and witnessed the driver cross the broken white lane marker lines between lanes 1 and 2 twice within a city block, according to the arrest report. The deputy initiated a traffic stop.

The driver of the vehicle came to a stop in the parking lot of a gas station in the 1600 block of East Fifth Street. The officer made contact with the female driver, and spoke with the male passenger in the vehicle, who was later arrested for violation of a suspended sentence, according to the arrest report.

While speaking with the driver, the officer observed she had red watery eyes. The deputy asked if she had been drinking. The woman replied she had but it was hours ago in Tahoe, the arrest report states.

The officer asked the woman if she would perform standardized field sobriety tests. She agreed and performed them in the parking lot with results that showed signs of impairment, the report states. She provided a preliminary breath test of .289 and was arrested.

Inside the vehicle were approximately 30 to 40 empty and partially empty 50ML bottles of UV Blue Vodka and Fireball whiskey. At jail she agreed to take evidentiary breath tests with results of .259 and .257. Bail: $1,416.

Meanwhile, a 29-year-old Carson City man who was a passenger in the vehicle was booked into jail for violation of a suspended sentence. He had been drinking, with a preliminary breath test result of .230. Dispatch advised the man was on Alternative Sentencing with a “no alcohol” clause. Bail: $1,000.

In other arrests:
— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor hit and run of an occupied vehicle, failure to render aid, minor consuming alcohol and open container, a sheriff’s deputy said.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was dispatched to the area of Selby and Monte Rosa streets in reference to an intoxicated driver that had hit the side of a vehicle and then left the scene.

A deputy arrived and met with the reporting party who stated he was being tailgated by a green or blue SUV on Woodside and he pulled to the right to let the driver pass.

At that time the vehicle hit the reporting party’s left side bumper and then stopped 50 yards down the street. The reporting party ran over to the vehicle to me sure the driver was OK. He observed the driver seemed intoxicated. The driver then drove away from the area. The reporting party recorded a Nevada license plate number and called dispatch.

Other deputies arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the 1300 block of La Loma and made a traffic stop. The driver at the time of the stop and two passengers were taken out of the vehicle and detained. After further investigation, the driver was released along with one juvenile passenger.

The passenger sitting in the front seat identified himself. On the floorboard of his seat were several open containers of alcohol and empty cans, the report states.

The suspect was unable to maintain balance, had red, watery eyes, slurred speech and a heavy odor of alcohol coming from his person. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of .240. Later it was learned that he was the driver of the reported incident.

There was damage to the right front side of his vehicle that was consistent with the damage to the reporting party’s vehicle. The reporting party visually identified the man as the driver he spoke with before the driver took off. Bail: $1,708.

— An 18-year-old Carson City man faces two counts misdemeanor battery and destruction of property charges after being arrested Sunday, a sheriff’s deputy said.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to a home for people with diminished mental capacity regarding a client who caused a disturbance with staff members, punching one, biting another and throwing rocks at a vehicle causing damage.

A staff member was treated on scene from a cut to his left hand after he attempted to block a broom that was swung at him. The client also faces destruction of property charges after holes in the drywall were found inside the home. Bail: $7,274.

— A 33-year-old Dayton man was arrested Sunday, 8:49 p.m. in the 1100 block of East William Street for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant issued June 20, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a gas line break in the area of Curry and Robinson streets.

The call came into dispatch just before 10:30 a.m. of an excavator that hit a gas line. Arriving firefighters on the scene report hearing gas coming from a broken line, a 1-inch steel pipe.

Southwest Gas has been notified. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies are re-directing traffic around Curry and Robinson streets. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Effective July 4, 2018, the Carson City Fire Department is implementing fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City. Vegetation in western Nevada has dried out significantly.

A large crop of grass and brush is evident at lower elevations and trees and other forest vegetation at higher elevations are quickly drying out. The public is encouraged to safely enjoy the public lands, bearing in mind that human-caused fires annually threaten human life, private property and public land resources every summer.

Off-highway motor vehicle enthusiasts are advised that hot exhaust systems can ignite dry grasses. The potential for another devastating fire during the summer is very real. Report fires to the Carson City Dispatch Center by calling 911.

Fire Restrictions Prohibit:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire (using wood, charcoal or any other material), campfire, or stove fire except a portable stove using gas or pressurized liquid fuel, outside of a developed fee campground or picnic area (except by permit).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or at a developed campground or picnic area.
3. Operating vehicles or other motorized equipment off of existing paved, gravel, or dirt roads.
4. Welding, or operating an acetylene torch with open flames, except by permit.
5. Using or causing to be used, any explosive, except by permit.
6. Possession or use of fireworks (always prohibited), or any other incendiary device.
7. Use of tracer rounds, steel-core ammunition or exploding targets while recreational shooting.
8. Open burning (e.g. weeds, brush and yard debris).

In addition, the Nevada Division of Forestry has placed travel restrictions within the Sierra Fire Protection District. These restrictions prohibit operating vehicles off of existing hard surface gravel roads or dirt roads in wildland areas, and operating vehicles or equipment traveling on or using wildland areas without at least an axe, shovel and one gallon of water. The BLM and the Forest Service recommend avoiding cross-country travel whenever possible to prevent grass from igniting from hot exhaust systems. Those city agencies that have responsibility to perform off road work should pay particular attention to where vehicles are driven, parked, or stopped.

These restrictions do not prevent individual property owners from the safe use of BBQ’s, Chimeras, or patio fireplaces provided they are used on non-combustible surfaces away from ignitable wildland fuels on their own property.

Hello fellow anglers, the weather is great and the fishing is on fire. Speaking of fire, there are some very stringent restrictions to adhere to when venturing out this summer. Campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds.

You will need to have in possession a valid campfire permit to use a lantern, gas camp stove. No charcoal barbecues are permitted out of a designated area. If you smoke, you are required to have a 10 foot area clear to the dirt around you. While in a designated camp area, do not extinguish your fire with dirt. It must be extinguished with water.

Try to remember to the "drown-stir, drown-stir and drown again" method. A campfire must be fully extinguished before going to bed. If an enforcement officer drives by and sees that a campfire has reignited, you can be given a citation. We have to be vigilant about the use of fire while enjoying the beautiful country we live in. Here is this week's fishing report:

LAKE TAHOE: Summer time heat has settled in and afternoon winds are a given. All fish are stuffed with food, such as shrimp, crawdads, and kokanee salmon. Mackinaw are on the bottom engorged with food from midnight hunting in the full moon. We have been getting them in 110 to 180 feet one day and then the next 280 to 350 feet.

Dodgers and minnows, flashers and minnows, flat fish, stick baits, and some bottom bouncing are all essential to getting Lake Trout 1 to 15 pounds. One day it's easy fishing and the next day not so easy. Cal Neva Point,Sugar Pine Point, South Shore Shelf are good fishing locations.For more information call Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters at 530-542-6552.

CAPLES LAKE: The lake is still high and the fishing has been great. Many rainbows have been caught by shore as well as boat anglers. Many limits of rainbows have been brought into the resort. Jack reported stringers from 12 to 20 pounds have been showing up at the docks. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has planted the lake twice in the last few weeks. The hold overs from last year have been coming in from 2-5 pounds. For more information stop by the Caples Lake Resort.

RED LAKE: Fishing still reported as slow. Few rainbows in the 10 to 13 inch have been caught using salmon eggs off the dam area.

BLUE LAKES: The road is open and the fishng has picked up for pan sized rainbows. The CDFW has planted both the upper and the lower lakes this week. Powerbait or inflated crawler have been most productive.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: The lake will be crowded this weekend. But the lake has plenty of fish after the Alpine County fish plant a few weeks ago. Shore anglers have be using green or rainbow Powerbait with good success. The weeds have started to rise, but remember that weeds can be your friend. That is where the fish will hang out on a hot summer day on the lake. Thomas Bouyant spoons have been producing some nice fish in the evenings.

EAST FORK CARSON RIVER CALIFORNIA SIDE: Fishing has been very good for 1 to 5 pound rainbows. Salmon peach or rainbow Powerbait has been most productive. Small silver spinners have also been working well. The river was planted with 900 pounds of rainbow trout by funds provided by The South Tahoe PUD. For more information stop by the Carson River Resort.

WEST FORK CARSON RIVER CALIFORNIA SIDE: The river has dropped a little and the Woodfords canyon area has been fishing well. Salmon eggs or Powerbait has been most productive. Small night crawlers with a pinch weight also has produced some nice fish in the 2-7 pound class. The river was planted this week with 900 pounds of rainbow trout by funds provided by the South Tahoe PUD. For more information stop by the Creekside Lodge.

CARSON RIVER, DOUGLAS COUNTY: Over the last few weeks the Nevada Department of Wildlife has been planting rainbow and brown trout. The fishing has been good up by the old broken dam area. The fish are scattered and you may need to do a little walking. But where else would you rather be on a hot summer day. For more information stop by the Anglers Edge.

ALPINE COUNTY BACK ROADS REPORT: Wolf Creek has finally opened. Highland lakes, Burnside, Pleasant Valley, Silver Hill, and Schneider Cow Camp are all open. Loope canyon is closed indefinitely.

JUNE LAKES AREA: Smoke from the Lions Fire southwest of Mammoth Lakes has not been nearly as bad here as in the Mammoth Lakes basin. Typically what smoke is lingering over The Loop is somewhat cleared out with afternoon breezes.

TROUT PLANTS: CDFW Rainbow trout plants are every week now through August in all Loop waters. So there's plenty of catchable size trout available. The Mono County and private stocking of larger Rainbows from Oregon is a bit hit and miss this season. See individual lake reports following for an update.

FLIES: The surface dry fly bite is picking up with the warmer weather mainly in the mornings and eves when the wind is calm. Toss some elk hair caddis, mosquitos, ants, gnats, BWOs, parachute adams, etc. I like letting the fly ride the surface a few seconds then start stripping in usually getting more fish then, even if the fly has gone subsurface.

During mid day switch to dragging streamers and buggers with a nymph dropper if you like 20 to 25' with sinking line. In Rush Creek roll with dries, buggers, nymphs, san juan worms, and egg patterns especially in the undercuts. This is Hopper season so chuck some of those upstream and let drift near the banks and over deeper pools.

SILVER LAKE: Silver Lake Resort 760-648-7525: Silver has been the best lake in The Loop since last season to hook into a nice Oregon Rainbow in the 2 to 4 pound range and should continue to be so with another load due next week. Stop in at the resort to see what's working best.

RUSH CREEK: The section of Rush between Silver and Grant Lakes is the best bet with some catchable CDFW Rainbows, an occasional Oregon Rainbow, and some resident Browns. Creek flows have subsided recently resulting in more easily accessible fishing. Along with the typical baits and lures try tossing salmon eggs or night crawlers into the undercuts. Remember, fish like a place to hide usually in the shade.

GRANT LAKE: Grant Lake Marina: The lake level has stabilized after the spring run-off with most of the shore accessible. Trolling Taz Devils and Rapalas have been working but you gotta get out there early, early. Try working the upper section near the Rush Creek inlet in a tube or kayak with lures and flies.

JUNE LAKE: June Lake Marina (760) 648-7726 June is due to receive a load of Oregon Rainbows this week. Trollers are doing well 3 to 4 colors for Rainbows and deeper to 9 colors for Cutthroats. Bait and lure fishing is strong from boat and shore. "Snapper," one of our guys at Ernie's, has done well using jigs from shore mostly at the south end. Hillary at the marina points out that they have full and half day boat rentals, pontoon boats that are handicap friendly, and pay showers.

Big Rock Resort (760) 648-7717 Mike at the Resort tells me that there's more Cutthroats being caught this year than past years which is a good sign for the population.

GULL LAKE: Gull Lake Marina 770-648-7539. According to Sergio fishing has been great mostly for the CDFW stockers although a couple nice 6 pounders were brought in the past week. Gull is the smallest lake in The Loop and one of my favorites cuz it's pretty easy to locate the fish and as mentioned Location, Location, Location is one of the keys - in fishing and real estate. Report provide by Ernies Tackle at 760-648-7756.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a photo of your catch, send it to jeff@carsonnow.org. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a fully engulfed vehicle fire that was spreading in the area of an east Carson City vehicle salvage yard.

The call came into dispatch at around 2:20 p.m. in which one vehicle at the Pick-n-Pull salvage yard, 7777 Highway 50 East, was on fire and was spreading to a second vehicle. Arriving firefighters confirmed that engines rolled up to possibly two vehicles on fire. Firefighters on scene were dousing the flames to stop further spread.

One person reportedly suffered injuries in the incident after inhaling extinguisher material.

Speaking of fire, conditions around the region are particularly dry and fires can happen at the slightest spark. As of Wednesday, July 4, Carson City is now under fire restrictions.

The Carson City Fire Department has implemented fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City.

A large crop of grass and brush is evident at lower elevations and trees and other forest vegetation at higher elevations are quickly drying out. The public is encouraged to safely enjoy the public lands, bearing in mind that human-caused fires annually threaten human life, private property and public land resources every summer.

Off-highway motor vehicle enthusiasts are advised that hot exhaust systems can ignite dry grasses. The potential for another devastating fire during the summer is very real. Report fires to the Carson City Dispatch Center by calling 911.

Fire Restrictions Prohibit:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire (using wood, charcoal or any other material), campfire, or stove fire except a portable stove using gas or pressurized liquid fuel, outside of a developed fee campground or picnic area (except by permit).

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or at a developed campground or picnic area.

3. Operating vehicles or other motorized equipment off of existing paved, gravel, or dirt roads.

4. Welding, or operating an acetylene torch with open flames, except by permit.

5. Using or causing to be used, any explosive, except by permit.

6. Possession or use of fireworks (always prohibited), or any other incendiary device.

7. Use of tracer rounds, steel-core ammunition or exploding targets while recreational shooting.

8. Open burning (e.g. weeds, brush and yard debris).

In addition, the Nevada Division of Forestry has placed travel restrictions within the Sierra Fire Protection District. These restrictions prohibit operating vehicles off of existing hard surface gravel roads or dirt roads in wildland areas, and operating vehicles or equipment traveling on or using wildland areas without at least an axe, shovel and one gallon of water.

The BLM and the Forest Service recommend avoiding cross-country travel whenever possible to prevent grass from igniting from hot exhaust systems. Those city agencies that have responsibility to perform off road work should pay particular attention to where vehicles are driven, parked, or stopped.

These restrictions do not prevent individual property owners from the safe use of BBQ’s, Chimeras, or patio fireplaces provided they are used on non-combustible surfaces away from ignitable wildland fuels on their own property.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will present Community Service Awards for year 2018 recipients in a brief ceremony on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the monument at the entrance to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park.

The public is invited to attend this free, outdoor event. An Open House reception at the Wungnema House, the stone house on the east end of Mills Park, will follow the ceremony. The awards are presented to individuals, organizations, and businesses that make a significant contribution to the combined missions of the Foundation and the Carson City Department of Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces (Parks Department). Three awards will be presented this year:

Volunteer of the Years: Donna Kuester DePauw - Donna was a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission (also Vice Chair). She was asked by Supervisor Smith in 1998 to join the Commission and then, after Question 18 passed, Supervisor Livermore asked her to return. Starting in 1992, she was also a member of the Shade Tree Council and served as both Chairperson and Vice Chair. Donna has always had a passion for her community. She learned about parks and trees to increase her knowledge so she could participate in the workings of the two commissions.

She did not just sit on these commissions but was an active member. Donna has lived in Carson City since 1986. Donna was very active in the passage of Question 18. Over the years Donna has supported and promoted trees, parks and recreation programs to ensure that the citizens of Carson City enjoy a beautiful community and a great quality of life.

Organization of the Year: The Eagle Valley Disc Golf Association - The Association is an advocates group volunteering to design and provide labor to construct the new Disc Golf complex and to maintain it. In early 2015 the Carson City Board of Supervisors set aside 100 acres west of Flint Drive and Rifle Range Road for a disc golf course complex. This complex, which is scheduled to open around September, will start with a 9-hole beginner-friendly short course and a full 18-hole championship course. Later, a second championship course will be added, totaling 45-holes across three courses.

A 50-space parking lot and a storage facility at the complex have been constructed and shaded picnic area will be available. Courses have been designed and are being constructed according to recognized standards. The Association raises funds from our local community for disc baskets, tee box materials, hole signage, parking, and sanitation services. The Association, through its affiliation with FCCPR, accepts tax-deductible donations towards its project.

Business of the Year: Southwest Gas - Southwest Gas has made a significant contribution to the Disc Golf Project. They made a monetary donation to the project and donated scrap metal and materials that were fabricated and used on the disc golf course construction.

Southwest Gas is committed to improving the quality of life in the cities and towns they serve. Their employee volunteer team BLUE (Building Lives Up Everywhere) meets throughout the year to identify volunteer opportunities for Southwest Gas employees and their families. BLUE fosters a culture of service that inspires their employees to give back to their communities and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Recent BLUE partners include Advocates to End Domestic Violence, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Sugar Pine Foundation, Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary, and Richards Crossing Transitional Housing Center. Southwest Gas was the title sponsor of Carson City's 2017 BOO-nanza community Halloween party. Last year they teamed up with the Carson City Library and the Parks Dept. to host a BOO-nanza with trick or treating, STEAM activities, a costume contest, spooky decorations, and a movie! The event was held at the Community Center, Library, and Aquatic Facility, and was a free, safe, and spooky environment for children to participate in Halloween fun. They are pleased to be the title sponsor of BOO-nanza in 2018.

Each recipient's name will be placed on the monument in Mills Park. The selection of award recipients is a cooperative effort between the Parks Department and the Foundation. In addition, the names of Robert Curtis, Scott Atchian, Dierdra Bugli, and Bill Lowrey will be added to the Wall of Memory. For more information, call David Bugli at 775-883-4154.

PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Fire restrictions go into effect on the Eldorado National Forest beginning Saturday, July 14, announced Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree. Wood and charcoal fires will be restricted to designated recreation sites and other fire related activities will be prohibited until the end of fire season. Gas or propane fires are allowed with a free 2018 California campfire permit.

"While I am always cautious about imposing restrictions on visitors, conditions in the forest and in California have reached a point that restricting campfires to campgrounds is appropriate" said Crabtree. "Visitors can help protect their forest by educating others about fire danger and reporting abandoned or illegal fires to 911 or to the nearest Ranger Station."

Also on July 14, the Stanislaus National Forest will begin fire restrictions in the Moore Creek area along the North Fork of the Mokelumne River which is accessed through the Eldorado National Forest.

On National Forest System Lands, fire restrictions mean:
— No wood or charcoal fires are allowed outside of exempted recreation sites (see Forest Order) even with a valid campfire permit.
— No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or exempted recreation site.
— Operating a welding or other torch with an open flame is prohibited.
— Operating an internal combustion engine without a properly operating spark arrestor is prohibited.
— Lanterns and portable stoves using gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid 2018 California Campfire Permit available here or from Forest Service offices during normal business hours.

Those with a valid 2018 wood cutting permit may cut firewood in compliance with the terms of their permit.

Complete details regarding the 2018 fire restrictions, including the list of designated recreation sites, is available on the Eldorado National Forest website at: www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado

Motor vehicles are allowed only on designated National Forest System roads, routes, trails and areas as identified on the Eldorado National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) at http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/enf/maps . The Eldorado National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map is available for free at any Eldorado National Forest office.

Questions about fire restrictions, designated recreation sites, motor vehicle use and firewood cutting on the Eldorado National Forest may be directed to local Eldorado National Forest Service offices including: Supervisor's Office, (530) 622-5061; Pacific Ranger District (530) 644-2349; Placerville Ranger District, (530) 644-2324; Georgetown Ranger District, (530) 333-4312; and the Amador Ranger District, (209) 295-4251.

A 21-year-old Carson City man faces a felony charge of battery by a prisoner following a fight at the jail, a CCSO deputy said.

According to the arrest report, a deputy met with an inmate regarding a physical altercation that happened Wednesday between him and Jacob Andrew Watts.

The inmate told the deputy he and Watts were in an argument over items believed to be missing commissary and that Watts punched him in the face a number of times before they separated.

The deputy reviewed video of the incident, which showed Watts and the other inmate arguing, and then Watts punching the inmate in the face and upper body a number of times with a closed fist before separating.

Watts then punched the inmate again with a clenched fist a number of times before going into their cells for the afternoon headcount, the arrest report states.

The deputy interviewed Watts who admitted to punching the inmate. Bail: $20,000.

In other arrests:
— Two men face felony charges after they were arrested early Friday in the 1900 block of North Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Marcus Kochamp, 27, was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of stolen property. Cameron Weiss-Karm, 20, of Wellington, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant out of East Fork Township. He also faces misdemeanor charges of suspicion of, possession of a burglary tool and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the arrest report, a deputy observed a green Ford Explorer with a broken windshield and no front license plate. The back license plate returned as being a stolen plate.

The deputy walked up to the vehicle and saw the two men in a reclined position in the front driver and passenger seat. They keys were in the ignition.

Kochamp was in the driver’s seat and Weiss-Karm in the passenger seat. In between Weiss-Karm’s legs was a backpack. A computer records checked showed he had a felony no-bail warrant out of East Fork Justice Court.

The warrant was confirmed and he was taken into custody. He said the backpack and contents belong to him. In a pouch there were smoking pipes and a hypodermic syringe, also a butane type torch, a pellet hand gun, cloth gloves, binoculars, various books and papers and small tools, which were consistent with being burglary tools, the report states.

There was another backpack directly behind where Weiss-Karm was seated. It had a similar gas torch container in his backpack. He denied that backpack was his. Kochamp said he was waiting for a friend who was in the casino.

Kochamp was arrested for suspicion of possession of stolen property for having the stolen license plate. Bail for Kochamp: $25,000. Weiss-Karm was held without bail due to the East Fork Township Warrant.

— A 25-year-old Carson City man, Jesse Rivera, was arrested Thursday, 7:50 p.m. in the area of 10th and Curry streets for felony suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and misdemeanor open container. Bail: $2,829.

— A 53-year-old Carson City man, Ronald Everett Knapp, was arrested Thursday, 7:42 p.m. in the area of 2nd and Carson Street for a felony suspicion of parole and probation violation, and four misdemeanors: driving with a suspended license, registration, not having insurance and a failure to appear in traffic court warrant. Bail: $4,102.

— A 35-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday, 9:50 a.m. in the 2700 bock of Mountain Street for misdemeanor suspicion of second DUI and misuse of 911. Bail: $5,274

— A 39-year-old Placerville man was arrested early Friday, 3:58 a.m. at a William Street casino for misdemeanor suspicion of obstructing/resisting an officer.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the area where a man was passed out and unresponsive. Deputies arrived and woke up the man, who appeared highly intoxicated. He provided a preliminary breath test of .251. Dispatch advised the man had bailed out from jail Thursday evening for a DUI alcohol charge.

The arresting deputy asked dispatch about bail conditions. While waiting for a response the man stood up and began to walk away.

Deputies instructed the man to sit down on a nearby bench. He did not comply with instructions and took an aggressive fighting stance. A deputy attempted to detain him, and, after a brief struggle, was able to put handcuffs on the man. He was arrested for obstructing. Bail: $412.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Carson High Safe Grad Boosters would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2018 Safe and Sober graduation party one of the best we have had. We could not have done it without their support. Thank you for your generosity!

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A 29-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail on a felony contempt of court warrant after he failed to appear in court for sentencing on a felony charge of attempting to escape from prison, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Montana Joe Munday of Reno is being held without bail in lieu of a hearing after being transferred from Washoe County Jail to Carson City on the confirmed warrant, which was issued June 29 out of Carson City District Court.

In other arrests:

According to the arrest report, deputies responded to an Oreana Drive residence regarding a domestic dispute and learned the suspect left the location. A deputy located the suspect's vehicle and stopped the driver.

The man said he had gotten into an argument with his ex wife over the phone. He said he picked up his daughter from the residence. The man told deputies his daughter forgot her phone and they returned to the residence to get it.

He said he observed from the front door that was opened his daughter and her mother struggling over a purse. He told the deputy that he went to intervene and that his ex-wife hit him in the mouth with a closed fist and elbowed him in the chest, the arrest report states.

He said he left the residence for fear of being arrested. He had a small laceration to his lower lip, according to the arrest report.

The deputy smelled a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath. The man said he had three beers prior to driving and submitted to a preliminary breath test of .091, the arrest report states.

Deputies interviewed the victim who said she got into an argument over a phone with the suspect. She said there was a struggle, that he grabbed her purse and that he pushed her into a kitchen window, breaking the glass, the arrest report states.

The left side of the victim’s face hit the window and she had two small lacerations to the right side of her face and redness to the left side of her face, the report states. It was determined the male suspect was the primary aggressor and he was arrested. At jail he submitted to evidentiary breath tests of .084 and .082. Bail: $4,274.

— A 24-year-old Mound House man, Marcus Christian Swanson, was arrested Wednesday, 5:18 a.m. in the 1800 block of Fairview Drive for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, a felony and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was dispatched to the area for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The officer located the vehicle blocking access to a business parking lot from the driveway. While on scene, the officer was approached by the suspect who said the vehicle belonged to him and he had run out of gas. He said he left the vehicle in the driveway because he was unable to push it into the parking lot by itself.

The officer ran his name through dispatch and learned there was an active warrant for his arrest out of Carson City Justice Court for contempt of court.

The warrant was issued July 12, 2018 with a $500 cash only bail. He was arrested. The officer informed the man his vehicle was to be towed. The suspect said there were drugs in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Deputies located a storage pouch on the back of the front passenger seat that contained a methamphetamine pipe and a clear plastic baggie with suspect meth. Bail: $4,137.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Carson City Health and Human Services has been receiving several calls about the impact of the smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and Carson City Health and Human Services continue to monitor air quality concerns from smoke drifting into the area from this fire.

As of this writing, the air quality in Carson City is at the “unhealthy” level for sensitive groups. Based on National Weather Service forecasts, NDEP expects unhealthy air quality conditions to remain in Carson City throughout Wednesday evening and into Thursday.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality and the possible associated health effects. When conditions cause an “unhealthy” air designation, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. When smoke levels are high enough, even healthy people may experience symptoms, such as coughing, a shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches and stinging eyes.

What Should You Be Doing?
1. Stay indoors with windows and doors closed; run air-conditioner on “recirculate” setting. Keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. Minimize the use of swamp coolers. If it becomes too warm indoors, individuals may consider leaving the area to seek alternative shelter.

2. Do not add to indoor pollution. When smoke levels are high, do not use anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces, or gas stoves. Do not vacuum, because vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home. Do not smoke, because smoking puts even more pollution into the air.

3. Follow your doctor's advice about medicines and about your respiratory management plan if you have asthma or another lung disease, Call your doctor if your symptoms worsen. If you evacuate, make sure you take all essential medications along with you.

4. Do not rely on dust masks or N95 respirators for protection. If you wish to wear something, use a wet handkerchief or bandana to cover your mouth and nose. The key – keep it moist.

5. When driving make sure to drive with the windows rolled up and the air conditioner on “recirculate.”

6. Minimize or stop outdoor activities, especially exercise, during smoky conditions.

7. People who must spend time outdoors should drink plenty of fluids.

8. Additionally, pet owners should consider bringing their pets indoors out of the unhealthy air conditions, if possible. This is especially important for older pets.

9. Stay tuned to local radio and TV for emergency announcements about air quality.

10. Stay in touch with family and friends, especially if you live alone. Exercise your communications plan.

A 36 year-old Anadarko, Oklahoma, woman was arrested early Friday morning at 1:15 a.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street on two counts of misdemeanor battery and one count of felony interfering with witness reporting a crime, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Ashley Marie Passi was taken into custody after Sheriff's deputies were called to a business on report of a verbally aggressive female subject.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officers made contact with two female subjects, including Passi, both of whom were upset with store employees who they said had asked them to leave the premises because of their race, the arrest report said.

Passi continued to yell at store employees who were standing at the entrance to the business while the deputies were interviewing her and the other female subject.

Passi yelled, "I don't give a f---" during the interview and insisted store employees were in the wrong. She also put her arms in front of her multiple times, stating "Just arrest me, because you're going to do so anyway."

Store employees were also interviewed, reporting that one of the female subjects was having a verbal argument with a male inside the store. Staff approached them and instructed them to leave, because they were causing a scene, the report said.

The male left the store, but the female remained, yelling about her freedom of speech. She eventually walked out of the store after staff warned her that authorities would be called if she did not leave, the report said.

The female yelled about white people to other customers as she walked out into the parking lot toward her vehicle.

Staff called Carson City Dispatch at that point, the report said.

As staff members waited at the store entrance, Passi got out of the vehicle and approached the store employees, yelling at them and eventually hitting one female employee in the jaw, knocking the cell phone out of her hand as she was calling dispatch back.

Passi then approached a male employee, who was also trying to call dispatch from his cell phone, and slapped him on his cheeks and nose using both of her hands. His phone was also knocked out of his hands.

She then walked back to the vehicle in the parking lot, where law enforcement had subsequently made contact with both female subjects.

The employees signed citizen arrest forms to press charges against Passi, who was then detained in handcuffs and taken into custody by Sheriff's deputies.

Security footage at the store showed Passi hitting both employees and knocking cell phones out of their hands, preventing them from completing their 9-1-1 calls to dispatch.

Passi was transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $5,000.

In other arrests:

— A 30 year-old transient man was arrested Friday morning at 6:08 a.m. in the area of U.S. Highway 50 East and Flint Drive on multiple felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including commercial and vehicle burglary, possession of stolen credit cards and destruction of property valued at more than $5,000.

According to the arrest report, Jacobe Aaron Kenneston was taken into custody after a Sheriff's deputy responded to a burglary call at a business in East Carson City.

The reporting party (RP) reported to Carson City Dispatch that when he arrived at work early Friday morning, he noticed lights on inside the business. Upon entering the premises, the RP also noted that office doors, cabinets and desk drawers were left open, and it appeared that they had been gone through by someone.

The RP further stated that he heard yelling coming from the inside the business, the arrest report said, and the suspect was observed leaving out of a kitchen door, yelling and waving his arms. The suspect then followed the RP outside of the building.

When asked what he was doing there, the suspect did not respond and began walking westbound on U.S. Highway 50 East, the report said.

As a Sheriff's deputy approached the area, the suspect was observed walking westbound along the highway continuing to wave his arms in the air. The deputy stopped and made contact with the suspect, who was identified as Kenneston.

The RP was then asked to respond to the deputy's location, where Kenneston was positively identified by the witness.

Kenneston was then detained in handcuffs, and a subsequent search of Kenneston's person recovered two credit cards with another person's name on them as well as several debit gift cards, the report said.

Kenneston was transported to the Carson City Jail, where he then agreed to speak with law enforcement.

Kenneston admitted to being inside the fence of the property, but was unable to describe how he got inside. He also stated he was not inside any building, but then admitted to being inside of a shop.

Kenneston was booked on multiple felony charges. Bail: $20,000.

— A 24 year-old Reno man was arrested Friday night at 7:26 p.m. in the area of North Roop and East Long streets on a pair of felony bench warrants, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, as well as misdemeanor obstructing and drug paraphernalia possession offenses.

Erik Torres Mendoza was taken into custody after Sheriff's deputies responded to a call about an intoxicated subject.

The RP told Carson City Dispatch that a male subject, a former client, had come to the location and told her he was a wanted person, the arrest report said. He also left a knife in the bathroom.

Upon arrival, law enforcement observed the male subject behind some trees. He identified himself verbally to officers and asked, "What's going on?"

As Mendoza looked at the Sheriff's deputies, though, he then started to run. Officers yelled for him to stop, but he ran between a thrift store and some apartment buildings in the area, causing deputies to lose sight of him, the report said.

Deputies then ran in another direction to try and cut off the suspect. Mendoza then appeared in front of one deputy, who drew his weapon and gave commands to stop, put his hands up and get on the ground, the report said.

Mendoza initially complied, but then got up. He was commanded again to get on the ground. Mendoza kept his hands in the air, but did not comply.

At that point, a second deputy arrived and drew his taser. Mendoza finally complied with commands to get on the ground, the report said.

He was detained in handcuffs and searched. During the suspect search, deputies recovered two glass pipes wrapped in paper recognized as methamphetamine pipes.

The suspect talked to law enforcement after being transported to the Carson City Jail. His identity was run through a records check, which confirmed an outstanding arrest warrant issued out of Placer County, CA, as well as an active priority 5 warrant from the Nevada Parole and Probation Division.

Mendoza was booked into the Carson City Jail with a no bail hold from Nevada Parole and Probation.

— A 31 year-old Reno man was arrested Friday evening at 6:10 p.m. in the 2600 block of U.S. Highway 50 East on felony drug possession with intent to sell, as well as misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Alando Scott Adams was taken into custody after a traffic stop in which Sheriff's deputies observed a gray BMW fail to come to a stop at a posted stop sign intersection.

Upon making the stop, a Sheriff's deputy observed the silhouettes of the driver, front passenger and a rear passenger moving and looking around inside of the vehicle, the arrest report said.

Contact was made with the driver, identified as Adams, who was instructed to roll down his dark-tinted windows. Two 14 year-old minor were observed and identified as the passengers, the report said.

Adams was observed to have a wad of cash in different currency denominations in his lap. He said the cash was going to be used for purchasing gas for the vehicle.

Adams was asked to exit the vehicle for further questioning. He gave law enforcement consent to search and remove contents from a pocket, which contained another wad of cash, the report said.

A lunch box was observed inside of the vehicle, and when deputies asked Adams what was inside of it, he stated, "lunch."

Consent was given to search the lunch box, but as Adams was giving it to law enforcement, he removed a sunglasses case before dropping it. He was told to stop before he could reach down to pick it up, the report said.

When asked what was inside of the case, Adams said it was marijuana. Two small plastic bags of marijuana were recovered. Deputies explained that marijuana was legal in Nevada.

Consent was given to search the front of the vehicle, but Adams refused to let deputies search the locked glove box.

Adams said he was using the second wad of cash to pay his rent, but after reporting what his rent was, the amount of cash in the wad was not enough to cover the rent.

Deputies advised Adams that they would proceed with requesting a search warrant to search the glove box if he did not give consent, the report said.

Adams then said the glove box contained marijuana, but deputies asked why he didn't admit to that before after they explained marijuana was legal to possess in Nevada.

In total, seven bags of marijuana were recovered from the vehicle. Based on those findings, along with Adams' odd behavior statements and the different wads of cash found, the suspect was detained in handcuffs and taken into custody for marijuana possession with intent to sell, the report said.

The juvenile male passengers were observed to have white and green-colored residue on their tongues, consistent with marijuana use, resulting in the additional charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The juveniles were released to parents. Adams was transported and booked into the Carson City Jail. Bail: $5,000.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

The Carson City Fire Department is responding to a reported gas leak in the 1500 block of East Long Street.

Firefighters have established the source of the leak as a residential gas line connected to an apartment. The line appears broken at the manifold attached to the apartment. Gas has bee shut off at the source.

Traffic may be affected in the area between Molly Drive and Saliman Road, including State Street, along East Long Street while emergency personnel investigate the reported leak. Motorists should use caution driving through the area on Long Street.

Two were arrested Wednesday morning following a Nevada Highway Patrol stop in which the suspect driver was in a stolen SUV going more than 100 mph before running out of gas and then attempting to steal another vehicle, NHP officials said.

The incident happened at approximately 8:35 a.m., when an NHP trooper observed a white Ford Expedition SUV traveling 100 per hour on US-95 near the junction of State Route 266 south of the town of Goldfield. The posted speed limit on this section of highway is 70 miles per hour.

As the trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver continued traveling northbound on US-95 at a high rate of speed. The trooper was informed that the license plate displayed on the vehicle had been reported as stolen. The suspect vehicle was being driven by a male and there was a female passenger in the vehicle with him, said NHP Trooper Matthew McLaughlin.

As the NHP trooper proceeded northbound, he observed the Expedition was pulled over on the side of the highway behind a tractor/trailer commercial vehicle. It was later learned that the suspect’s Expedition had run out of fuel and became disabled in the travel lane.

Seeing the hazardous situation, the driver of the tractor/trailer stopped to provide assistance, unaware that the two occupants had just fled from the NHP trooper. As the trooper contacted 3 adult individuals, two of them ran toward, and entered, the cab of the tractor. The driver was unable to engage the transmission on the commercial vehicle and exited the tractor, said McLaughlin.

At this time, a citizen in a passenger car stopped to assist the NHP trooper, who he thought was in a precarious position. The two suspects entered the citizen's sedan in an attempt to car jack the vehicle. The NHP trooper detained all of the occupants of the sedan at gun point until additional units responded from NHP and allied agencies, ultimately taking the male and female suspects into custody, said McLaughlin.

It was later determined the white Ford Expedition was stolen from the Goodland, Kansas Regional Medical Center on July 18. The Colorado license plate had been stolen from Colorado Springs. The driver, Matthew G. Ozment, 30, of Missouri, was a wanted fugitive from the state of Missouri. He was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen license plate, resisting, and eluding.

The passenger, Maloree Leigh Ross, 28, of Independence, Missouri was also arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen license plate, resisting, and eluding.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the National Association of Town Watch will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 at Mills Park from 5 to 8 p.m.

In celebration and recognition of the educational opportunities and benefits from National Night Out, Mayor Bob Crowell proclaimed August 2018 as Law Enforcement and Public Safety Crime Prevention Month.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies across the United States to create awareness about crime related issues. The theme of Carson City's National Night Out is "Partnership in Action" as a way to develop and maintain strong police-community partnerships.

This is the 16th year that Carson City Sheriff’s Office has partnered with NATW to celebrate by giving "Crime a Going Away Party."

It is, notably, the safest park party of the year, with more than 140 agencies participating, bringing with them equipment such as aircraft, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, information fliers, prizes, music, games and more.

The event is full. Agencies must be registered in order to set up.

The Elks Club will be on hand to cook up 2,500 hot dogs and give out bags of chips for the event, as well as handing out 4,000 sodas and bottled water.

The Carson City National Night Out is hosted by the Carson City Sheriffs Office as it generates the funds annually to pay for the event through its own funds, Justice Assistance Grant and donations it receives from businesses.

The purpose of National Night Out is to:
— Heighten public awareness of crime, substance abuse and violence prevention;
— Generate support for participation in local anticrime programs;
— Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and,
— Send a message to criminals letting them know that citizens in our neighborhoods are taking an active stand against crime.
— Create partnerships between law enforcement and the community

In Carson City, this event represents the culmination of all of the efforts it takes throughout the year to address crime and substance abuse, and sometimes mental health issues in the justice system. In 2017, the National Association of Town Watch reported that 38.6 million people participated in 16,377 communities from all 50 states. U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

In Carson City, this is also an opportunity to join forces with local law enforcement, public safety and military organizations.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong notes the partnership in action theme extends throughout the community and culminates with a night for citizens, families and agencies to meet for information and community fellowship.

“National Night Out is focused on crime. Here in Carson City we have a central place where people can meet law enforcement and public safety officials from throughout this entire region,” said Sheriff Furlong. “Our event presents the public with a very unique opportunity where people can meet with agencies from multiple jurisdictions at a local park in the center of the city. Not many places have that.”

Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received national recognition every year we have participated in National Night Out and local sponsors have been a huge part of that success.

Last year, Carson City Sheriff’s Office received national recognition for Outstanding Community Participation and was ranked “among the nation’s best” and was listed 5th in its category because it was so well attended, said organizer and DARE Officer Lisa Davis.

“Carson City Sheriff’s Office doesn’t just have the support of the community for this event, but the affection of the community,” said Davis, noting the effort grows every year in attendance, with more than 12,000 visitors in 2017. “This event is functional in that it teaches people of all ages what to do to prevent crime and promote safety, and what to do to report it if something doesn’t look right.”

Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce recognized the Carson City Sheriff’s Office this year for providing the “Best of the Best Ongoing Annual Event.”

Among the event sponsors are: Grocery Outlet, RCM Realty Group, Toiyabe Golf Course, SW Gas Corporation, Dan Kimm Rock It Productions, DBA, Sunspot Tanning, Kadee Mason American Family Insurance, Elks & Emblem Club, Liz’s Biz, Dave’s Supplies, Monarch Direct, Carson Now, Tom Noble Construction, Cal Neva Towing and Child & Family Counseling.

More announcements regarding the event are forthcoming.

A wildlife bill supported by the Nevada Department of Wildlife is now before both houses of Congress. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act recommends crucial funding for conservation of those fish and wildlife species in greatest need across the country.

The bill proposes that Congress authorize $1.3 billion annually from energy development and mineral extraction on federal lands and waters to the existing Wildlife Conservation Restoration Program to conserve the full array of fish and wildlife.

This solution, proposed initially by leaders of the oil and gas industry, outdoor recreation retail, manufacturing, and automotive industries, as well as sportsmen’s/women’s and other conservation groups is complementary to existing natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation programs and will not require taxpayers or businesses to pay more, but instead allows all Americans to become investors in fish and wildlife conservation through fees already being collected.

“This would be a game changer for wildlife management in Nevada,” said Tony Wasley, Director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. “The funding would allow us to more effectively implement our State Wildlife Action Plan, which serves as a blueprint for restoring and managing some of Nevada’s most important species.”

RAWA has been widely endorsed in the Silver State with the Nevada Legislature passing a joint resolution in support of this during the last session (79th session: Senate Joint Resolution 13) and the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners passing a resolution in support of this effort in June of 2016.

If this bill passes, it could mean as much as $35 million a year to fund certain aspects of law enforcement activities, conservation education, recreation, as well as the full implementation of the wildlife action plan and the 256 species and 22 key habitats the plan prioritizes in a proactive, non-regulatory manner.

“Our nation’s fish and wildlife are the foundation of our natural heritage, held in the public trust for all to enjoy, and cared for by the state fish and wildlife agencies,” said Virgil Moore, President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and Director of Idaho Fish and Game. “The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would help all species continue to thrive.”

The Senate bill (S. 3223) complements the House version (H.R. 4647), introduced in December 2017, which has gained strong bipartisan co-sponsorship due to its innovative approach to solving America’s wildlife crisis, with the current list of co-sponsors growing to over 79 members, which includes 37 Republicans and 42 Democrats.

It currently costs the American public hundreds of millions of dollars each year to restore threatened and endangered species; costs that could be avoided or greatly reduced if proactive conservation measures were implemented. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, supported by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the National Wildlife Federation, would provide the needed resources for proactive conservation nationwide.

“America’s wildlife are in crisis — more than one third of all species are vulnerable or at risk. This bill demonstrates that the best way to save America’s 12,000 at-risk species is through collaborative, proactive, on-the-ground conservation efforts,” said Collin O’Mara, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “This bill is an important step in the right direction and we look forward to working with the Senate to strengthen it further by adding the dedicated funding necessary to save the full diversity of wildlife species through collaborative conservation.”

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear.

The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is excited to announce the official date for their annual fundraiser, HopeFest8, in support of local cancer patients.

The free summer evening concert, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center located at 1535 Medical Parkway in Carson City, will be headlined by Tyrone Wells, whose soulful sounds captivated the crowd last year and is now back by popular demand.

Wells is a singer/songwriter in the folk-pop genre from Spokane, WA. His songs have been featured in television shows (Intervention, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Rescue Me, One Tree Hill, The Vampire Diaries) and film (Everyone's Hero, My Sister's Keeper, Rails & Ties). Wells has had the number one iTunes Singer-Songwriter album and has ranked in the Top Ten iTunes overall.

For the 10th year now, HopeFest’s grand raffle prize is sponsored by Dick Campagni’s Dealership Group. The raffle winner will have a choice $10,000 cash or a brand-new car from Toyota or Ford. Tickets can be purchased at or prior to HopeFest at locations throughout Carson City, including Carson Tahoe Gift Shop, Carson Tahoe Marketing Office, and Health and Wellness Institute. Raffle tickets are priced at $20 each or six for $100.

All proceeds from food, drink, and raffle ticket sales will go towards cancer patient support.

These funds benefit the critical needs of cancer patients that go beyond the hospital, such as gas to get to treatment, no-cost lodging at the Merriner Cottages, and help with insurance co-pays and life-saving medications.

This support allows cancer patients and their families to be free from fear of losing their home, running out of gas on their way to treatment, or other financial burdens during such a devastating time in their lives.

Since 2011, the Carson Tahoe Health Foundation has raised over $575,000 in direct patient support. A total of $166,860.85 has been paid in insurance premiums and co-pays; $191,857.09 has been sent to mortgage, rental, and utility companies on behalf of patients; and $87,000 has been given to patients in the form of gas cards.

Although HopeFest is only one day, it provides 365 days of support to cancer patients.

Since 1998, the CTH Foundation has been encouraging and accepting gifts of all types that contribute to the health and well-being of Northern Nevada and California.

The Foundation was instrumental in the construction of the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, the only cancer center in Nevada to receive a gold level designation by the Commission on Cancer.

Foundation efforts helped establish housing for cancer patients in need through the Merriner Cottages. The Foundation Advisory Committee is comprised of knowledgeable, caring staff and volunteers who direct the use of donations for equipment, facilities and services of Carson Tahoe Health.

To learn more, go to www.carsontahoe.org.

The Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, presents its exhibition, "Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 - 1984" with artwork by artist Jenny Raven in the city’s Community Center Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public through October 18, 2018. CCAI will host an exhibition reception on Friday, August 17, 5-7pm in the Sierra Room.

CCAI is proud to show Raven's work — with thanks to Nancy Raven, her mother, who resides in Minden, Nevada. Raven’s exhibition is a companion show to "Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth", a survey of art in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through September 27.

Raven lived in San Diego, California, until the middle 70s. Following surgery for a brain tumor that left her disabled with limited short-term memory, her family moved to Berkeley, California. There she was able to access purpose and artistic guidance at Creative Growth Art Center. Raven worked in a variety of media, but she preferred drawing with pen and ink. Sadly, she died at 23 years of age but during the last five years of her life, she thrived as an artist at CGAC developing a mature style in her art.

The Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA, describes itself as “the oldest and largest nonprofit art center for adults with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities. Since 1974, Creative Growth has played a significant role in increasing public interest in the artistic capabilities and achievements of people with disabilities, providing a professional studio environment for artistic development, gallery exhibitions and representation, and a social atmosphere among peers.” Learn more about CGAC at www.creativegrowth.org/

CGAC’s large multi-room studio serves over 140 client artists weekly with instruction by professional artists in sculpture, painting, ceramics, fiber, printmaking, drawing, photography, and video animation. The Center’s gallery presents eight group shows annually making the prolific artists’ work available to the public year-round. CGAC continues to contract with Target stores for product design.

Exhibition essay writers, Andreana Donahue and Tim Ortiz, are co-founders of "Disparate Minds", an interdisciplinary project dedicated to increasing visibility and discussing the work of marginalized self-taught artists. They are co-authors of the multiple essays discussing work by people with disabilities published at their site, disparateminds.org. Through their research, writing, lectures, and curatorial projects, Donahue and Ortiz share their insights informed by extensive experience in this field as practicing artists, artist facilitators, and dedicated disability rights advocates.

The Sierra Room is open to the public during Carson City official meetings including the first/third Thursdays, 8am - 5pm, and many weeknights Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 8pm. For Sierra Room access, call 775.283.7421 or check meeting schedules online at www.carson.org/government/meetings-and-events

This exhibition is supported by lead donations from Carson Miller and from Nancy Raven.

The Capital City Arts Initiative is an artist-centered organization committed to the encouragement and support of artists and the arts and culture of Carson City and the surrounding region. The Initiative is committed to community building for the area's diverse adult and youth populations through art projects and exhibitions, live events, arts education programs, artist residencies, and online projects.

CCAI is funded in part by the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, John and Grace Nauman Foundation, Carson City Cultural Commission, Nevada Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, U.S. Bank Foundation, and Southwest Gas Corporation Foundation.

For additional information, please visit CCAI’s website at www.arts-initiative.org.