Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Carson City.
Community members will gather at the Governor’s Mansion on July 19 at 4:30 p.m. for the Hands Across Carson: Getting Groovy Fundraiser to support Night Off the Streets, a warming center that has kept people safe since opening after four homeless people died — proceeds will cover winter shelter operations and year-round help for the unhoused.
A family from Carson Mobile Home Park lost their home in a June 28 fire in the 3400 block of South Carson Street at about 12:30 p.m.—all escaped safely and they have set up a GoFundMe to help find new housing.
Jen Roger was hired as Executive Director of the Nevada State Museum in Carson City in June after a national search — she brings decades of historical preservation experience from previous roles in California.
The museum at 600 N. Carson Street is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Nevada Artists Association will host a final art show and sale of Patricia 'Pat' Holub's paintings and personal art collection from July 22 to 27 at its Carson City Gallery on 449 W.
King Street—this event honors her legacy as a beloved local artist and mentor who passed away on April 8th.
Carson City School District now asks community members and businesses to donate gift cards valued between $20 and $100 by Aug.
15 for its McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program that supports students in unstable housing—donations can be dropped off at the district office on W. Musser St.
The Nevada Department of Education, WestEd and APA reviewed over 200 statutory reports and recommended cutting 26 and streamlining 22 to ease paperwork for teachers.
Carson City School District leaders say the change will cut redundant work—freeing up time for classroom teaching.
Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office announced that Nevada was excluded from a national plan to distribute machine-gun conversion devices after a lawsuit filed by Ford and 16 state attorneys general.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Rare Breed Triggers confirmed they would not sell or return these devices in Nevada—nor in 15 other states—citing their link to increased gun violence.
Carson City Health and Human Services has shared pool safety tips as temperatures rise, advising families to secure pool areas with covers, fences, self-latching gates, and alarms while keeping children supervised at all times.
The guidance also recommends swimming lessons, life jackets for non-swimmers, CPR training, and proper pool water maintenance—measures to prevent drowning and illness during summer.
Sierra Nevada Realtors reported that in June Carson City had 36 sales of single-family homes at a median price of $599,950 (2.6% higher than May) while condo and townhome prices dropped 9.9% since May; the report noted varied trends across Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe counties (excluding Incline Village).
Open House in Quail Run Gated Community
5-7 p.m. — 1225 Gambrel Dr, Carson City, NV — $360,000 — Discover a maintained 3 bedroom home with low maintenance landscaping and community amenities.
Carson City/Minden Summer SUPER CAMP 2025
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Line Drive University — $899 per catcher — Engage in 20 hours of intensive skill development and instruction for aspiring baseball and softball catchers aged 10-18.
Step Into Line Dancing
4-6 p.m. — Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge — No cost mentioned — Enjoy an evening of line dancing and community fellowship with friends and neighbors.
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