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Some cities rise by industry, some fall by misfortune, and then there is San Francisco, which appears to be doing both at once out of sheer originality. The latest from NASA, which watches us from above like a patient landlord, is that San Francisco is sinking faster than it previously
Government
via Lyon County Lyon County is currently seeking community members to serve on several advisory boards. This is a great opportunity to have a voice in local decisions and help shape the future of our communities! Open Positions Include: • Central Lyon County Park & Recreation Board • Debt Management Commission • Mound
News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2026 Silver City, Nev. — A boil water notice has been issued for all residents of Silver City until further notice. During this time, residents should boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and food preparation. Bringing water to a rolling boil for at
Tours/Events
The Renegade Orchestra describes itself as, “The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band,” and at the Piper’s Opera House on April 25 they plan to present their dynamic show of rock covers and more, all performed by an orchestra with an added rock band rhythm
Tours/Events
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton High School Apr 18: Dayton Silver Squares Anniversary dance day, pre-rounds start at 3pm May 2: Annual Dust Devils Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Eagle Valley Golf Course Every
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Virginia City, that proud little patch of dirt that has somehow survived history’s attempts to forget it, has decided to add a new form of public spectacle: the kilted 5K. Yes, you read that right. A race in which grown adults dash, sprint, or occasionally hobble through the streets
Silver Springs
Silver Springs, Nevada –At approximately 6:29 p.m. on April 13, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada just southeast of Lahontan Reservoir. Initial reports indicate that there are no significant damages or injuries at this time. Lyon County Emergency Management immediately activated coordination efforts with
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The season of C Street closures is upon us – if you're planning to be in Virginia City on the weekends, know what events are happening before you go so you can plan your day and parking accordingly. Per Storey County: C Street will be closed from Sutton to
Volunteers clean up creek and canyon following Dayton Main Street cleanup effort
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:11 a.m, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were alerted to a stolen vehicle (out of Washoe County) traveling in the area of I-80 and Lockwood. Dispatch advised the driver was also a suspect in a domestic
Project Summary The Central Lyon County Fire Protection District has submitted applications to Lyon County for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Zoning Map Amendment related to Fire Station 38 to allow for an air ambulance partner to operate out of Fire Station 38 located at 199 Six Mile
Editor’s note: Julia Moreno-Fritz served as one of the community members who reviewed student presentations for this project. Virginia City High School students recently stepped into the role of young entrepreneurs, presenting original business ideas to a panel of community members in a classroom experience designed to mirror real-world
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2026 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation and Lyon County Public Works are advising motorists of a new traffic signal to be activated on April 13 at U.S. 50 and Traditions Parkway/Segale Road in Dayton. Drivers should leave extra time to
Some boys test the limits of everything—and everyone—around them. Most of us just learn to do it more quietly. My father, Robert “Mark” King—Bobbie then—was not quiet about it. By the time he was in grade school, it was just him and his mother. His father,
So brief is life, I feel compelled to take this moment to save the world. Necessarily I will need to call upon everything I have learned from our generation to address this daunting task, but here goes… How can we avoid a Third World War? We can avoid the scourge
via 2 News Nevada One person has died, and two have been injured after a crash in Dayton on Friday afternoon. It happened just after 2:15 p.m. on U.S. 50 at River Boat Road, according to a release from the Nevada State Police. Preliminary investigation shows an
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton High School May 2: Annual Dust Devils Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Eagle Valley Golf Course Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@
Update via Comstock Foundation for History and Culture On March 11, the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) section of the Nevada Division of Minerals (NDOM) toured the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, NV as part of a NDOM training event. Approximately 40 participants from across the United States attended the
It takes a village to raise a child. It might also take a village to remember who we are. I was reminded of that while restoring an old car. My dad, Mark King, and I were driving home down Hwy 50 from Carson City when I spotted a Ford Model