Winter is a time of cheer and for those who enjoy the snowy slopes it’s a time to carve your way down the mountain.
For many locals and out-of-towners they welcome the winter weather, anticipating prime skiing and snowboarding conditions.
A few different ski resorts and ski areas throughout the Shasta Cascade region that offer excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities. Skiing and snowboarding is a great winter sport that can be enjoyed by all ages.

CARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers today began a review of the state’s 45-year-old formula for funding public education with an eye towards addressing the needs of the state’s urban districts as they work to educate special education students, English-language learners and children in poverty.

The panel is still searching for funding for a study to help in the review, however. The failure to find private funding for a study could jeopardize any meaningful review in this interim, lawmakers were told.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested William Taylor Payne, 21, a student from Cordova, Tenn., just after midnight this morning near a south Carson Street convenience store. Payne was arrested on allegations of felony possession of marijuana (more than an ounce), felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell, misdemeanor speeding, and misdemeanor open container. The arresting officer discovered within Payne's vehicle a large red duffel bag, which contained just over 16 pounds of marijuana. Bail is set at $10,000.

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On January 7, 2012, Janet Sylvia MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by her family after battling Parkinson's disease. Born Janet Sylvia MacDonald May 6, 1941 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Ja...

Ethel Lois Moody Dixon, 76, passed away January 21, 2012 in Carson City. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Albert Eugene Clark, 73, of Silver Springs, passed away...

February 1, 2012 - Carson Area Marketing & PR Network

The Carson Area Marketing & PR Network (CAMPN) meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at the Business Resource Innovation Center (BRIC) building at 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City. The meeting is free and non-members who are marketing, PR, or journalism professionals may attend with advance notice.

Marketing and PR professionals will discuss and share best practices during a brainstorming and networking session for all members and guests as 2012 greets us with new opportunities and new challenges.

A recent report commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Mayors awards Carson City the dubious distinction of being the only metropolitan area studied that is predicted to not recover any jobs this year.

Add to that this morning's unemployment report showing the rate for Carson City climbed to 12.2 percent in December, and one can't help worrying about the economic outlook for our area.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment rate fell by four-tenths of a percentage point to 12.6 percent in December, the second consecutive monthly decline that saw the number of jobless drop to 166,300, a state agency reported today.

A year ago, the rate, which is adjusted for seasonal fluctuations in the labor market, hit a record high of 14.9 percent.

The Carson City Republican Party caucus will take place Saturday, Feb. 4 at 900 Mallory Way.

Doors open at 7 a.m. for those who need to "vote and go." The official caucuses begin at noon with precinct meetings at 1 p.m. The vote count is set for 3 p.m.

Those wishing to pre-register can go to http://www.ccrccgop.com

Below is a guide to understanding how the Nevada Republican Caucus works:

Jack passed away from a car accident in Billings, MT. Jack was born in Guam & attended Seeliger & Fritsch & Hidden Valley Elementary in Reno, NV. He graduated from Billings Senior High in 2006 a...

"The Accelerating Expansion of the Universe - 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics"

First in the 2012 Reno Skeptics Science Cafe' series, presented in association with NOVA ScienceNow.

Physicist Dr. Thomas Herring of Western Nevada College will discuss the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe. This is widely considered the most important scientific discovery of the last quarter of the 20th Century.

The presentation begins at 3:00 pm, is free and is open to the public. Science Cafes' are participatory events, so bring your inquisitive mind and invite your friends.

CARSON CITY – As National School Choice Week gets under way today state officials say Nevada school children have more opportunities than ever before to choose a school that works best for them.

But one element of choice, a school voucher program, remains an unrealized and divisive issue for the state’s policy makers.

A Celebration of Life for David (Fuzzy) Vokral will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 2pm at the Fountainhead Four Square Church in Carson City. David passed away peacefully in his sle...

CARSON CITY – Nearly 250 capital city Democrats took time out today to participate in the party caucus, supporting President Barack Obama in a process that held no surprises for the party faithful.

The caucus at the Carson City Middle School was one of 118 held around Nevada today as the state Democrat Party gears up for the 2012 election.

Fire officials at a news conference this evening in Reno said the Washoe Drive Fire totally destroyed 29 dwellings and damaged five others, burning a total of 3,177 acres. The fire is 65 percent contained.

They also said that a person has come forward claiming he improperly disposed of fireplace ashes, which started the blaze.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety says that U.S. Highway 395 may reopen after 10 p.m. tonight after crews worked all days repairing damage to make the roads safe.

A recent wire service story stating that the Nevada Republican Party was moving its caucus date is not accurate according to party officials.

Nevada Republican Party Executive Director David Gallagher issued the following the statement regarding the February 4th Nevada Caucus Date:

“It was incorrectly reported earlier that the Nevada GOP was considering moving the date of the Nevada Caucuses, this is absolutely untrue, the caucuses will take place on February 4th as planned. There was never any consideration to move our caucus date and we look forward to a successful and well run caucus on February 4th. “

Nevada Democrats will caucus on Saturday to reaffirm Barack Obama as the party's presidential candidate and organize for the general campaign.

Carson City Democrats will meet at Carson Middle School, 1140 West King Street. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats. For more information, call 841-3367.

Beginning in June, two flights will be offered from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to San Jose International Airport via Alaska Airlines.
The new service is also tied to flights to Hawaii from Reno offered through Alaska Airlines.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Roy Nelson Robinson, 47, an unemployed Carson City man, at about 1 p.m. Thursday at the 900 block of South Carson Street. Robinson was arrested for a misdemeanor domestic battery and a felony sex offender failure to change address. Bail is set at $8,000 plus administrative fees.

Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes will give a presentation to the school board on the state of the district on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

See the full agenda below:

The Nevada Highway Patrol advises Highway 395 through Washoe Valley, from SR 431 Mount Rose to Carson City will remain closed through Friday and possibly Saturday. Motorists should find alternative routes to Carson City as agencies continue to work on the fire.

Our Mission is to research and explore any paranormal activity in the greater Carson City area. To preserve protect and promote those locals important and noteworthy to the spirit/scientific realm, and to educate the public about the importance of those who cannot or will not escape the confines of the ether.

Here is a map released by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office showing the perimeter of the Washoe Drive Fire: