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The Carson City School District continued Wednesday to share special thanks to Dolan Auto Group for donating $50,000 to schools throughout Carson City. The money was awarded last month as part of the “Dolan Class Project,” a community benefit program the dealership hosts each year.

Unique pieces PERFECT for holiday gift giving! Hand-crafted jewelry, sterling silver and other metals, precious, semi-precious, native stones, beadwork, original watercolor and acrylic paintings and prints from:

In the Quad counties that make up Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties, there have been 20,519 total cases, 4,598 cases remain active, 341 people have died from COVID-19, and 15,577 individuals have recovered, according to the latest Nevada Health Response statistics.

Come out to Fernley Estates Senior Living for a selection of Oregon’s best fresh-cut Nobles, Nordmann's, and Doug Firs Christmas trees! Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 am-3 pm only! Sizes range from 3-feet to 8-feet. Proceeds benefit local youth and families!

NCET, Northern Nevada’s largest member-supported non-profit that provide educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology, announced their full slate of December informational and networking events.

Where in the world is Santa Claus? It’s very easy to find out where Santa is, and how you can track him as of Dec. 1. and running through Christmas Day.

No more searching the skies for Rudolph’s Red Nose. Like just about everything else now, Santa can be tracked on your computer or your cell phone any time you have the urge to know if Jolly Ole Saint Nick (as he is known in Europe) is on track and when he will be flying over Nevada and most especially Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, Dayton, and even Lake Tahoe.

An off-site technical error is to blame for an emergency notification that briefly placed Seeliger Elementary School into lockdown Wednesday morning, according to the Carson City School District.

Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban has set Summer ’22 for the North American debut of his first world tour in four years, The Speed of Now World Tour, including a stop at Stateline, Lake Tahoe on Sept. 1.

Administrators and educators at Carson City’s Mark Twain Elementary School, 2111 Carriage Crest Drive, will host Posada 2021, Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. It will include piñatas, crafts, traditional Hispanic holiday food, mariachi music, family activities, photos and more.

A man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly using racial slurs and head butting a motel manager, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Learning won’t stop between the end of fall semester and the start of spring semester at Western Nevada College.
Winter session provides students with the opportunity to take accelerated online courses in three- and five-week increments for full credit.

We are thrilled to announce that Carson City has been selected as the recipient of a $9.3 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) Grant from the US Department of Transportation.

Still in need of the COVID-19 vaccine? There is now an additional location to get your shot. Our Dayton site (901 Medical Center Dr.) is now offering the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 and older. You can get either your initial shot, or the booster. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also sign-up through your MyChart account.

Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 at Lake Tahoe near Kahle Drive and Kingsbury Grade in Stateline between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine maintenance of electronic highway signs. Drivers should anticipate minor travel delays.

We are having an on-site job fair on December 7th from 1 pm to 6 pm. Please stop by to see our incredible employment opportunities.

Lake Tahoe Water Trail Map and Access Guides

Looking for that perfect Holiday gift for the Tahoe eco-adventurer or paddler on your list, or yourself? Consider a waterproof Lake Tahoe Water Trail Map & Access Guide. Your gift will protect the watershed while educating paddlers about water safety, access, and stewardship along the 72-mile Lake Tahoe Water Trail.

There are around 890 trees surrounding the immediate Capitol Building on Capitol Square in Carson City and more than 4,200 trees throughout the entire 274-acre Capitol Grounds, but the most special tree of all is the capital Christmas tree.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is adding more new classes to its growing catalog of opportunities. This Friday, Dec. 3 the BAC will offer a new Creative Kids class from 3:30 to 5:30 to create “Snowman” specifically designed for 5-11 year olds with instructor Debbie Corona.

Western Nevada College and greenUP! announced Tuesday that three new partners have joined the Nevada Green Business Network, part of a statewide effort to generate a green business certification program. The new partners are The City of Reno, The Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada Conservation League.

NEW WASHOE CITY — Enjoy some holiday cheer at Washoe Lake State Park with a sparkling drive-through festival of lights. Campground Loop B will be decorated with a jolly display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office, through the work of a DNA laboratory, has identified a local man who was reported missing in 2013 and whose remains were found by hikers in a remote area above Centennial Park.

The Holiday Spirit has reached the capital city, and with the first week of December you can jump start your season with a number of festive events in our local community!

A 31-year-old man was arrested Nov. 24 for suspicion of first degree arson, a felony, and misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Casino gaming revenue continues to climb post-pandemic lockdown with Carson City area casinos seeing a 14.33 percent increase in gaming generated profit compared to October 2020, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

The Carson City School District is accepting applications from parents to fill one parent vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee.

This holiday bring HOPE to a child in foster care! CASA of Carson City (nonprofit) 501(c)(3) is recruiting compassionate, dedicated community volunteers that want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Santa and his helpers are dressed up and ready for Christmas along Arrowhead Drive near the overpass.

Cracked Pepper, Teriyaki, BBQ Flavors

Attention anyone who needs a vegan stocking stuffer! Made in the small town of Gardnerville, NV, Mitch's Vegan Jerky can be ordered by December 15 and perfect for a yummy vegan gift. Happy Holidays from our kitchen.

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The Hidden Treasures Gift Shop is hosting its annual Christmas Fair this Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 1- 2, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. All items are handmade by seniors with a variety of quilts, placements, canes, jewelry, art, baby gifts and more! Everyone is welcome to shop.

Cooking techniques videos by locals can be found online

Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative, in partnership with SNAP-Ed and AmeriCorps members, has a brand new series of cooking techniques videos just in time for the holidays and all the cooking the season entails.

Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and agriculture students at the Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 4, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UPDATE 2:13PM: The injured rider was flown by Care Flight. Their condition is unknown at this time. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Motorists can expect delays.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 1800 block of William Street near Jiffy Lube.

Flavors of India is back and operating from its new location, 240 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City. They are hosting meet and greet on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m.

A recent COUNTRY Financial survey revealed about 9 out of 10 (88%) of Americans are concerned about inflation, and rightly so. In October, annual inflation hit a 30-year high. According to the survey Americans plan to alter their spending habits and lifestyle choices and even postpone costly plans that they’ve been making.

CARSON CITY — Community members are invited to experience the sight, sounds and emotions as they witness the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey on the road to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus.

RENO — Holiday shopping season is officially underway and as consumers look to buy gifts for their friends and loved ones, there’s one shopping trend the experts at Greater Nevada are hoping to educate the community about – Buy Now, Pay Later loans.

Fifth graders from all six public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m.

A picture showing 108 pairs of PJs donated in 2020

Carson City 4-H is holding its 4th annual Pajama Drive For Kids in Foster Care. We are collecting new pajamas in all sizes and styles for the CASA of Carson City Foster Kids’ Closet to be distributed to local children. Larger children's and adult sizes for teens are especially needed.

Dateline Canada, where today’s most industrious landscape architects are the world’s busiest beavers. Having been an Oregon Duck fan all my life, I really don’t buy much stock in them buck-toothed beavers, though I do have a soft spot in my heart for the beavers of Canada.

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a living history, Chautauqua style presentation by local historian David Woodruff on Sierra Nevada legend Snowshoe Thompson.

UPDATE: A motorist injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 50 East near Flint Road was flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno. A second injured person was taken by ground ambulance. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

An injured dog was also transported via a sheriff's deputy to an animal control officer where the dog was taken to a vet for treatment. The condition of the dog is unknown at this time.

The crash has caused traffic delays on Highway 50 East. Motorists can expect delays. The cause is under investigation. We will update when more information becomes available.

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s October 2021 economic report, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.3 percent in October 2021 which decreased by 0.2 percent from September 2021.

TOCCATA, also known as Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, will conclude its 16th season with a production of Handel's Messiah, along with seasonal carols through December.

If you've recently noticed references to the Nevada State Police instead of Nevada Highway Patrol, you're not alone. The Nevada Department of Public Safety has changed its official designation for the Nevada Highway Patrol and other state law enforcement departments to Nevada State Police.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Planning Commission. There is one open position for a term that will expire January 2026.

Dry conditions will likely continue through the early part of December for the Carson City region and in the Sierra with the possibility of wet weather returning after Dec. 6, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

FCA Area Director, Pastor Timothy Plummer, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year, so Timothy has once again brought to the Carson City community an outreach project called the FCA Lift Christmas Tree Lot.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 29 through Dec. 5, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me.” Wild Horse Children’s Theater is thrilled to present the Northern Nevada premiere of the Disney hit musical, “Moana, Jr!” with performances at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City this December.

Toys for Tots will be serving children in Carson, Douglas, Storey and West Lyon counties this Christmas holiday season. Hotlines open Dec. 1 for signups.

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