Friends of mine (Marcy Rawley and Jim Coyle) own a small ranch down in Yerrington. Marcy's got a great eye for taking photos and took this of the sun going down behind the Pine Nut mountains yesterday, Jan 11 2024.
Note the linear form of the fence, the road and ruts in snow....then there's the last 3/4 of the sun setting over the mountains to the west. Great composition.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat. When a hospital or doctor recommends home health services, it's not uncommon for people to hesitate. The comfort of our homes can make us resistant to the idea of external assistance. However, there's more to home health services than meets the eye. Let's explore why some individuals deny these services and uncover the compelling reasons why reconsidering might be the best decision for your well-being.

The Comfort Conundrum

Why Deny Home Health Services?

Hello fellow anglers. Not really the best weather for fishing right now in the sierras, but I do want to pass along some info for an alternative.

Starting January 18th to the 21st will be the International Sportsmen's Expo in Sacramento California. You can go to the International Sportsmans Expo Sacramento website to get the itinerary for all the days and times for each of the demos and exhibits.

Just after 5 p.m. on Thursday evening, Carson City deputies were dispatched to the area of Fairview Drive and Butti Way on report of a crash involving an intoxicated subject.

When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with a 40-year-old Carson City man who was driving the at fault vehicle.

Due to weather and dangerous road conditions being more severe than anticipated, non-essential University of Nevada, Reno operations and in-person Wintermester classes will be suspended, today, Friday, Jan. 12. This applies to all University facilities in Washoe County, Douglas County and Carson City.

Members of the Carson City Bahá’í community invite public to our discussion on spiritual growth this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Wungnema House, Mills Park, 900 N Saliman Rd, Carson City.

Western Nevada College's campuses in Carson City and Fallon, as well as the Child Development Center, will be closed today, Friday, Jan. 12, because of continued hazardous road conditions.

For the second straight day, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the closure of all state government offices in Northern Nevada.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will be working toward the longevity of the Carson Aquatic Facility by closing for deferred maintenance.

Happy Thursday, Carson City, and happy snow day! Our Pet of the Week this week is perfect for a snow day: Meet Sullivan!

Our stage and mic is always open unless there is a scheduled activity. But on Thursday evenings, we have a structured hosted open mic with Keith Alan Barnett as your host. You are welcome to come up and play your music, recite your poetry, tell your funny stories, etc. So don't be shy, come on down and show us your stuff!

Following the resignation of Douglas County School Board Trustee Tony Magnotta due to ongoing contentions with the board, a new trustee was appointed Tuesday evening to fill his vacancy.

The choice to fill the vacancy came down between a Master Electrician and a Douglas County School District Paraprofessional.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sheriff Kenny Furlong, the 26th Sheriff to serve Ormsby County/Carson City since 1861, and the 6th Sheriff of the Combined Municipality of the City/County of Carson City.

Due to the weather and out of an abundance of caution for our Meals on Wheels drivers, staff, volunteers and seniors in the community, the Carson City Senior Center will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivering today, Thursday, Jan. 11.

The Browsers Bookstore in Carson City is closed Thursday due to the weather situation.

The Precinct meeting is a gathering of neighbors for the election of precinct delegates to the county convention. This allows people to discuss candidates, issues and suggestions for the Carson City Republican Platform.

The Precinct Meeting is where people can also present resolutions which may be an idea, proposal, or a request for action on a certain subject. Resolutions and platform suggestions will be discussed and reviewed at the county convention.

Sunridge Women's Golf Club at Sunridge Golf Club in Carson City is welcoming new and returning members! Interested in joining a group of fun women playing fun golf games? COME JOIN US!

Our season starts on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, with a short meeting and continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and will have our shotgun at 9:30 a.m. Subsequent rounds are every Tuesday. For applications and inquiries please contact Sunridge Golf Club @ 775-267-4448. All women golfers would enjoy this morning activity! It’s a great way to meet new friends and say hi to existing ones!

Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff recount the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Lake Tahoe in August of 1980.

A 64-year-old transient woman was arrested in the 300 block of N. Curry St. Tuesday afternoon for assault, battery and trespassing, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A floating dock that became loose during a recent storm released an estimated 100,000 or more plastic styrofoam beads onto the pristine beaches of Ski Beach and Incline Beach at Lake Tahoe's north shore, in what Clean Up The Lake organizers called a "shocking environmental incident."

In recent years, new and used car prices have been affected by increasing interest rates and inventory issues. However, there are indications that 2024 could be a more affordable year for vehicle purchases.

One of the largest Scottish celebrations of its kind on the West Coast, the 42nd annual Robert Burns Scottish Dinner Celebration is happening Saturday, Jan. 27 at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Registration is underway with a Jan. 20 deadline.

The Douglas County School Board will host their first meeting of 2024 today, Tuesday, Jan. 9 beginning at 4 p.m. at Douglas High School.

On the agenda includes enrollment counts, bullying statistics, candidate interviews, and more.

Today, Tuesday Jan. 9, the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees will interview three individuals who have applied to fill the position left vacant after Trustee Tony Magnotta tendered his resignation.

The three individuals who have applied are Ricky D. Lewis, Yvonne Wagstaff, and Stephen J. Theriault.

Gusty winds ahead of a winter storm has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory Tuesday through early Wednesday morning for Carson City and surrounding counties.