Carson City Parks and Recreation hosts Winter Full Moon Hike Feb. 27

Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 3rd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 2, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event features exhibits and demonstrations from Douglas County 4-H, Grange and FFA students, an exhibit of antique farm implements found on the property during renovations and roping demonstrations. Santa makes an appearance between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for family selfies during the event.

Hello fellow anglers. I hope you are enjoying time with friends and family over this Thanksgiving weekend. The seasons are changing and so are some fishing regulations in California.

Just because we haven’t gotten our first big snow doesn’t mean the holidays aren’t around the corner! There are a number of places you can meet Santa, and even Mrs. Claus, in the capital city this season, whether it be for family photos or meet and greets.

Sierra Nevada Realtors has announced the winners of the 2023 Sierra Nevada Realtors Awards. SNR is a realtor association serving six northern Nevada counties including Carson City, Washoe, Lyon, Storey, Churchill and Douglas counties.

Nevada author and lecturer, Sandie La Nae, will be presenting a Powerpoint program titled, "The Origins Of Very Odd Holiday Traditions Plus Bizarre Trivia and Superstitions" at the Odeon Saloon in Dayton, Nev., for their "Odeon Oldies Talk Series."

MINDEN — The Douglas County Community and Senior Center annual auction kicked off on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The Foundation Board has been working behind the scenes for months procuring incredible items and packages for bid, thanks to amazing donors.

Did you know that Santa and Mrs. Claus had to apply for their jobs? Have you heard about the 12 Pains of Christmas? Plus there’s a whole new take on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas that you didn’t expect.

It’s not what people want to think about right now, but you may have noticed an uptick in mask wearing in the community or, if you have a children, the fact that many of their friends are coming down with sicknesses.

That’s because, in addition to the typical upper respiratory illnesses going around in late fall and early winter, COVID is having a surge again.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor tampering with a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Indulging in a Thanksgiving feast this year won't dent your wallet as much as it did in 2022, although the overall expense reflects historically elevated costs. The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal decreased by 4.5 percent from last year's peak but remained 25.0 percent higher than 2019, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation price survey.

An inversion layer created a mesmerizing morning fog Tuesday at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Carson City Moose Lodge No. 2709 held its third annual Chili Cook-off fundraiser at Kingsnake Brewing in Dayton on Saturday, Nov. 18. Eight chili chefs were in competition for the top honors that also involved a raffle for various prizes including bottles of wine, gourmet coffee, lapidary necklaces and gift cards.

Sunny and mild daytime temperatures will make for near-perfect driving conditions across northern Nevada and Sierra during the pre-Thanksgiving travel period, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front may bring a slight chance of showers and increased breezes for Thanksgiving Day with colder temperatures behind it.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, Lyon County is requesting public comment and feedback on the draft 2023 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, developed in coordination with the City of Fernley, City of Yerington, the four fire protection districts, Carson Water Subconservancy District, Walker River Irrigation District, and the Mason and Smith Valley Conservation Districts.