Carson-Tahoe Health postpones all non-emergency surgeries through April, establishes ‘Respiratory Care Tent’

As I write this last column before Christmas, I know I’m supposed to be full of holiday spirit but I’m going to get personal. The last two weeks have been challenging. It’s making me struggle to find the meaning of this season. So I ask for your help despite the fact you may need to break out the tissues.

A 28-year-old Mound House man was arrested Wednesday for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Thursday, December 21 is the winter solstice, making it the longest night and the shortest day of the year. With Christmas just a few days away, the holiday activities are still going strong. Share your wish list with Santa at Red’s Old 395 tonight and you’ll walk away with a free photograph. Your ugliest sweater is invited to make an appearance at the Carson Cigar Company; bring a white elephant gift if you’d like to participate in the gift exchange.

The Carson City Planning Commission approved a special use permit Wednesday for a marijuana distributor to relocate its business.

The 14th annual Holiday With a Hero campaign culminated Wednesday in Carson City at Walmart after months of fundraising. At least 240 homeless children from across the Carson City School District met with Santa Claus before being paired with first responder heroes for a Christmas shopping spree.

Nevada added 1,800 jobs over the month in November, bringing total employment to 1.35 million, a gain of 35,100 jobs since November of last year that amounts to a growth rate of 2.7 percent, compared to 1.4 percent nationwide, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

More and more corporations, individuals and governments are experiencing cyberattacks worldwide. Computer hackers are breaching information systems, computer networks, infrastructures and personal computer devices to steal personal information and data for monetary gain.

On a morning like this, I realize that I need to ask Santa for some windshield wipers. Stay safe out there, Carson City, the roads are wet. The Carson Library is usually a great place to retreat on days like this, but you’ll find their doors closed for the next few weeks: time for a makeover. If you’d like to check out a book or use the wireless internet, you’ll find a ‘pop-up’ library in the Community Center this week, and in the Adams Hub on Proctor Street next week.

A High Wind Warning is underway for the region as Carson City braces for a fairly quick moving winter storm that is expected to bring 50 to 60 mph wind gusts followed by accumulating snow along the valley floors and 8 to 10 inches above 7,000 feet.

UPDATE: Fire is out. How it started is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Tuesday night to a brush fire in the area of Brown and Gordon streets that was threatening structures.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking the public for help in attempting to identify and locate a woman suspected in a commercial burglary at a North Carson Street business.

On December 10th we made the drive to Smith Valley for some exploration of the Pine Grove Hills. This turned out to be a good time to ride this area. It can get really hot in the summer, and can be muddy and impassable in the winter once the rain and snow starts. Thanks to a slow start to the wi ...

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 2:14 p.m., at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office after turning himself in.

Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced Monday the final funding approval of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s Fallen Warriors in Carson City on the Capitol Complex.