Waterfall Fire began 11 years ago today

An initial investigation into how deplorable living conditions for the state of Nevada's severely mentally ill clients were allowed to persist found top-to-bottom failures at the two state agencies in charge of the community-based living assistance program.

Relay for Life of Carson City and Douglas County and Firehouse Subs unite as we continue to Remember, Celebrate and Fight Back. Won't you join us Tuesday the 30th of January at Firehouse Subs located at 3120 Hwy 50 between 5:00PM - 9:00PM when a percentage of everything sold is donated to Relay for Life. Together we can one day end those words "You Have Cancer"!

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is looking for physically fit and energetic individuals to participate in its upcoming April academy and join the DCSAR team.

The weekend is over and we are just a few days from February. Let me be the first to remind you that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you have a romantic dinner in mind, make those reservations now. Start the week with some swing in your step; the High Sierra Swing Dance club will even get you started with some new moves. Sing the workweek blues away during karaoke night at the Fox Brewpub.

MONDAY:

While bitcoin has gradually become a household word, the underlying technology behind it — known as blockchain — isn’t quite there yet, though it has found a recent home in Nevada law.

The current solid waste management contract for trash and recycle collection services, will be expiring in 2019. The City will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in early summer of 2018 seeking competitive proposals for collection services.

Sunday offers some great options for a variety of interests. Learn about the Nevada State Children’s Home during the 1940s and 50s at a presentation hosted by the Carson City Historical Society. A free concert offered by the Capital City Community Band is perfect for all ages, and your donations will help the all-volunteer troupe cover the costs of their many free events throughout the year.

A new club, and possibly a lifelong career for senior Lyric Untereiner, is starting at Carson High School.

Carson Now reader Edward Howell photographed the sunrise Saturday morning from Buzzy's Ranch in East Carson City.

Carson Now reader Sue Robertson photographed this beautiful sunrise cloud display over Silver Oak Golf Course on Saturday morning in Carson City.

Over the next week, Northern Nevada residents can expect to see double or even triple the normal law enforcement presence.

A Carson City man was arrested Friday afternoon at 5:03 p.m. in the area of Fairview Drive and Roop Street for second-offense driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Sunny days in the fifties are okay for spring, but we still need some winter to come our way. Take advantage of the warmer weather during a Winter Hike along Carson Valley’s Pinion Trail with Muscle Powered. Song and dance kids will want to audition for the upcoming performance of ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’ If you’re a fan of song, but possibly too old to join the Youth Theater Carson City cast, check out the monthly jam in Silver City at their historic School House. All instruments are welcome, in addition to vocalists and those who just want to listen.

Carson Now reader John Davis took this amazing cloud formation over C-Hill photo on Friday from the west side of Carson City. A few hours earlier, reader Carlos G submitted his own spectacular sky photo over the capital city.