The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is pleased to announce a new scholarship program that starts in January. Thanks to fundraising efforts and donations through the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation, the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will offer discounted programs to qualifying households.

A very savvy businessman and longstanding pal, Dinger, suggested to me that I write about what I know about. For 24 years I have been writing about what I think about, yet the one thing I do know about, and perhaps the only thing I know about, is Mark Twain.

Members of the Carson City Moose Lodge No. 2709 and Moose Legion recently donated three dozen Tommy Moose dolls to the Carson Tahoe Hospital Emergency Department in Carson City.

While there's a slight chance of light showers overnight, mostly dry conditions should continue Christmas Day into Tuesday around Carson City and surrounding counties, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Meanwhile, a more active pattern will begin moving in Wednesday onward, bringing the potential for several rounds of rain and mountain snow into the New Year, forecasters said.

Two sheriffs, two approaches, different results. Build2Win is hosting a discussion with Carson City Sheriff Ken and Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to confirm the selection of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California as the concessionaire for Meeks Bay Resort on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Dec. 25-31, 2023. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Alright Carson Now commenters, your years of demanding a Carl’s Jr. in our comment section have finally paid off: Carl’s Jr. has announced it will be coming soon to the old Arnulfo’s building on Carson Street across from the mall.

On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners recognized Renea Louie for her dedication, ongoing effort, and service to the community, youth, and Douglas County.

She was honored as the first inductee into the Community Services Foundation (Foundation) Million Dollar Club. Renea serves in many capacities, including the Douglas County Community Services Foundation President and Chairwoman of the board.

Give yourself the gift of an affectionate and attentive furry companion for Christmas and many years to come.

Mooshy is an incredibly mellow and sweet little long-haired boy who only wants to love and be loved. If you start petting him, he will turn into a bowl of mush. He flops over on his back so you can love him all over and hopefully, never stop. Mooshy would like nothing more than to have a forever home with a forever friend or family.  

On Thursday afternoon, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of Carson Mall for a report of a person brandishing a weapon in the parking lot.

According to the victim, she and her family were at the mall for family shopping. When they finished, they were loading their car in the parking lot when a white GMC truck pulled up behind them. The grandmother was behind their vehicle while her son-in-law and daughter were placing their infant in his car seat in the backseat.

The Rotary Club of Carson City helped brighten the holidays for 20 homebound senior citizens this week. The Carson City Senior Center identified the seniors in need and provided the Rotarians with their wish lists.

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday evening to a vehicle crash involving two pedestrians near a Hot Springs Road apartment.