saturday

Join two of your favorite Disney Princesses for an entertaining and fun interactive workshop, through Carson City's Wild Horse Theater, to build literary skills using imagination and creativity. Workshop includes storytelling, singing, interactive movements and, most importantly, having fun.

Looking for a safe, cozy new family tradition this holiday season? The Virginia Truckee Railroad has developed the perfect solution with their Holiday steam trains, Candy Cane Express and Comstock Train of Lights, departing from the original V. & T. R.R. 1870 passenger depot in Virginia City.

Diego Elizondo proved them wrong.

The Carson City boxer scored an upset victory Saturday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, winning a unanimous six-round decision over South Carolina lightweight Desmond Lyons.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 16-22, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City Health and Human Services reported Saturday that there are 25 new cases and 18 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,269, with 1,922 recoveries and 27 deaths; 320 cases remain active.

For the week ending November 7, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,556, down 602 claims, or 7.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 8,158 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Through the week ending November 7, there have been 752,795 initial claims filed in 2020, 731,143 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.

Diego Elizondo doesn’t know much about his next opponent other than he is the favorite.

Heading into the weekend and inching closer to Thanksgiving, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. The fourth annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot begins Friday and will be held virtually throughout the month of November. Combined with live music and Open Mic Night at A to Zen, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

A fast moving weather system will move across northern Nevada and the Sierra on Friday into Saturday, bringing gusty winds, prompting wind warnings and advisories for the region. The weather system will also bring periods of mountain snow and mainly light valley rain, according to the National Weather Service.

The sunset hike hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space that was set to occur up Prison Hill on Saturday, Nov. 14 has been cancelled.

We are so excited to have Santa coming to visit all the good boys, girls and their family! Below is Santa’s current schedule. We are highly encouraging everybody that wants to see Santa, do so sooner than later.

Carson Ridge Disc Golf Course work day on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. Meet at the course parking lot at Flint Drive and Rifle Range Road. There will be planned tasks for different levels of physical ability. All volunteers will receive a Carson Ridge Shield Decal.

Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking Nevadans to voluntarily stay home for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases spike statewide, warning that if the data doesn’t improve over that period he will be forced to take more drastic action.

The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, raised $4,625 for the COVID-19 Relief Fund during its Oct. 30 minting of special medallions on historic Coin Press No. 1, and will continue fundraising efforts through Dec. 31, 2020.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday at a Harbin Avenue residence for a gross misdemeanor warrant alleging abandonment of an elderly person, a sheriff's office report states.

Dayton Valley Urgent Care has once again partnered with Healthy Communities Coalition to help provide food to our local families during the holidays with additional drop off locations and a new partner, Thomas Real Estate Group.

Cold temperatures and some clearing will persist Monday following the snowfall early Sunday that brought a few inches to a foot of snow or more from the valley floors to the Sierra.

RENO — Change of command ceremonies in Las Vegas on Saturday and Reno on Sunday marked the start of new leadership positions for two top officers in the Nevada Army Guard.

We are reporting 111 new cases and 19 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. Of the 111 new cases, 100 are offenders and staff members from Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,127, with 1,809 recoveries and 26 deaths; 292 cases remain active.

Former Vice President Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States after notching a projected victory in Pennsylvania Saturday morning that was cemented just a half-hour later by an expected win in Nevada.

On Friday, the Department of Corrections announced that Carson City's Warm Springs Correctional Center is currently on lockdown due to 93 inmate COVID-19 cases, as well as 7 staff COVID-19 cases.

For the week ending October 31, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,158, down 878 claims, or 9.7 percent, compared to last week’s total of 9,036 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

A strong cold front will push through the Sierra and western Nevada beginning Friday that will bring gusty winds and much colder temperatures. Beginning Saturday, there is a strong chance for snow throughout the Reno, Carson City and Minden region.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a runaway juvenile last seen on Oct. 31.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery for our "Annual Holiday Open House" on Saturday, Nov. 21 beginning at 10 a.m.

Things will be a different this year, masks are required, social distancing is strongly recommended, and 10 people max are allowed in the gallery at once.

Drop by and see all the unique and locally created artwork. Ranging from jewelry, pottery, hand blown art glass to original oils and acrylics.

Please shop local this holiday season and support your local economy, while supporting "your local art gallery."

A 33-year-old man was arrested Oct. 31 for a felony warrant alleging embezzlement of a motor vehicle, according to a Carson City sheriff's office booking report.

Do you enjoy riding your bike? Would you like to explore Carson City’s new trail? If so, join us for a bike ride through the beautiful fall colors on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. on the new Carson River/Prison Hill trail!

Here are the results of the 46th annual World Championship Jack Drilling competition held Saturday at the Carson Mall as part of the 2020 Nevada Day festivities.

Here are the winners of the Nevada Day 2020 beard contest held Saturday at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City.