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Happy Sunday, Carson City! Don't let a storm and some wet weather forecast for today dampen your mood. The weekend isn't over yet! And with a little optimism, maybe the clouds will part just enough tonight to view the lunar eclipse.

During the holiday season, I learned about a person who was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. She spent Christmas and New Year's at Carson Tahoe Hospital.

Welcome to your weekend, Carson City. You have a brief reprieve from the cold and stormy weather Saturday as the National Weather Service forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature into the 50s.

Good day Carson City. It is Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Heading into the weekend it looks like the heavy stuff is out of the way weather wise. Today we'll see a slight chance of rain and snow after 10 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Saturday we are looking at partly sunny skies and a high in the low 50s.

People, even Nevadans themselves, often ask why Carson City is our beloved capital. It does seem odd, when you look at the “City,” half rural, half town. Reno has more than double our population, and Las Vegas even more. During the Comstock Boom, Virginia City was arguably the largest, most profitable city in the state.

So how did little Carson City become the central legislative hub of Nevada?

Enjoy the winter beauty of Spooner Lake; a part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Join us on this 3-mile round-trip snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake that will take us through pine and aspen forests as we circle around the lake. Large flocks of Chickadees are often seen. Estimated time of activity is 5 hours.

Meet at Hwy 50 Park-and-Ride just west of Hwy 50/US395 interchange. We will carpool to Spooner Lake. Parking inside the park at Spooner Lake requires a $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee (exact cash amount required), or annual or senior park pass. By carpooling, the costs are reduced.

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.

A major winter storm will bring blizzard conditions and several feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and Sierra into Thursday night with heavy rain around the Carson City and lower valley regions, according to the National Weather Service.

CARSON CITY — Casting call for extras and minor roles for the second episode of local sitcom Casino Boss will be held at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget Casino, 507 N. Carson St., Thursday, Jan. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.

The Carson City School District will start classes today, Wednesday at the regular time. The district says to expect winter driving conditions with temperatures that will melt snow. The district urges motorists to please take caution and provide adequate time for travel.

With freezing temperatures and snow levels expected to drop, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory from Tuesday afternoon to early Wednesday morning for the greater Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley areas.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.

UPDATE MONDAY: A series of storms will move through the region this week with the strongest storm impacting the region late Wednesday through Thursday. Several feet of snow are possible above 8,000 feet with up to 2 feet of accumulation down to 6,000 feet in the Sierra. Periods of rain and snow are expected in the lower elevations of northeast California and western Nevada Wednesday through Thursday.

UPDATE 9:05AM: The suspect in last night's pursuit that ended near the Minden Tahoe Airport appears to not be related to the two homicides, according to Douglas County Sheriff Daniel J. Coverley.
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UPDATE: Carson Now will cover the press conference this morning live via Facebook. The press conference begins at 9 a.m. Go here to watch.
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A man was taken into custody late Sunday night after leading Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high speed pursuit that began in the Dresslerville area between the suspect and Washoe Tribal Police Officers after attempting to serve the suspect a warrant.

We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups.

When: January 21, 2019 and every first and third Monday of the month

Where: Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, Resource Room, 1535 Medical Parkway in Carson City.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Christine Cassinelli

We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups.

Where: Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, Conference Room, 1535 Medical Parkway in Carson City.

When: February 13, 2019 and every second Wednesday of the month

Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Barbara Singer

A new Nissan dealership, Starbucks Coffee store, and more housing developments are among the proposed building projects currently under review by the Carson City Planning Division.

REN0 — A new church set to open in February is creating an “authentic community” in its fellowship that is dedicated to becoming a positive force in the area.

“We are about people, first,” said Senior Pastor David McDowell of Victory Christian Fellowship. “We are about each other. When we do that, our fellowship becomes an authentic community that wants to make a difference in the Reno, Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas.”

Hello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony probation and parole violation and misdemeanor domestic battery, a sheriff's deputy said.

Weather permitting, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.

Western Nevada College is proud to announce one of its largest dean’s lists in years. The Fall 2018 Dean’s List includes 373 students, accounting for 31.1 percent of the college’s full-time students.

To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. 
Honorees include:

More snow accumulation is expected around Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory.

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will return to Carson City and South Lake Tahoe this month as part of their two-year tour of the United States.

During their Carson City visit, from Jan. 15-20, the monks will construct a Manjushri, also known as Buddha of Wisdom Sand Mandala.

Diabetes can seem overwhelming, but with education and support from family, friends and others with diabetes, you can live a healthy life. The group will meet in Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250 in Carson City, every 2nd Thursday of the month beginning Jan. 10 and running to April 11, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Schedule:
— January 10
— February 14
— March 14
— April 11

Cost: FREE

UPDATE 10:50AM: Missing snowshoer Raymond Murdock was located safe and alive Monday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office and search and rescue are looking for a man who became lost Sunday in the upper Kingsbury Grade area of Lake Tahoe while snowshoeing.

Big trees inspire me. In part, it’s their age, but it’s also their size. I was in Agate Bay at Lake Tahoe recently staying with a friend. Outside the back door is one of the biggest Jeffrey pines I have seen. It’s massive and regal.

The greater Carson City area was greeted with snow on the ground Sunday morning, with more on the way overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Please join us on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. for the ninth annual Carson High Safe Grad Safe & Sober 5K Run/Walk.

This event is organized by volunteers of the Carson High Safe Grad Booster and will be held, once again, at the Carson High School Track-Field.