- The Scossas, a long-time Carson Valley ranching family, wants to change the zoning on 125 acres of agricultural land, just one of many master plan amendments to be considered by the Douglas County commissioners next week. Page A1
- The Washoe moved with the seasons, harvesting nature's bounty from one year to the next to sustain their people. Page A1
- The Douglas High School band and pageantry wrapped up the marching season by winning the grand sweepstakes trophy at the Tournament of Champions competition at Fairfield, Calif., on Nov. 18. Being the best of 47 bands was even sweeter when the rest of the field included Douglas' rival, McQueen High School marching band. Page A1
- The Washoe Tribe's human resources coordinator managed to collect some resources of his own during an appearance on "Wheel of Fortune." Todd Eiesland won about $21,000 in prizes on an episode that aired on Monday. Page A1
- The Leg for Lenna benefit was a success and the Carson Valley girl is in the process of getting used to wearing her $47,500 prosthetic leg. Page A2
- A 21-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Nov. 25 after he tried to walk out of Wal-Mart without paying for a home theater system. Page A3
n The lawyer for a 48-year-old Gardnerville man said his client will plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in connection with the sale of methamphetamine to undercover officers. Page A3
- Orchard Antiques is the new place to get old stuff in Gardnerville. Owners Jen Haase and Kat Gonzales-Liddicoat host the Hearth & Home show on Friday and Saturday to begin the holiday season. Page A10
- Perhaps there's nothing you can't do this week that's Christmasy with about a dozen different activities taking place throughout the Valley, beginning with the Carson Valley Christmas Season Kickoff that starts today at 5 p.m. in Heritage Park. Page B1
- Rachael Lambin has achieved many things already in her 16 years. On Nov. 2, she received the Governor's Points of Light Award by the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service at a dinner event in Las Vegas for her efforts in volunteerism. Page B3
- The Douglas wrestling team returns seven starters as it looks to defend last season's regional runner-up and Sierra League title performance. Page C1
- The Douglas girls' basketball team lost its season opener to Spanish Springs 35-30 Saturday. Page C1
