- An even dozen applicants are seeking one of three positions on the Douglas County Planning Commission. The list includes former candidates for congress, planning commission and school board, and at least one former state official. Page A1
- Hundreds of anglers took the bait that was opening day of fishing at Topaz Lake on New Year's Day. A Palmdale, Calif., man pulled the money fish out of the lake. Sam Alexander reeled in a 7-pound, 14-ounce rainbow trout. Page A1
- Members of the Mendiko Euskaldun Club enjoy the family traditions that come with being Basque. Page A1
- Carson Valley native Rhoda Chichester leaves behind a legacy that stretches 81 years. Page A1
- New Year's Eve was quiet in Douglas County, despite the big annual party at Lake Tahoe. With about 60,000 people celebrating the new year, there were only 18 arrests in Stateline. Page A2
- Nevada's state officers took their oaths of office on New Year's Day. It was the second time around for Gov. Jim Gibbons, who was sworn in at midnight on New Year's Eve for security purposes. Page A2
- Vandals tagged Gardnerville Elementary School during the week between Christmas and New Year's. Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies have four teenage suspects in the incident. Page A3
- Mimi's Market in Minden features goods and services that appeal to both Mexican and American cultures. Page A8
- Full Circle Compost will re-open at Northern Nevada Nursery on Highway 395 on Jan. 15. Page A8
- Taco John's is set to open near the intersection of highways 88 and 395 on Jan. 11. Page A8
- Shelly Martinez is the new stylist at Shear Heaven salon and day spa in Gardnerville. Page A8
- Gina Gannatal remembered how grateful her grandparents had been when they got gifts along with their food in the Meals on Wheels program. She organized gift donations with her employers, Horizon Casino Resort and Mont Bleu Resort Casino and Spa, for the homebound seniors. Page B1
- The eighth annual Noel Christmas Dinner was the biggest ever, with 76 in attendance. Page B1
- Betty Lee, 90, tells about her first Christmas as a divorced mother, and how it turned from depressing to happy. Page B2
- The All-Sierra Nevada Media Group football team was recently announced and eight Douglas players were honored. Page C1
- The Douglas boys' wrapped up a successful non-league slate, taking fifth in the Clovis West Tournament and improving to 10-5 on the year. Page C1
