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With low water flow in Taylor Creek, it is expected that the Kokanee salmon will not spawn in the creek this year.
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The Nevada Press Foundation announced it sold its headquarters at 102 N. Curry St. in downtown Carson City earlier this month.
The Carson City Planning Commission on Wednesday night granted Carson Valley Meats a special use permit to construct a slaughterhouse along Highway 50. Though, after hearing public comment, they agreed to alter the conditions of approval.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Applications are open and being accepted for the 2021-22 grant funding from the Board of County Commissioners Community Grant Program.
Main Street Gardnerville Fall Fest is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park in Gardnerville
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Taste of Alpine will run from Oct. 18-24 and includes several eateries and food and beverage retailers throughout the county.
On Wednesday, Tahoe-Douglas firefighters restored a memorial in honor of the 95th anniversary of a fire that killed five men on Sept. 28, 1926, in Clear Creek Canyon.
Douglas High football heads to Damonte Ranch (2-3) this Friday night.
A look back at a few Douglas High prep sports events from the last few days.
District Judge Tod Young issued an order Tuesday that the state chief of parole and probation appear in court on Oct. 12
With the construction of the events center at Stateline, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is restructuring to support new sales and marketing functions.
Effective Washoe land management practices shared on University of Nevada, Reno’s Living With Fire Podcast
The fifth annual Fright at the Fairgrounds starts Friday
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
A red flag warning issued Monday for critical fire danger
Homecoming Queen was Jordan Dekruyf and King was Gabe Foster
Despite a red flag warning, firefighters kept the Caldor pinned overnight
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
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When you look at the painting 'Out of the Ashes We Will Rise' you can almost feel the heat and the tug on your heart as you're drawn into the fire that has caused havoc and devastation around the Lake Tahoe and surrounding communities.
Casting call dates are Tuesday, Sept. 28 and Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6 to 9 p.m.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Firefighters spent the weekend establishing lines in anticipation of high winds accompanying Monday's cold front
A round-up of action in Douglas County District Court
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A proposal for a meat processing plant that was rejected in Douglas County nearly two years ago will go before the Carson City Planning Commission on Wednesday.
A firefighter was injured overnight while dodging a snag and falling into “heat.” The firefighter was treated and released, but fire crews heeded the warning and drew back for safety’s sake.
Face covering requirements for students inside Douglas High School and Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School are lifted starting Monday
The Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Fair opens at 9 a.m. Sunday
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Douglas High School football welcomed the Reed Raiders to town on Homecoming Friday night.
Douglas High takes on Reed tonight in the Tigers' homecoming game.
The Friends of Hope Valley and the Alpine County Visitors Center will be hosting a variety of activities 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on Blue Lakes Road.
The annual dinner sold out 500 tickets by Friday morning, according to Genoa's web site.
During the first 18 days of September 14 bears have been hit by vehicles in Western Nevada, according to state wildlife officials.
Despite increased material costs and overhead, Tahoe-Truckee-area contractors say they've remained busy the past year due to a customer base made up mostly of Bay Area transplants who have plenty of money to spend.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Containment was delayed until Oct. 16 after the Caldor Fire grew to 221,161 acres
Douglas High volleybal has started to compile quite the winning streak against their rivals to the North, Carson High.
Douglas High boys' soccer team continued its unbeaten run to the season Thursday afternoon.
Neighbors have been watching the expansion of what turned out to be an illegal marijuana grow for a year.
A century-old tradition of candy and dancing in Nevada’s oldest town will arrive in tiny Genoa this weekend.
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A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
The Caldor Fire has officially grown another 330 acres to 220,877 acres as of Thursday morning.
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The endorsement of a Gardnerville resident for Nevada State Assembly District 39 seat currently occupied by Assemblyman Jim Wheeler signals a change in Douglas County’s legislative representation.
A wrap-up of news in and around Carson Valley
Smoke is mostly coming from the Caldor Fire which is burning west of Carson Valley between highways 50 and 88
Chinese nationals associated with organized crime are believed to be involved in an illegal grow that resulted in the seizure of nearly 62 tons of marijuana Monday from a site behind Bodie Flats south of Gardnerville, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Smoke from fires burning near Sequoia National Park is wafting northward into Western Nevada.
The southern flank of the Caldor Fire's main portion saw some growth overnight
Ray Hagar joins R-C staffers Delbert Williams, Bert Selkirk, Sally Lyda and Joyce Hollister in the Nevada Press Association Hall of Fame
A Gardnerville Ranchos man who was shot after he burst into a neighbors’ home in May was released from custody after he entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill to one count of stalking.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
A long line of law enforcement vehicles rolled up Courtland in Bodie Flat on Monday for a pre-dawn raid on what neighbors have described as a marijuana field.
Former U.S. Sen. Dean Heller announced Monday he is running for governor.
The seventh annual Empty Bowls of Douglas County event will be Oct. 3 at St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardnerville.
On Sept. 12, the Sierra Nevada Republican Women hosted their 20th annual remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center and damaged the Pentagon to a sold-out crowd at the Carson Valley Inn.
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A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Residents and property owners along the Highway 50 corridor will have to obtain a pass today before being allowed through
Douglas High girls soccer linked up in a rematch of the spring's regional semifinal for the Tigers' home opener Saturday.
Douglas High welcomed Elko to town Saturday afternoon in a battle of fortitude.
Establishing a comprehensive estate plan, including a trust, last will, health and financial powers of attorney as well as a living will, is a major step toward ensuring that one’s wishes are carried out during their incapacity and after their death.
The anticipated order to close the Lake Tahoe back country affected by the Caldor Fire was issued on Saturday.
Worldwide DHS Homecoming Fall Fest 5-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at Minden Park
Douglas County residents are gathering on Sunday to help those who lost their homes in the Tamarack Fire.
A proposed public safety outage from Genoa to Clear Creek was canceled late this morning.
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Douglas High School football got to play a bit of spoiler on Galena's homecoming night Friday evening.
A look at Carson and Douglas athletic events from the past few days
The approval of a revised vacation home rental ordinance on Thursday may satisfy a federal judge enough to lift an order preventing parts of it from being implemented, but it may not be sufficient for those who challenged the new rules back in July.
Me for Incredible Youth (MEFIYI) thanks The Rotary Club of Minden for awarding a grant supporting its sports, education and career development teen programs. The programs mentors students, ages 12-18, helping them explore their talents and ambitions. Shout out to Jen Nalder for making this all happen.
After heavy smoke and ash, researchers seek to better understand if and how the iconic lake can recover
Southern Sierra fires responsible for haze in Douglas County
The acreage burned in the Caldor Fire was revised downward by 410 acres to 218,857 due to better mapping.
Tickets are still available for the annual Candy Dance dinner in Genoa Park on Sept. 25.
The potential for critical fire weather this weekend has prompted NV Energy to notify customers that it might turn off the electricity to portions of the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley on Sunday.
The organization has helped more than 6,000 families.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Douglas High School needed all five sets to squeak out a home win Thursday night.
Douglas volleyball is hosting the T-Cub clinic series weekly at Douglas High School.
Douglas High School football heads to Galena Friday night as both teams look for their first win of the season.
A look at Douglas High School athletic events from the last week
A wrap-up of news in and around Carson Valley
Fire officials are asking travelers on Highway 88 to watch for fire equipment on the route, which opened at 4 p.m.
Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to hear a revision of the VHR ordinance today and appoint a new VHR advisory committee
Learning new skills should be fun and hands-on, allowing kids to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Whether it’s learning to sew or bake, raise and train animals, shooting and other sports, 4-H believes in the power of the youth and encouraging young minds to grow through experience and fun education.
The Coppertown Clown will be performing at the Douglas County Rodeo on Saturday
A survey is online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/EVPCommunitySurvey for residents to weigh in on the economic vitality plan
A Gardnerville man was sentenced to 19-48 months in prison on Monday afternoon on a count of open and gross lewdness in the presence of a child.
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The lifting of a regional closure order tonight includes the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit outside of the back country.
A Gardnerville woman was arrested on Tuesday afternoon accused of driving a vehicle that injured a child on a scooter in Chichester.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley.
The operator of Gardnerville Overland Restaurant and Pub are merging with Great Basin Brewery in Sparks, according to a statement issued Tuesday night.
The Caldor Fire didn’t grow an inch overnight on Monday, sticking at 219,267 acres with containment reaching 68 percent, according to the Tuesday morning update.
In the Garden
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Douglas High boys soccer is out to a fast start in Class 3A this fall.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort announced its new name for its world famous recreation area and facilities in Olympic Valley, after last year it announced its decision to drop the word “Squaw” from its official title.
A fire is a living entity, creating its own rules from the nature of its being. It is not kind or thoughtful, nor in the least judgmental. It takes both the saintly along with the wicked in its own portions.
TheDouglas County Republican Central Committee's fourth annual Heritage BBQ is high noon Sept. 25 at the Twisting T-Bar Ranch in Gardnerville.
The Caldor fire grew 503 acres in the last 24 hours, reaching 219,267 acres.
All evacuation warnings for Douglas County were lifted on Saturday.
A new dog park proposed for South Sunridge in Indian Hills
Douglas County District Court round-up
Two men were arrested late Thursday night after deputies pursued a vehicle into the Ranchos Sand Pits.
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A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Fire officials report the Caldor Fire only grew 30 acres overnight
This story was posted at 5:46 a.m. the exact time the first airliner struck the World Trade Center
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Douglas High School finally got to open the season on its home turf Friday night against Reno.
As of 7 a.m. Friday, the Caldor Fire has burned 218,459 acres, an increase of 513 acres over 24 hours
Active Douglas County coronavirus cases went from 179 on Aug. 12 to 740 as of Sept. 8
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Through the smoke and ash, Tahoe Youth & Family Services Executive Director Karen Carey found herself traveling up Kingsbury Grade to retrieve important documents and items from Tahoe TYFS South Lake Tahoe office as evacuations began.
Pre-registration for the Carson Valley Sertoma golf tournament is due by Sept. 25
First Responder Chaplain Mindi Russell will share her personal stories of the 16 days she spent at Ground Zero in New York City.
The Baker Hughes Foundation and Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes business, announced they will jointly contribute $30,000 to the Red Cross of Northern Nevada to provide support for those affected by the Caldor Fire in Nevada and California.
Douglas High School prep sports finally got rolling this week.
A round-up of Douglas County District Court cases from Aug. 30-31, 2021
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Douglas High School football is hoping for a home game this Friday against Reno.
Crews spent Wednesday widening containment lines in preparation for possible thunderstorms that could bring lightning and gusty winds today and Friday.
North Valley residents Sharon and Ron Beller are putting on Oktoberfest at Minden Park noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Historian and author Mark McLaughlin will give a presentation relating to his forthcoming book about the history of vigilantism in the West, at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Testing for those with symptoms or who have been exposed to the coronavirus will be at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center in Gardnerville 2-3 p.m. today, with a vaccination clinic 4-5:30 p.m.
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Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University, has served in a variety of positions, including as a senior adviser to President Ronald Reagan, director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush, an executive at Eli Lilly, and as the popular, innovative governor of Indiana (2005-13).
Five businesses in Douglas County have been certified for environmental sustainability by GreenACTnv.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
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Hungry bears have been raiding Tahoe homes, RVs while residents have been evacuated
It helps to visualize the Caldor Fire as a bear smoking a cigar when discussing where it’s burning.
Hoch Family Creamery owner Greg Hoch donated 500-plus half-pints of ice cream that was delivered to first responders by Carson Valley Kiwanis
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
Jason J. Bahr was sentenced to 12-30 years in prison for attempted sexual assault on a child under the age of 16 and lewdness with a minor.
Douglas High volleyball and the Galena Grizzlies play a tight, four-set thriller Tuesday night in Minden.
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The Caldor Fire was last reported at 216,646 acres and 49 percent containment.
Kalila McConville has been crowned World’s Little Miss Tourism Grand Supreme 2022 at World Miss Tourism pageant in July in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
A man who led deputies on a chase around Carson Valley waived extradition to Arizona to face murder charges.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley.
The Caldor fire grew less than 1,000 acres over the last 24 hours to 216,358 acres
During the last week of August, Troop 33 let seven scouts go from the nest to become Eagle Scouts.
Trusts are created with a lifelong intent. However, unexpected life events such as the end of marriage can cause significant changes in personal and financial interest arrangements.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
A high-pressure system over the Central Sierra will bring warmer temperatures and smoke, but relatively calm winds this Labor Day as firefighters continue to make progress on the Caldor Fire.
Douglas High School girls' soccer kicked off its season with a 3-2 win over Spanish Springs. The Tigers have high expectations this season.
District Judge Todd Russell last week awarded almost $170,000 in fees to the attorneys who challenged and reversed the Democratic lawmakers unconstitutional business and DMV tax increases.
When a team of firefighters outstripped their supply lines while working the Caldor Fire, their spouses swung into action to get them food.
The CalFire update issued at 7 p.m., indicated that fire crews made progress against the Caldor Fire
As of 7 p.m. Saturday, the Caldor Fire was reported to be at 214,112 and 43 percent contained.
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We are Christians full time. True? Shouldn't we worship full time? We're not to meant to be Sunday morning or half-day Christians. Psalm 121 helps us focus on worship anytime, anywhere we go.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to build awareness and open the lines of communication around a challenging topic, one that people often avoid. At Suicide Prevention Network, we believe that if people are willing to learn about risk factors and bring empathy to those who are suffering, there is hope.
Evacuations are lifted at Kingsbury Grade, along with warnings for Foothill residents
All evacuation orders and warnings remain in place Saturday morning as firefighters achieve 33-percent containment
The Carson Valley Community Food Closet was one of three nonprofits who received a $5,000 donation from NV Energy Foundation to support Caldor Fire evacuees.
Friday was the 10th anniversary of the Carson City IHOP shooting that resulted in five deaths and seven injuries.
As of Friday at 1 p.m., Douglas High football planned to head to McQueen for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff
Around half-million gallons of water have been dropped on the Caldor Fire in an effort to slow it down as it burns on several fronts from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe.
Fire officials are cautiously optimistic Friday morning and South Tahoe residents can breathe a little easier
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.
As the Caldor Fire continues to push eastward, animal encounters may increase in areas around the Tahoe Basin and especially in Douglas County, according to a Nevada wildlife official.
The race for the Republican nomination for Nevada governor draws seven with six months to go before filing
A former Douglas County Social Services case manager has been indicted on two counts of theft by the Douglas County special grand jur
Nevada opens the season Saturday at the University of California.
Foothill residents living between Centerville and Muller lanes remain under an evacuation warning this morning.
A grand jury called in response to the Aug. 8, 2020, protests in Minden found insufficient evidence to issue an indictment or presentment of any county official.
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Fire officials said Wednesday night no structures have been lost in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Bently Nevada, which celebrated its 60th anniversary of relocating its headquarters to Minden in 2018, employs more than 1,500 people in nine countries, 600 locally.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
President Biden on Wednesday night approved an emergency declaration in response to the Caldor Fire.
Lake Tahoe’s casinos are aiding the Caldor firefighting effort with the Hard Rock serving as incident command and the other four keeping rooms open for first responders.
Estimates for containment of the Caldor Fire have been revised back to Sept. 13 as the blaze surpassed 204,390 acres, according to Wednesday morning’s update.
Applications are now available for the Tamarack Fire Assistance Fund.
Often times dealing with a mental illness, especially during a worldwide pandemic where masks and social distancing are encouraged, can feel isolating and unsupportive.
With stopping spread of the Caldor Fire becoming increasingly difficult, firefighters have resorted to herding the blaze away from Lake Tahoe homes.
A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley
