Coming Wednesday

- Although fire activity in Douglas County has so far been restricted to a 30-acre blaze in Faye-Luther Canyon as of late Tuesday, experts say conditions are "red flag." Page A1

- Douglas County sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey is set for his second tour of duty in Iraq with the Naval Reserves. Halsey said it's a privilege for him to serve. Page A1

- Including today, Douglas County Superintendent John Soderman has three more days on the job before he retires. The former oceanography student-soda jerk-janitor-art student said he will miss being an advocate for children but looks forward to spending more time with his family. Page A1

- The developers of a 5,700-acre development in south Douglas County have filed a lawsuit against Douglas County, arguing the Sustainable Growth Initiative will interfere with productive use of their property and profits. Page A1

- Taking its cue, perhaps, from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a hungry bear broke into a home on Upper Kingsbury and raided the kitchen. This fable, however, has an unhappy ending, as the bear was shot and killed. Page A2

- In other animal news, the Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation is looking for homes for 40 cats and kittens rescued from a Topaz Ranch Estates home. Page A2

- Nevada's total property value increased 33.4 percent in the past year to just under $114.5 billion. Page A2

- Graffiti suspect Jonathon Walker is to ask East Fork Justice Jim EnEarl if he can be released from Douglas County Jail on his own recognizance or with a bail reduction. Walker is jailed on $50,000 since his arrest June 7 along with three juveniles charged with spray painting six Carson Valley churches. Page A3

- Douglas County deputies stopped a motorist on Highway 395 on Sunday who was driving too slowly and discovered 60 grams of cocaine in his vehicle. Page A3

- Residents may have noticed an abundance of PT Cruiser-shaped automobiles, Chrysler and DeSoto Airflows made in the 1930s, in the area last week. The Airflow Club of America held its national meet in Carson Valley for the first time, attracting members from as far away as New Zealand. Page B1

- The Minden Rotary Club donated $10,000 to sponsor the kitchen in the Carson Valley Children's Center, Austin's House. The donated money will sponsor the kitchen for the next five years. Page B1

- The 23rd annual Pops in the Park will take place starting at 1 p.m. July 4 at the Orchard House in Genoa. The Pops event features music by Garden Valley Violin School at 1 p.m., by the Sierra Philharmonic League at 5 p.m., with sales of T-shirts and other souvenirs. Page B1

- Douglas High baseball standout D.J. Brady has decided to play for Mesa Community College next season. Mesa was the No. 1-ranked team in the NJCAA Division II through the final month of the season. Page C1

- Douglas High's Ryan Bertucci and Sarah Hartley each had strong showings at the prestigious Great Southwest Classic track meet in New Mexico recently. Page C1