Ranchos backs county bear ordinance

Three members of the Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District attended a special meeting Tuesday night to rescind their previous denial of support for Douglas County's plan to implement a bear-proof trash can ordinance.

Last spring, the board voted against supporting the county's plan, which requires residents to purchase a bear-proof trash container if they've had two documented bear raids in two years.

However, a significant spike in bear activity throughout the summer and early fall has forced board members to rethink their position.