Stories for December 2022

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Saturday, December 31

Weather snarling roadways across Douglas

High water was closing roadways across East Fork Township on Saturday.

Snow results in cancellation of flood advisory

Centerville Lane closed early on Saturday

Friday, December 30

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Notice of Public Hearing - January 11, 2023

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Notice of Lien Sale

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Public Service Announcement

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Hearing

Parties pop cork for stormy New Year’s at Tahoe

Weather expected to keep revelers indoors on Saturday night

Double rainbow foretells new storm

A wind advisory kicked off at 10 a.m. today which is forecast to bring 25-35 mph winds, gusting to 55 mph with the potential for 70 mph gusts through Saturday afternoon.

Trash fees go up on Jan. 1

Douglas Disposal customers will see a 4.86-percent increase starting Sunday.

Not all those being sworn in appeared on the ballot

The Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office is hosting a swearing-in ceremony 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center in Gardnerville.

Update: River forecast says East Fork will hit flood stage Saturday afternoon

Douglas County issued a statement asking residents to be prepared for flooding

The New Year's Eve Eve R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of entirely flooding-related news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Thursday, December 29

Update: Gardnerville project seeks changes

A public meeting on proposed changes to the Virginia Ranch Specific Plan has been delayed and won't be heard on Tuesday.

Walker River Estates bottles its last vintage

There won't be a 2023 vintage after Douglas vintner Greg Ross leaves county

Saying farewell to the Year of the Tiger

Chinese New Year celebration is Jan. 21 in Carson City

The Dec. 29, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Wednesday, December 28

Santoro: Pack’s 10-3 start saves a mostly bad 2022

The two Nevada teams that fuel the athletic budget and shape the psyche of the Northern Nevada sports community had been an ugly 9-23 combined in 2022.

Update: National Weather Service issues flood watch

The watch starts 7 a.m. Friday as another warm atmospheric river arrives in Western Nevada and lasts until 4 a.m. Monday.

112-year-old commercial center on the market

It has been 112 years since anyone’s had an unencumbered view of the west side of one of Gardnerville’s oldest retail centers.

Nominations open for Women in History

Nominations are open for the annual Women in History Remembering Project

13 seek seat on aiport panel

Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to appoint new members to the committee and to several other boards at their Jan. 10 meeting.

The Dec. 28, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Tuesday, December 27

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

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Notice of Liquor and Gaming License Application - Douglas County

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Douglas County Public Hearings

River filling up, but still below action stage

Minor flooding across Valley from rain storm

Road controls in effect for Kingsbury Grade

Expect snowy conditions over the mountains

Atmospheric river arrives with rain

Snow levels could drop to the foothills this afternoon.

The revised Dec. 27, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A fairly soupy account of weather conditions in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Monday, December 26

The Boxing Day 2022 R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of mostly weather related news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Sunday, December 25

New officers top Photo Club's Christmas list

Carson Valley Photo Club is seeking new officers with the new year, according to spokeswoman Nancy Hulsey.

Beach Club members spread holiday cheer

Throughout November and December, Tahoe Beach Club is giving back to the Stateline to spread holiday cheer while supporting friends and neighbors.

The Glory of Christ

Reflections on the Word

Friday, December 23

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Notice of Hearing

Christmas displays light up the night

Updated with the latest addresses

Tahoe planners approve Stateline luxury project

A luxury development across from the new events center at Stateline was recently approved by Lake Tahoe planners.

The Dec. 23, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Cluster of prehistoric giant marine reptile fossils believed to be birthing grounds

As many as 37 fossilized, school bus-sized marine reptiles from 225 million years ago are clustered in a remote, mountainous desert region of central Nevada in the Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park.

Thursday, December 22

Wet storm in the wings for next week

An atmospheric river is in the cards to arrive Tuesday morning and could bring 1-2 inches of rain to the Valley with a possibility of up to 3 inches at Stateline.

East Fork adopts sprinkler regulations

You can download the new regulations at www.eastforkfire.org

The Dec. 22, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Wednesday, December 21

Woman faces decades in prison after fentanyl bust

A woman admitted she brought more than 20 ounces of fentanyl to Douglas County during three drug buys, the last of which resulted in five deputies having to be hospitalized for exposure to the lethal drug.

Arts Council seeks $55,000 grant for plans

A $55,000 grant is being sought by Douglas County on behalf of the Carson Valley Arts Council to prepare plans to convert the Copeland Building in Minden to a 300-seat events center.

Dog saved after taking dunk in icy Ranchos pond

Rescuers were able to save a dog that jumped into Mitch Park Pond on Tuesday afternoon.

County embezzler sentenced to prison

A former Douglas County case manager who a judge said stole public funds during the coronavirus outbreak was sentenced to 1-3 years in prison on Tuesday.

Mono County honors top searchers

Mono County Search and Rescue Team member Jerry Evans was named the Pete Schoerner Rescue Member of the Year

The Winter Solstice 2022 R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Investigators seek info about man facing lewdness charges

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding Zachary Nance to contact Investigator Scott Wharton at 775-782-7253 reference DCSO case No. 22SO30981

Tuesday, December 20

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of the Intent of the Board of Trustees of Logan Creek Estates General Improvement District, Nevada

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Notice of Public Hearing

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Notice of Joint Application & Pre-Hearing Conference

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Notice of Joint Petition

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2023/2024 Notice of Secured Assessment Roll

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Notice to Creditors

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Advertisement for Bids - Roof Rehabilitation Project

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Notice to Taxpayers of Douglas County, Nevada - 3rd Property Tax Installment Due

Moody medals at Reno TOC

Douglas High wrestling had the first female in program history medal at the Reno Tournament of Champions this past weekend.

Senators nearly pull off upset of Reno

Plus, results from the first ski meet of the season

Take a look at the last few days of Carson and Douglas High School athletics from boys and girls basketball to skiing.

Falcon hoops playing for growth early in the year

McQuain drills game-winner for girls

A look at both the girls and boys basketball teams for Sierra Lutheran High School.

Balmy Christmas in the forecast

The first day of winter will seem more like spring after Carson Valley was socked in by freezing fog over the weekend.

Wreaths Across America celebrates service

Volunteers placed more than 600 wreaths on veterans’ gravesites across three Carson Valley cemeteries on Saturday as part of Wreaths across America.

$5.39 million allocated to judicial center

A $5.39 million transfer from the general fund will pay for the design and pre-construction contracts for a new Douglas County courthouse.

The Dec. 20, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Monday, December 19

Update: Identity released in Saturday morning fatal collision

Few details are available about collision near Leviathan Mine Road

Project Santa wraps up 35th year

For more information visit www.projectsantaclaus.org or follow them on Facebook at Project Santa Claus.

New fire regulations up for approval

New regulations that contain a variety of options for those seeking to build a new home more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant are scheduled to be heard 1 p.m. Tuesday at the East Fork Fire Protection District offices in Minden.

The Dec. 19, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Sunday, December 18

2017 Carson Valley fatal hit and run remains unresolved

The case is still open and the family urges anyone with information to contact either the Nevada State Police at ncwmirt@dps.state.nv.us regarding case No. 170700025

Saturday, December 17

Known and loved by the Living God

Reflections on the Word

Friday, December 16

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Motor Vehicle Lien Sale

Judge rules Pardons Board can't commute death row inmates' sentences

The Board of Pardons on Tuesday will discuss commuting death sentences for murderers to life without parole

Douglas High student helps support local business

Douglas High School senior Joscelyn Turner recently learned different ways of advertising and how newspapers can be a great way to get the word out about new businesses.

Cattlemen’s Update returns to provide market and research updates

The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and virtually in 2023, Jan. 9-13.

Tiger wrestling makes emotional dual debut

Douglas High School wrestling kicked off its dual season at home against Reed and Reno Wednesday night.

The Dec. 16, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Thursday, December 15

Valley mourns loss of outdoors advocate Carlo Luri

Visit carsonvalleytrails.org or tahoe.ucdavis.edu/tahoesciencecenter to find out how to donate

Marriott, Pegram in talks for new Carson Valley hotel

Discussions are underway for a new Marriott motel of around 100 rooms, Carson Valley Inn principal Mike Pegram said.

Senior citizens academy open for registration

The Senior Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy will be held over the course of one week, Jan. 23-27.

The Dec. 15, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Wednesday, December 14

Douglas boys basketball dispatch Woodland Christian

Douglas High basketball and wrestling both had results from over the weekend.

Douglas adds 8 to basketball Hall of Fame

Over the weekebnd, Douglas High School enshrined eight into its basketball Hall of Fame.

Fodder: Mike Leach had deep Wolf Pack connections

Leach, who died at 61 on Monday, is likely a big reason why Ken Wilson is now the Pack head coach.

Registration open for Eagles and Agriculture

Christmas Bird Count is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 31 at the River Fork Ranch Preserve in Genoa.

Within our power?

Our Opinion

Taxable sales up a fifth over quarter

County merchants reported $308.27 million in taxable sales since the quarter began on July 1, up 20.7 percent over the same quarter in 2021.

The Dec. 14, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Tuesday, December 13

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Notice of Hearing

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Request for Proposals

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Hearing

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Invitation for Bids - Bridgeport Banner - Project No. 9565

Washoe Tribe receives $305,000 grant for work in basin

The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $305,000 grant to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for work in the Lake Tahoe Basin to improve forest and watershed health and reduce wildfire risk.

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Hearing

December precipitation already better than average

As of Monday morning, Minden had already received more than its full measure of precipitation for the entire month of December.

Public input sought on art program

Douglas County is working with arts & culture planning consultant Debra Soule to assist in preparing the new Art in Public Places Program.

Santa leads vehicles past Ranchos Christmas displays

The homes will be on display through January but voting ends Dec. 23.

The Dec. 13, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Tiger wrestling program grows this winter

The Douglas High School wrestling room will be full this season.

Monday, December 12

Drive-through Food Drive collects record $140,044

The Channel 2 Share Your Christmas Drive-through Food Drive wrapped up 6 p.m. Friday in Minden

Update: Outage down to 50 NV Energy Customers

Kahle will remain open all night as a shelter in Stateline

Tiger finds passion as actress

After high school, Becca Anne said she started taking classes at Western Nevada College for a business management degree, but has taken a break to focus on her modeling and acting career.

Airline service a ‘nonstarter’

Airport officials say a proposed runway extension will be removed from the Airport Master Plan when its updated.

The Dec. 12, 2022, R-C Snowy report

A wrap up of storm news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Sunday, December 11

Weeping and gnashing of teeth

Reflections on the Word

Saturday, December 10

Town says no to 2-story homes

A request to allow two-story homes along the western edge of the proposed Ashland Park subdivision was recommended for denial by the Gardnerville Town Board on Tuesday.

Storm arrives with snow in Sierra, wind in the Valley

A winter weather advisory takes effect 10 p.m. tonight

Friday, December 9

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Resolution No. 2022R-007 INTRODUCED

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

Topsy Bed, Bath & Beyond to close

Bed, Bath & Beyond in the Carson Valley Plaza is closing

Medical condition suspected in vehicle vs. building crash

The crash was reported at around 2:20 p.m. and occurred in the parking lot of the Veterans Administration Clinic.

Flu making comeback as trifecta of respiratory viruses arrives

There are at least three different respiratory viruses making their way through the region, including influenza, coronavirus and the latest thing, respiratory syncytial virus.

Five term-limited officials bid farewell

Tuesday marks the last scheduled Douglas County School Board meeting for Ross Chichester, one of the few elected officials to be term-limited from two boards.

New ambulance arrives for Ranchos

A new ambulance purchased with the help of American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to the district by Douglas County commissioners went into service on Wednesday in the Gardnerville Ranchos.

The Dec. 9, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Thursday, December 8

Joe Santoro: Don’t look now, but Rebels getting serious about football

The Nevada Wolf Pack’s greatest fear the past six decades or so might be finally coming true.

NIAA’s realignment committee finalizes fall proposal

The NIAA realignment committee finalized its fall proposal with some major changes to the football playoff system. Plus, some local ties with changes for Douglas High and other sport-by-sport movement.

Update: Winter returns to Valley this weekend

Updated forecast from Friday morning

The Dec. 8, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Wednesday, December 7

4H recognizes members, supporters

The Douglas County Extension office and 4-H Youth Development Program celebrated a successful year of accomplishments on Nov. 15 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church.

Remembering Pearl Harbor veteran Sen. Lawrence Jacobsen on 81st anniversary of attack

It was a dozen days after the attack on Pearl Harbor that readers of The Record-Courier learned that native son Lawrence “Jake” Jacobsen had survived the attack.

Dec. 7, 2022, Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Apartments open in tight market

The county housing issues have been exacerbated by the sudden jump in prices that started during the coronavirus outbreak and hasn’t shown any sign of slowing.

The Dec. 7, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Tuesday, December 6

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Prehearing Conference

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Ordinance Adopted - 2022-1606

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Ordinance Adopted - 2022-1608

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Notice of Intention to Augment the Debt Service Fund Budget

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To Discuss Action To Be Taken On Resolutions To Augment Budgets

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Ordinance Introduced - 2022-1609

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Ordinance Introduced - 2022-1611

Santa Claus comes to Tumbleweeds for breast cancer fighter

Santa Claus might not be doing flips and cycling, but he will be available for pictures Sunday at both Tumbleweed’s Minden and Carson City facilities.

Lions selling See’s Candy

Lions conducting fundraising

Christmas concerts deck the halls

Concerts scheduled over the next two weekends in Genoa, Gardnerville and Minden

Coffee on Main has served 20 years of Joe

Coffee on Main or Nevada Joe, opened Dec. 2, 2002, by Lynda and Mike Mellows.

The Dec. 6, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Monday, December 5

Realignment talks bear little fruit

Conversation continues this week

Coming into Tuesday’s NIAA fall sports realignment meeting, it seemed everyone knew what was on the agenda.

Longtime Gardnerville building demolished

On Monday, an excavator knocked down the former Magoo's and Joyland Café after it was declared derelict by the county.

Relying on new blood

Tiger girls hoops ready to see what’s next

Coming off a state tournament berth and a second-place league finish last season, the Douglas High girls basketball team is not a stranger to success.

Beginning the title defense

DHS boys know target is on their back this winter

The road to the Class 5A boys basketball regional title runs through Minden this season.

Hilton announces new Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe

The 15-acre site of the former Tahoe Biltmore Hotel and Casino at North Lake Tahoe will be the new home of a 76-room hotel and 61 residences, Hilton announced on Monday.

Snowshoe Thompson topic of Hope Valley lecture

“Mailman of the Sierra” topic of a living history presentation on Sunday.

The Dec. 5, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Sunday, December 4

Winning entries bring the heat at Parade of Lights

Wet weather is expected through today and into Monday

Sierra Lutheran Academic Olympics team wins sixth state championship

The Falcons edged the Whittell Warriors and Pahranagat Valley Panthers in a sudden-death final round, winning by two points.

Frey Ranch: 5 generations of farming Northern Nevada

Frey Ranch Farmers + Distillers won the Best Nevada Grown/Raised Product in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly’s 2022 Best in Business.

Saturday, December 3

Republican Women prepare for holiday

Christmas meeting is Wednesday

The Greatest Expectation

Reflections on the Word

Parade of Lights rolls tonight

Highway 395 expected to close 4-4:30 p.m. today for the Parade of Lights

Friday, December 2

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Douglas County - VHR Advisory Board Public Hearing

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Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Public Hearing - December 14, 2022

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Notice of Public Hearing - December 15, 2022

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Notice to Creditors

Fodder: The ‘Packnamara’ dream really was too good to be true

Cade McNamara, the Nevada high school record holder for passing yards and touchdown passes, did the right thing for Cade McNamara.

Day dawns with frosty conditions and some snow

Temperatures dipped down to 3 degrees in Carson Valley

Gardnerville launches fireworks show despite the storm

Thursday's Kickoff was just the start, with lightings in Minden and Genoa tonight

The Dec. 2, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Thursday, December 1

Judges seek alternatives to state mental hospital

It took almost a year for the facility to evaluate and treat a man who ended up to admitting two counts of misdemeanor possession of stolen property early in November.

Chains, snow tires required at Lake Tahoe as storm arrives

For road conditions, visit www.nvroads.com or call 511

Stateline gaming win best in a decade

First third of 2022 sees best Stateline gaming win since the Great Recession

10:30 a.m. Update: Tonight's fireworks show still a go in Gardnerville

Gardnerville starts the Christmas season celebrations in Heritage Park on Thursday

Stateline events center named for Tahoe Blue Vodka

Stateline project now the Tahoe Blue Center

The Dec. 1, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.