Stories for February 2023

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Tuesday, February 28

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Notice to Creditors

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Advertisement for Bids - Topas Ranch Estates General Improvement District

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Public Hearing - Planning Commission - March 14, 2023

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

Eight Tiger hoopers earn all-region honors

Douglas High basketball had four boys and four girls named to the Class 5A North all-region teams this winter.

Tigers put 15 on all-region teams

Douglas High wrestling had 15 wrestlers named to the Class 5A North all-region squads.

Public legal notices bill in Legislature prompts concerns

Negotiations are underway regarding a bill that will allow legal notices to appear online on newspaper websites as opposed to requiring that they be in print.

New development director joins Carson Valley Medical Center

Carson Valley Medical Center trustees for 2023 announced

New sheet metal shop opens in Gardnerville

Since its 750-square-foot garage debut more than 16 years ago, MCA mechanical has recently settled into their new shop on Industrial Way in Gardnerville offering their sheet metal specialties to the Carson Valley.

The Feb. 28, 2023, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of mostly storm news from Carson Valley, Nev.

Monday, February 27

Tickets on sale for Genoa Western Heritage Days

Tickets are on sale now for the Genoa Western Heritage Days Town Hall Concerts and Progressive Dinner.

The Feb. 27, 2023, R-C Storming Report

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

Sunday, February 26

The God of the details

Reflections on the Word

Company sponsors Grandview Dining Room

Jackson & Whitaker Wealth Management is sponsoring the Douglas County Community Services Foundation 2023 Naming Right for the Grandview Dining Room at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center in Gardnerville.

Trial confirmed in child sexual assault case

Two trials scheduled in sexual assault on child cases

Saturday, February 25

Valley sees 10-13 inches from latest storm

Up to a foot of snow was reported in portions of Carson Valley from Friday’s daylong snowstorm.

Fundraising underway for those killed in medical transport plane crash

Five people are dead after a fixed-wing medical aircraft transporting a patient and family member crashed at 9:15 p.m. Friday near Stagecoach.

Friday, February 24

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Notice of Application to Expand Service Territory of Water Utility

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF MARGIN RATES AND NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE

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Douglas County School District - Quarterly Report

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Lien Sale

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Administrative Hearing Panel Public Hearing

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Notice of Sale of Real Property

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Notice of Hearing

Second straight top four finish

Douglas boys basketball falls to Durango in Class 5A state semis

Douglas High School basketball couldn't keep pace with Durango Friday night in the Nevada Class 5A boys basketball state semifinals at UNLV.

Tiger band to represent state in Washington D.C.

Out of all the schools in Nevada, Douglas High School’s show band is marching into Washington D.C. for the National Memo-rial Day Parade on May 27.

Carson Valley testing shows radon spike

A free radon education class designed specifically for Carson Valley residents is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. March 8 in the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Update: Missing Dayton woman's remains found in Douglas County

Search may take to the air today if weather permits

The Feb. 24, 2023, R-C Storming Report

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

Thursday, February 23

Douglas County issues storm warning

Strong storm expected to arrive early Friday and into Saturday

Airport management submits 90-day notice

County to issue request seeking new management firm

Snowy weather could continue this afternoon

Dry powdery snow paved west Carson Valley roads with white on Thursday morning as more snow showers arrived ahead of a major storm expected to arrive on Friday morning.

CPR training interest increases in wake of football player’s heart attack

Witnessing Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during the Jan. 2 Monday Night Football game, inspired many people to seek out CPR education and related resources.

Study reveals arsenic levels in Nevada wells

A recent study published Feb. 16 in “Environmental Science and Technology,” shows that groundwater levels in parts of the Valley exceed 5 parts per billion, which researchers claim could pose unhealthy levels.

The Feb. 23, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, February 22

Kingsbury powerline work to continue in May

Work to clear trees around the power lines paralleling Chimney Rock Road and following power lines down the mountain was part of the NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project on the east side of the Lake Tahoe Basin conducted last fall.

School Board approves grant conditions

A resolution setting a variety of conditions on grants approved 4-3 by the Douglas County School Board shouldn’t endanger the around $10 million the district receives.

Feb. 22, R-C Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

100th day of school kicks off relevant learning

Students ran 100-second relays and drummed 100 beats per minute at Minden Elementary on Thursday in celebration of the 100th day of school.

The Feb. 22, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Tuesday, February 21

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Douglas County Public Hearing - Water Conveyance Advisory Committee

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Advertisement for Bids - Uppaway Meters Installation Project

Blast of snow brings winter back to Carson Valley

Nearly 3,000 Douglas County homes and businesses were without power this afternoon as a powerful windstorm arrived.

Mono County pot farm wins appeal

An approval of a marijuana farm just over the state line from southern Douglas County was upheld by Mono County supervisors.

Slide Guitarist David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach Come to Minden

Singer-songwriter and slide-guitarist David Jacobs-Strain will be accompanied by his longtime musical partner Bob Beach in Minden on March 10.

The Feb. 21, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Prostitute arrested after gunfire at Mound House brothel

Law enforcement from across Western Nevada responded to a shooting at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch on Monday night

Monday, February 20

Blustery winter storm brewing for Tuesday

After a week of relatively mild weather, winter will make a comeback on Tuesday and looks like it will stick around for a while.

The Washington's Birthday 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Sunday, February 19

Road work will result in lane shifts on Highway 395 and Jake's Hill

Lane shifts will take place on Highway 395 south of Gardnerville starting Monday as the Nevada Department of Transportation repairs roadside erosion.

Saturday, February 18

Douglas falls in regional title game

Miners control glass, defeat Tiger in regional final

Douglas High boys basketball couldn't pull out its second straight regional title, falling to Bishop Manogue in the Class 5A regional final Saturday night at Spanish Springs

Clerk prepping for presidential primary

Unless the Nevada Legislature makes significant changes in the state’s election law, potential presidential candidates will have to file Oct. 2-16 for the Feb. 6, 2024, election

Caldor fire looter receives another eight years in prison

Two members of a Lake Tahoe theft ring were sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

Senior Exercise classes 3 days a week

The Senior Exercise Classes are offered free to the community 10:30–11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

Friday, February 17

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Request for Proposal Audit Services Walker River Irrigation District

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Motor Vehicle Lien Sale

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Taxpayers - Douglas County - 4th Installment

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Notice to Creditors

Miners escape Tigers in regional semifinals

Douglas mounts comeback, but falls late to Bishop Manogue

Douglas High girls basketball tried their best to climb back against Bishop Manogue in the Class 5A North girls regional semfinal.

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NOTICE OF JOINT APPLICATION AND PREHEARING CONFERENCE

Second Douglas resident dinged by ethics panel

Last year’s U.S. Senate campaign snared a second Douglas County resident for an ethics violation.

Alert punctuates need for Safe Schools program

The new Safe School Volunteers got a first-hand look into why they are needed after an alert on Thursday at Douglas High School related to an active shooter call in Genoa.

Douglas funds most of $600,000 microtransit request

An on-demand shuttle service designed to help reduce the impact of an events center at Stateline received a pledge $520,000 from Douglas County commissioners by a 4-1 vote on Thursday.

Second fentanyl exposure defendant waives hearing

A woman facing multiple counts of fentanyl trafficking waived her Thursday preliminary hearing and is scheduled to appear in Douglas County District Court on Feb. 28.

The Feb. 17, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, February 16

Regional road warriors headed back to state

Douglas High boys hoops qualifies for state for the second straight season

Douglas High boys basketball will play for its second consecutive regional title after defeating top-seeded Spanish Springs Thursday night on the road.

Tigers skate through regional opener

5A girls: Reed no match for Douglas, which moves on to semifinals

The Douglas High girls basketball team is within a win of the state tournament for the second season in a row after dismantling Reed Wednesday night.

BLM captures 13 more East Valley horses

Federal officials captured another 13 horses from East Valley Road, according to a nonprofit dedicated to preserving their freedom.

Medical Center announces new senior care nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Lisa Pualuan has joined Carson Valley Medical Center’s senior care practice.

Demographer: Douglas population exceeds 50,000, again

This week, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Analytics announced new and updated data dashboards to provide information to the public, agency partners and community stakeholders.

The Feb. 16, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, February 15

Santoro: From the ashes, Alford emerges as MW’s top coach

The Pack, coming off a 13-18 season, was picked to finish ninth in the 11-team Mountain West this year.

Valley wet enough to be ‘abnormally dry’

February has so far been no competition for January’s record conditions.

The Feb. 15, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Tuesday, February 14

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Liquor and Gaming License Board - Douglas County

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Notice of Liquor and Gaming License Board - Douglas County

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Notice of Lien Sale

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Advertisement for Bids

Tigers run away from Mustangs

Douglas boys open regionals with convincing win

Douglas High boys basketball used a 21-0 run and a solid night from a hot hand to defeat Damonte Ranch and open up regional play Tuesday night.

Two by four

Two fourth-place finishes lead Douglas wrestling at state

Douglas High School wrestling was able to put two on the podium at the state wrestling tournament this past weekend in Winnemucca.

Senior Night sendoff

Douglas basketball honors seniors, enters postseason

Douglas High girls basketball honored its six seniors Friday night in a win over Carson

Kingsbury powerline work to continue in May

Work to clear trees around the power lines paralleling Chimney Rock Road and following power lines down the mountain was part of the NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project on the east side of the Lake Tahoe Basin conducted last fall.

Fentanyl seller gets 32-year sentence

Regina K. Rojas, 35, was sentenced to up to 32 years in prison Monday after admitting to selling fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin

BLM Carson District gets new K-9, handler

K9 Eljay will be stationed at the BLM's Carson City District

Study to examine rural housing across counties

Nevada Rural Housing has enlisted the help of University of Nevada, Reno Extension to conduct a two-year study of the rural housing situation in every Nevada county.

The Valentine's Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Monday, February 13

Vacation Home Rental panel wraps up ordinance revision

After six hours, the Vacation Home Rental Advisory Committee members made it through their initial revision of the code to a round of applause.

Douglas art students honored for work

American Visions nominee Paloma Moon’s artwork will be on display at the Nevada Museum of Art through March 3.

Gaming abstracts reveal major changes at Stateline over 30 years

As recently as 1992, the equivalent of a third of Douglas County’s population worked for the Stateline casinos.

Valley florists share the gift of love

Floral shops have been preparing since at least January for one of their biggest days of the year by making sure there are a variety of flowers in stock to create tailored arrangements for the messages their customers want to convey.

The Feb. 13, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Saturday, February 11

Stormy weather just enough to prevent Care Flight from landing at Stateline

In another upside down storm, Fredricksburg in southern Carson Valley received more snow than Kingsbury Grade on Saturday morning.

Man with multiple DUIs sent to prison

A Gardnerville man sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for driving under the influence probably won’t get to take his one-year sobriety chip with him.

Radio Association elects new officers

Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association announced its’ officers to start 2023.

God is the personification of love

Reflections on the Word

Clear Creek announces selling 300th home

A luxury housing project in northwestern Douglas County announced its 300th residential sale.

Alpine begins fire restoration team

The Tamarack Fire devastated Alpine County in the summer of 2021, and in an effort to help private landowners restore their land, a Tamarack Emergency Fire Restoration Team has been established.

Friday, February 10

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Notice of Petitions

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Notice of Public Hearing - February 22, 2023

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C-111 Notice to Contractors - Invitation for Bids

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SUMMONS - Citation to Appear and Show Cause

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To Discuss Action to be Taken on Resolution to Augment Budget

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Notice to Creditors

Wilson Canyon to open mornings and evenings on Monday

The state will open one lane of Highway 208 through Wilson Canyon on Monday for three hours during the morning and evening commutes as work continues to clear a Jan. 10 landslide.

Ditch panel rejects pipeline plan

A request to pipe 920 feet of the Henningsen Ditch across three parcels off Wyatt Lane north of Riverview Drive was rejected by the Water Conveyance Advisory Committee on Monday.

Maverik wins fifth approval in three years

Redesigns sought on project in Gardnerville

The Feb. 10, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, February 9

Day cares locked down after phone threat

Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to several of the day cares in response.

Wreck backs up traffic from top to bottom of Indian Hills

Collision at Highway 395 and Jacks Valley results in at least one injury

Santoro: March once again meaningful for Wolf Pack

Nevada (19-6 overall) might need to win just four of its last six regular-season games to clinch an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament.

Carson Valley Medical Center donates life-saving devices to Douglas High

Two advanced automatic external defibrillators were donated to Douglas High School by Carson Valley Medical Center.

WNC becomes Purple Heart college

Western Nevada College is the second college in the Silver State to provide Purple Heart parking spaces.

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

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

Rotary Club gives out $7,132 in grants

Library receives $2,000 for language translator computer program from Minden Rotary

Wednesday, February 8

Gardnerville teen hooked on lure making

Out of all the videos available on YouTube, 13-year-old Liam Pierce watches to learn how to make fishing lures.

The Feb. 8, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Tuesday, February 7

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of On-Site Beer and/or Wine License - Douglas County

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Joint Petition

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Notice to Creditors

State chips away at Wilson Canyon rockfall

Smith Valley residents who go to Yerington for services are traveling the long way through Carson Valley as the state continues to chip away at the rockfall across Highway 208 linking Smith with Mason Valley.

Tiger girls hoops cap strong week

Douglas boys can’t catch Spanish Springs

Both Douglas High basketball teams are in control of their own destiny heading into the final week of the league's regular season.

Douglas wrestling qualifies 12 for state meet

Adie leads the way with second place finish

Douglas High School wrestling capitalized on expanded state qualifications this season, as 12 Tigers advanced from last weekend’s Class 5A regional wrestling tournament at Carson High.

Moving downfield

NIAA realignment committee approves football plan

After nearly four months and more than a half-dozen meetings, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association realignment committee Monday finalized a proposal to change high school football.

Tigers compete in annual Science Bowl

The Douglas High School academic team took ninth place at the 32nd annual Science Bowl Saturday in Las Vegas.

Fifth of American adults expected to bet on Sunday's Super Bowl

A survey conducted by the American Gaming Association indicates that a fifth of adult Americans will put their money where their mouths are in betting on Super Bowl LVII.

The Feb. 7, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Jimbo Scott Band in Minden concert

The Jimbo Scott Band will perform 7 p.m. Friday at the CVIC Hall.

Monday, February 6

Douglas Clerk-Treasurer unveils new web site

Douglas County unveiled a new mobile-friendly website on Monday.

Lombardo signs executive order to audit of Nevada public schools

Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Executive Order 2023-005, which directed the Division of Internal Audits in the Governor’s Finance Office to review Nevada’s 17 public school districts and the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority.

Highway 395 paving due this year

Long-awaited repaving of Highway 395 between First Street in Minden and Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville is expected to go to bid over the next two months, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

The Feb. 6, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Sunday, February 5

Mostly quiet for snowy Sunday morning

Road conditions can be found at www.nvroads.com

Traffic stop nets two drug arrests

A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two people and the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and psilocybin mushrooms on Monday.

Friday, February 3

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Petition for Name Change

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Notice to Creditors

Plenty alive after day one of regional wrestling

Heaton, Adie will grapple for regional titles Saturday

Both Carson High and Douglas High School wrestling have several athletes still competing for a shot at qualifying for the state tournament. Two will also have a shot at a regional title.

State takes foot off gas on Highway 50 road plan

It will be spring before the state gets through all the public feedback on the U.S. 50 Tahoe East Shore Corridor Management Plan.

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra presents Elizabeth Pitcairn in concert

Elizabeth Pitcairn will perform a concerto with “attractive melodies and colorful virtuosity and orchestration” on the red Mendelssohn Stradivarius violin with the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Feb. 14 in the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Sheriff’s Office introduces new K-9

Sheriff Daniel Coverley — along with donors Scott and Laure Slothower and members of the Sheriff’s Advisory Committee —attended a welcoming ceremony for Bubba at the Sheriff’s Office in Minden.

County accepts Vista Grande right-of-way

Funding for the completion of Vista Grande in northern Douglas County will come from the last $2.5 million left in Redevelopment Agency No. 1.

The Feb. 3, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, February 2

Agreement phases in increased landfill fees for Minden, Gardnerville

Tipping fee rates at the Carson City Landfill are slated to rise July 1.

The Groundhog Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, February 1

Nevada Yard Pros

We put the customers first!

Feb. 1, 2023, Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

The R-C reopens offices

The R-C offices located in Minden for first time in 123-year history

Advocates protest wild horse removal

Five horses from the Fish Springs Herd were captured by the Bureau of Land Management over the last week.

The Feb. 1, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Carson and Walker river basins at record snow pack levels

U.S. Drought Monitor lists the region in moderate drought conditions.