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Monday, September 30

Cubby’s class keeps Zephyr Cove students at school

Zephyr Cove Elementary School's Cubby engages students with his Maker's Space classroom.

County proposes Painted Rock deal

The Painted Rock Mine has been the subject of four years of protests from neighbors against Knox Excavation’s proposal to mine the site on Washoe Tribal Allotment land.

Tigers name Homecoming royalty

Daniel Ward and Ayla Nelson were voted king and queen on Friday. Nelson was dressed as Bo Peep from “Toy Story” and Ward was dressed as Maverick from "Top Gun" at Wednesday’s Fall Fest.

The Sept. 30, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Sunday, September 29

Vista Grande completion depends on developer

The future connection of Vista Grande between two of northern Douglas County’s major retail centers will depend on an agreement with the new owners.

Ranchos the sixth? What if it’s more?

Are homes in the Gardnerville Ranchos the sixth most expensive in the country?

Saturday, September 28

New club champion for Women’s Golf Club

The Carson Valley Women’s Golf Club held their annual Club Championship golf tournament on both Sept. 10 and 24.

Tiger football stopped late in loss to Spanish Springs

Douglas High School football went back and forth with Spanish Springs Friday night in the Tigers' homecoming game.

Update: Candy Dance Faire wraps up 4 p.m. today

The Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire is 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. today. Visit www.genoanevada.org for more information.

Friday, September 27

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Advertisement for Bids

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Close of Registration for the November 5, 2024, General Election

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Notice of Lien Sale

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Application for Water No. 93443

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Notice to Creditors

Carson soccer escapes senior night with win

Results from Carson, Douglas and Sierra Lutheran athletic events from the past few days.

Pilot killed in mid-air collision positively identified

The pilot killed in a Sept. 16 airplane crash was positively identified as Donald Bartholomew, 74, from Gardnerville.

Jury duty comes by mail, not the telephone

Announcement of a new system for summoning jurors in Douglas County came with a warning that the courts won’t telephone if you miss jury duty.

Aspen Leaf Season event Oct. 12-13

Autumn brings Leaf Season to Alpine County, where the friends of Hope Valley will be conducting an event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12-13 at Picketts Junction at the junction of highways 88 and 89.

The Sept. 27, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, September 26

Tigers welcome Spanish Springs for Homecoming

Douglas High School football will host Spanish Springs for its homecoming game Friday.

Tiger girls XC wins meet, Douglas girls golf second

Results from Douglas High athletics from the past week.

Ballot questions to kick off Oct. 9 Town Hall

For the 22nd year, the Oct. 9 Town Hall Debate will feature presentations on the questions on the general election ballot, school board and Justice of the Peace candidates.

Gardnerville veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Warren Neale Richardson received a quilted hug Friday for his service during the Vietnam War.

Congress reauthorizes Lake Tahoe Restoration Act

Lake Tahoe agencies on Tuesday applauded Congress for its passage of a bill to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which is the cornerstone of federal investment in the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program.

The Sept. 26, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, September 25

Santoro: Hey, coach, stop worrying about everyone’s budget

Opinion: Wolf Pack has shown promise under Jeff Choate, but the coach is spending too much energy on off-the-field nonsense.

Tax time mail thieves sentenced to prison

A Los Angeles couple were sent to prison after a check stealing spree across Nevada and other states.

Oktoberfest kicks off fall festivities

It was the first day of fall and most of the seven contestants in the stein-holding contest at Sertoma’s Oktoberfest were straining to hold a liter of “bier” upright.

The Sept. 25, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Tuesday, September 24

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Notice of Filing Petition for Judicial Confirmation

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Notice to Contractors

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Notice of Hearing

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Douglas County Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing - October 8, 2024

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Resolution to Augment Budget

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Hearing

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Douglas County Liquor and Gaming Board Notice

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STATEMENT OF REGISTERED VOTERS DOUGLAS COUNTY

Tigers celebrate Homecoming

Douglas High School’s Homecoming Court is in place and ready to lead next week’s celebration.

Bigger culverts part of Pine Nut Creek solution

It has been a decade since the nighttime Aug. 6 flash flood that sent debris and logs down the creek, after 1.75 inches of rain fell in 45 minutes in the Bison Fire burn scar.

Grant funds education and collections at Dangberg historic park

The nonprofit Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch has been awarded a $12,044 foundation grant to support education programming, artifact care, and other professional services at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

East Fork Chief Tod Carlini sets Feb. 7 retirement date

The longest-serving East Fork Fire Protection District Chief, Tod Carlini, announced he is officially retiring on Feb. 7, 2025, at Tuesday’s district board meeting.

The Sept. 24, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Monday, September 23

Mailer from state elections officer raises concerns

It’s not a ballot, but according to Clerk-Treasurer Amy Burgans, it’s generating a lot of concern among Douglas County voters.

The Sept. 23, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Carson Valley Art Studio Tour Oct. 12-13

The 4th annual Carson Valley Art Studio Tour of 10 studios with 19 artists and four galleries is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13.

Saturday, September 21

Matthews set to go into AMA Hall of Fame

Debbie Matthews said her decades of work in the motorcycle, motocross industry has been a labor of love.

Brenton Weston does it all for Douglas football

Douglas High School senior captain Brenton Weston has been a fixture in every facet of Douglas' success on the field this fall.

Highway 395 reopens near Sonora Junction

One of the last major projects on Highway 395 wrapped up on Friday after the California Department of Transportation reopened the highway south of Walker.

Bear euthanized after being too badly burned at Davis Fire

Firefighters have a line around 92 percent of the 5,824-acre blaze that started Sept. 7 at Davis Creek State Park and is expected to be fully contained by Oct. 30.

Douglas accepting grant applications

Douglas County is accepting applications for the 2025 One Nevada Community Grant. Nonprofit organizations that provide significant benefits to county residents are encouraged to apply.

Be quick to listen, slow to anger

Reflection son the Word

Tahoe agencies develop evacuation plan

A Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan was developed by the cooperative efforts of the Lake Tahoe fire chiefs, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management personnel following experiences gained during past major wildfires.

Testimony: Trustees didn’t know it was a lawsuit

After two days of testimony, District Judge Tom Gregory took a records lawsuit under advisement and will issue a written ruling at some point.

Friday, September 20

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Construction

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Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

Douglas staves off Reno comeback effort

Douglas High School football continues to find ways to win games late, starting Class 5A Div. II league play with a close victory Friday night.

No official ID available for pilot in Monday’s fatal crash

Respected aviation blogger Juan Browne of the Blancolirio Channel on You Tube said Donald Bartholomew was the pilot.

Arts Council concert series tickets on sale

The Carson Valley Arts Council will kick off its 2024-2025 Concert Series beginning Oct. 11, bringing a variety of musical performers from across the country.

Tahoe Management Unit pauses Christmas tree permit program

A shortage of trees near safe parking areas and forest health and fuels reduction has prompted the U.S. Forest Service to pause the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit’s Christmas tree permit program this winter.

Researcher: Lake Tahoe world’s third-oldest freshwater lake

Winnie Kortemeier will present her findings at the Geological Society of America’s annual meeting on Monday at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

The Sept. 20, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, September 19

2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club championship

Twenty-one members in four flights competed for the 2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club Championship crown during a two-day tournament played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.

Four businesses receive Spotlight Awards from county

Four businesses were recognized for their contributions by Douglas County at Tuesday’s Critical Issues Conference hosted by the Business Council of Douglas County at the Tahoe Blue Event Center.

The Sept. 19, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Little red box library entertains Valley Urgent Care patients

Little red box filled with books provides Carson Valley Health patients with something to read

Genoa Cemetery Tour Saturday

Historical Genoa Cemetery Tours guided by Laurie Hickey are 10 a.m. Saturday.

Commission candidate released from custody

A Douglas County commissioner candidate was released from custody on Tuesday after promising he would seek treatment.

Wednesday, September 18

Carson squeaks out five-set win over Douglas volleyball

The Carson and Douglas High School volleyball teams went down to the wire Tuesday, during a league match in Minden.

Santoro: Pack must beat EWU to end ‘Winless Wilson’ era

Jeff Choate's honeymoon as Nevada head coach is now over. The time has come to jump off the cliche caravan and win some games.

Douglas girls tennis beats Reed

Results from Douglas High tennis, volleyball and soccer from the past weekend.

Man files federal excessive force lawsuit against Sheriff's Office

A man on probation after admitting to possession of a controlled substance has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming he was the victim of excessive force.

Charges dismissed in robbery case

Robbery with a deadly weapon and burglary of a business charges were dismissed by prosecutors against a Reno man.

Extension of Vista Grande short $1 million

A long-sought direct connection between Jacks Valley Road and Topsy Lane in the north county is $1 million short of funding.

Trials test working stockdogs

It was a dusty Nevada morning in Fish Springs Flat on Sunday as cattle dogs were put through their paces at the Comstock Classic Stockdog Trial.

Voter audit swells inactive ranks

After an audit and cleanup of the voter rolls, the total number of inactive voters has nearly doubled since the end of May.

The Sept. 18, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Playing at the next level

Willis earns Pitcher of the Year in Northwoods League

College briefs featuring local athletes playing at the next level.

Tuesday, September 17

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Taxpayers of Douglas County, Nevada

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

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Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Tigers tackle Reno to open league play

Douglas High School football will be back on the road this week, opening Class 5A Div. II league play at Reno.

Just a touch of snow falling on Carson Range peaks

A light dusting of snow appeared on the appropriately named Snow Valley Peak Alert Wildfire camera on Tuesday morning.

School board records lawsuit hearing today

An evidentiary hearing for the records lawsuit facing the Douglas County School Board is scheduled for today in Douglas County District Court with Judge Thomas Gregory

The Sept. 17, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Carson Valley Health has new cancer doctor

Northern Nevada Dr. Jed Freeman, MD, FACP has come to work for Carson Valley Health Cancer Care.

Woman in fatal DUI walks away from conservation camp

A 69-year-old woman serving a sentence of 10 years to life for a Feb. 8, 2020, fatal DUI crash on Highway 395 near Johnson Lane walked away from a conservation camp.

Student school board representative gives first report

Douglas High School senior Ender Dempsey was selected as the first student representative for the school board and provided his first report during the board meeting Tuesday.

Monday, September 16

Planning commission denies Minden 5G tower

Planning commissioners split on two requests dealing with Carson Valley 5G towers proposed by Verizon.

One dead in airplane crash near Minden-Tahoe Airport

Rescuers responded to a report of an aircraft crash 9:47 a.m. Monday in a field near Minden-Tahoe Airport.

Tahoe deaths under investigation after two people found in pickup

The deaths of a man and a woman are under investigation after they were found in a pickup near the Glenbrook historic marker on Highway 50.

The Sept. 16, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Saturday, September 14

Carson girls soccer draws with Reed

Plus, other prep results from last week

Results from Carson High soccer and tennis. Plus, results from Douglas High volleyball and girls soccer from the past few days.

Four Shakespeare Ranch properties on market for combined $83.95 million.

Four properties associated with Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook have gone on the market, according to Chase International Realtor Mike Dunn.

Former R-C Editor Clifton named to Nevada Journalism Hall of Fame

On Saturday, the Nevada Press Foundation named former R-C Editor Guy Clifton to the Journalism Hall of Fame.

Firefighters announce 85 percent containment on Davis Fire

The fire held steady at 5,824 acres, according to the report, with an estimated containment date of Oct. 30.

Conference focuses on judicial center

Visit www.bcdouglascounty.org for more information about Tuesday's Critical Issues Conference

The Worship of the Church

Reflections on the Word

Detainee mugshot sites ruled ‘punishment’ by appeals court

After a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal ruling, mugshots are no longer available on the Douglas County Sheriff’s inmate search.

Friday, September 13

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Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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Notice of Sale of Motor Vehicles

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

Douglas football dispatches Carson

Tigers take home The Rivalry trophy for second consecutive season

Douglas High School football scored the first 37 points of Friday's rivalry contest en route to a big win over the Senators.

Cattle dogs get a workout this weekend

The Comstock Classic Stock Dog Trial is 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, according to Lisa Edwards.

Douglas-Carson football to feature clash between two winning teams

First meeting in 15 seasons with both teams above .500

Douglas High School football will travel to Carson tonight for the 101st anniversary of The Rivalry and the first meeting in September between the two sides since 2006.

Tree trimmers working along Genoa's Main Street

A squad of tree trimmers had the northbound lanes of Jacks Valley Road closed on Friday morning as they cleared branches out of power lines in Genoa.

Carson Valley Women's Golf Club raises money for charities

Carson Valley Women’s Golf Club is also conducting a benefit golf tournament for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center Breast Fund in October

The Sept. 13, 2024, Morning Report

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

Hazard tree removal starts in Tahoe portion of Caldor Fire

Mechanical hazard tree removal begins this week on 862 acres of National Forest System lands burned during the Caldor Fire off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe and on Echo Summit.

Thursday, September 12

Ruby May tops 2 pounds

A child born at 25 weeks has nearly doubled in size and is breathing with the help of a CPAP machine, her mother said on Friday.

Memorial scholarship honors past athletes

Douglas High School remembers Molly Lahlum during the 20th annual Memorial Scholarship Dinner on Sept. 22 at Carson Valley Inn’s TJ’s Corral.

Therapy horses help grieving in annual walk

Healing Arenas and Suicide Prevention Network have teamed up to host a second annual Memorial Walk 7-9 p.m. Friday at Heritage Park, 1447 Courthouse Alley in Gardnerville.

New Washoe homes open in Stewart

The Washoe Housing Authority is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house noon Sept.18

The Sept. 12, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, September 11

Douglas volleyball beats Galena in four

Plus, results from Douglas High cross country, golf, tennis and soccer

Results from the past week from Douglas High School athletics.

NV Energy cancels public safety outage for Genoa, Glenbrook and Carson

Firefighters report 31 percent containment on Washoe Valley blaze

Workers train on new voter check-in

With less than six weeks to go until voters start casting ballots, election workers are learning how to check people in when early in-person voting starts on Oct. 19.

Valley club marks 9/11 today

The Sierra Nevada Republican Women is one of the few organizations to have observed the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon since the day after the attacks.

The Sept.11, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Tuesday, September 10

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Consumer Session and Notice of Hearings

Santoro: Forget 1-2 record; there’s much to like about the Pack

Jeff Choate has taken a program that had lost 21 of its previous 25 games and completely transformed the roster, mindset, and attitude.

Man in custody in elder abuse case

This story has been updated with the accused appearance in justice court

Davis Fire outages knock out Slide Mountain transmitters

The effects of the Davis Fire extended beyond the confines of Washoe Valley as firefighters from around the region responded to the blaze threatening Mount Rose, Galena and Washoe City.

Red flag warning issued for today and Wednesday as Davis Fire burns

The fire was reported at 2:19 p.m. Saturday, according to Nevadafireinfo.org

The Sept. 10, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Monday, September 9

Whittell begins first fire safety class

New to the high school this year, the Fire Science Class is taught by professionals from the Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District

School Board delegates records lawsuit representation hiring

During a special meeting on Sept. 3, the Douglas County School Board voted 4-3 to delegate Superintendent Frankie Alvarado the power to pick a lawyer to represent the district in a records lawsuit that has dragged on for the past year.

New trial date in COD Casino robbery

Chase Aaron Henderson and Andrew Scott Toomey appeared in Douglas County District Court with attorneys Chris Day and Max Stovall.

The Sept. 9, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Saturday, September 7

Giving Tree donates $6,700 to Mounted Posse

The Northern Nevada Giving Tree donated $6,700 to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse on Tuesday.

The Lord is in His holy temple

Reflections on the Word

Friday, September 6

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Foreclosures

Tiger football beats North Valleys

Douglas lights up scoreboard in win

Douglas High School football put together another win Friday night over North Valleys, setting up a showdown with Carson High next week.

Firefighters appear to have upper hand on Bear Fire

There’s little sign that the Bear Fire is actively expanding near Loyalton, Calif.

Chautauquan portrays Dangberg matriarch

Chautauquan Kim Harris closes out the 2024 Summer Festival Season with a portrayal of matriarch Margaret Ferris Dangberg at Dangberg Historic Park.

New commander takes charge of Douglas Composite Squadron

The Douglas County Composite Squadron hosted a change of command ceremony to commemorate the transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Dale F. Brown to Saratoga Springs resident Lt. Col. Steven R. Accinelli.

The Sept. 6, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, September 5

Verizon announces purchase of Frontier

Just over 14 years after Frontier Communications acquired Verizon’s assets in Carson Valley, the two companies announced they’ve entered into an agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash transaction valued at $20 billion.

Bear dogs at Carson Valley Museum on Saturday

On Saturday, Bear-ier Solutions owner Heather Reich will have her Karelian bear dogs at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center’s Family Day.

Sierra Nevada Drive for Parkinson’s Rally Oct. 5

Drivers are being encouraged to sign up early for an Oct. 5 road rally through the Sierra Nevada to raise funds for those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease.

Federal funds involved in three local street projects

Three local street projects funded in part by federal dollars are in the works across Douglas County.

The Sept. 5, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, September 4

County opens Zoom comments while courthouse elevator out of service

The historic courthouse elevator is currently receiving upgrades and is inaccessible.

Santoro: So much has changed for Nevada and Georgia Southern

Both the Wolf Pack and the Eagles used to be Division I-AA powers. Now, they fight for whatever scraps they can get in the lower echelons of big-time football.

Tiger football readies for North Valleys

Douglas High School football heads up to Reno this week to take on North Valleys in football Friday night.

Saddle up, the rodeo is in town

Tickets for the Douglas County Rodeo are available now and can be purchased online at https://douglascountynvrodeo.com/ticketsts or at the Douglas County Fairgrounds box office.

Roadwork closes Highway 395 at Sonora Junction for 15 days

Caltrans is closing Highway 395 between Sonora Junction at California State Route 108 and just south of Burcham Flat Road, while crews install two wildlife crossings underneath the roadway.

Superintendent looks to the future

After more than seven weeks as Douglas County School District Superintendent Frankie Alvarado’s motto is looking to the future and not the past.

The Sept. 4, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Douglas boys tennis thumps Reed

A look at prep sports results from the past weekend from Douglas High School sports.

Better Board observes first year

The We Deserve A Better Board group celebrated its first year on Thursday at Minden Park.

Tuesday, September 3

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Douglas County Liquor and Gaming Board

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Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale

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Notice to Creditors

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Douglas County Liquor and Gaming Board Notice

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Douglas County Liquor and Gaming Board Notice

Tiger girls soccer aims for ‘competitive’ under new coach

Douglas High School girls soccer enters a new era under first-year head coach Greg Crescimanno.

Foundation raises $201,000 for Carson Valley Health expansion

The Carson Valley Health Foundation raised more than $200,000 for the expansion of the Gardnerville hospital it supports.

Former laundry may soon meet its fate

It has been five years since a van drove into the side of the former Gardnerville Laundry, prompting a process to take down one of the town’s oldest structures.

Backpack Buddies headquarters gets face-lift from volunteers

Home Depot helped Backpack Buddies’ Gardnerville headquarters undergo a near $2,100 makeover in one day.

Library announces 2nd fundraiser

Plans are underway for the 2nd annual Gala fundraiser supporting the Douglas County Public Library.

The Sept. 3, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

South Lake ‘Hole in the Ground’ to receive attention

Long before the Tahoe Blue Events Center was proposed, a site on the California end of the casino core was envisioned as a big indoor venue.

Monday, September 2

The Labor Day, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Sunday, September 1

Red flag warning issued for Labor Day

Gusty winds have also prompted a lake wind advisory 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Candy makers uphold 105-year Genoa tradition

Just as generations of people before them, candy makers were hard at work this week making fudge for the Sept. 28-29 Candy Dance.