Genoa, Nev. — The Lake Tahoe Regional Fire Chiefs Association is providing 15 engines staffed by 66-75 firefighters in two strike teams and a task force, according to the Gov. Lombardo’s office.
Satellite mapping from the Fire Information for Resource Management site shows conservatively around 43,000 acres are affected by just the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires.
I read last night that forecasters are anticipating mountain wave conditions over the San Gabriel mountains north of Los Angeles. It’s the same wind effect that brings 80 mph winds to Carson Valley.
The Stateline casino win was down 20.3 percent in November 2024 to $14.4 million. November 2023 saw a take of $18 million. Statewide the take was down 4.21 percent
Toddler Time is 9-11 a.m. today at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center for children 9 months to 5 years old. Cost is $3 per child.
Today is a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The Post Office won’t be delivering mail today. Douglas County offices are open today, but Mono County offices will close.
Another sunny day is forecast today with a high temperature near 46 degrees and the wind picking up to 5 mph out of the northwest today. We could see the high climb to almost 60 degrees on Friday before a dry cold front opens the refrigerator door.
Kurt Hildebrand is editor of The Record-Courier. Contact him at khildebrand@recordcourier.com or 775-782-5122.