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Update: Public safety power outages implemented across Sierra Front

A red flag warning has been issued for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday by the National Weather Service in Reno as a storm front arrives in Western Nevada.

Economists still sorting election’s effects

A presentation on how election results will affect the 2025 Legislative session will be conducted by Douglas County lobbyist Lindsay Knox of McDonald Carano on Thursday.

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

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

Angel accounts provide free meals for students

Jacks Valley Elementary School received a $1,000 donation in their Angel food accounts for those in need.

County Chief of Staff takes position with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

Douglas County Chief of Staff Melissa Elges has resigned to take a position at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center

Fuels reduction projects continue through fall

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team fuels reduction projects are underway and scheduled to continue through fall 2024, conditions and weather permitting.

Safety outages designed to prevent wildfires

One of the consequences of several fires blamed on failures of electrical lines, including the Paradise and Dixie fires, is that regional power providers have begun public safety outages to prevent wildfires.

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

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

School Board delays in-house counsel debate

Douglas County School Board trustees decided to postpone discussion and decisions regarding in-house counsel, after concerns from constituents raised potential Open Meeting Law violations.

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

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

HR Director named assistant county manager

Human Resources Director Wendy Lang has been named assistant county manager, Douglas County announced on Friday.

County manager lays out challenges

County Manager Jenifer Davidson spoke at the Sierra Nevada Republican Women meeting on Wednesday.

Heavenly moves opening date to Wednesday

With almost 9 inches of new snow on the ground, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Friday that it will open Nov. 20, two days earlier than originally planned.

Invasive species interceptions up 28 percent

Staff inspected over 5,600 vessels since January and intercepted 59 vessels with invasive species on board.

County releases draft of Hazard Mitigation Plan

Flash flooding along irrigation ditches and canals is at the top of the list of threats and hazards of concerns in Douglas County’s five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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