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Update: Planning Commission upholds staff in substation appeal

Planning commissioners met Tuesday in the Douglas County Courthouse, 1616 Eighth St., Minden.

Alta Alpina announces spring events

Alta Alpina Cycling Club’s annual spring membership party is 6 p.m. Thursday at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Adie named community services director

After three years as assistant community services director, Brook Adie has been named to director of the county department that oversees parks, recreation, weed control, public transit, senior services, social services, animal care, and community health.

School board may appoint Dwyer as superintendent

A discussion to appoint interim Douglas County Superintendent Jeannie Dwyer to the district’s top position is one of several topics during Tuesday’s school board meeting at George Whittell High School.

Putting passion into action

The ancient cottonwoods stood as sentinels on either side of the road, making a glimmering tunnel that arched over him. It was the golden hour, and the shiny leaves waved a friendly greeting in the soft Sierra breeze, both welcoming and witnessing his transition. Birds sang serenades amid the rustling of small branches.

Electrical issue cited in Centerville fire

Neighbors spotting smoke was key in preventing more damage when a large outbuilding was reported to be on fire on Centerville on Tuesday night, fire officials said. East Fork firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the structure at around 8 p.m.

Rotarians donate $13,858 to groups

Carson Valley nonprofits and community organizations received $13,858.90 from Minden Rotary Club at its March 28 meeting.

Sierra snowpack in the Goldilocks zone

It’s actually pretty rare for the Sierra snowpack to be in the Goldilocks zone where it’s just right.

Forest Service announces decision for Burke Creek Restoration

Work to restore Burke Creek near Stateline is expected to begin this summer, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Alpine declares April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

A parent circle on Friday focusing on “Developmental Domains” was hosted by Catalyst Community in Alpine County to open the county’s and the Child Abuse Prevention Council’s observation of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Foothill resident protests new fire requirements

Nearly two years after repealing interior sprinklers, Douglas County commissioners adopted construction code requirements that include requirements already adopted by both fire districts, including wildland-urban interface regulations.

Highway 395 repaving scheduled for mid-June

Project Engineer Wes Osmer used the word “nightmare” a couple of times when describing the challenges of repaving Highway 395 to members of the Gardnerville Town Board

Update: Minden recommends zone change, special use permit for new courthouse

Updated with information from Wednesday's Minden Town Board meeting.

Northern Nevada All Veteran Honor Guard seeking new members

The Northern Nevada All Veteran Honor Guard is seeking new members to help meet the honor services needed by veteran families.

The 04-04-2024, R-C Morning Report

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