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Cave Rock VHR ban debate rehearsal for next effort

On Thursday, Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to discuss an ordinance that will ban vacation home rentals north of Cave Rock.

The Dec. 20, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Stormy weather brings snow to upper elevations

Chains were required for all vehicles except those with four-wheel drive and snow tires over the Sierra on highways 88, 89 and 50.

Quaker recalls 43 products due to salmonella risk; products sold in Northern Nevada

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of 43 granola products that have been sold in all 50 states, including several locations in Northern Nevada, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan due to the potential of salmonella contamination.

Collaborative effort helps clean up Sled Hill

Sled Hill, in the northwest corner of Douglas County near Spooner Lake, has been a trash hotspot for years, as people discard broken toboggans and other detritus at the popular site.

Forest Service proposing to increase cost of Christmas tree permits

Public comment is being sought on a proposal to increase the cost of Christmas tree cutting permits from $10 to $20 on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts.

Hearing on courthouse financing Thursday

On Thursday, Douglas County commissioners will hold a public hearing on the issuance of $51 million in bonds to build a new courthouse, the fourth built expressly for the purpose in county history.

The Dec. 19, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Road controls limited to Mount Rose in first hours of storm

Chain controls were limited to the top of the Mount Rose Highway on the front end of a storm that arrived in Western Nevada on Monday morning.

Open burning to continue through the end of the year

Backyard burning in East Fork Fire Protection District typically ends in mid-December, but continued mild weather has prompted the district to extend the deadline to New Year’s Eve afternoon.

The Dec. 18, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Planning commission opposes VHR ban north of Cave Rock

Planning commissioners voted 7-0 to recommend denial of a rental ban north of Cave Rock.

Douglas school district on track with hefty legal bill

In the first five months Joey Gilbert has represented the Douglas County School District he has already charged the district $170,023, exceeding the legal budget of $160,000.

School board president bypasses collaboration

After what was supposed to be a collaborative effort to hire a new superintendent between Trustee Linda Gilkerson and Douglas County School Board President Susan Jansen, ended up with Jansen taking on the entire task.

Former China Spring Youth Camp employee accused of sex with inmates

A China Spring employee was taken into custody on Thursday accused of having sex with the inmates.