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President Joe Biden to visit Lake Tahoe later this week

President Joe Biden is expected to visit Lake Tahoe later this week, according to the White House.

The Aug. 15, 2023, R-C Morning Report

News from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Douglas educators named Betts scholars

Douglas County educators Lyndsey Bednar and Kelli Hays are the recipients of the Dr. F. Gregory Betts Education Foundation Honorarium Scholarship.

East Fork training facility to be named after Scott Fraser

A new training structure proposed as the first in a facility named for Battalion Chief Scott Fraser is scheduled to go before the East Fork Fire Protection District board of trustees on Tuesday.

Douglas taxable sales on pace to break even

The county’s 5,876 merchants reported $89.54 million in taxable sales during May, down 5.6 percent from May 2022.

The Aug. 14, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

School board accused of open records violation

A lawsuit seeking communications between school board trustees related to their office was filed Monday and amended on Thursday

Three Tahoe drownings prompt safety warning

There have been an increased number of water rescues at Lake Tahoe due to the cold water temperatures.

Hot mic incident prompts call for school board president's censure

A formal censure of Douglas County School Board President Susan Jansen is being sought in connection with a hot mic slur about a speaker at the July 19 meeting.

Update: Chance of thunderstorms in forecast through the weekend

At most a few drops of rain fell from a Friday night storm cell passing southwest of Douglas County bringing dozens of lightning strikes to the Sierra.

Historic commissioners reject cell tower in Genoa

While acknowledging there are issues with cellular service in Nevada’s Oldest Town, the panel charged with preserving the town’s architectural style decided a cell tower was too tall.

Officials: Parking issues at Tahoe only getting worse

While drivers can be ticketed for parking illegally or worse, towed, many remain undeterred, as they attempt to beat the heat around the Tahoe Basin this summer.

Hawaii fires prompt aid from Nevada

Northern Nevada American Red Cross volunteer Barb Kramer is deploying to Hawaii today to assist with relief efforts, it was announced on Thursday.

The Aug. 11, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

High Point work continues at Topaz Lake

Mono County seeks responses to winter emergency services survey