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Kurt Hildebrand

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Tamarack Turnaround event Sunday at Carson Valley Country Club

Douglas County residents are gathering on Sunday to help those who lost their homes in the Tamarack Fire.

9 a.m. Sunday Update: Public safety power outage canceled

A proposed public safety outage from Genoa to Clear Creek was canceled late this morning.

County OKs new VHR rules

The approval of a revised vacation home rental ordinance on Thursday may satisfy a federal judge enough to lift an order preventing parts of it from being implemented, but it may not be sufficient for those who challenged the new rules back in July.

Fires burning near Sequoia National Park producing haze in Carson Valley

Southern Sierra fires responsible for haze in Douglas County

Caldor Fire on the ropes, but firefighters wary of weekend weather

The acreage burned in the Caldor Fire was revised downward by 410 acres to 218,857 due to better mapping.

Tickets still available for Candy Dance dinner

Tickets are still available for the annual Candy Dance dinner in Genoa Park on Sept. 25.

Public safety power outage could result from forecast critical fire weather

The potential for critical fire weather this weekend has prompted NV Energy to notify customers that it might turn off the electricity to portions of the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley on Sunday.

The Sept. 17, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 16, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news in and around Carson Valley

Revised VHR ordinance returns today

Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to hear a revision of the VHR ordinance today and appoint a new VHR advisory committee

Highway 88 reopens 4 p.m. Thursday

Fire officials are asking travelers on Highway 88 to watch for fire equipment on the route, which opened at 4 p.m.

Information night to provide benefits of 4-H Club

Learning new skills should be fun and hands-on, allowing kids to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Whether it’s learning to sew or bake, raise and train animals, shooting and other sports, 4-H believes in the power of the youth and encouraging young minds to grow through experience and fun education.

County seeks input on economic vitality plan

A survey is online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/EVPCommunitySurvey for residents to weigh in on the economic vitality plan

Man receives up to four years in prison in lewdness

A Gardnerville man was sentenced to 19-48 months in prison on Monday afternoon on a count of open and gross lewdness in the presence of a child.

Update: Forest Service lifts regional closure for parts of Lake Tahoe

The lifting of a regional closure order tonight includes the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit outside of the back country.

Sheriff's Office: Woman makes bail after being arrested in Gardnerville hit and run

A Gardnerville woman was arrested on Tuesday afternoon accused of driving a vehicle that injured a child on a scooter in Chichester.

The Sept. 15, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Alpine reopens Highway 88 between Hope Valley and Kirkwood

The Caldor Fire didn’t grow an inch overnight on Monday, sticking at 219,267 acres with containment reaching 68 percent, according to the Tuesday morning update.

The Sept. 14, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Highway 89 reopens between Hope Valley and South Lake Tahoe

The Caldor fire grew 503 acres in the last 24 hours, reaching 219,267 acres.

Eastern Alpine evacuation warnings lifted, all Douglas warnings lifted

All evacuation warnings for Douglas County were lifted on Saturday.

New dog park in Sunridge sniffing the air

A new dog park proposed for South Sunridge in Indian Hills

Tahoe man arrested with stolen Harley will get ride to prison

Douglas County District Court round-up

Chase results in two arrests

Two men were arrested late Thursday night after deputies pursued a vehicle into the Ranchos Sand Pits.

The Sept. 13, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Caldor Fire slows way down overnight

Fire officials report the Caldor Fire only grew 30 acres overnight

Douglas remembers 9-11 terrorist attacks

This story was posted at 5:46 a.m. the exact time the first airliner struck the World Trade Center

Thunderstorms bring rain to Caldor Fire

As of 7 a.m. Friday, the Caldor Fire has burned 218,459 acres, an increase of 513 acres over 24 hours

Active Douglas coronavirus cases quadruple in a month

Active Douglas County coronavirus cases went from 179 on Aug. 12 to 740 as of Sept. 8

The Sept. 10, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Man admits selling meth out of vacation rental

A round-up of Douglas County District Court cases from Aug. 30-31, 2021

Caldor firefighters prepare for critical fire weather from thunderstorms

Crews spent Wednesday widening containment lines in preparation for possible thunderstorms that could bring lightning and gusty winds today and Friday.

Testing, vaccinations this afternoon at Douglas County Community & Senior Center

Testing for those with symptoms or who have been exposed to the coronavirus will be at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center in Gardnerville 2-3 p.m. today, with a vaccination clinic 4-5:30 p.m.

The Sept. 9, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Firefighters make progress taming Caldor bear

It helps to visualize the Caldor Fire as a bear smoking a cigar when discussing where it’s burning.

The Sept. 8, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Former Minden man receives 12-30 years in prison for blackmailing girl into sex

Jason J. Bahr was sentenced to 12-30 years in prison for attempted sexual assault on a child under the age of 16 and lewdness with a minor.

Tuesday Night Update: Caldor Fire reaches 50 percent containment

The Caldor Fire was last reported at 216,646 acres and 49 percent containment.

Man arrested in pursuit waives extradition on murder charge

A man who led deputies on a chase around Carson Valley waived extradition to Arizona to face murder charges.

The Sept. 7, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Noon Labor Day Caldor Fire update: Last evacuees still waiting for all clear

The Caldor fire grew less than 1,000 acres over the last 24 hours to 216,358 acres

The Labor Day 2021 R-C Morning Report

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

Labor Day Caldor Fire Morning Update

A high-pressure system over the Central Sierra will bring warmer temperatures and smoke, but relatively calm winds this Labor Day as firefighters continue to make progress on the Caldor Fire.

Firefighting spouses help feed the front lines

When a team of firefighters outstripped their supply lines while working the Caldor Fire, their spouses swung into action to get them food.

Sunday Evening Update: Evacuations lifted in South Lake Tahoe

The CalFire update issued at 7 p.m., indicated that fire crews made progress against the Caldor Fire

Firefighting efforts advance against Caldor Fire

As of 7 p.m. Saturday, the Caldor Fire was reported to be at 214,112 and 43 percent contained.

Kingsbury evacuation lifted, as county lifts Foothill warning

Evacuations are lifted at Kingsbury Grade, along with warnings for Foothill residents

Caldor Fire growth slows to a crawl as weather allows firefighters to make progress

All evacuation orders and warnings remain in place Saturday morning as firefighters achieve 33-percent containment

Firefighters slowing down Caldor Fire

Around half-million gallons of water have been dropped on the Caldor Fire in an effort to slow it down as it burns on several fronts from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe.

The Sept. 3, 2021, R-C Fire Report

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