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Kurt Hildebrand

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Caldor Fire slows down a bit, but evacuation warnings remain in effect for Foothill

Foothill residents living between Centerville and Muller lanes remain under an evacuation warning this morning.

Grand Jury clears sheriff in Aug. 8 protests

A grand jury called in response to the Aug. 8, 2020, protests in Minden found insufficient evidence to issue an indictment or presentment of any county official.

The Sept. 2, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Stateline properties participating in fire efforts

Lake Tahoe’s casinos are aiding the Caldor firefighting effort with the Hard Rock serving as incident command and the other four keeping rooms open for first responders.

Update: Caldor Fire containment revised back to Sept. 13

Estimates for containment of the Caldor Fire have been revised back to Sept. 13 as the blaze surpassed 204,390 acres, according to Wednesday morning’s update.

Mental health help available to Douglas residents

Often times dealing with a mental illness, especially during a worldwide pandemic where masks and social distancing are encouraged, can feel isolating and unsupportive.

The Sept. 1, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Douglas implements evacuation order at Lake Tahoe

An evacuation order has been issued for Douglas County residents at Lake Tahoe

Caldor firefighters brace for critical fire weather

The Caldor Fire is continuing to burn in the Lake Tahoe Basin as of 11:30 a.m. threatening the southern end of the South Lake Tahoe Airport and parts of Lake Valley as smoke continues to build in Carson Valley and as firefighters brace for critical fire danger.

The Aug. 31, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Douglas and Carson community centers at capacity for evacuees

No official evacuations or warnings have been issued for the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe stemming from the Caldor Fire.

Kingsbury, Spooner closed as Tahoe residents flee Caldor Fire

Evacuations have been expanded to all of South Lake Tahoe, including Tahoe Keys, Al Tahoe, the Sierra Tract and Bijou sending residents of the city eastward into Douglas County.

The Aug. 30, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Kirkwood, Caples Lake evacuated ahead of Caldor Fire

Kirkwood Ski Resort and Caples Lake are under an evacuation order as of Sunday night as the Caldor Fire continued to expand and threaten communities all around its perimeter.

Felon sent to prison for sawed-off shotgun

A man with nine felony convictions was sentenced Tuesday to 2-5 years in prison after he admitted to having a sawed-off shotgun.

Carson City man faces sex felonies

A 28-year-old Carson City man could face up to life in prison after he was charged with three sex felonies involving a child under the age of 14.

Network seeks to raise awareness of suicide

With Suicide Prevention Week coming Sept. 5-11, the seven suicides in Douglas County so far in 2021 are on track to equal the 15 reported during 2020.

Forecasters: Break from the smoke will be short-lived

Officials are anticipating the Douglas County Community & Senior Center will continue to serve as an emergency shelter in the coming week.

Containment date for Caldor Fire extended to Sept. 8

Travel to Lake Tahoe is not advised as the Caldor Fire continues to burn west of Echo Summit

Former Genoan celebrates 100th birthday

Former Genoa resident Richard Bell will celebrate his 100th birthday on Saturday.

Scientist: Tree blow-down will complicate efforts to extinguish Caldor Fire

January tree fall could complicate efforts to keep Caldor Fire from burning further east

Reading program wrap-up brings zoo to Minden

Conservation Ambassadors conducted a wildlife show at the CVIC Hall in Minden on Thursday

The Aug. 27, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Bail increased to $50,000 in Thursday pursuit

A man was arrested after he tried to elude deputies this afternoon.

No parole in life sentence for convicted rapist murderer

Admitted rapist and killer Kenneth Allen Hayes, 65, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole

Coronavirus outbreak at two Douglas schools prompts plea to keep sick kids at home

The announcement of an outbreak of the coronavirus at Douglas High and Pau-Wa-Lu Middle schools was accompanied by a plea with parents not to send sick children to school on Thursday morning.

The Aug. 26, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Smoke conditions split across Carson Valley

The smoke forced the cancellation of the Chautauqua of Nikola Tesla at the Dangberg Home Ranch tonight.

The Aug. 25, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Caldor Fire on Tahoe's doorstep

The Caldor Fire is knocking on Lake Tahoe’s front door, according to the chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

The Aug. 24, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Hazardous air quality prompts closure of Lake Tahoe state parks

As of 11 a.m. Monday, air quality in the Gardnerville Ranchos was unhealthy and deteriorating to hazardous levels.

Reno woman faces life in prison in fatal DUI

The woman responsible for the drunken driving collision that killed 70-year-old Dayton resident Laura Staugaard in February 2020 faces up to life in prison after she admitted to vehicular homicide on Monday.

The Aug. 23, 2021, R-C Smoky Report

A wrap-up of what's in the air today in Carson Valley

Valley Vista extension in progress

A proposal to sell 29 acres of U.S. Forest Service land north of Jacks Valley Road could provide the right of way for the extension of Vista Grande south from Topsy.

Guardianships can be expensive route

When a person with well-drafted powers of attorney becomes incapacitated and is therefore unable to take care of him or herself due to a mental or physical incapacity, typically their agent will be able to act immediately on their behalf and without any court involvement.

Convicted safecracker implicated in R-C break-in

A man convicted of burglarizing a Carson Valley home has been implicated in the Sept. 17, 2017, break-in that saw the theft of The Record-Courier’s safe and several laptops.

County prepares for evacuees from Caldor Fire

Smoke poured back into Carson Valley on Friday as shifting winds fanned the Caldor Fire, prompting the closure of Highway 50 from South Lake Tahoe to Sly Park.

Fires prompt closure of nine national forests

With two huge uncontained fires burning in the Sierra north and south of Lake Tahoe, officials are closing nine National Forests Sunday night through Sept. 6.

Tamarack Fire recovery under way

Residents of the Holbrook area, who lost their homes may find of rebuilding could be at least triple, thanks in part to increased construction costs.

The Aug. 20, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall leaving state office for White House job

Gov. Steve Sisolak has the authority to appoint a new lieutenant governor after Kate Marshall officially leaves her office to take a position with the the Biden White House.

Clearer skies greet Carson Valley residents on Thursday

Despite fires burning both north and south of Carson Valley, the air cleared for Thursday

Former laundry, East Fork School still standing for now

The former laundry in downtown Gardnerville housed the East Fork School in the last quarter of the 19th Century before being moved to its current location

The Aug. 19, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday may see break in smoke

Despite fires burning in California, Thursday could see a reduction in the smoke that filled Valley skies on Tuesday.

The Aug. 18, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Smoke, ash arrive in Gardnerville from new Sierra Fire

A wildfire burning south of Pollock Pines is sending up a smoke plume that has prompted 911 calls in Gardnerville.

Slightly fewer students turn up for class

Douglas schools continued the trend of decreasing enrollment that has been ongoing for the last decade.

The Aug. 17, 2021 R-C Smoky Report

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