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'This is the place to be': Californians flock to Lake Tahoe for Fourth of July to escape heat wave
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — People packed South Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July, with many wanting to avoid theextreme heat hitting other areas of California. Triple-digit temperatures continue to impact parts of the state, including Sacramento. That is why Sacramento resident Sharon Silvas came to South Lake Tahoe with her grandchildren to celebrate Independence Day.
The July Fourth 2024 R-C Morning Report
Genoa, Nev. — There was a report of traffic congestion up at Zephyr Cove Resort around 5:45 a.m. today. It cleared up pretty quick, but there will be traffic and crowds at the Lake today as people set up for a day at the beach and an evening watching fireworks.
The July 3, 2024, R-C Morning Report
Genoa, Nev. — The Just a Drop In Farmers Market is taking a break today for the Fourth of July before it reopens next week in the Stratton Center. Operator Teressa Bennis said she wanted to avoid construction in the northbound lanes of Highway 395 for 3-4 weeks. A...
Election of three Lake Tahoe Unified School District Trustee Seats announced
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Board approved the election for three open seats on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education during the June 27 meeting. The seats are currently held by Bonnie Turnbull (Area 3), Valerie Mansfield (Area 4), and Larry Reilly (Area 1). The election will be held on November 5, 2024. If you are interested in running for an open trustee seat, please contact Superintendent Todd Cutler at (530) 541-2850. For more information about the trustee maps please visit – LTUSD Trustee Area Maps.
Lane reductions near Pleasant Valley start Monday
Lane reductions will begin Monday, July 8 on Alternate U.S. 395 in Washoe City as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the roadway. Through July 15, intermittent single lane closures will take place on Alternate U.S. 395 between Pagni Lane and the Interstate 580 interchange in the Bowers Mansion area. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times.
Town Hall opens NV insurance commissioner’s eyes on wildfire driven challenges
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – There was standing room only at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center, even after organizers added rows of chairs to accommodate the many community members who attended the Town Hall in Incline Village on Friday, June 28. That’s where Nevada Division of Insurance Commissioner Scott...
Supervisors appoint Bruketta, review jail stats, airport plan
Starting Aug. 5, Carson City will have a new Justice of the Peace in Justice and Municipal Court Department 2 – Melanie Bruketta. Wednesday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a temporary appointment of Bruketta effective Aug. 5 through Jan. 5, 2025, until Bruketta’s new full term begins.
Water sustainability focus along Carson River
It’s not just hot in Carson Valley, it has also been extremely dry, with the last measurable rainfall in Minden recorded on May 14. While dry conditions help when harvesting, those same conditions make it harder to grow hay. Key to Carson Valley’s agriculture are rights to irrigation water...
Gardnerville 5K opens Carson Valley celebration of the Fourth
A new course greeted the record 309 participants in the annual 5K Freedom Run in Gardnerville on the Fourth of July. “Congratulations, this is the biggest one yet,” Main Street Gardnerville Director Jen Tune told the crowd as they were waiting for the race to begin. “Erik (Nilssen) of...
Metcalf Builders Begins Construction on New Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel in Carson City
Metcalf Builders, an award-winning construction company headquartered in Northern Nevada, announced today the groundbreaking of its most recent project, Home2 Suites by Hilton. The hotel will be located at 3941 N. Carson St., Carson City, Nevada. A fast-growing concept, Home2 Suites by Hilton has more than 600 locations nationwide. The...
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