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Ranchos trail design prompts Bing Pit questions
The county’s next big trail project may answer questions about the future of the unfinished part of Drayton Boulevard but raise some about the future of the former Bing Pit. The county has long sought a trail connecting the Gardnerville Ranchos to Gardnerville where Lampe Park and the Douglas County Community & Senior Center.
Northern Nevada military news briefs
The annual Community 4 Veterans fundraiser for Veterans Helping Veterans has kicked off. This year’s grand prize is a 2024 29-foot Jayco travel trailer. Second prize consists of three CF Moto CFORCE ATVs, one each of 600, 500 and 110. Third prize is a Ruger American bolt action rife...
Gardnerville grapples with green waste
Dealing with green waste is just one of the pieces of the puzzle in determining Gardnerville’s trash service rates over the next three years. The town doesn’t charge for green waste, but that could change as it works on a rate increase in the coming months. Gardnerville Town...
Carson City looking to fill five positions on Board of Appeals
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Appeals. Five positions are open, each for a two-year term. The positions are for general contractor, registered architect, civil/structural engineer, electrical engineer and mechanical engineer. “Applicants should be aware this board may...
Sunday's morning low could drop to near freezing
A cold front could bring an early freeze to parts of Carson Valley early Sunday morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in Minden will drop to 34 degrees around 6 a.m. Sunday. “Some colder lowers valleys across western Nevada, which includes the Carson and Smith valleys, run the...
Carson Valley Women’s Golf Club announces Poker Run winners
The Carson Valley Women’s Golf Club held a Poker Run the first week of August in celebration of Hot August Nights. The women played a scramble with 10 teams competing for the prize fund. The first-place team consisted of Phyllis Adair, Club President Judy Brooke and Club Treasurer Debbie...
Prep football scores: Reed, Galena, Carson, Elko Wooster pick up wins in Friday night football
Reed avenged an ugly loss from last season thanks to a pair of juniors each scoring two touchdowns as they defeated Loomis, California’s Del Oro High, 28-14, on Friday night at Reed. Bron Rios and Jayden Purdum each scored twice for the Raiders (2-0). Purdum caught two passes for 93 yards, including a 79-yard catch-and-run from Nishaan Bajwa to give Reed a 14-7 lead in the second quarter. He later scored non a 14-yard pass from Bajwa...
Fifty percent chance for rain in Reno, and explaining what that means
Cooler and wetter weather is moving into the region today, and will exit the area by late Saturday. Most of the rain will fall in northeast California and around Tahoe. The system is looking wetter around Truckee and Tahoe than it did on Thursday. For the Reno area the showers will be spotty and light. There is a fifty percent chance of rain in Reno, so what exactly does that mean?
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24."While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet."This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain," said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain's live webcam page.The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why. Tribal leaders called on the Department of Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino proposal, which they said is environmentally harmful and undermines their sovereignty, during a news conference Thursday in West Sacramento. Story continues below.
Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
California Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $575 million
(KRON) — California Lottery players are gearing up for another shot at a massive prize, as the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $575 million. The increase comes after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw, confirmed CA Lottery. With the next chance to win set for Tuesday, hopeful players have […]
Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
SONORA, Calif. - One week ago, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit intending to head towards Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. The following day, his dog was found unattended, and two days later, his backpack was found; but he remains unseen. Authorities are searching for the 71-year-old after trekking...
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