Galena

Mike Hopper, a local astronomy expert will be leading a talk on the different "messy" objects in our universe. This will be followed by star gazing. Bring a telescope or use ours. We will be both in and outdoors so dress appropriately.
Galena Creek Visitor Center, RENO, 89511. $5 Donation welcomed.

When people mention Reno, unique flora is not usually the first thing one would picture, however Reno has a plethora of unique rare plant species. Join Janel Johnson, a botanist with the Nevada Natural Heritage Program to learn about the less common species of plants around Reno. You will also get to learn more about the Nevada Natural Heritage Program and its mission to collect data on all of Nevada’s flora and fauna.

Ticks are not just an annoyance that hikers and their pets need to deal with; they can transmit serious diseases. University of Reno professor Dr. Teglas has spent years researching the different pathogens that can be passed on by tick bites. Come to learn more about Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, Lyme disease and other illnesses transferred from our blood-sucking insect neighbors, and how to protect your family and pets.

Join Katie Andrle as she discusses her work studying the Greater Sage-grouse. The sage-grouse is an iconic bird of the Great Basin. Sage-grouse are one of the species of bird who “lek”, which is when a large group of males gather at a location to show off to females. The species are not only interesting because of their unique natural history, but because they are controversial. The species has been in decline in recent years, and this has led to contentious debates on whether they should be listed on the Endangered Species List and what our responsibility to wildlife is.

Galena Creek Visitor Center Join Garrett Barmore, Curator of the W. M. Keck Museum, who will discuss Northern Nevada's rich mining heritage from the 19th century Comstock Lode to modern mining in Nevada. Barmore will also touch on the technology and minerals used in Nevada's mining industry.
Suggested donation $5/person. For more information, please contact the Galena Creek Visitor Center at (775) 849-4948 or by email at visitorcenter@thegreatbasininstitute.org.

Valerie Sue Meyer, who started with Carson Futbol Club at age 11, says the club prepared her for three successful varsity seasons at Carson High School and her next step — college soccer.

Dr. Charles Virden, president of the Renovation, Dr. Virden's Medical Spa, was named 2017 president of Summit Surgery Center at St. Mary's Galena's ...

It is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and many more recreations activities this summer.

The weather peaked at the perfect time for a season-changing first round matchup in Galena between the Carson Senators and Galena Grizzlies. Both teams looked prepared for a duel on the mound, as pitchers Bryce Moyle (Carson) and Nick Brown (Galena) faced off with hopes of bringing their teams to victory.

The rivalry with the Douglas continued at Ron McNutt field last Thursday, May 4, as the Senators played win or lose out on the playoff sweepstakes.

An 8-7 loss to Galena put the Carson High Senators' playoff aspirations on the line Saturday during a two game double header with Bishop Manogue at Ron McNutt Field in Carson City.

With the regular season coming to a near end, and playoffs around the corner, the Carson High School Senators looked to finish strong down the stretch with a home game against the Galena Grizzlies.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation is celebrating 100 years with historical photos and timeline posted on the Department’s website, as well as an invitation for Nevadans to share their state transportation memories.

Students competed Feb. 17 at the Thompson Federal Courthouse in Reno, Nevada in the Northern Nevada Regional Mock Trial Competition. All schools were given the same case construct and asked to create their own take on it, presenting it as an attorney and a witness would in a real court case.

John Corbitt, a Pioneer High School teacher, and his math students applied for a grant with Samsung during the first semester of this school year. The school was recently notified that their application was one of the five school finalists in the State of Nevada.

It is time for a great workout at Carson High School to both support its students and potentially win a race, not to mention avoid a heart attack.

The seventh annual Safe and Sober 2017 5K Run/Walk at the CHS track facility, presented by Carson High Safe Grad Booster, is set for Feb. 11.

The annual Carson High School Dodgeball Tournament took place Dec. 6-16 in the Carson High School big gym during lunch, and both the victory and bragging rights went to the students and not to the teachers.

The competition was fierce with rubber balls flying all over the place and many of the younger CHS teachers strutting their stuff out on the gym floor, battling feverishly to defeat the students.

Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Nov. 21. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating.

The Carson Senators boys soccer team fell a game short of a return trip to the state tournament after being defeated in the North Regional Final by Galena, but one of the team's star players will not be hanging up his cleats any time soon.

Wind gusts and periods of heavy rainfall are forecast for Carson City and Northwestern Nevada areas, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports.

UPDATE 7:14PM: The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center (SFIDC) is now reporting the Little Valley to be 55 percent contained, having burned 3,400 acres and destroyed 22 homes and 17 outbuildings since early Friday morning.
More than 660 firefighting personnel remain on scene, the SFIDC reports.
More rain is forecast Sunday night into Monday morning, which should further help firefighting efforts to achieve full containment of the Little Valley Fire.
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UPDATE 3:52PM: From South Lake Tahoe, Highway 89 continues to be closed from just beyond the Spring Creek Tract to the Vikingsholm parking lot gate (north side of Emerald Bay) because of the Emerald Fire, which is still 90 percent contained.
As of 3 p.m. Sunday, evacuations have been lifted for Cathedral Road, Springs Creek Tract, Camp Shelly, Camp Concord and Mount Tallac Road.
Cascade Lake and Cascade Properties are currently open to residents only.
In Washoe Valley, Franktown Road continues to be closed below the 6190 street address, because of the Little Valley Fire, which remains at 20 percent contained.
Although Old U.S. Highway 395A has been opened, Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking the public to stay out of the area due to fire traffic, localized flooding from heavy rains and unstable ground from the burn areas.
Interstate 580 is open in both directions to traffic.
Public safety officials said at a 1 p.m. briefing that a re-entry plan has been established, but it will require coordination with fire management personnel, law enforcement, and utility companies before the area can be re-populated safely.
The re-entry plan called for some residents to be allowed back in Monday or Tuesday to survey their properities only. Officials are hopeful re-entry can begin Wednesday.
WCSO will contact displaced residents directly in order to visit their homes.
Fuji Park in Carson City remain open for evacuated residents with large livestock.

Amidst a string of brush fires that started up in the region over the past 24 hours and spread rapidly with the help of high winds, storm clouds did bring with them some moisture, which has provided some assistance to firefighters and left affected communities with an enduring sign of hope.

UPDATE 12:21PM: NV Energy reports around 60 customers are without power this afternoon in the areas between East William and Corbett streets. In all there are 137 customers around Carson City without power, 1,198 in Douglas County, 1,827 in Washoe County and 1,121 customers in Lyon County.
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UPDATE 9:35AM: NV Energy reports 38 customers in Carson City are without power. High winds are causing multiple extended outages throughout northern Nevada. Crews are out working to restore power to customers as quickly and safely as possible. NV Energy advises to consider any downed power lines as live and dangerous and stay a safe distance from them. Call 9-1-1 to report them.
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Thousands are without power Friday morning from north Carson City through Washoe Valley into the Galena area due to wind and wildfire, according to NV Energy.

UPDATE 6:22PM: The Little Valley Fire has burned more than 2,000 acres and 22 homes. The fire is burning west of Franktown Road, moving north toward Bowers Mansion and Joy Lake Road. The Unified Command transitioned to the Sierra Front Type 3 Incident Management Team at 5 p.m.

Holy smokes, it’s the last day of September! We’ve enjoyed a summer and now it’s time to embrace the pumpkin, scarves, and all things autumn. Enjoy the nice evenings while we have them with an outdoor concert at Living the Good Life or a presentation on the night sky at Washoe Lake State Park. Sassafras is the place for some bluesy Americana with Muddy Boots and the Porch Pounders. Help cheer on our new Wildcats Soccer Team as they take on UC Davis and shout GO BIG BLUE as the CHS Varsity team battles Galena at tonight’s Homecoming football game. Keep reading for all of our local happenings.

If you’re looking for a fun-filled outdoor event for the whole family, look no further than this year’s Galena Fest, on Sunday, September 25, 2016. You’re invited to come and experience the thrill of competition, the creativity of art in the forest, and the groove of live music and scrumptious food under the towering Jeffrey pines in Galena Creek Park.

A Summer Family Forum: Revitalize, Connect and Live Well will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23. Join us for our Summer Family Forum, designed specifically for care partners, featuring experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease.

July is BEAR Logic Month in Nevada, a time to teach residents and visitors how to live and recreate in bear county. As many of you already know, securing trash is the best way to prevent human-bear conflicts.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has declared July "BEAR Logic Month.” "BEAR” stands for Bear Education, Aversion and Research, and BEAR Logic Month is an opportunity to help educate the public about living in bear country.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: Firefighters are mopping up after a brush fire broke out off Interstate 580 in the Pleasant Valley area near the Galena Creek Bridge. No structures were threatened.
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Firefighters were called Tuesday night to a brush fire that is burning north of Carson City off of Interstate 580 in the Pleasant Valley area.

The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center and fire officials now say at least 40 acres have burned, and federal and state resources have been ordered. Smoke and flames are visible off the freeway. Nevada Highway Patrol dispatch reports the southbound side of I-580 has been reduced to one lane.