July 2021
Carson City, Truckee Meadows firefighters called to brush fire on I-580 in Washoe Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 6:22pm
UPDATE 6:45PM: Forward progress stopped on this brush fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire. Expect delays as crews mop up.
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UPDATE: According to Truckee Meadows Fire Twitter, Galena bridge has lane reductions and is at a slow pace as fire crews work to suppress the fire. A Nevada Department of Transportation traffic camera shows progress being made on the fire.
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Truckee Meadows Fire and Carson City Fire Department were called Wednesday evening to a brush fire in Washoe Valley off of I-580 near the Galena Creek Bridge.
Tamarack Fire shuts down Highway 395 in south Douglas County; evacuation in Topaz Lake area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 5:45pm
UPDATE: Voluntary evacuations were issued late Wednesday night for all residents in the Topaz Ranch Estates and Topaz Lake areas. Residents were asked to evacuate to Smith Valley High School. Highway 395 is now closed from China Springs Rd. to the NV/CA state line, and at 395 and SR208.
The TRE evacuation center is being closed due to the fire. Smith Valley High School is at 20 Day Lane, Smith, Nev. This site has room for 40 small animals, please bring cages or carriers and food.
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UPDATE 9:40PM: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has closed all areas, campgrounds, trails, and roads on the Carson Ranger District located within the boundaries of the Tamarack Fire. Also, at this time, Hung A Lel Ti residents may choose to begin returning to their homes, per Washoe Tribal Emergency Operation Center.
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UPDATE 7:10PM: There are reports, via Douglas County dispatch scanner traffic, that the fire jumped Highway 395 and that crews were able to get to spot fires before they took hold. Meanwhile, the U.S. Forest Service reports the fire has grown to 43,900 acres.
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The Tamarack Fire crossed into Douglas County earlier Wednesday and has forced the closure of Highway 395 between State Route 208 and China Springs Road.
RAW Studio 2035 Gallery Presents 'Abstract Surrealism' by Selena Valenti
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 5:27pm
Event Date:
August 19, 2021 - 5:00pm RENO, NV - July 21, 2021 - Artist Selena Valenti cordially welcomes you to an evening reception at Reno Art Works Studio 2035 Gallery on August 19th, from 5-7 pm. This month long solo exhibition will feature a unique collection of surrealist oil paintings. Both original works and fine art limited editions will be on display and for sale with the artist in attendance.
Douglas County schools, health officials to hold back-to-school vaccine clinic for students
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 4:48pmEvent Date:
July 29, 2021 - 10:00am
MINDEN — The Douglas County School District and Douglas County Community Health Clinic invite parents/guardians to bring their children to the Back-To-School immunization clinic to receive all routine childhood vaccines.
Carson City Fire Department called to Tiger Drive mobile home fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 3:06pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire at a Tiger Drive mobile home off of Hot Springs Road.
UNR, national laboratory to partner on research initiatives with a focus on climate change
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 2:40pm
Top administrators from UNR and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory announced a new partnership Tuesday afternoon, a collaboration aimed at improving regional research into the effects of climate change, sustainable energy and water scarcity.
Carson City-based Miles Construction celebrates 35 years with '35 Days of Giving' campaign
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 1:18pm
Miles Construction of Carson City turns 35 years old and is giving back to the communities that made their success possible. Miles "35 Days of Giving" kicks off this month providing nonprofit groups in Carson City, Douglas County, Fernley and Dayton with gift cards to support their respective missions. Gift cards are purchased from local businesses, further supporting the community’s small businesses who have struggled through the past year’s shutdowns.
Keller Williams Realty Group One Inc Opens Office in Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 11:30am
Keller Williams Realty, the largest real estate franchise by agent count and sales volume in the U.S. announced today that it has expanded its network to Carson Valley with the opening of Keller Williams Group One Inc. at 1663 Hwy 395 N, suite 100. They have over 300 Realtors serving northwestern Nevada.
One Way Street band to perform Friday night in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 11:25amEvent Date:
July 23, 2021 - 6:00pm
One Way Street band will be performing live this Friday, July 23 in Bob McFadden Plaza in Carson City from 6 to 9:30 p.m. McFadden Plaza is located at 223 W. Third Street.
2021 Carson City Hazard Mitigation Plan presents 60 action strategies, public meeting Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 11:20amEvent Date:
July 22, 2021 - 1:30pm
Since mid-April, the Deputy Emergency Manager, Jason Danen, has been leading the effort to update the 2016 Carson City Hazard Mitigation Plan. The final draft is now available for public review at carson.org/hazardplan.
