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UPDATE: US-395 opens, 264 acres burned in fire south of Gardnerville, mop up underway

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 3:28pm

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Spring Valley Fire has been mapped at 264 acres and is 20 percent contained. Highway 395 has been fully reopened. All evacuations have been lifted. Residents may now return to their homes. Fire crews continue to mop up for hot spots. Emergency teams are assessing damage. See the perimeter map here and incident command page here.
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UPDATE 8:37PM: Residents located within the Double Springs evacuation zone are asked to please stay in their homes while fire crews continue operations and extinguish hot spots. Officials are asking Double Springs residents who evacuated to please not return to their homes until fire crews complete operations and deem the area safe to reenter.

U.S. 395 will remain closed to allow fire crews to continue operations. U.S. 395 will likely not open until the morning hours of July 17.

See incident command page here.

Evacuations for Topaz Ranch Estates are lifted as of 8 p.m. and residents may now return to their homes. The Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center evacuation center is now closed. The evacuation for Double Springs is still in place. U.S. 395 is still closed in both directions at Leviathan Mine Road and State Route 208.
Go here to view the perimeter map, which is regularly updated with the fire location and road closures.

Carson City deputies make arrests for battery, robbery and warrants
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 3:00pm

A 61-year-old woman was arrested July 11 for suspicion of robbery, battery on a peace officer and battery by a prisoner, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Helicopter mosquito abatement treatments planned Thursday at some Carson City locations
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 2:51pm

Helicopter mosquito abatement treatments are planned for Thursday, July 18 in the areas of Anderson, Buzzy Ranch, Riverview Park, Linear Ditch and ponds east of I-580, according to Carson City Health and Human Services.

V&T Railway Commission brings back popular wine train through Carson River Canyon
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 1:56pm

The V&T Railway Commission is excited to announce the return of the much-loved wine train experience Toast of the Canyon Train Ride with two special trips scheduled for this year.

No toxic algae found in Lake Tahoe following concerns over pet death

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 9:58am

Following social media reports that a dog had died from cyanobacteria contracted from algae blooms at Lake Tahoe, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection in conjunction with the California Water Boards and U.S. Forest Service took action, sampling a number of water sources from El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach.

Carson Valley's Kids & Horses announces a new mentor program for foster youth through Stable Moments
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 9:45am

Kids & Horses, a Minden-based a therapeutic riding facility for children and adults with disabilities, is excited to announce the launching of a trauma informed, one-on-one mentorship program for kids in foster care and those that have been adopted.

Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks identity of man in fraud investigation
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 9:14am

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud case involving the theft of a victim’s wallet at a Carson City store. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has obtained surveillance footage of the theft and is attempting to identify the suspect seen in the photo above.

CHS Football's annual Kickoff Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction ceremony happening July 27
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 8:23am

Carson High School Football and the CHS Football Booster Club are pleased to announce the Annual Kickoff Dinner at Fuji Hall, located in Fuji Park, on July 27. The event will open its doors at 5 p.m., with dinner scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Fuels reduction, restoration map highlights Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team accomplishments
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 7:15am

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District have launched a Forest Vegetation Interactive Map that highlights forest restoration and fuels reduction treatment accomplishments and the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program.

Nevada Builders Alliance CEO featured on Carson City community radio's 'Masterclass for Master Plans' series
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 6:02am

This Friday, July 19, 2024 on Paul Esswein’s radio program, "A Masterclass for Master Plans" at KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio, Glen Martel of the Nevada Builders Alliance will be Paul’s guest. Mr. Martel will speak on the master plan with a focus on construction and how builders will be involved in all aspects of this plan.

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