As our neighbors to the west continue to evacuate due to the Caldor Fire, the Carson City community and its partners have risen to the challenge, offering evacuees shelter, food, animal care and more.

A 40-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of furnishing a controlled substance to a state prisoner, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team booking report.

The Caldor Fire burning in El Dorado County is now 186,568 acres in size and 15 percent contained. Firefighters had a battle on some sides of the fire while having successes on others.

Monday's expected southwestern wind pattern and dry fuels caused an increase in fire behavior located in the northeastern and eastern areas of the fire.

The Carson City Community Center and the Fuji Park Fairgrounds are full. Evacuees from the #CaldorFire should proceed to Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Doors open at 9 p.m.
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The main evacuation shelter at the Carson City Community Center is now open as of late Monday afternoon, as is the secondary evacuation site for those with large and small animals at Fuji Park, according to Carson City's Emergency Manager.

To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California.

MINDEN — Lyon County is working with the Nevada Division of Emergency Management to assist with the Evacuation efforts of South Lake Tahoe residents due to the Caldor Fire. Lyon County is not, at this time, opening a shelter. Lyon County is preparing to offer assistance as follows:

Dayton Event Center/Rodeo Grounds

CARSON CITY — Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing Caldor Fire and the anticipation of the fire crossing from California into the State of Nevada in the coming days.

Declaring a state of emergency ensures resources from the local, state, and federal levels are available to assist as needed during this emergency.

UPDATE: The Carson City Community Center shelter evacuation site is at capacity. Evacuees from the Caldor Fire can go to the following places:

— Reno Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, NV (capacity 454)
— Fuji Park (capacity 62) – 601 Clear Creek Rd. Carson City, NV 89701
— Lifepoint Church, 1095 Stephanie Way, Douglas County
— Dayton Rodeo Event Center (capacity 150 RVs for dry camping and a limited number of large animals) – 500 Schaad Ln, Dayton, NV 89403
— Lyon County Fair Grounds (capacity 200 RVs for dry camping and large animals) – 100 US Highway 95A East, Yerington, NV 89447
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With the Douglas County evacuation center in Gardnerville now full, plans are underway to have evacuees of the Caldor Fire in South Lake Tahoe go to two locations in Carson City that will be open later today — the Community Center on East William Street and Fuji Park.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with OnTrackNorthAmerica to create the Southwest Supply Chain Coalition that will better connect markets and lower costs, while at the same time addressing urgent climate change, safety, and congestion issues.

Please join Coffee Connections on Thursday September 2 from 9 AM to 10 AM for what is certain to be a lively discussion titled “Enough With the Drama!”

We will be investigating the root causes of drama, the roles that people play when involved in drama, and strategies for transforming drama-filled interactions into connections with other people that are beneficial and nurturing for all involved.

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UPDATE 10PM: South Lake Tahoe from Tahoma to Stateline has been issued an evacuation warning as of 9:20 p.m. Sunday. See the latest from the City of South Lake Tahoe here.

An evacuation warning is defined as a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

CARSON VALLEY, Nev. — With the Douglas County Rodeo & Concert taking place Sept. 18 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Visit Carson Valley is asking for photos depicting the valley’s western heritage. Prizes are awarded for the top three photos. Deadline to submit photos is Friday, Sept. 10.

Carson City's unemployment rate for July remained unchanged at 5.3 percent compared to June, with Reno unemployment at 4.9 percent and the Las Vegas area at 9.4 percent, according to figures released Thursday from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The Douglas County Community & Senior Center remains an active Evacuation Center for the evacuees in El Dorado County affected by the Caldor Fire. Due to this, the facility is closed to the public until further notice.

As part of the Green Industry Continuing Education Series, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering “Fall Tree Pruning” noon to 1 p.m., Sept. 8, for free via Zoom.

BOISE, Idaho — The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, requested a Department of Defense activation of approximately 200 active-duty U.S. Army Soldiers to assist with wildfire suppression efforts.

While there is no fountain of youth, there are ways to help you feel your best. If you are over 50 or approaching that age, consider joining the Rotary Club of Carson City at its next meeting Tuesday, August 31.

The Carson City SDA Church Pantry is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 405 E. College Parkway. The pantry is across the parking lot from the church in the beige building next to the playground. If you are in need of food, please come by. Masks are required while in the building.

A traffic accident was reported at the corner of William and Roop Saturday afternoon just after 2:15 p.m.

Traffic control is on scene. Minor injuries are reported.

Motorists should seek alternate routes.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, is collecting food and clothing donations for local veterans now through Sept. 8, 2021.

Donations can be dropped off at the RSVP Office located on 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 6, Carson City, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"We're doing everything we can so the fire doesn't make it into Tahoe," said Calfire incident commander Eric Schwab during Friday's community meeting.

​As Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Game Warden Sean Flynn arrived on the scene of a capsized boat on Lake Mead on Mother’s Day of last year, he saw fellow game wardens Thomas Hamblin and Casey Humphries near the shoreline with the capsized boat that was now partially submerged. Hamblin and Humphries, the first to arrive on the scene, had just pulled multiple people from the water and were now coordinating with other wardens and National Park Service Rangers to search for a missing 3-year-old girl who was believed to be stuck under the boat. It was dusk and the boat was sinking. Time was running out.

Carson City’s 18th annual Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival, presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, completes 17 days of music and art on Sunday, August 29.