Waterfall Fire began 11 years ago today

Eleven years ago on this day, the 8,700 acre Waterfall Fire near Carson City started from an abandoned campfire on July 14, 2004; it was fully contained on July 20, 2004 after destroying 18 homes. Go here for a story and photos written last year marking the 10th anniversary by AroundCarson.com's Scott Schrantz.

See the "lesson's learned" report issued by the state's Fire Warden in the attachment below and a video of the fire.

waterfall-fire-lessons04.pdf by Carson Now

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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking to identify a suspect who has been passing counterfeit US currency at Carson City and Douglas County convenience stores.

Carson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell announced today she's running for reelection in 2018.

A two vehicle crash Saturday morning on South Carson Street at the intersection of Koontz Lane has claimed the life of an 81-year-old Carson City resident, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Carson City marketing agency, In Plain Sight Marketing LLC, has partnered with JOIN Inc. to promote workforce development in Northern Nevada. JOIN Inc. serves 13 counties, providing access to educational and occupational training for individuals – particularly those age 18-24, displaced and income disadvantaged workers, people who are returning to the workforce and veterans.

Technicians from around Northern Nevada are demonstrating their skills, knowledge and value through the innovative Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program at Western Nevada College.

The new year, 2018, is starting very well for Mark Twain Elementary School music students. The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a $16,000 grant awarded to Mark Twain Elementary for music education. The monies will be used to purchase new musical instruments including a 50-piece world drumming set, steel drums, hand chimes and various other percussion instruments.

A 61-year-old Dayton man was arrested Saturday at 7:07 p.m. near the intersection of College Pkwy and Nye Ln. for misdemeanor DUI first offense, unlawful method of turn, and drive on right required. Total bail: $1,341.

According to the arrest report a CCSO deputy on patrol observed a vehicle make a very wide turn, left of center before correcting to the right side of the roadway. The vehicles license plate light was not functioning and the driver did not signal the turn.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a destruction of property investigation.

On Dec. 31 at approximately 3:35 p.m., the male in the picture above became involved in a verbal altercation with an elderly couple in the parking lot of Bed Bath and Beyond located at 911 Topsy Lane in Northern Douglas County.

Carson High School seniors steeped in decisions about college and where to go may have lingering questions that are more real world than academic.

In this age of many tax forms, it is not a surprise that some tax forms are not correct, they are issued in error.

A layer of fog swept over much of the Carson City region Tuesday morning as a split weather system moves into the region, bringing some snow to the southern Sierra crest and a rain and fog combination at Lake Tahoe and in the valleys.

As part of its 2017 Pay It Forward initiative, United Federal Credit Union employees donated more than $1,200 to local families and organizations across northern Nevada, company officials announced Tuesday.

It’s looking like another rainy day, so there’s a good chance that Muscle Powered will choose to walk at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center rather than their chosen trails, it’s safer that way. You’ll find a power-packed quintet at Comma Coffee delivering a healthy dose of Mile High Jazz. Sierra Nevada Forums bring some truths about our local wildlife populations to this month’s event. Learn more about what makes Mother Nature tick in our neck of the woods.

TUESDAY, Jan 9: Things to do in Carson City

Kristin Luis, the Assistant District Attorney for Carson City, has formally announced that she will run for Carson City Justice of the Peace, Department Two.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people involved in an attack of an elderly man at Walgreens in Gardnerville on Christmas Eve.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes local, state and federal agencies, may continue prescribed fire operations this week in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe, weather permitting. Smoke may be present.

A 50-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning in the 600 block of Old Clear Creek Road for misdemeanor DUI after crashing into a Carson City park ranger vehicle, a sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to a North Saliman Road residence for a small computer fire.

Reno author Mark S. Bacon will talk about “Where Mystery Writers Get Their Deadly Ideas,” and sign copies of his new book, “Desert Kill Switch,” this Thursday, Jan. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City. Half the profits will benefit the Friends of the Carson City Library.

Tibetan monks, on a two-year tour of the United States from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in India, will be visiting Carson City and South Lake Tahoe to share their unique and deeply spiritual culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

When you strip away the expectations of your family and the “shoulds” of life, what do you really want? What do you long for at your core, when no one is watching? When meeting the expectations of yourself or others isn’t a factor, what do you really want to do with your life?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program for 2018, which provides funding for nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults receiving day care, has been renewed, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

Carson City Sheriff's Office along with law enforcement agencies statewide are Joining Forces to focus on distracted drivers beginning Monday with stepped up enforcement through Jan. 22.

This Monday might feel a little manic. The Carson and Lyon County kids are back at school (Douglas County starts up again tomorrow.) Rain is expected all day long, so indoor activities are your best bet. Inquiring minds will enjoy the ‘NASA at your Library’ program, just make sure to register online if your kid would like to participate. The High Sierra Swing Dance Club is back on the Eleventh Frame Lounge dance floor after a few weeks of holiday hiatus.

A new semester begins Monday, Jan. 8 for the Carson City School District, which has been adjourned for winter break since Dec. 22.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 8-14, 2018.

Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will start their day on Feb. 15 with Sanskrit mantras, containing verses from the world’s oldest existing scripture.

The Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (BWRA) on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District remains closed to over-snow vehicles due to lack of snow, a press release from the U.S. Forest Service said.

Great news for Carson High School students as Librarian Ananda Campbell is making sure her library stays cutting edge.

Campbell was awarded both the Library Services and Technology Act Community Enrichment Grant from the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Carson City School District Schools Foundation Mini Grant Teacher Award to help fund Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Projects and to assist in facilitating an ever-changing CHS Senators Library Collaborative Learning area.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday evening at 6:15
p.m. to a report of an armed robbery at a Subway restaurant located at 1328 U.S. Highway 395 in Gardnerville.