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Caldor Fire southwest of Tahoe grows to 106,562 acres, 5 percent contained as of Monday morning

The Caldor Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County is mapped at 106,562 acres and is now 5 percent contained as of Monday morning, according to InciWeb.

According to Cal Fire, overnight downslope winds, low temperatures, and moderate humidity levels aided in slowing fire spread. Crews continue to encounter heavy down and drought-stressed fuels that are extremely receptive to spotting. Damage assessment teams continue to inspect properties and infrastructure throughout the area.

The fire is moving in a northeast direction, toward Strawberry and Twin Bridges. The operational boundary of the Caldor Fire has moved out to SR89 as of Monday morning. There has not been any new evacuation warnings or orders moving with it.

Cal Fire reports 17,488 structures threatened and 403 homes and six commercial properties destroyed.

Go here for the latest Cal Fire briefing.

Highway 50 is closed in both directions from the Sly Park Road exit to Twin Bridges. Highway 50 will be open between Meyers and Twin Bridges for local residents only who reside between Meyers and Twin Bridges. These residents will be subject to providing identification and proof of residency. No traffic will be allowed west past Twin Bridges.

There are 1,745 firefighters fighting the fire. Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state and region are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

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CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café CONNECTIONS from 10 to 11:30 am OR from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

Meet new people at any or all of the CONNECTIONS gatherings hosted throughout the month in Carson City .

Check out our events calendar at https://connectionscentral.org/events to find more CONNECTIONS opportunities.

All are welcome. There is no cost and no sign up required.

A 34-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI, speeding, failure to maintain a lane of travel, driving on a sidewalk and reckless driving, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Leap year brings change and what better way to make a positive change than by quitting smoking. It may even be at the top of your accomplishment list for 2024.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Winter Show. This is the first judged show of the year and will run until March 22.

Road Maintenance

Carson City's Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand proposed General Improvement Districts (GID) for road maintenance.

Anyone who has visited my home, “Twain Haven,” has met my pet Jay, my pal, “Huckleberry.” And these welcome visitors have heard my accounts of what lengths Huckleberry will go to, to get my attention, from tapping on the window with his beak, to faking his own death.

Although gardeners love plants, few of us love weeds. Although it seems absurd to talk about weeds while there is snow on the ground, the Boy Scouts say, “Be Prepared!” If you want to do less pulling or hoeing of weeds in spring and summer, consider applying a pre-emergent herbicide relatively soon.

CARSON CITY — After 30 years of public service to the State of Nevada, Department of Motor Vehicles Director Julie Butler has announced her intent to retire on March 1, 2024.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for talented young musicians to take part in the club’s annual music contest. The contest is open to students in the 9th-12th grades, or 14-18 years of age for home schooled or non-traditionally schooled students.

Nevada sports betting operators were certain the 2023 Super Bowl in Phoenix — a marquee matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs — would smash the game’s wagering record.

With "abandon" as its January theme, there was a four-way tie for first place among Carson City area photographers in the monthly Carson City Photo Club competition.

CARSON CITY — The Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation is nearing the finish line for Phase 1 rollout of Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance modernization project. DETR’s older UINV Employer Self Service (ESS) will be taken offline Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Sunset from the Koontz Lane trailhead of Prison Hill in Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 12-18, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields

Carson Valley Community Theatre Presents “The Play That Goes Wrong, High School Edition” By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sawer & Henry Shields. A Collaboration with Douglas High School, Directed by Renee Kaldor

You never know what’s coming next in the hilarious comedy/whodunnit where nothing goes according to plan.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office received information on February 10th of an alleged Sex Trafficking operation out of California that had arrived in the local area on February 9th.

The original information alleged that approximately 9 persons were involved, including 3 males who were significantly armed. Due to the nature of the sex trafficking operation, the FBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Task Force was immediately engaged to assist.

Nevada State Museum Coin Press & Membership Programs Manager, Kelly Brant, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

The public is invited to attend the luncheon which takes place Tuesday, February 13th at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

UPDATE 12:55 p.m.: Multiple suspects are in custody. Investigation is on-going. There is no immediate threat to the public. Shelter in place has been lifted. Press release to follow.

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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is serving a search warrant in the area of Sonoma Street and Carson Street.

The public is asked to avoid the area. If you are in the area of Carson Street and Sonoma Street, you are asked to shelter in place unless otherwise advised by law enforcement.

Updates to follow.

Why TNR Matters
The benefits of TNR are manifold, impacting not just the cats but the community at large. Here's how:
Controls Population: By spaying and neutering. TNR programs effectively control the population of community cats, reducing the number of kittens born on the streets.

Carson City Little League registration is now open for the 2024 season.

Looking for love this Valentines Day? Come to Catmandu this weekend and meet Frank!

The southern access to Mills Park from Mills Lane, Oxoby Loop, and amenities including the pickleball courts, will be closed Monday, Feb. 12 to Friday, Feb. 16, for tree maintenance of the large Cottonwood trees.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office SWAT and Special Enforcement units took 30-year-old Aaron Friesen, (9/13/93) into custody at approximately 2:35 p.m. at a downtown North Curry Street residential Inn. Friesen had been identified as one of two suspects who attempted a forceful kidnapping on February 8, 2024 at the 1300 block of Fleetwood Avenue in Carson City.

UPDATE: The area is clear, a kidnapping suspect was taken into custody. More here: https://www.carsonnow.org/story/02/09/2024/kidnapping-suspect-taken-cust...

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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is reporting Police Activity in the North Curry Street area.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is serving a warrant in the area  of North Curry Street and West Robinson St. The public is asked to avoid the area.

Carson High School hosted a Miracle Minute fundraiser this morning for all those wishing to donate to support the Rodriguez family.

The fundraiser was held during the school’s A3 class period where students, teachers and employees were able to make donations for 1 minute, pooling their money into an envelope in their classrooms.

60 years ago in February of 1964, The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. Beatles Flashback will be celebrating that historic event with this special show.

Empire Elementary School in Carson City is excited to get hands-on learning experience with a new 3D printer and apply the technology as part of their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

North Lyon Firefighters are sounding the alarm. After months of conflict and building tensions, firefighters say they voted unanimously against Chief Jason Nicholl and say they have lost confidence in his ability to lead the North Lyon Fire Protection District.

Former President Donald Trump easily won Nevada’s Republican caucus Thursday in a race where he was functionally the only remaining major candidate on the ballot, according to early returns from several rural counties.

Once a month the Maizie Theater in Brewery Arts Center hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Friday Feb. 9 features The Wolf Creek Boys with opening act Will Houk.