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Marching to the Beat: Photos from 2024 Nevada Day Parade

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:54:01 +0000

Photos by Sally Hanrahan Photography

The Nevada Day Parade in downtown Carson City on Saturday was filled with celebration, culture and camaraderie. Marching bands and local musicians brought rhythm to the streets and filled the air with music and dancing.

From Local nonprofits, schools and civic groups showcasing their missions and community involvement to local businesses and cultural groups. Cheering from the sidelines, friends and family celebrated the achievements of their loved ones , and showed a sense of community and belonging that made the parade special.

Douglas, Carson City fire crews rush to brush fire in Alpine View, Jacks Valley area

Jeff Munson — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:40:07 +0000

UPDATE 12:05PM: Jacks Valley Road has reopened and Douglas County is reporting all area roads are open except Bavarian Drive. Evacuations have been downgraded to a Precautionary Evacuation Warning. Go here for evacuation parameters.
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UPDATE 11:30AM: Eastern Sierra Fire and Ice, which monitors fires in the region, reports forward fire progress has been stopped per incident command. The fire is estimated at around 3 acres. It is unknown at this time if any structures were damaged.
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UPDATE 11:28AM: Evacuation orders have been issued for the vicinity of the fire in the Jacks Valley area of Alpine View Court and Bavarian Drive; Parameters may be viewed on the Perimeter Map here. Evacuees are requested to exit the area via Jacks Valley Road. See Douglas County social media page here for updates.

UPDATE: The alertwildfire.org camera shows less smoke in the area as of around 11:15 a.m. Multiple fire engines and brush crews have responded to the scene.
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East Fork Fire and Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday morning to a brush fire in the area of Alpine View Court in the Jacks Valley area of Douglas County.

At around 10:20 a.m. firefighters were alerted to the fire and at around 10:30 a.m. Carson City was called for a mutual aid.

Details such has threats to structures are unknown at this time. Limited scanner traffic is alerting to possible evacuations. East Fork has requested help in shutting down Jacks Valley Road.

A reverse 911 alert has been initiated to the Alpine View area, according to scanner traffic and Eastern Sierra Fire and Ice.

Windy conditions are expected today.

Check back for updates.

Carson City area weather: Storm to bring gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow

Jeff Munson — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:30:12 +0000

An early-season storm will bring widespread gusty winds, valley rain around Carson City and surrounding counties and Sierra snow showers Sunday through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm will blow in Sunday, with widespread southwest winds 25 mph to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and wind prone areas gusts 50-plus mph, with mountain ridge wind gusts 60 mph to 80 mph.

Valley rain will begin Sunday morning in far northwest Nevada, then into the I-80 corridor by Monday, NWS forecasters said, noting it will likely be a wet commute Monday into Tuesday morning.

Snow levels Sunday will be from 7,500 feet to 8,000 feet, dropping to 5,500 to 6,500 feet Monday to near all valley floors by Tuesday morning, according to the weather service.

Snow amounts will be 1 to 3 inches in the high Sierra, up to one inch at Lake Tahoe level, and a trace possible for lowest valleys by Tuesday morning, NWS forecasters said.

There are no watches or warnings issued at this time. There is a Lake Wind Advisory until 11 p.m. Sunday for the Lake Tahoe area and the Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

The weather service advises people to secure loose outdoor decorations, furniture and clean leaves from gutters. Motorists are urged to take it slow while driving on ice and snow. See NVroads.com for the latest travel conditions.

Nevada Day 2024 beard contest winners, most bearded community goes to Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:21:05 +0000

As the 2024 Nevada Day Parade ended, the fun continued with the annual Nevada Day beard competition. Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City buzzed with nearly two hours of excitement as the bearded showed off their best.

This was Perry Nixdorf’s and Starr Nixdorf’s ninth year running the Nevada Day Beard Contest. The sponsors of the beard contest are Nick Fontanez of Cipriani’s Downtown Barbershop, and Perry Nixdorf and Starr Nixdorf of Paradise Salon Spa Wellness and Spear Me.

The judges were Taylor Lynch (owner of Taylor’s Scissors ‘n’ Clippers), Nick Fontanez( owner of Cipriani‘s Downtown Barbershop) and Brian Halverson. All judges are professional local barbers.

Most bearded community:
3rd Pl. Lyon County
2nd Pl. Washoe County
1st Pl. Carson City

Best overall winner:
Matt Wagner (he is also fullest beard winner for eleven straight years)

Longest beard:
3rd Pl. Boyd Lester - 23 inches.
2nd Pl. Scott Perry - 25 inches.
1st Pl. Jimmy Johnson - 26 inches.

Blackest beard:
3rd Pl. Joe Yasbeck
2nd Pl. Nick Chaparro
1st Pl. Dan Hague

Whitest beard:
3rd Pl. Kevin McDermott
2nd Pl. Robert Beeler
1st Pl. Tom Simmonds

Reddest beard:
3rd Pl. Shawn Smee
2nd Pl. Jackson Uselman
1st Pl. Lex Garraway

Blondest beard:
3rd Pl. Kevin Liston
2nd Pl. Cody Tucker
1st Pl. Tristan Hein

Salt and pepper beard:
3rd Pl. Anthony Ramos
2nd Pl. Jeremy Litka
1st Pl. Brian Burris

Fullest beard:
3rd Pl. Kevin Liston
2nd Pl. Anthony Borrero
1st Pl. Matt Wagner

Scruffiest beard:
3rd Pl. David Clemensen
2nd Pl. Patrick Justice
1st Pl. Michael Giancontieri

Best groomed:
3rd Pl. Kris Kaltenbacher
2nd Pl. Brant McDaniel
1st Pl. Brian Burris

Carson City area road report for week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3

Jeff Munson — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:55:27 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— 2nd Street between Carson Street and Curry Street will be closed to westbound traffic from April 8, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for construction.

— Bath Street between Nevada Street and Curry Street will be closed to thru traffic one day between Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

— Curry Street between King Street and 2nd Street will be closed to traffic on Friday, from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— North Ormsby Boulevard between Newman Place and Washington Street will be closed from Oct. 1, 2024, to Nov. 8, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

— The intersection of Carmine Street and Lompa Lane will have flagger control from Tuesday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— Center Drive near the intersection of Topsy Lane will be reduced to a single lane from Sept. 16, 2024, to Nov. 26, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Cortez Street between Goshute Way and Philippi Street will have lane shifts on Wednesday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Hawthorne Court will have shoulder work on Tuesday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

— Lompa Lane between Sherman Lane and Carmine Street will have flagger control for southbound traffic from Tuesday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— Roop Street between Little Lane and Oregon Street will have reduced southbound lanes from Oct. 28, 2024, to Nov. 7, 2024, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Topsy Lane near the Lyla Lane will be reduced to a single lane from Sept. 16, 2024, to Nov. 26, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Nevada Day 2024 Balloons

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:12:38 +0000

Photography by Edward Howell

Colorful balloons drift over Carson City for Nevada Day on Saturday morning.

Post Nevada Day Parade in full swing around Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:39:46 +0000

Photos by Jenny Treece

From the Carson Mall to McFadden Plaza and at the Nevada Day Powwow at Robert "Bob" Crowell Multi-Purpose Athletic Center, activities continue Saturday afternoon and evening into Sunday.

Central Lyon Fire announces open burn season, transition to online permitting platform

Jeff Munson — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:18:37 +0000

Central Lyon Fire Protection District

Central Lyon Fire Protection District will begin open burning on Nov. 1, 2024, pending weather conditions. This decision aligns with fire safety protocols and mirrors burn permit restrictions in place by surrounding agencies, including the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF), Fernley, Carson City and Storey County.

This year, Central Lyon Fire has partnered with the Western Fire Chiefs Association to introduce an online burn permitting platform. Effective immediately, all burn permits will be processed through the BeforeYouBurn app (when available) or website BeforeYouBurn.com, which can also be accessed through the Central Lyon Fire website at www.centrallyonfire.org. As part of this transition, paper burn permits will no longer be issued, and the burn line will no longer be operational.

We understand that this is a significant shift, and we appreciate the community's cooperation as we move toward this more streamlined and efficient system. The app/website is designed to simplify the process, making it easier for residents to manage their burn permits. QR codes will be available at all fire station entries, and informational flyers can be provided upon request.

For those unable to use the online system, assistance will be available at the Administration Office, located at 246 Dayton Valley Road, Suite 106, during regular business hours. Please note that this means paper permit holders will only be able to determine safe burn days during these hours, and weekend burning without online access will not be possible.

We encourage all residents to visit the website or download the app (when available) in preparation for the upcoming burn season. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the process, we welcome your feedback.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our community safe.

Nevada Day Parade Hot Air Balloons by Jake Boshard Photography

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:42:14 +0000

By Jake Boshard Photography

Hot air balloons flying overhead on Carson Street for the 2024 Nevada Day Parade. Scroll and click on each photo for full size.

Photos: Nevada Day 2024 balloon launch

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:30:36 +0000

Photos by Bill Hopp

It was a perfect day in Carson City for the hot air balloons to celebrate Nevada Day 2024. The air was crisp with a light breeze from the south. The balloons went off right on schedule and headed north, across the city. A couple were seen landing on, or near, Silver Oak Golf Course.