Lake Tahoe
Vessel equipped with ultraviolet light attacks invasive aquatic plants at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 3:24pmLAKE TAHOE — A new control tool for aquatic invasive plants that clog waterways, reduce water clarity and provide cover for other invasive species at Lake Tahoe continues to show impressive results in its third year of testing. The tool is a light array mounted under a working barge, which trolls through the marina dousing the plants on the lake bottom with ultraviolet-C light.
Keep Tahoe Bears Wild: Agencies encourage use of bear resistant canisters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 1:36pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As a reminder, backcountry visitors should practice proper food and garbage storage and behave appropriately when hiking and backpacking in Bear Country.
This summer, wilderness rangers report bears are successfully taking down food-hangs in Desolation Wilderness. Once bears become habituated to human food and garbage they will return and seek it out. Agencies highly recommend using bear resistant canisters when visiting the backcountry.
Gusty winds, low humidity pose wildfire concern for Carson City, Tahoe and northern Nevada region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 8:33amDrier and much warmer air will work its way into Northern Nevada and the Carson City area Wednesday, bringing gusty winds and low humidity with it, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of the region.
Carson City deputies arrest man for grand larceny after he drove away with new car from car dealership
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:21amA 66-year-old Bristol Bay, NV man was arrested in the 3200 block of South Carson Street for grand larceny and possession of stolen property after stealing a car from a car dealership.
Numerous assaults witnessed in Douglas County today during Black Lives Matter protests
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 5:46pmA group of about thirty Black Lives Matter protesters from Gardnerville, Carson City and Lake Tahoe took to the streets of Douglas County today, where they were met with hundreds of heavily armed counter-protesters, some of whom were physically and verbally assaulting the mostly-teenaged protesters.
Dayton man identified in fatal crash near Blue Lakes south of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:35amThe California Highway Patrol reports a fatal vehicle incident involving a Dayton man that happened Wednesday on Blue Lakes Road off of State Route 88 south of Lake Tahoe.
Carson Educational Support Association says thank you to local, regional business support
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 9:21pmThe Carson Educational Support Association, which consists of Para Professionals, Secretaries, Clinical Aides, Nurses, Custodians, Skilled Maintenance workers, Bus drivers and Attendants, Nutrition workers, Deaf and hard of hearing interpreters, Library Media technicians, and IT workers, would like to thank the following businesses for for sponsoring and donating to our educational support staff banquet.
Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed on Aug. 4 for community art project
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 7:44amTo accommodate a highly anticipated community mural art project, the Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed to public access between the Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor all day on Tuesday, August 4, as well as Wednesday, August 5 through Friday, August 7, after 8:00 p.m.
Forest Service cancels Taylor Creek Visitor Center programs, Fall Fish Festival at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — After much discussion and deliberation, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has made the difficult decision to cancel planned interpretive programs and visitor services at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center through the end of October, including second- and third-grade conservation education field trips. In addition, we have made the decision to cancel the Fall Fish Festival this year, an event that typically draws up to 12,000 visitors over the weekend.
Carson City arrests: Driver booked for suspected DUI, child endangerment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:10amA 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Curry and Fourth Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City area gaming revenue in June among Nevada's best to rebound after shutdown
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:12amNationally Recognized Classical Concert Series Announces In-Person Performances
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:05amClassical Tahoe, a celebration of classical music that aims to enrich the cultural and community vitality of Lake Tahoe, is adapting its annual Orchestra Festival to a Chamber Music Series in Incline Village from July 30 to August 16. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the careers of musicians and artists, the performance nonprofit seeks to bring awareness on how chamber groups can perform safely for the community while providing a transformative, intimate music experience.
Project along US 50 Spooner begins wrap-up, single lane closures start Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 9:51amCARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 between Carson City and Spooner summit beginning July 30 as the Nevada Department of Transportation wraps up a project to reduce roadside erosion and help preserve water quality.
More thunderstorms on the way Carson City region, northern Sierra front; Red Flag Warning issued
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 1:10pmMore thunderstorms are on the way for northern and western Nevada and the Carson City, Carson Valley region with the potential for stronger thunderstorms and associated lightning strikes Monday, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a Red Flag Warning.
Fishing Report: Fish are biting throughout the region, but beware some toxic blue-green algae blooms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 3:57pmHello fellow anglers. I finally got out to do some camping and fishing for a few days. We stayed at the Carson River Resort just south of Markleeville CA.
What happens when a business has a positive COVID-19 test in Carson City?
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 7:19amSince COVID-19 entered Carson City and Northern Nevada communities, there have been many questions about how to stay safe, where to get information and how the community is affected.
New lakefront community catering to 55-plus crowd to open in Reno this fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 2:54pmConstruction of Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community is nearly complete, and its first residents are expected to move in this fall, said Darryl Fisher, president of Mission Senior Living. The active lifestyle community for adults 55-years-old and better is located at 765 South Meadows Parkway, Reno. Construction began in the spring of 2019.
Wild fire threat remains as severe thunderstorms possible for Sierra, northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:40amAnother round of strong thunderstorms are expected to pass through the Lake Tahoe, Carson City and western Nevada region Wednesday, bringing with them a risk of lightning generated wild land fire starts, gusty winds, rain, hail and flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
DJ collective asks for money after being cited for over-300 person party near Spooner
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 1:55pmEmerald Bass is a collective of local “bass Dj’s and Producers” based out of Lake Tahoe. Throughout the year, they often throw parties and music concerts that attract crowds of music and art lovers.
Thunderstorms again develop over Sierra, Red Flag Warning goes up for Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 3:27pmAs it has been over the past few days, showers and thunderstorms have developed Monday afternoon over the Sierra, with an increased chance of storms expected to impact much of the region though the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The stronger of the storms will be capable of producing heavy rain, hail, and winds in excess of 40 mph.
Study investigates link between clothes dryer lint, microplastic pollution in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 1:31pmLast year, Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the League to Save Lake Tahoe detected microplastics in Lake Tahoe for the first time ever, many of which were microfibers. This discovery revealed that microplastic pollution is not just present in oceans, but also in mountains and lakes, including highly protected areas like Lake Tahoe.
Drift smoke from Hog Fire west of Susanville lingers into Sierra, western Nevada skies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 7:26amIf the air seems thicker around the Carson City region Monday, that's due to a fire burning well to the north of us, west of Susanville, in which the linger of the smoke has drifted south.
Another round of thunderstorms developing in Sierra, may reach western Nevada valleys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 3:58pmAnother round of thunderstorms began to move into the Sierra from the south on Sunday afternoon. A National Weather Service forecaster noted the storms could enter into the valley areas of western Nevada into early evening, bringing with them the potential for heavy rain, hail and wind.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'H2O 2020' exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 2:33pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "H2O 2020", with work by eight Great Basin artists at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery: Cyndy Brenneman, Vanessa Martinez, Nolan Preece, Nancy Raven, Craig Sheppard, Dylan Silver, Cathryne Trachok, and Candida Webb. The exhibition will be in the gallery through Sept. 24, 2020.
America’s Most Beautiful Tour de Tahoe Postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 12:36pmThe combined 29th Annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, that was postponed to merge with the 18th Annual Tour de Tahoe, scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2020 has been postponed to their traditional dates in 2021.
Thunderstorms move into Sierra and western Nevada, forecasters advise flash floods possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 4:24pmThunderstorms have begun to move into the Sierra and western Nevada region Thursday afternoon, bringing with them lightning, periods of heavy rain and a risk of flash flooding and debris flows in recent wild land fire burn areas.
Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:40amNevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.
Carson City area weather: Threat of thunderstorms bring fire, flash flooding concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 6:13pmThe potential of afternoon and evening thunderstorms around the Carson City region and much of western Nevada has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch as well as raise concern for the potential for flash flooding near recent wildfire areas.
California governor orders bars, wineries and indoor dining to close as COVID-19 spikes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 1:59pmCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered all counties in California to close indoor restaurants, bars, movie theaters and wineries as the state combats a surge in coronavirus cases. A list of 30 counties has further restrictions.
NDOT to install 'no parking' signs on State Route 28 in southeast Incline Village
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 9:43amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation will add no parking signs to enhance traffic safety on a section of State Route 28 in southeastern Incline Village.