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Cinco De Mayo Events in Sparks and Carson City
Sparks and Carson City will both be holding Cinco De Mayo events on Sunday, May 5. In Sparks, the Cinco De Mayo festival will take place on Victorian Avenue from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be live music and authentic Mexican food. Victorian Avenue, from Pyramid Way to...
Olympic Valley board to review utility charges, connection fees
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The Olympic Valley Public Service District board has greenlit a $65,710 contract with engineering consultants HDR Engineering Inc. to conduct a water and sewer rate review, and connection fees for new service hookups. The rate study, required by Proposition 218, will analyze 10 years of...
Lockdown at Carson High School lifted; no weapon found
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 1:29 p.m.: The lockdown has been lifted and the investigation into an alleged weapon sighting has concluded with no weapon being found. No one was injured and classes have resumed. School will end at its usual time. Update at 1:17 p.m.: The district...
Three Arrested for Theft from Carson City Boot Barn, Other Stores
Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested three people after responding to a theft in progress at a Carson City Boot Barn. It happened at the Boot Barn on Topsy Lane on Sunday, April 26th according to a post on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. The three suspects, identified...
The Parks Foundation celebrates 50 years, names new Executive Director
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Sierra State Parks Foundation Board of Directors has named Michael Myers the new Executive Director of the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Myer’s background in building strong relationships and collaborating with government agencies and nonprofit partners, combined with a deep passion for promoting inclusive stewardship will help to further advance the mission of the organization that is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael,” says Norma Santiago, Sierra State Parks Foundation Board President. “He brings experience, enthusiasm and great partnership skills.” We feel fortunate to have found him and look forward to a successful and invigorating future with him at the helm.” Heidi Doyle, who has also served her 50th year in public lands, will remain present to support the transition.
Nevada Legislative Committee of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is a bi-state compact with 15 members from the federal, state, and local level. On Friday the Nevada Legislative Committee for the Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency met at Incline Village to discuss the state's interests in the Lake Tahoe Basin..
Discover the world of STEM at Discovery Night in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Community College, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), and Tahoe STEM Academy are hosting Discovery Night, a community event focused on STEM exploration Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30-7 p.m., at South Tahoe Middle School. Discovery Night promises an evening filled with excitement,...
New DMV appointment system launched at all offices
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the implementation of a new appointment system, WaitWell, in all metropolitan and rural offices throughout the state. “We are thrilled to bring this new system to our offices,” said Director Tonya Laney. “We are solely focused on providing...
Incline Village construction project will cause delays on State Route 28 this summer
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village General Improvement District’s Effluent Pipeline Replacement Project will cause lane closures on Nevada State Route 28 between Sand Harbor and the Douglas County line this summer. Intermittent single lane closures and alternating one-way traffic control is scheduled to begin on May 5, with construction taking place from Sundays at 7 p.m. through Fridays at 12 p.m. to facilitate the Effluent Pipeline Project work. Traffic delays of up to 30 minutes are expected along this stretch of SR 28 during the summer construction season.
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