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Ronald Gordon Renaldi ~ 1933 - 2019

Ronald Gordon Renaldi, R.Ph., passed away on December 4, 2019 at the age of 86.

Born in Oakland, California on October 26, 1933 to Hazel and Joseph Renaldi. Ron grew up in Oakland, graduating from Saint Elizabeth High School in 1951. He earned a BS from the University of California, Berkeley in 1955.

Movie Review: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum opens Friday

As a fan of the first "John Wick" movie I gotta tell you I didn't think any sequel would top it but boy, was I wrong! From the opening scenes 'til the end, it's non-stop action with a body count higher than the number of politicians wanting to run for president of the United States. “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum” picks up where number 2 left off as Wick is a worldwide wanted man: wanted by every assassin with a $14 million on his head. Keanu Reeves reprises the role that he was born to play (sorry "Matrix" fans).

Tom Stone selected as new Douglas County manager

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It has been announced by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners that Tom Stone is the new county manager.

Stone, who beat out 42 potential candidates for the position, has lived in Douglas County since 2011.

“I’m looking forward to working with all five commissioners and the great staff at Douglas County”, said Stone. “Seldom in a person's lifetime do they have the opportunity to serve two exceptional counties in two great States. I am truly honored.”

Several crashes in South Lake Tahoe this weekend, including one involving pedestrian

First responders around the South Lake Tahoe area were kept busy over the weekend with collisions, a jet ski crash and a major incident involving a pedestrian and vehicle.

On Sunday, August 19 at 12:12 a.m., South Lake Tahoe fire and police departments responded to the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Hwy 50) and Lakeview Avenue on the call of a pedestrian versus vehicle crash.

Removing abandoned cars in South Lake Tahoe

We've all seen them. Trailers and vehicles of all types parked on the side of the road for days, and even weeks or months with no apparent owner. Have you ever wondered what the process is?

In July, a white Mustang was abandoned on the side of Gardner Street behind Les Schwab Tires. It was stripped of everything of value, including tires and parts of the motor. Some remains of this once nice car, along with computer parts were strewn about, left for someone to take care of.

Who is that someone?

NHP kept busy with multiple weather related crashes including 34-car pileup

The weather on Thursday, February 22 kept local law enforcement busy with collisions and stranded motorists on local roadways, During the afternoon hours alone, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to a 19-vehicle crash and a 34-vehicle crash.

At 2:00 p.m., NHP troppers responded to eastbound Interstate 80 about four miles east of Sparks to a call of a four vehicle and one tractor/trailer crash. Upon arrival they found that 19 vehicles were involved, including several tractor trailers with both lanes blocked. Eight people involved in the crashes were transported to area hospitals.

Western Nevada College debuts auto restoration class

Imagine taking a class where one learns to restore a classic 1953 Cadillac convertible, 1965 Ford Mustang and 1952 Willys Jeep. Impossible in our area? Not any more.

Western Nevada College’s Automotive Mechanics program provides unique instruction in automotive restoration, and for the first time they will be offering it as a class: Special Topics in Automotive Mechanics (AUTO 198).

Fire closes I-80 in Sparks

Interstate 80 is closed in both directions from Patrick to Wadsworth due to wild fires and poor visibility according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Westbound traffic is being diverted at Derby Dam and eastbound traffic is being diverted at Mustang.

The Earthstone Fire started at 1:30 p.m. Monday and it is now at 3,000 acres according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.

Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks is closed while crews work on the brush fire near Belmar/Earthstone in Sparks.

Special Mother's Day train to Virginia City

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will once again offer special train rides over the Mother's Day weekend, May 13-14, that will take moms and families from Carson City to Virginia City aboard a historic train.

All mothers will be honored with a long-stem rose as they board the 1953 ALCO (American Locomotive Company) heritage diesel locomotive for the 16 mile trip to the Comstock-era town of Virginia City.

NHP in Reno responds to over 75 calls during Monday's storm

The Nevada Highway Patrol had a busy day Monday as they dealt with numerous crashes and stuck cars after a "Spring Slider" dumped a foot of snow in many areas in and around Reno.

Between 4:00 a.m. and noon, NHP troopers responded to 25 crashes that did not require medical response, eight crashes that needed ambulances, and over 45 motorists that needed some sort of assist.

Douglas County taking bids for 1967 Mustang

The Douglas County Community Services Foundation (DCCSF) is offering the public a chance to bid on this candy apple red 1967 Mustang beauty. All proceeds will go directly to the Douglas County Community and Senior Center. Your dreams will come true when you open the hood and see the holy grail of classic cars knowing it could be in your garage with the winning bid.

Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe linked to Vallejo kidnapping

A disbarred attorney arrested in South Lake Tahoe has been accused of kidnapping 29-year old Denise Huskins of Vallejo, CA on March 23, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed today.

Douglas County Foundation to raffle off classic Ford Mustang

During Saturday's Carson Valley Days parade, the Douglas County Community Services Foundation will be showcasing a 1967 classic Ford Mustang which they will be raffling off this fall. The car will be the Grand Prize for the Foundation’s 2nd Annual Classic Car Raffle fundraiser to be held on October 17, 2015. Only 100 tickets will be sold for this fun and unique raffle hosted by the Community Services Foundation.

Wings of Freedom Tour brings vintage planes to Minden-Tahoe Airport

Event Date: 
June 1, 2015 (All day)

In honor of WWII veterans, the Wings of Freedom Tour will make a stop at the Minden-Tahoe airport June 1-3, 2015 as part of their 110 day U.S. tour.

Plans making the trip will include the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Nine-O-Nine," WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft" and P-51 Mustang fighter. This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore and learn about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. There are only eight B-17s still able to fly in the U.S. and the B-24 and P-51 are the only ones remaining in service.

K-Tahoe hits the Minden-Tahoe "Aviation Roundup"

New KTHO morning show, Charlee Simons & Jen, were disappointed that the So. Lake Tahoe Airport "Lake in the Sky" airshow had to be cancelled due to the smoke from the fires, so they made it down the mountain into Minden for the Minden/Tahoe Airport "Aviation Roundup this past weekend. It was quite incredible when an actual P-51 Mustang taxied up behind them!

Nevada brothel owner wins county commission post

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (AP) - Mustang Ranch brothel owner Lance Gilman has a new job.He defeated fellow Republican Mathew Conley 62 percent to 38 percent Tuesday to win a seat on the Storey County com...

Tragic crash leads to changes at Reno National Championship Air Races

RENO - Following an extensive update on last year's crash of a highly modified P-51 Mustang at the Reno National Championship Air Races, the National Transportation Safety Board issued seven saf...

Judges rule for wild horse advocate

RENO, Nev. (AP) - A photographer and leading wild horse protection advocate who says her First Amendment rights were violated when she was denied access to mustang roundups in Nevada has scored a v...

At least 75 seriously injured, 25 critically in Reno Air Races crash (W/VIDEO OF CRASH)

The Associated Press and KRNV News Channel 4 in Reno are reporting that at least 75 people have been injured, 25 critically after a P51 Mustang crashed in front of the grandstands at the Reno National Air Races at around 4 p.m. this afternoon. Keep up with the latest from the Reno Gazette-Journal. Go here for the latest.

2011 Lake in The Sky Air Show

The 22nd annual Lake in the Sky Air Show, considered the biggest and best air show in the high Sierra is on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 8 a.m. and runs throughout the day.
You won’t want to miss the spectacular opening ceremonies Warbird ‘fly bys!’ And then get up close to several vintage Warbirds and military static display aircraft, including the Air Forces C-17 Globemaster, and the #1 rated fighter plane of WWII - the legendary P-51 Mustang. Plus many more Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corp aircraft on display.

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