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The Nevada Department of Wildlife has a number of recent fish plants to report in Western Nevada. The most recent are:

If you are a trout fisherman and are fairly new to our area, you may not be aware that some of our best Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing is at Pyramid Lake in the month of March.

Pyramid Lake (which is roughly the same surface size as Lake Tahoe) is about 30 miles north of Reno-Sparks, and it contains Lahontan Cutthroat Trout that routinely run into “Double Digits” in weight.

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The lake is the terminus of the Truckee River which begins at Lake Tahoe.
Pyramid Lake is approximately 15 miles long, 11 miles wide and measures 350 feet deep at its deepest point.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon fishing report for the week of March 16-23.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reported: The road is closed.

BLUE LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Dave Kirby of the Woodfords Station (866) 694-2930 www.woodfordsstation.com reported: The road is closed for the winter.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:

Tablet War Has Begun! from Jonathan Denwood on Vimeo.

If you have been thinking about buying a tablet or just want to keep up on the latest news listen as Jonathan and Kirk talk about what is hot and what is not. Jonathan breaks down the good bad and ugly of the new tablets.

A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 11 tonight for Carson City and much of Northern Nevada as a cold front pushes through the region.

The strongest winds will continue until early this evening before decreasing later as a cold front approaches and widespread rain develops, according to the National Weather Service in Reno and Carsonweather.com. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Snow is expected to drop to lake level by Wednesday morning.

CARSON CITY – Nevada is getting shortchanged from the federal government when it comes to addressing contamination from the underground nuclear weapons testing era, with the Nevada Test Site getting only a small amount of funding for cleanup efforts, a state lawmaker said today.

From RalstonFlash a few minutes ago:
Message to everyone else (Are you listening, Sharron?):  Stay out.

Sandoval: “I have a great deal of respect for Congressman Heller and think he will make a tremendous United States Senator. He has proven to be a tireless advocate for new job creation, smaller government and honest, ethical public service. It is with pride that I offer my full support and endorsement.”
 

The wholesale price for unleaded gas has dropped 14 cents today. This should translate into lower prices at the pump within the next few days. So don't fill up too early, as long as there are still a few days worth of gas in your car's tank.

“I don't set out to offend or shock, but I also don't do anything to avoid it,” a mantra by and for comedian Sarah Silverman who will be performing at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 9. The actor/comedian is taking a mid season break from her Comedy Central TV show to get back to her stand-up comedy roots.

Many women in rural Nevada have never had a mammogram. Fear, lack of funds, transportation conflicts, or no insurance are the main reasons women have not protected their health with this breast cancer screening process. Yet, we know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives.

The Mammovan will be visiting two Carson City locations on March 21-22 and will offer mammograms to geographically isolated and uninsured women. Through the kind support of several organizations, mammograms will be available by appointment, for age and income eligible, at no charge.

By Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
Politico reports that Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki has formally endorsed Rep. Dean Heller and will “take time” to consider a run for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District. Quote:

Politico reports that Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki has formally endorsed Rep. Dean Heller and will “take time” to consider a run for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District. Quote:

By Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
During a brief interview with Congressman Dean Heller a few moments ago, Heller laughingly called his U.S. Senate run “the worst kept secret in Nevada” and said that for the past many months his team “had anticipated we would be running against Ensign in the primary.”

During a brief interview with Congressman Dean Heller a few moments ago, Heller laughingly called his U.S. Senate run “the worst kept secret in Nevada” and said that for the past many months his team “had anticipated we would be running against Ensign in the primary.”

The Nevada Student Alliance is a coalition of students from every institution in the Nevada System of Higher Education. Along with K-12 representatives, the alliance representatives and more than 1,000 college and university students will gather at the state’s legislature to advocate for the preservation of education in Nevada. Buses from multiple institutions will arrive in Carson City for the 10 a.m. rally on Monday, March 21.

By Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
At 8:12 a.m. this morning, Rep. Dean Heller finally sent an email to his supporters announcing the U.S. Senate run I confirmed here last week.

Heller has a pretty new campaign website, and here is the text of the email:

Friend,

A few minutes after Rep. Heller announced his U.S. Senate run this morning, an invitation to a March 28 fundraiser at Panevino went out to major donors.
Host donation is $5,000, attendees are $1,000 per person or $1,500 per couple.
Sheldon Adelson’s name is headlining along with:
– Steve Hill (Las Vegas Chamber)
– Dema Guinn (former First Lady)
– Bob List (former governor, RNC committeeman)
– Scott Nielson (Station Casinos)

At 8:12 a.m. this morning, Rep. Dean Heller finally sent an email to his supporters announcing the U.S. Senate run I confirmed here last week.
Heller has a pretty new campaign website, and here is the text of the email:
Friend,
Your past support has meant a lot me and for this reason I wanted you to be among the first to know that I am running for the United States Senate.

Jessica Cedillos from United Latino Community talks about that group's efforts to help Carson City's hispanic community.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GVR1XAzxx0

Join us this Friday for Classic Rock Band, "Bad Intent", Northern Nevada's best local band. No Cover and Smoke FREE!! See our full schedule on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/hjUVPo

Here's your chance to create new business relationships in an informal setting.

Gather just 7 business cards for a chance to win a free ticket to the Chamber's Governor's Reception on April 4th.

Cost $13 per person includes tax and tip.

*Must RSVP by March 25th!
Call 775-882-1565 or email: ybp@carsoncitychamber.com

*Reservations must be made by Friday March 25, 2011, if you made a reservation and failed to cancel you will be charged.

Greater Nevada Credit Union held its 62nd Annual meeting on March 8, 2011 at their headquarters in Carson City. Members, Board members, management, and staff gathered to celebrate the past year’s achievements and recognize 80 individuals who reached 35 years of membership with Greater Nevada during the last year. Of those long-time members, 13 were present to personally accept their appreciation gifts.

During the meeting, two officers whose terms had ended were re-elected by general consent, and the new Board of Directors was announced:

  • Chair, Robert Joiner

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford has requested emergency legislation to conduct a performance audit of the revenue collection functions of the Department of Taxation following questions last week about the thoroughness of the agency’s review of mining tax payments.

A Carson City woman faces felony drug charges after allegedly hiding methamphetamine inside her rectum.

Samantha Nelson, 19, was arrested after being stopped on Saturday at Fourth and Carson streets. A passenger in the vehicle, Ryan Musto, 22, was also arrested and faces a felony drug charge as well as providing false identification to authorities. Bail was set at $20,000.

(Updated at 2:12 p.m. on March 14, 2011 to include new comments from Sandoval Administration)
CARSON CITY – Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford has requested emergency legislation to conduct a performance audit of the revenue collection functions of the Department of Taxation following questions last week about the thoroughness of the agency’s review of mining tax payments.

Carson Now writer and veteran journalist Sam Bauman will discuss his newest novel "Confessions of a Paper Pimp" at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the Carson City Library. He will also be signing copies of the novel as well as copies of his earlier book "Then God Is Forgiven." The session is free.

The new book ranges from newspaper work in Ohio to flying over Asia as an Air Force pilot to travels around Europe and winding up with the protagonist facing pornography charges while working for a men's magazine.

A report this morning of a single vehicle accident in the westbound lane near the top of Spooner Summit on Highway 50 has Carson City deputies and paramedics responding.

The accident was reported at about 7:40 a.m. A vehicle apparently flipped with the driver being able to get themselves out. The driver is reportedly uninjured. Officers report black ice on the road. Traffic has slowed as emergency personnel from both Carson City and Douglas County respond.

The film "Beastly," currently playing at the Casino Fadango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City is a modern version of the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." It's set in a high school context with Vanessa Hudgens a Lindy Taylor (the Beauty) and Alex Pettyfer (the Beast).

"The Verdict: We should go...David's company has asked us to fly to Hong Kong...we are leaving later this afternoon."

That is the latest Facebook wall post from a former Northern Nevada resident and her family living in Japan who have made plans to leave the beleagured country in the wake of the earthquakes and tsunami that left the island nation devastated.

Alyson Meidell Jenkins, 33, along with many other Americans, have made plans to leave Japan immediately.

Take My Home Tonight" is supposed to be, I think, a blast from the past about 1988. It's playing at the Casino Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City where the sound system is up to the wild and rocking music, luckily, since the music is the best thing in the film, even to non-rock fans like me.

Ladies, join us for a night of excitement, fun, friendship, contests and prizes, fabulous gourmet hors d’oeuvres and champagne! Come enjoy our “Razzle Dazzle ‘Em Shoe Contest” as a contestant or an enthusiastic judge. Wear your favorite new, used or creatively decorated shoes. Prizes for the Best Casual Shoes, Boots, Elegant Shoes and “Gaga Outrageous” Shoes. Tickets are only $30 per person. Visit our website at www.sicarsoncity.org or call Mary at (775) 220-9630 to purchase your tickets. Space is limited!

(This article is from AroundCarson.com.)
I was cruising through west Carson when I came across an old friend…Stickman!

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Teachers who are pursuing a master’s degree will not receive any extra pay for it under Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget.

Those currently enrolled teachers may have entered their programs envisioning a pay bump upon graduation. But they made a bet, and the governor’s proposed budget would leave them on the losing side of what has long been regarded as a safe gamble.

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – While much of the economic news about Nevada is gloom and doom, a new report prepared for Secretary of State Ross Miller shows new business filings in the last quarter of 2010 turned positive for the first time since mid-2006.

The turnaround suggests the worst of the economic slowdown may be behind us, according to the report.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Eligible hunters who have purchased their waterfowl stamp ‘privilege” over the internet or at Point of Sales locations also have the opportunity to receive the actual physical stamp at the end of the license year.

For the purist, or for nostalgia’s sake, many hunters like to maintain a real copy of the year’s stamp, and this NDOW offer allows just that.

Courtesy of GrandViewOutdoors.com
Abetted by last summer's record flooding, Asian carp are continuing their advance up the Big Sioux and other Missouri River tributaries, as researchers and wildlife officials gear up to deal with the invasion.
"They're here, so the big question is, how many are we going to get?'' said Brian Graeb, an assistant professor in South Dakota State University's wildlife and fisheries department.

CARSON CITY – Teachers who are pursuing a master’s degree will not receive any extra pay for it under Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget.
Those currently enrolled teachers may have entered their programs envisioning a pay bump upon graduation. But they made a bet, and the governor’s proposed budget would leave them on the losing side of what has long been regarded as a safe gamble.

By the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Pyramid Lake is located about 35 miles Northeast of Reno, and is the property of and managed by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

Pyramid Lake is known as being North America’s most beautiful desert lake and home to many year round recreational activities.

The lake occupies 112,000 surface acres inside the reservation boundary and has a shoreline of approximately 125 miles.

The lake has no outlet and is a residual body remaining from the prehistoric Great Lake Lahontan water body.

By the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Pyramid Lake Regulations.

For the past several months the Tribe has been working with interested parties to make changes to the regulations in order to improve the recreational experience at Pyramid Lake.

The proposed changes to the regulations are focused improving the fishing
regulations, implementing invasive species protection and making the regulations more user friendly to visitors.

Courtesy of GrandViewOutdoors.com
Republican governors and members of Congress vowed Tuesday to fight an Obama administration plan to make millions of acres of undeveloped land in the West eligible for federal wilderness protection. The GOP officials said the plan would circumvent Congress's authority and could be used to declare a vast swath of public land off-limits to oil-and-gas drilling.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
When the Nevada State Board of Wildlife Commissioners met recently in Las Vegas, its members tackled a packed agenda that included the establishment of big game hunting seasons for 2011 and 2012, including the state’s first black bear hunt and proposed changes to the state’s waterfowl hunt zones.

On Sunday, March 13, lane closures will occur a the intersection of N. Stewart Street and E. William Street, but the intersection will remain open to traffic. The northbound lanes approaching the intersection will be changed so that vehicles continuing north on N. Stewart Street will use the right lane instead of the left lane. Additional traffic signal modifications will be completed by Wednesday, March 16. Please use caution when traveling through this area.

It appears there was an explosion at a Japanese nuclear power plant that was damaged by yesterday's earthquake and tsunami. See our Live Updates page for more information and live video.

Got Multiple Devices? You Need Cloud Services from Jonathan Denwood on Vimeo.

Cloud services will be the answer to juggling multiple programs in multiple devices. Listen as Jonathan explains the pros and cons of cloud service and why we will to use them in the coming years.

St. Paul's Lutheran Family at 1201 N. Saliman Road Carson City is having a Springing Forward Faire on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church's Friendship Hall. Come and meet committee members, our social groups and church council. It's a community open house, what you wanted to know about St. Paul's, but didn't know who to ask. We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for local organizations during this event. For more information visit our website at www.stpaulsluthfamily.com

Go to our Live Updates page to see the latest news about the tsunami created by yesterday's earthquake in Japan. Check out the photo of the wave entering San Francisco Bay.

UPDATE 2:53p.m.: @NBCNightlyNews tweet reports that #Tokyo Electric Power Co. says they have lost control of the pressure in two of their nuclear reactors, and the temps are rising. See more on our live updates page.

CARSON CITY – While much of the economic news about Nevada is gloom and doom, a new report prepared for Secretary of State Ross Miller shows new business filings in the last quarter of 2010 turned positive for the first time since mid-2006.
The turnaround suggests the worst of the economic slowdown may be behind us, according to the report.

Most athletes suffer from lower back pain at some time in their sports career. Posture during training and competition can be a major cause of that pain. One of the sources I use for reference attributes sixty percent of all sports injuries to errors in training.

A trio who allegedly stole scrap copper from a Washoe County construction site and brought it to Carson City to strip and burn it of its insulation, face felony theft charges.

Aaron Clack, Melissa Clack, and Josh Stevens, all from Carson City, were arrested Thursday in the Deer Run Road area after black smoke was reported coming from inside a brick structure. The case is being handled by the Department of Alternative Sentencing. Aaron Clack also faces an additional drug charge, authorities said.

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