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Memorial Day weekend fishing report for Nevada and Northern California
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 11:49amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This Memorial Day weekend report is for the week of May 21-27, 2014.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through May 25
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/17/2014 - 8:54amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 19-25, 2014. Ponderosa Drive has been permanently closed to public traffic south of E. Roland Street. Temporary access will be allowed for emergency vehicles and buses only.
There will be a lane shift on Silver Sage Drive between Greenbriar Drive and Tuscarora Way from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic control will be in effect.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for May 14-21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 9:29amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 14-21, 2014.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through May 18
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/11/2014 - 12:24pmHere is the Carson City area road report through May 18, 2014: Ponderosa Drive will be permanently closed to public traffic south of E. Roland Street on Tuesday, May 13. Temporary access will be allowed for emergency vehicles and buses only.
There will be lane closures with flagger-controlled traffic on weekdays on Northgate Lane between the freeway overpass and Jumbo Court.
A southbound lane of Saliman Road will be closed just north of E. fifth street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
10 Tips for Bicycle Commuting
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 9:14pmBike to Work Week starts May 12th! Many cyclists around the country will be taking to the streets next week to use their bicycles for their daily transportation needs. While many of us are pretty comfortable riding bikes for recreational use, we tend to do these activities in ideal locations away from traffic where there isn’t much to think about besides having a good time. Bicycle commuting and other urban errands, though, will most likely take us through areas that are out of our normal comfort zone.
Carson City Library Presents: A Conversation with Female Engineers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 7:55amBuilding on the Carson City library’s month-long focus on engineering, on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Library Director Sena Loyd will facilitate a panel discussion among five local professional engineers, four women and a gentleman about the ways females of all ages can succeed and advance in the field of engineering and be recognized for life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders.
The talk will be hosted from the Carson City Library’s business branch, the Business Resource Innovation Center (the BRIC) located at 108 E. Proctor St.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of May 7-13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/06/2014 - 4:09pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 7-13, 2014.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for May 5-11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/03/2014 - 7:18pmHere is the Carson City area road report, provided by the city's public works department, for the week of May 5-11, 2014.
The center lanes only of South Carson Street Highway 395 between Koontz Lane and Clearview Drive will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on the nights of Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open Thursday for season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:32amHeaded up to Lake Tahoe for some spring boating? Most roadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft will begin Thursday, kicking off the 2014 boating season.
A station at Highway 267 south of Truckee will open May 22. Because of budget constraints, the station at Homewood is closed.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 30 through May 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 9:20amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 30 through May 6, 2014.
The 2014 California fishing season opener on the weekend of April 26 featured bitter cold, gusty winds, wet snow and some big fish.
Carson City area road report for week of April 21-27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 11:56amRoad construction projects around Carson City and Lake Tahoe are underway. Carson City Public Works reports the following projects for the week: There will be lane closures and traffic control on Fairview Drive at the intersection with Carson Street from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 22.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 16-22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/16/2014 - 9:35amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 16-22, 2014. Opening day for most fishing on California waterways is Saturday, April 26.
Some Lake Tahoe recreation sites to open early
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 12:19pmSome recreational areas around Lake Tahoe will be opened early for the 2014 season, the U.S. Forest Service announced Monday. Inspiration Point, Logan Shoals, Chimney Beach, and Secret Harbor open April 21 and Sawmill Pond and the Sandpit OHV areas open May 1. Baldwin Beach and Nevada Beach and Campground open May 9.
Little Monsters Children's Resale Shop Spring Sale!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 4:56pmLittle Monsters Children’s Resale Shop is having their first Annual Spring Sale this Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13.
Nevada Increases Election Performance Score
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 7:04amCarson City – Nevada is one of only seven states to raise its overall Election Performance Index average by more than 10 percentage points, and is the most improved in the nation in the rate of military and overseas ballots returned, according to the PEW Charitable Trusts’ EPI study released today. Nevada’s performance ranking leaped from 22nd to 5th between the 2008 and 2012 elections, putting it in the top 10 percent of states.
What Works: Spring cleaning your soul
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 9:42amRecently, I’ve made some sizable changes in my life. Call it “spring cleaning” of the soul, if you will. I’ve changed the way I socialize, who with, and why I do it in the first place.
I have said goodbye to people I thought would be in my life forever, people who made an indelible mark on who I am and people who were simply friends because we co-existed in the same place. Why did I do all this “cleaning?” I did it to make room for something better.
South Lake Tahoe fireworks back on, lawsuit settlement reached
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/01/2014 - 9:04amThe Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority announced Tuesday that an agreement has been reached to dismiss the lawsuit ensuring South Lake Tahoe’s future fireworks celebrations will continue.
“Preserving the 4th of July and Labor Day shows and keeping Lake Tahoe and its beaches clean are of the utmost importance to our community,” said LTVA Executive Director Carol Chaplin.
Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection program fees go up, Homewood inspection station to close
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 11:03amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board approved a $10 fee hike Thursday for its watercraft inspection, invasive species decontamination program, reduced marina funding for the programs and agreed to close an inspection facility at Homewood, officials said.
The fee hike was one of the changes to the watercraft inspection program recommended by the multi-agency Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinating Committee following a reduction in the federal funding that has helped support the program since it began in 2009, according to a news release.
Lawsuit settlement needed by April 4 or South Lake Tahoe July 4 fireworks show canceled
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 9:00amThe message to Joseph and Joan Truxler is simple and clear: Meet with us, come up with a solution and drop your lawsuit by April 4. If the suit isn't dropped by then the South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Fireworks display will be canceled.
UNR professor receives prestigious Science Foundation CAREER award
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:55pmChanwoo Park, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, joins a growing group of researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno who have received prestigious and highly competitive National Science Foundation CAREER awards.
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award is given to junior faculty at the beginning of their academic careers who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars, placing focus on high-quality research and education activities.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 26 to April 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 7:02amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 26 through April 2, 2014.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 11-17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 1:53pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 11-17, 2014:
Douglas County releases surveillance photo of suspect in Topsy Lane store theft
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/11/2014 - 6:26pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the Feb. 8 theft of several tablets from the Game Stop store near Topsy Lane south of Carson City.
The suspect is a white male adult, late teens or early 20’s, with a muscular build, approximately 5 feet 8-inches to 6 feet tall with short blond hair and was clean shaven. He was seen wearing a light gray t-shirt with a logo and blue jeans when he entered the store, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.
Kit Carson Toastmasters Wins Area Speech Contests
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/10/2014 - 9:45pmJim Klipp of Kit Carson Toastmasters in Carson City took top honors at both the International Speech Contest and the Table Topics Contest at the Area Level on March 8.
The International Speech Contests challenges each contestant to present their best five to seven minute speech. Each of the local clubs may select a representative to compete with the winner advancing to the next level. The finals will be held this year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
More than 500 solar panels going up at two Carson City area schools
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 12:21pmBlack Rock Solar began construction in late February on two new Carson City area photovoltaic arrays: 324 ground-mounted panels at Sierra Lutheran High School and 193 rooftop panels at Silver State Charter Schools.
That means 135 kW of clean energy from the sun powering the 91-student Christian school and the 7th to 12th-grade charter school. It also means an annual utility-bill savings of more than $19,000 for the two schools – that’s $19,000 that can go toward expanded educational opportunities within the Carson City and Douglas County communities.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 7:57amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of March 6-12, 2014.
Clean Dried Processing expands Lyon County facility in Silver Springs
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/03/2014 - 1:03pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority is proud to announce that LaBudde Group, through their Nevada subsidiary Clean Dried Processing, has expanded to Northern Nevada. Clean Dried Processing has opened a 150,000 square foot dual purpose manufacturing and distribution facility in Silver Springs.
Tahoe agency collaborates on tech innovation to protect lake from invasive species
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 4:13pmAn innovation in aquatic invasive species protection was unveiled last week at the Water Sports Industry Association’s 2014 Summit that could make Lake Tahoe and recreational water bodies around the nation safer from the spread of invasive species, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said Friday.
Outdoors with Don Q: Reserve March 1 for a highly-popular fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 11:25amThis is an annual reminder of my all-time favorite fund raiser. The highly-popular and fun-filled, Carson Valley Chukar Club fundraiser will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 1. This year’s fund raiser will be its 28th version.
Chukar:
If you are brand-new to this area, about now you are probably wondering what in the world is something called a "Chukar?"
Nevada wildlife implements boating decal program, enforcement begins
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:31pmThe Nevada Department of Wildlife has announced the full implementation of the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Decal Program, developed more than a year ago to fund prevention efforts against aggressive invasive species, such as quagga and zebra mussels.
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