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Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the high Sierra fishing report
For the week of August 10-17:

Coin collectors and numismatists from all over the country will be flocking to Carson City August 26-27 to purchase the coveted Mint Mark “CC” coins and other collectibles. In fact, the hobby of coin collecting is more popular than ever before, thanks to the high price of gold. Twenty-five dealers will be on hand from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm both Friday and Saturday, giving free appraisals and offering valuable wares to buy, sell, and trade. Fabulous prizes will be raffled off both days, culminating in the Grand Prize Drawing at 3 pm on Saturday.

The Gold Hill Hotel is on an entertainment roll this month with the Gold Hill Theater Troupe production of "The Hanging of Gladys McGraw" plus two musical performances this weekend of "Those Wer...

The Gold Hill Hotel is on an entertainment roll this month with the Gold Hill Theater Troupe production of "The Hanging of Gladys McGraw" plus two musical performances this weekend of "Those Wer...

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and Sierra fishing report for the week of August 3-10

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Feels like summer now finally. Several days of nice weather have surface temps on the rise, 72.6 degrees, and more sunshine on the way.
The local forecast for the region is good, with temps in the low 90s for the next 6 days, with afternoon breezes picking up.
Yes things are getting back to where they should be.

Mayor Bob Crowell and Supervisor Karen Abowd assist Gold's Gym owners Julie Stargardter and Chad O'Kelley cutting the ribbon for the official opening of the gym on July 27th.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Sierra Nevada, and Southern Oregon fishing report for the week of July 27 through Aug. 2.

Diane Steele makes 30 different varieties of jelly, and throughout the years, each and every one of them has eventually won a state fair ribbon for flavor.Steele and her husband Al, who make the...

By the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aberrations await and spirits linger during a two-hour walking tour July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 through the historic district of Carson City.
History and storytelling are the orders of the day on this tour through Victorian-style homes and neighborhoods, where reality and legend come together, leaving ghost walkers to wonder what is truth and what is fiction.

THIS WEEKEND ... KARSON KRUZERS / GOLD DUST WEST 2011 Easy 777 Classic Car Show. Fun for the whole family: Cars; Kruzers Memoriablia; Music; Raffles; Drinks; Food; Bowling and MORE!!

The fun begins Friday night with registration from 6pm – 8pm and $777 Slot Tourney from 6pm – 10pm. Saturday registration begins at 7am and will close at 10am, fun last all day long! Awards will be presented at 10am on Sunday. Don’t miss out, pack up the family and come out for the day!

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and Sierra Nevada fishing report for the week of July 20-27.

By the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
The Shasta Cascade region remains a popular destination for those seeking to strike it rich by gold panning, or to simply try something new.
Many of the towns throughout the region are rich in gold mining and gold-rush era history, many of which have literally stood the test of time.
If you are interested in feeling the “rush” that so many hopefuls experienced, then grab a pan and try your luck in one of the many creeks or rivers.

The Northern Nevada Development Authority's monthly breakfast on July 27 will feature a program on mining in the Silver State. Discover why mining is important not only to the state of Nevada but also to those of us here in the Sierra Region.

Hear from Lou Schack, Barrick Gold's Director of Communications and Community Affairs, on how Barrick has became THE largest GOLD mining company in the WORLD - and the largest mining company (of any kind) in Nevada! Lou will describe the company's various operations in and contributions to Nevada.

With the feds locked in battle over what to do with our surmounting budget crisis, one word that seems to be creeping into vogue again is inflation. For gold and silver, it appears that new and gre...

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 13 through July 20.

The Nevada Bighorns will be taking on the Marysville Gold Sox at 7pm tonight. The 4 game weekend series is tied at 1 game apiece. The Bighorns won the first game on Friday night with late game heroics, 8-7. The Gold Sox came back last night shutting out the Bighorns 6-0.

We will have a LIVE broadcast from Marysville! Tune-in!

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The Nevada Bighorns improved their record last night to 10-11 by beating the Marysville Gold Sox 8-7 behind a masterful game at the plate by Adam Anderson who went 4 for 5 with 3 singles and an RBI double in the ninth that scored the eventual winning run when Sean Costella crossed the plate.

The Bighorns had solid pitching as well, Jason Sirak went 5 2/3 and Matt Blaemiere grabbed the save by finishing out the game for Nevada

The Bighorns continue their series with the Gold Sox tonight at 7 pm, right here on CarsonNow.org. Tune in!

The Bighorns have shown that this year's team is among the best that they have had in their history. Bighorn player Jeff Young told me over the fourth of July weekend that; "this is our best team we have ever had."

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of July 6-13.

Fire crews quickly knocked down a brush fire Monday afternoon in a field on Highway 50 East, the third brush fire in two days.The fire about 5:30 p.m. near Gold Dust West on Monday was contained to...

Firefighters attacked a brush fire in a field west of Gold Dust West casino, on Highway 50 East, quickly knocking it down despite strong winds at the time.The fire, which started about 5:45, is und...

You can be right or you can be ready. I am talking about those still in denial about the current condition of the Social Security trust funds. Fighting about this issue rages on, but no matter what...

ALPINE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: The road is open, but there is still a LOT of snow around the lake. The lake is about 80% ice covered with some fishable water. Unfortunately, there is enough snow on the ice, you can't tell what is safe and what isn't. With this week's warm temps and some wind, next weekend may be a different story.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:

Carson City is better positioned for success than most cities in Nevada, Mayor Bob Crowell told a crowd at the Gold Dust West on Wednesday, but cautioned that leaders and residents need to remain v...

Carson City leaders addressed a packed banquet room at the Gold Dust West today to discuss the State of the City in a program put together by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor Bob Crowell, Supervisor Shelly Aldean, Sheriff Kenny Furlong and School Board Chair Joanna Wilson each spoke to the crowd, and in general agreed that while these are challenging times, each made the case that things are going well and improving.

Carson City Chamber of Commerce presents "State of the City" featuring Mayor Robert Crowell, Supervisor & Redevelopment Chair Shelly Aldean, Sheriff Kenny Furlong and School Board President Joanna Wilson on Wednesday, June 29 at the Gold Dust West.

If you live or work in Carson City, this will be an important luncheon meeting for you to assess how we will fare during this next fiscal year.

You will learn how Carson City has managed to maintain its equilibrium during these economic times. You will learn what challenges the legislature has posed on the taxpayer, if any.

ANTELOPE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake:
Well, I do believe Summer is here! Wooo-Hooo!

Jessica Cedillos talks about United Latino Community's big Gala Dinner June 24 at the Gold Dust West.

Nevada is about to shorten and streamline the process of determining gaming licensing suitability for applicants, and gaming law students at the William S. Boyd School of Law can claim the credit.
The bill was created and lobbied by students in cooperation with the gaming control agencies. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed A.B. 213 into law near the end of the legislative session.

CARSON CITY — Here is the fishing report for Northern Nevada, Northern California, and the Sierra for the week of June 15-June 21.