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Hello fellow anglers, fall is near and the fishing has picked up around our local area. With the change of the season comes the traditional opening of Heenan Lake, from the first Friday in September through the last full weekend of October.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 9, 2015 and beyond. Note: Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports have not been updated.

April showers may bring May flowers, but May showers apparently saved this year’s chukar hunting season. This year’s Nevada Chukar Hunting Forecast, an annual report put out by the Nevada Department of Wildlife that uses data from aerial surveys that take place across 13 different survey plots, was recently released.

On behalf of Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada and Sunset Rotary; a big thank you to all of our local merchants and individuals who donated items for our raffle and silent auction for our Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program Fundraiser.

Your generosity was overwhelming. A special thanks to C.W. and Dr. Spitmore for their delightful music, and all the members of both clubs who worked so hard in making this a successful event. We had an awesome turnout and raised over $4000 for this wonderful program.

Sincerely, Linda Bowman and Debbie Young Nelson.

Landscape photography by Linda Arnn Arteno will be showing throughout the month of September in Comma Coffee's "Backseat Gallery." With a reception on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. There will be snacks, desserts and coffee provided, as well as beer and wine available for sale.

Linda Arnn Arteno is a landscape photographer based in Northern Nevada. Her passion for the beauty that surrounds her has taken her all over the West, exploring the Pacific coast, deserts, mountain peaks, National and State parks and everything in between.

This is a reminder that the big Labor Day Weekend, Friday Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7, is around the corner and for many folks in this general area, it will be their last big outdoor adventure of 2015.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 19, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are dated June 04.

UPDATE: Funeral services for Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell, killed in the line of duty early Saturday on a domestic violence call, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. at the Reno Events Center.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 12, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are dated June 4.

Sierra-at-Tahoe will hold a candlelight vigil Wednesday for Michael Hallenbeck of Shingle Springs, Calif. The 21-year old U.S. Forest Service firefighter died Saturday fighting a lightning-caused fire south of Echo Summit.

Known by friends and family as Mikey, Hallenbeck was a Sierra-at-Tahoe employee for the past two seasons and a local firefighter.

A Beautiful sunset Thursday night.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 5, 2015 and beyond. As of Aug 4, Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are dated June 4.

The Nevada Highway Patrol continues to search for a vehicle and suspect involved in a possible hit and run, fatal crash that happened on July 11, 2015 at approximately 12:06 pm. The investigation details that a black 2007 KTM sport bike ridden by 51 year old Stephen L. Hobbs of Reno, was traveling northbound on US 395. Witnesses indicate a silver Subaru WRX also traveling northbound, struck the sport bike causing it to overturn and eject Mr. Hobbs, who later died because of his injuries.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 29, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are from early June.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 15, 2015 and beyond.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 8, 2015 and beyond.

This is the first of a three-part series on our recent 10-day Alaskan adventure at Juneau and at a small fishing village known as Pelican.

Fort Churchill State Historic Park south of Silver Springs is offering a variety of programs during the month of July. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

Carson Now reader Eric Saxty submitted these two photos of last night's rainbow and desert sunset. Click on photos to enlarge.

Here's some photos of Monday night's spectacular rainbow and sunset. Click on each photo to enlarge.

The citizens of this great country started a Revolution in 1773 by throwing tea into the Boston Harbor to protest “Taxation without Representation”. A new Revolution has begun in the state of Nevada for the same reason.

On November 4, 2014, nearly 80% of Nevada’s voters said NO to Question 3, The Education Initiative, which was a margins tax based on a business’s gross receipts. Just 72 days later, during his State of the State address on January 15, 2015, Governor Brian Sandoval proposed a $7.3 Billion budget to be funded with roughly $1 Billion in new taxes.

The solstice couldn’t come at a better time: we need some long days to get through all the fun stuff Carson City has crammed into one weekend. The annual Powwow at the Stewart Indian School runs Friday through Sunday, so you’ll have plenty of time to see the dancing, peruse the crafts, and eat an Indian Taco. Don’t miss the Fly-in and Open House at the Carson City Airport: fun for the whole family. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention one of Carson City’s favorite events: the Taste of Downtown. Music, food, and more from Carson Mall to Williams Street. Have a great time, and be safe.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of June 17 and beyond.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of June 10, 2015 and beyond.

The elections in November 2014 were a great surprise to many and shock to some. The people swept all Democrats out of the state-wide offices, reversed the majorities in both houses of the Legislature, and by a 4-to-1 margin defeated the "margin" tax. We the Republican base were looking forward to restoring long-overdue sanity at the State level.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 27, 2015 and beyond.

A bill making permanent a package of sunset taxes and raising cigarette taxes is being counted on to raise $996 million over the upcoming two-year budget cycle....

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. This report is from May 20 to May 27, 2015.

The Nevada Senate approved a key component of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s tax plan Friday, amending and approving a bill to make some temporary taxes permanent and increasing cigarette taxes, but it was too early to determine whether the other key component, a tax hike deal that the governor worked ou...

Bundle up, Carson City. We aren’t afraid of a little wind, are we? The Dangberg Home Historic Ranch is celebrating our infamous Washoe Zephyr this weekend with kite making, demonstrations, and more. The Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch would love to see you at their open house on Saturday; if you’re an early riser, join them on a 7 a.m. bird walk. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is hosting their annual Cops and Kids Open House, so head to the courthouse for some fun.

SATURDAY:

• Bird Walk at the Silver Saddle Ranch: Carson River Road (7am)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)