Truckee
Drought: Sierra snowpack 'worst in a century'
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 1:24pmThe traditional snow season ends April 1 with what appears to be the most dismal mountain snowpack on record, cementing 2015's status as the fourth drought year in a row and setting the stage for a difficult summer.
The Lake Tahoe Basin's snowpack Tuesday was only 3 percent of normal for the date and the Truckee River Basin's was measured at 14 percent, far worse than the end-of-season numbers for any of the previous three drought years in a situation that's one for the record books.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 25 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 9:45pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 25, 2015 and beyond.
Energy commission awards grant for Tahoe-Truckee electric vehicle readiness plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 6:12pmThe California Energy Commission has given the OK to award a $200,000 grant for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to create a plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan for the Lake Tahoe and Truckee region.
The plan will assess potential public and private charging locations. The grant comes as the Tesla Gigafactory takes shape in Nevada with operations to start sometime in 2017.
Final Environmental Review released for SR89 Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 4:00pmA final environment impact report, environmental impact statement, and environmental assessment document is now available for the proposed State Route 89, Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project at Lake Tahoe.
The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds featured through May 28 at CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 12:04pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds, by artist Nolan Preece at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery now through May 28, 2015. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 18 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 11:36pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 18, 2015 and beyond.
Chase International to offer Tesla Motors destination charging for Zephyr Cove clients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 3:14pmChase International has teamed up with Tesla Motors to provide an increasingly desirable amenity; Tesla Destination Charging at its Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe location. Tesla High Power Wall Connectors add 58 miles of range per hour to Model S, charging the vehicle overnight and replicating the convenience Tesla owners are accustomed to at home.
UNR police to conduct active assailant exercise Thursday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 4:17pmThe University of Nevada, Reno Police Services is planning a full-scale active assailant exercise from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19.
The exercise will include agencies from across the region to test the Regional Active Assailant Response Protocol as well as the University’s Active Assailant Plan. With numerous community and regional partners participating, this drill will be the largest in the University’s history.
Outdoors with Don Q: Lahontan cutthroat trout fishing in March
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 7:32amThis is my annual reminder that if you are a trout fisherman and are 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 can weigh more than 20 pounds.
Champagne Family Dentistry hosts Story Time
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 4:55pmLocal dentistry, Champagne Family Dental, takes a step to improve children’s oral health in the Truckee Meadows by hosting Story Time at Barnes & Noble Booksellers to educate children on oral health through stories and playful activities Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m.
For more information call 775-359-3934 or email pedo@champagnedental.com
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 11 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 9:51amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 11, 2015 and beyond.
Howard Hughes Lake Tahoe estate earns HGTV honors
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 12:11pmHoward Hughes’ former Lake Tahoe estate found its way back to the spotlight recently when it was selected as a winner in HGTV’s 2014 Doory Awards. The quaint-yet-majestic cabin, listed by Chase International’s Karen Bruno, received the most online votes in the Celebrity Homes category. The month-long contest on HGTV’s FrontDoor.com attracted nearly 50 million views.
Nevada Dynamics wins $50,000 UNR Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 9:56amThe University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business announced this year’s winner of the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition Monday, March 9. Nevada Dynamics, a hardware and software safety solution for unmanned autonomous systems, was the winner of the $50,000 award given each year to the student team who presents the best business plan.
“Sontag is one of the largest awards for a student business competition that exists at a single American university,” College of Business Dean Greg Mosier said.
Carson River Watershed Floodplain Management Forum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 4:26pmDon Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 4 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 9:04pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 4 and beyond.
Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report for Feb. 27
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 9:46amHello fellow anglers, someone asked me the other day, when does fishing season open? I told him, I fish all year around. The rivers and streams in Alpine County are closed until April 25, 2015, but the lakes are open all year. As for ice fishing, that has come to a close for this year.
Due to our unusually strange winter, the higher lakes have started to thaw out. I talked with John Voss from Caples Lake last week. John said he has not seen such an early thaw in 40 years.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 25 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 10:31amHere is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 25, 2015 and beyond.
Chase International Names Agents of the Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 5:27pmChase International recently recognized its top 2014 agents, with Alison Elder being named agent of the year for the Lake Tahoe area and Tina and Terri Ross honored as agents of the year in Reno.
Lake Tahoe’s top rookie was Mary Kleingartner with $4.2 million in volume sold. Brent Johnson was named top sales agent, with 42.75 units sold. Elder also claimed top listing agent in units, volume, and units and volume sold, as well as top sales agent. She helped broker more than $65 million in sales.
Drought’s threat to trout forces early stocking in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 1:43pmRENO — For the second year in a row, Nevada wildlife officials are releasing thousands of trout in the Truckee River a month earlier than usual to give them a fighting chance to survive in the cold mountain...
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 18 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/17/2015 - 9:40pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 18, 2015 and beyond.
Champagne Family Dentistry hosts Story Time at Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 1:01pmLocal dentistry, Champagne Family Dental, takes a step to improve children’s oral health in the Truckee Meadows by hosting Story Time at Barnes & Noble Booksellers to educate children on oral health through stories and playful activities Saturday Feb. 21 at 1 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Booksellers is located at 5555 South Virginia Street Reno, Nev.
For more information call 775-990-0446.
Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra mid-February fishing report
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 11:24amHello fellow anglers, the fishing report this week will be a little different. I have not had the opportunity to fish myself for a few weeks and the reports that I have received are not that encouraging. I will give you what reports I have and give you personal tips on other waters. I will tell you one thing though. I will be fishing this weekend somewhere to rid myself of fishing withdrawals.
LAKE TAHOE:
This time of year is usually the best time to fish for bigger mackinaw at Lake Tahoe.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 11
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 10:04pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 11, 2015 and beyond.
Tahoe Fund expands board of directors
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/09/2015 - 3:52pmThe Tahoe Fund announced Monday the election of Kevin Marshall, Pete Sonntag and Julie Motamedi Teel to its board of directors. The three new members each bring a strong commitment and love of the Lake to their positions.
They are charged with helping the organization expand its impact by growing support of environmental improvement projects that will restore and enhance the Tahoe environment.
High winds kick up around Carson City and the Sierra as storm approaches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 12:11pmUPDATE 5PM: From Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks: According to NV Energy’s website, they will be working to restore power to the area as quickly as possible. Estimation of when an effected area will be restored is unknown at this time. Updates can be reviewed at NvEnergy.com.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 4
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:07amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 4-10, 2015.
Weather Service: Fog banks between Reno and Carson Valley could pose driving hazard
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 8:32amPatches of dense fog formed Tuesday morning in the valleys from Reno south to Carson City and Carson Valley prompting a statement from the National Weather Service because of commuter traffic and driving conditions.
The fog has developed over the Truckee Meadows and North Valley area. The worst visibility was east of Pyramid Highway in Sparks, Spanish Springs and along East McCarran including around the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Reno’s Riverfront Nixon Mansion Reduced to $16.4 Million
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 4:17pmRENO, Nev. (Feb. 2, 2015) – Reno’s historic Nixon Mansion, which went on the market last summer for $20.4 million, was reduced to $16.4 million this month. The estate is listed by Chase International and takes its name from its original owner, Nevada Senator George S. Nixon. The prestigious Italian Villa estate was built in 1907 and sits on 2.03 acres on the Truckee River, originally had 33 rooms, and was one of the first residences in Reno to have an elevator.
UNR professor joins scientists to reveal global patterns of specialized feeding in insects
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/28/2015 - 6:42pmInsects are picky eaters, and not the voracious eat-everything-in-sight bingers that devour all the plants in your garden. After decades of field work from dozens of sites around the world, and after two years of combing through and analyzing data, Matt Forister, associate professor and ecologist from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an international team have reported on global patterns in the diets of insect herbivores.
Don Q's fishing report for Jan. 21
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 9:32amFishing Report As of January 21
ADOBE POND:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The ramps at Canyon Dam, the USFS at Almanor and Rec. 1 and 2 ramps are operational. Trolling the east basin has been the better bet. Some coves are starting to ice over.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.
ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: