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Weather Service: Weekend atmospheric river brings impressive rain totals to Sierra and valleys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 2:33pmFrom an astonishing foot of rain recorded at Alpine Meadows near Lake Tahoe to 2.5 inches in Carson City, this weekend's atmospheric river event brought more than a respectable soaking to the Sierra and valleys, as seen in this selection of rainfall totals from the National Weather Service in Reno.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of Oct. 17-23
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 6:03amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 17-23, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
— Carson Street will be closed between Musser and Fifth on Monday only.
— Fifth Street is open to east and westbound traffic, Musser Street is open to east and westbound traffic.
— Robinson will be closed at Carson Street, both east and west side for the week, Monday through Friday.
— Carson Street will be open north and southbound Tuesday through Friday.
Adele's Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner to Benefit the Greenhouse Project
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 7:58pmTickets are now on sale for the annual Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner, which takes place Nov. 7 at Cafe at Adele’s. This is one of three fundraisers conducted each year for The Greenhouse Project, whose mission it is to continue “growing a greener and healthier community,” according to Karen Abowd, board president, who co-owns Cafe at Adele’s with her husband, Chef Charlie Abowd.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of Oct. 3-9
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/01/2016 - 8:19pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 3-9, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Mac the Naw fishing report for Sierra and Lake Tahoe: Kokanee salmon festival at South Shore
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 9:38pmHello fellow anglers, I can tell you where there will be plenty of fish this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, is the Kokanee Salmon festival at Taylor Creek located on Highway 89, a half mile north of Camp Richardson on the south end of Lake Tahoe.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 11:44amHere's the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, 2016. Work will continue on the downtown corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Carson City area road report for week of Sept. 19-25; downtown paving continues Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 10:28amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 19-25, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted this week:
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:22amDo you love having a blue Lake and clean streams in our Tahoe backyard? So do we! But when we get to work, live and play in a city in the midst of Sierra wilderness, keeping our waters blue and clean takes some team effort.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of Sept. 12-18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 2:28amHere is this week’s Carson City area road report for Sept. 12-18, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Hiring Event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 8:10amEl Dorado County Connections - One Stop is hosting a free SERVPRO Hiring Event on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Community College (in the Aspen Room) located at 1 College Way in South Lake Tahoe.
Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 5-11: Carson Street downtown to close for paving
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/04/2016 - 12:32pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 5-11, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street with paving ahead of schedule. The following roads will be impacted.
Carson City sheriff’s log: Operation on Highway 50 leads to multiple drug arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 1:06pmA traffic infraction interdiction operation on Highway 50 West and Golf Club Drive conducted Friday by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team and the Tri-County Gang Unit resulted in a number of drug-related arrests, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Mac the Naw fishing report for Sierra and Tahoe: Labor Day weekend brings free fishing day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 10:10amHello fellow anglers, many have been asking, where is the Naw report? I have been fishing in Oregon for the last couple weeks and did quit well. We caught green and blue ling cod and a few black sea bass out of Brooking's.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of Aug. 28 to Sept. 4
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 11:17amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 4, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Fire spreads from Carson River Resort to wild land near Markleeville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 6:13pmUPDATE SUNDAY: The Carson Fire remained at 50 acres Sunday morning, was 40 percent contained with full containment expected by 4 p.m. Sunday, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch.
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UPDATE 8PM: The Carson Fire burning southeast of Markleeville remains at 50 acres as of 8 p.m. Saturday and is burning uphill away from structures, according to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. There are 160 firefighting personnel on this fire.
Slower snowmelt affects agriculture, drinking water availability in western mountains
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 1:12pmWestern communities are facing effects of a warming climate with slower and earlier snowmelt reducing streamflows and possibly the amount of water reaching reservoirs used for drinking water and agriculture, according to a study published in July.
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival returns Sept. 9-11
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 10:54amCelebrate Lake Tahoe’s most prestigious food, wine, spirit and brew festival this fall at the 31st Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival September 9-11.
Presented by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association and held at Northstar California Resort, the three-day festival features hands-on mixology and cooking classes, food, wine and craft beer pairings, a Farm-to-Tahoe dinner, tastings held at mid-mountain, and family-friendly events — all culminating in Sunday’s Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of August 1-7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2016 - 12:06pmHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of August 1-7, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted this week:
Smokey haze around Carson from lightning-caused fires
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 11:20amUPDATE 4:15PM: The Sierra Interagency Dispatch Center (SFIDC) in Minden reports the Rock Fire in the Red Rock area north of Reno is now 50 percent contained 1,500 acres.
The voluntary evacuation orders for about 50 residents in the area has been lifted, and those residents are being allowed to return to their homes.
No injuries are reported with this fire.
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Fire crews in Douglas County respond to Diamond fire in Alpine County near Markleeville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 5:40pmEast Fork Fire Protection District crews in Douglas County were called late afternoon Thursday to a wildfire in the area of Diamond Valley School in Alpine County near Markleeville.
Mac the Naw: Sierra fishing report for July 28 and beyond; Big catch at Tahoe near shore of celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 1:51pmHello fellow anglers, it is hot hot hot. Even the fish are saying it is too hot to bite. This report will be brief due to a fishing experience I had last week. Renee and I decided to go up Highway 4 to camp along the river and fish.
Two Carson City residents die in motorcycle crash near Monitor Pass in Alpine County
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 6:31pmTwo Carson City residents died in a motorcycle crash Sunday on Highway 89 in Alpine County, authorities said.
The names of the riders are being withheld until family has been notified.
Mac the Naw's Sierra and Lake Tahoe area fishing report for week of July 17 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 1:05pmHello fellow anglers, I want to tell you of a place that has over looked by many for years. Many of us pass by as we journey through Hope Valley in Alpine County. Some may view it as a rest stop at Pickett's Junction. In 2001 the All Access Wildlife path was built in partner by the California Fish and Wildlife, Alpine County and the Friends of Hope Valley. It is located at the junction of Highways 88 and 89 in Hope Valley, Calif.
Montreux developer purchases Thunder Canyon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 6:10pmA private developer from Reno has purchased the membership-only Thunder Canyon Golf Club in southern Washoe Valley, renaming it Toiyabe Golf Club, a press release from the Bauserman Group said.
Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report for the July 4 weekend
Submitted by editor on Sat, 07/02/2016 - 2:14pmHello fellow anglers and welcome to Independence Day weekend 2016. The weather is hot and the fishing is picking up. The roads will be busy and patience will be thin. Take your time and watch for anglers jumping from hole to hole, especially around the rivers. With our dry and hot temperatures, a few things to remember:
Forest Service advises July 4 alcohol ban, fire restrictions at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 12:23pmThe Fourth of July holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For those visiting during the holiday and attending one of the firework displays over the lake, expect extremely crowded conditions and excess traffic.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of June 20-26
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 10:53amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of June 20-26, 2016. Work continues this week on the Carson Street downtown corridor improvement project. Here's the downtown road closures and detours this week:
Mac the Naw's Sierra and Tahoe fishing report: Father's Day in the forecast for area lakes
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 12:34pmHello fellow anglers. We have had two successful kids fishing derbys in our area. The Lampe Park Kids Derby had 1,300 children attend this year and last Saturday was the Alpine County Kids Fishing derby at Indian Creek.
My hat is off to all the volunteers that came together to make this such a successful and fun event. Now it is time for the kids to take dad fishing. Father's Day is this Sunday and what better way to give back than to take your dad fishing. These events are the reason that most kids get hooked on fishing.
Carson City area road report for week of June 13-19
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 11:09amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 13-19, 2016: Epic Rides, a nationally known endurance bike ride will be held in Carson City on June 17th through the 19th. There will be significant impacts to traffic on Carson Street and west of downtown.
Free fishing across Silver State coincides with Saturday's Discover Nevada State Parks Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 12:11pmFree Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free. In Nevada it always falls on the second Saturday in June. This year, Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 11. No license or trout stamp is needed for adults or children.