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Hello fellow anglers, you still have time to wet a line in our local area rivers and streams. Nov. 15 is the final day to fish rivers and streams in Alpine County and much of the Sierra. Lake fishing, however, will remain open through the winter season for some but not all Sierra lakes. In a later article, we will discuss the joys of ice fishing.

Hello fellow anglers, fall fishing is in the air. This is an awesome time of year to fish the Carson River in Alpine County and nearby Sierra lakes. The waters are running perfect and the colors are spectacular. Plus the fishing is downright fantastic.

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of three people from Silver Springs, Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil said Wednesday.

Hello fellow anglers, I have been away for a couple weeks fishing in Oregon and northern California. Oh did we get into some nice fish, which I will give you the full story at the end of this report.

Hello fellow anglers. It is hard to believe it is May 2017, especially with most of the higher lakes still with snow on them. Many of our back country lakes won't be accessible until mid to late June and possibly into July.

Hello fellow anglers, we have one week to go to the California opening day of trout fishing season. On April 29, 2017 the lakes and steams in Inyo, Mono and Alpine counties will open for fishing. On a special note, the rivers leading into Lake Tahoe do not open until July 1, 2017.

Hello fellow anglers. It was nice to get a glimpse of spring for a few days. Speaking of spring, next week, Sunday, March 12, is the time we turn our clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time. That, my fellow anglers, will give us that little extra time on the lake. For those anglers that utilize the Douglas County Park at Topaz Lake, here is a little information that may save you some money.

Hello fellow anglers. Be careful what you wish for. We have all been praying for rain, and we got it all at one time. Many areas in our local area are either not fishable or are not accessible.

Hello fellow anglers, the weather may be questionable but many anglers are getting out and doing well. You just need to dress a little warmer for the occasion.

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Parks and Rec’s Easy Walk explores the Stewart Indian School. It’s a great opportunity to explore one of our incredible cultural resources. The Children’s Museum of Carson City hosts a special ‘Step Up For Kids’ event with free admission sponsored by the Children’s Cabinet: it’s a perfect time to learn what resources are offered. Canyon White is one of the area’s favorite singer/songwriters. Enjoy her tunes and some great food tonight as Living the Good Life goes acoustic.

TUESDAY:

• Carson High Homecoming Week

Meet in the parking area at the east end of Clearview Drive. At the end of Clearview, take the dirt road that heads northeast. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Carson City firefighters were called to an off-road area near Mound House and the V&T Railroad bridge Tuesday morning for a dump truck that was on fire.

Units were called to the scene at around 7 a.m. and were able to get water and extinguish the fire located in the truck bed. The dump truck is believed to be stolen.

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

Come experience the awesome night sky over Fort Churchill State Historic Park at Friday's "Starry Night" event.

Meet at the east end of Bohr Road. Dirt road, hiking poles recommended. Athletic shoes required. Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs, if you wish.

Hello fellow anglers, I wanted to give you a small report on the higher lakes in the Alpine County area. Although down in the valley the temperatures have been in the low 40's to mid 70 degrees. The higher lakes are still in winter, spring mode. Temperatures are in the low 30's and not rising until after mid day and may only hold a mid 60 degree temperature for an hour or so. Be prepared when you travel to the higher elevations.

Beginning near Dayton and climbing 11 miles south to the Douglas County line, El Dorado Canyon defines the eastern border of Carson City. Many people will be surprised to learn that this eastern border of Carson City is actually further east than downtown Dayton. A dirt road runs the length of t ...

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle on a dirt road near Mound House just north of Carson City that was discovered Thursday morning.

Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Rd. The walk will require some uphill walking on dirt road. Leader is Dan Neverett.

We have a wine walk weekend coming up and you won’t want to miss it. The ground-breaking on the downtown construction is Monday, so downtown will never look quite the same again. Those interested about the schedule or process won’t want to miss the ‘Pre-construction’ meeting with Public Works at the Sheriff’s office. Spend the evening in our historic downtown devouring sushi at Kim Lee’s, sampling the chef’s creations at Mystique, or enjoying a cocktail at the Carson Cigar Company. Fun seekers won’t want to miss karaoke night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

THURSDAY:

Turn east on Sedge Road and park at the end of the pavement. This is a dirt road with awesome views of the western mountains and all of Carson City. This includes some uphill climb on the road. Bring a walking stick if you have one and bring water if it is warm weather.

Hello fellow anglers, the weather has been beautiful, but a little scary. We need some more precipitation in the form of snow up on them thar hills. Right now our snow pack is at average for this time of year. Hopefully the month of March will add to our snow pack.

UPDATE 5:50AM: Carson City School District's transportation department reports that school buses will run ON TIME this morning.
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The International Film Weekend has returned for the third year and brings a bit of multiculturalism with it. Spend the afternoon in Marlette Hall at Western Nevada College to see what some local filmmakers have created, and then head over to the Community Center for tonight’s film ‘Cherry Blossoms.’ This is a free event and just gets bigger and better. Check out the Career Expo highlighting the Career and Technical Education program at Carson High; it’s open to the public and students. Take a gander at the list for all of today’s options.

THURSDAY:

• Annual Eagles and Agriculture Celebration begins in Carson Valley; go here for tickets and schedule
• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

Hello fellow anglers, a lot of fishing going on around our area. But a word to this wise. Although we have had nice weather this last week, the higher mountain roads can be very dangerous if you are not paying attention. Just last week I drove up to Caples Lake to do some ice fishing and got caught ahead of a multi-vehicle crash near Kirkwood.

Turn east on Sedge Road and park at the end of the pavement. This is a dirt road with awesome views of the western mountains and all of Carson City.

Conditioning Hike Program:

Hello fellow anglers, Christmas is right around the corner soon followed by New Year's Day. Time seems to get away from us throughout the year, but when Christmas comes we all start to think about family and friends we have had over the years.

Each year, Nevada Humane Society sets aside time to pay tribute to the pets in our lives, past and present. The holiday season is a time to show our animal companions how much they mean to us, and our annual Lights of Love is a touching way to do just that.

Last month in Carson City the Nevada Humane Society lent a hand to help save a number of animals and is an example of what Lights of Love is about.

Hello fellow anglers, winter doesn't officially begin until Dec. 21 but with our recent weather, I'm getting ready for ice fishing season.

With 8 degree mornings, the higher lakes are now beginning to freeze over. I prefer to wait until a lake has a minimum of 8 to 10 inches of ice on it before I venture out, even though statistics and various websites may say different.

You can look forward to all kinds of serious problems for the rest of this year and well beyond 2015 due to our prolonged drought.

Here’s a reminder of something special that occurs today in the Outdoor world: Today, Saturday, June 13 is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day for the year 2015. On this day, you can fish anywhere you want, and you will not need to have a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Trout Stamp.

Today is also Nevada State Parks Day. Today folks can enjoy free admission to all 23 Nevada state parks.

The Greenhouse Project in Carson City is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale this Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's a great way to help support the organization and pick up plants for your garden.

There will be many varieties of tomatoes, squashes, herbs, greens, peppers, and flowers available. Everything has been grown using organic methods by the hands of students and AmeriCorps volunteers.