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Fishing Report: Most Campgrounds, lakes are open and the fishing is good in time for Father's Day

Hello fellow anglers. A very happy Father's day to all the dads out there. Spring has sprung and summer is officially starting this Saturday. Only one bad thing about summer, is that now the days will start getting shorter each day by one minute. But we still have plenty of time to get outdoors to fish and camp.

Fishing Report: Great fishing conditions across the board, more sites opening soon

Hello fellow anglers. I finally got out to do some serious fishing last weekend. Renee and I joined our friends Tom And Shelly Blotter at Bridgeport Reservoir.

The trip started out a little precarious. We arrived on Saturday afternoon to a steady 25 to 50 mph wind. Which kept us off the lake until Sunday.

Retiring Carson City sheriff's DARE officer leaves legacy of relationship building with kids, parents and community

For more than 15 years, Lisa Davis served as the DARE officer for Carson City. Her last day is Thursday as she and her husband Bob will be relocating to Oregon. She leaves Carson City with many accomplishments in providing children guidance and away from falling into the trap of alcohol and drugs.

Fishing Report: Spring Fishing has begun, Lakes and Campgrounds beginning to open

Hello fellow anglers, welcome to Memorial weekend. As many of you know, Inyo County is closed to fishing until June 1st. But on May 22 the Mono County Board of Supervisors wrote a letter to the CDFW director Charles H Bonham, requesting the reopening of fishing season earlier then their previous request. As of May 23rd, Mono County is now open for the 2020 fishing season, right along Alpine County that opened on May 15th.

For those that will be getting out, Alpine County is open for fishing throughout the county.

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Capone

Hello Carson City! It has been a while since we’ve had a Pet of the Week, which isn’t necessarily bad! Our shelters have been relatively empty thanks to the shutdown.

However, we have a special boy to introduce you to today. Meet Capone!

Mac the Naw: Trout fishing season begins Friday throughout Alpine County

Hello fellow anglers. Well I have some good news to share with you. Trout season in Alpine County is officially open as of Friday, May 15, 2020. The county decided to re-access its season opener from the original request of June 1. on Thursday, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife granted the request.

Northern Nevada photographers rally to rebound from COVID-19 crisis

Hello my name is Makena Lee Henze. I am the owner of Makena Lee Photography. I am a well known advocate in the creative and wedding community here in the local area and always strive to motivate others. During this time of crisis for everyone and small businesses, photographers are getting hit hard with so much uncertainty and worry.

China Spring Youth Camp's 2020 Plant Sale

Event Date: 
May 4, 2020 (All day)

Hello Everyone! It’s that time of year again! China Spring Youth Camp’s Annual Plant Sale is upon us! We will begin sales early this year on May 4, 2020 and continue through the summer and/or until supplies last!

Heroes of Carson City's meals on wheels, drive-thru serve 475 seniors daily during pandemic

Well before dawn, a kitchen crew arrives. Ovens are turned on; food is pulled for today’s meal. Sheet pans are lined, steam pans are filled. Hundreds of disposable cups, trays and lids line the countertops ready to be filled. The crew preps intuitively – they’ve done this many times before. The crew is the Carson City Senior Center. It’s just another morning at the Carson City Senior Center.

California Fish and Game Commission to consider trout season opener delay

Hello fellow anglers. As many of you know, there is an important date coming up. April 25 was to be the opening trout season opener for many Sierra lakes, rivers and streams. This year because of the outbreak of Covid-19, the California Fish and Game Commission has proposed a new regulation that may temporarily suspend or delay the opener to protect public health.

Senator Square: Carson High School announces its Educator of the Year

If you know Shanell Cavener, then you are tremendously lucky. If you work with her, or she taught you, then the luck is multiplied tenfold (hopefully this is the right math to use, Shanell?).

Shanell Cavener is this year’s Carson High School Teacher of the Year, and she could not be more deserving of the honor. Shanell is quiet, often working behind the scenes in ways people would not even realize in order to benefit the lives of all who enter CHS.

Mac the Naw: Shore distancing is best bet fishing Sierra, Northern Nevada waters

Hello fellow anglers, it was just a few weeks ago I was planning a trip with my cousin to go to the Snake River for a fishing derby in May. So many things have changed and we all will have to adjust to make sure that we can make those plans again. Hopefully in our near future.

Carson City Humane Society Pet of the Week: Cooper

Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Carson City Humane Society Pet of the Week, Cooper!

Carson City Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Taz

Happy Saturday Carson City! Say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Taz!

Taz is a 3 and a half year old Labrador mix and he is currently searching for his forever family!

Taz would prefer an adult only home, and to be the only dog. What can we say, he knows what he wants, and he wants to hog the attention!

Taz is also a PUPS graduate! Congratulations Taz!

Let’s hear from Taz himself!

Mac the Naw: Fish bites, weather changes and a special birthday at Topaz with grandpa

Hello fellow anglers. I had to stop and realize what time of year it was the other day. I was in Tahoe for business and had brought a heavy jacket as well as a dress jacket for work.

Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society

Hello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Hoolie

Happy Wednesday Carson City! Each week we are bringing you another sweet face who is looking for a new family, courtesy of the Carson City branch of the Nevada Humane Society. This week, say hello to our Pet of the Week, Hoolie!

Fishing Report: Ice Fishing is a great activity for friends and fun, but not necessarily for fish

Hello fellow anglers! We now have another area to go fishing in our area.

The Mason Valley Wildlife Refuse is now open for fishing for the season. The Wildlife area is located just north of Yerington NV.

Carson City Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Slade

Happy Wednesday Carson City and say hello to our Nevada Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Slade!

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Titan

Hello Carson City, and happy Wednesday! Every Wednesday we are bringing you another sweet happy face courtesy of the Nevada Humane Society, and this week's featured sweet happy face is Titan!

Mac the Naw: Taking in a boat show, weather changes and what fish are biting on

Hello fellow anglers, Not to much fishing going on with out crazy weather patterns. But I did have a chance to venture down to the California Sport and Boat Show a couple weeks ago. If you have never been, I highly recommended you set the date for next year.

Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 1

Happy Saturday Carson City, and say hello to February! That means Spring must be right around the corner! I hope so at least, because Friday’s beautiful weather was enough to make me ready to say goodbye to father winter.

We’ve got a jam packed list of events throughout the weekend, including February’s wine walk happening today!

Check below to see what’s going on throughout the weekend.

Saturday, February 1

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Casper

Hello, Carson City! I hope you're ready to meet your new Pet of the Week courtesy of the Carson City Humane Society.

Say hello to Casper. Casper is a three-year-old terrier mix who was unfortunately surrendered by his owner in early December, and has been waiting for a new home ever since!

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Bo-Keito

Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Carson City Pet of the Week, Bo-Keito!

Bo-Keito is a one-year-old Blue-tick Coonhound and has had a difficult time finding a forever home. He was actually adopted from the shelter, but was returned just after Christmas, which is incredibly sad.

Hello UNLV: Hamilton’s clutch shot gives Nevada momentum

Nevada sophomore guard Da’Ja Hamilton saved one of her most memorable collegiate performances for the final buzzer on Saturday.

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Mako

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! Say hello to our new Pet of the Week, Mako!

Record breaker at Topaz Lake: Genoa man catches 14-plus pound rainbow trout at opener

Hello fellow anglers. I am here to tell you, Topaz Lake was a great opener this year. The weather on Jan. 1 surprised many anglers as we experienced some extreme winds as well as some good rain in the afternoon. But for those who stuck it out, they were all rewarded with a double rainbow.

Carson City Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Lucy

Hey Carson City, I’ve got a great surprise for you! That’s right, it’s a puppy! Say hello to Lucy, our Carson City Pet of the Week.

Lucy is a 9-month old bundle of joy who is currently looking for her forever home, and has been since she was oh so little (see second photo for example of just how tiny).

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 2

Hello Carson City and welcome to 2020. Moving forward into Thursday, Jan. 2, we're looking at sunny skies with a high around 51. Ahead is a Board of Supervisors meeting, library and art activities and a Carson City Off-Road community discount registration party at the Fox Brewpub. The summer bike event is June 26-28, but register early Thursday and you'll get a discount. Read on for more.

Carson City Humane Society’s (New Year!) Pet of the Week: Tabitha

Happy New Year, Carson City! Is one of your resolutions to allow more love into your life? Perfect! We've got the perfect love bug for you.

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