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Celebrity golf, star-studded concerts, adventure converge this summer at Tahoe South

A mountain of star-filled concerts, blockbuster festivals, heart-pounding athletic competitions, fireworks, and tee-to-green celebrity golf action are on-tap this summer at Tahoe South.

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Tax Tips: Use the Zero Percent Capital Gains Rate To Maximize Savings

Anybody out there dabbling in the stock market? Do you own any qualified dividend producing stock? Here are some thoughts on how to maximize your tax savings.

First, you need to know the "rules" of the game. Basically if your tax bracket is no higher than 15 percent then any income earned on Capital Gains and/or Qualified Dividends is taxed at ZERO percent until such income pushes you into the 25 percent tax bracket.

Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report: Bring camera for Kokanee at Taylor Creek

Hello fellow anglers, fall is officially here. Renee and I just returned from fishing the delta for a week,
When we went over Carson Pass on Highway 88 at 3 p.m., the temperature was only 42 degrees. That is a definite change of seasons and also the time of year when some lakes open and others close for the year.

Edgewood Tahoe Lodge breaks ground in Stateline

The highly anticipated Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe broke ground Thursday in a ceremony highlighting the major impacts it will make on South Shore's economic and community revitalization, as well as important environmental and recreational enhancements in the area.

Carson City's Donnelly wins world kayak title

When Sage Donnelly completed her first blunt nasty, it served as a fitting climax to a performance that figuratively placed her on top of the world.

Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report: Heenan Lake is a fall favorite

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.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 9 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 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.

Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report: fish biting as weather cools

Hello fellow anglers, the weather has cooled down a little and the fishing has started to pick up around the area. Last weekend I took a trip early Saturday morning up to the East Carson River above Markleeville.
The mornings are cold, but warmed up about 7:30.

I fished a few long stretches of the river I have never fished before. I tip my hat to the Alpine County Fish and Game Commission. I just picked these spots at random because of the way they looked, Like something out of Field and Stream magazine.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 26 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 Aug. 26, 2015 and beyond. Please note that in this report, the Nevada Department of Wildlife has not provided recent updates of Nevada's fishing waters.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 22 and beyond

Here is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for July 22, 2015 and beyond.

Valhalla Art, Music and Theater Festival at Lake Tahoe offers multiple venues through summer

Boot stomping to bluegrass in a 1920’s boat house turned theater with Lake Tahoe in the background, kicking back at free concerts on a historic lakeshore estate’s grand lawn, and experiencing the Washoe tribe’s ceremonial dances and drumming are some of the many iconic experiences at Lake Tahoe’s Valhalla Arts, Music & Theatre Festival this July.

Lake Tahoe 2015 Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival features Me and Bobby McGee's June Joplin

Boot stomping to bluegrass in a 1920’s boat house turned theater with Lake Tahoe in the background, kicking back at free concerts on a historic lakeshore estate’s grand lawn, and experiencing the Washoe tribe’s ceremonial dances and drumming are some of the many iconic experiences at Lake Tahoe’s Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival this July.

League to Save Lake Tahoe - Eyes on the Lake Training

Event Date: 
July 24, 2015 - 10:00am

Aquatic invasive plants are threatening Lake Tahoe! We need your help to prevent the spread of these pesky invaders - we need your "Eyes on the Lake" when you kayak, paddleboard, etc.

Please RSVP at keeptahoeblue.org for location and additional details.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 10 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.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 3 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 3 and beyond.

Huge Garage Sale this Weekend

Event Date: 
May 29, 2015 (All day)

Come and Check us out! Huge garage sale! Tons of Stuff!
2807 Lukens Lane, Carson City, NV, 89706
No Early Birds!!! But come and join us between 8-4pm both days
Friday May 29th and Saturday May 30th
Some items include:
Tools!!!
Furniture!!
Sporting Equipment!!
Bikes!!
Kayak!!
and a whole lot more

Carson's Donnelly Earns National Praise

Sage Donnelly doesn't mind overcoming the odds. She's actually proven to be quite good at it.

At 14 years old, Donnelly is much younger than most of her competitors. She's also likely the only one dealing with type 1 diabetes and celiac and thyroid disease. But none of that stopped her from winning the 2014 Female Paddler of the Year Award, presented by Canoe and Kayak magazine.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Nov. 19

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Nov. 19, 2014.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Nov. 5-11

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Nov. 5-11, 2014.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fall fishing report for week of Oct. 29

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and California. The last day of fishing season for most waterways in California is Nov. 15, 2014.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fall fishing report for week of Oct. 22

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Oct. 22, 2014.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Oct. 8

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Oct. 8-14, 2014.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Oct. 1

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Oct. 1-7, 2014.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Sept. 24

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. 24, 2014.

Lifelong advocate Marge Sill to celebrate 50 years of the Wilderness Act at Nevada State Museum

Event Date: 
September 25, 2014 - 6:30pm

September marks the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, legislation that protected more than 9 million acres of federal land. Marge Sill, considered by some to be the "mother of Nevada wilderness" will help the Nevada State Museum celebrate the occasion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 3-10

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. 3-10, 2014.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 20-27

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 20-27. Varying conditions exist due to extreme drought conditions.

Carson City teen kayak phenom wins prestigious Female Paddler of the Year award

Despite being nearly half the size and half the age of many of the women who are her inspiration and mentors, 14-year-old Sage Donnelly of Carson City has gone big time, winning this year’s prestigious Female Paddler of the Year Award, presented by Canoe and Kayak magazine.

Outdoors with Don Q: Some “Q-Tips” for the summer

Now that we are in the heart of summer, here are some "Q-Tips," that, hopefully, should make your visits more enjoyable to the Great Outdoors:

Don Q's Nevada and northern California fishing report for July 4 holiday weekend

Here is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra for the July 4 holiday weekend. Saturday, July 5 is free fishing day in California, which means anyone can fish without a license.

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