Northern California
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Oct. 14 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/13/2015 - 10:22pmHere is this week's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for the week of Oct. 14, 2015 and beyond. As of Oct. 13, Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Oct. 7 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 10:30amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Oct. 7, 2015 and beyond.
Nevada Travel Network wins first place press association awards
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 12:25pmIn its first entry into the Nevada Press Association‘s annual awards competition the Gold Hill-based Nevada Travel Network was awarded first place in two of the three categories it entered.
The blue ribbon for ‘Best Writing Online’ was awarded to the monthly NevadaGram and First Place in the ‘Best Feature Story Online’ category went to David Toll for “A visit to the Belmont Mill and Hamilton."
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 30 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:03amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 30, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their reports have not been updated
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for first day of fall and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 9:33amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the first week of fall beginning Sept. 23, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 16 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 8:08pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 16, 2015 and beyond. Note: Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their reports have not been updated since June 4.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 9 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 9:09amHere 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.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 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 Sept. 2, 2015 through Labor Day. This Saturday the California Department of Fish and Game is hosting the second of two annual free fishing days.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 26 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 7:39pmHere 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.
Outdoors with Don Q: Celebrate summer's last recreation splash this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 5:55amThis is a reminder that the big Labor Day Weekend, Friday Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7, is around the corner and for many folks in this general area, it will be their last big outdoor adventure of 2015.
Smoke from Northern California fires drifting into Carson City
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 2:21pmSmoke from a number of large wildfires in Northern California is drifting into the Reno-Carson-Lake Tahoe area.
The Air Quality Index is currently rated at Orange, or Unhealthly for Sensitive Groups, according to AirNow.gov. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Parts of the Truckee Meadows are currently rated at Red, or Unhealthy, and is recommended that everyone should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion while outside.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 19 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 10:24pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 19, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are dated June 04.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 12 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/11/2015 - 3:59pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 12, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are dated June 4.
Tahoe ski resort honors fallen Forest Service firefighter, employee with candlelight vigil
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 6:47pmSierra-at-Tahoe will hold a candlelight vigil Wednesday for Michael Hallenbeck of Shingle Springs, Calif. The 21-year old U.S. Forest Service firefighter died Saturday fighting a lightning-caused fire south of Echo Summit.
Known by friends and family as Mikey, Hallenbeck was a Sierra-at-Tahoe employee for the past two seasons and a local firefighter.
Shingle Springs firefighter identified in fatal tree accident fighting Lake Tahoe area wildfire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 7:36pmUPDATE: Sierra-at-Tahoe will hold a candlelight vigil Wednesday for Michael Hallenbeck of Shingle Springs, Calif. The 21-year old U.S. Forest Service firefighter died Saturday fighting a lightning-caused fire south of Echo Summit. Known by friends and family as Mikey, Hallenbeck was a Sierra-at-Tahoe employee for the past two seasons and a local firefighter.
Forest Service firefighter dies after being struck by tree near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 12:10amUPDATE: A 21-year-old firefighter from Shingle Springs, Calif., died Saturday afternoon as a result of injuries received while suppressing a wildfire on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in Northern California.
Michael Hallenbeck was a member of Organized Crew 36 on the LTBMU. Go here for the full story.
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The U.S. Forest Service reports a wild land firefighter died Saturday night after being struck by tree in a remote area in the Lake Tahoe area. The following is from Forest Service spokesman Stanton Florea:
Heavy smoke around Carson City coming from California fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 4:16pmThick smoke has moved into the Carson City, Carson Valley areas this afternoon. There is no single fire contributing to this, rather many large wildfires and wildfire complexes in northern California, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
The map showing the ongoing fires is courtesy of CalFire. The air quality is now moderate (yellow shading in the image courtesy of Airnow.gov) and those with smoke sensitivities should try to limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Board Denies Virginia City Casino Owner Gambling License
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/07/2015 - 12:06pmCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Regulators say a Northern California man who bought two casinos in Virginia City is unfit for a gambling license.
Fort Bragg woman found in Topaz Lake this summer died of drowning due to intoxication
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2015 - 1:33pmA 36-year-old northern California woman who drowned earlier this summer at Topaz Lake was intoxicated with her death listed as drowning due to alcohol intoxication, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 5 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 12:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 5, 2015 and beyond. As of Aug 4, Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are dated June 4.
Carson City man identified in Northern California officer involved shooting
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 9:53pmThe man who died in an officer involved shooting on Interstate 5 between Mount Shasta and Dunsmuir Thursday morning has been identified as Ryan Daniel Vrenon, 25, of Carson City, Nev.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday that Vrenon was pronounced dead at the scene “following an exchange of gunfire with involved CHP responders.”
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 29 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 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 July 29, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are from early June.
Windy conditions may blow smoke into Carson City region through Monday morning
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/26/2015 - 2:59pmSmoke from the Lowell Fire and Willow Fire will continue to impact Northern California and western Nevada through early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. West winds will transition to northeast winds on Monday afternoon, allowing for areas of dense smoke to push west of the Sierra crest.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 22 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 7:28pmHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for July 22, 2015 and beyond.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 15 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 10:41pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 15, 2015 and beyond.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 8 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 9:56amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 8, 2015 and beyond.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 4, 2015 holiday weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 1:01pmHere is this July 4 holiday weekend fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and northern California. Pack a cooler, stay hydrated and don't forget your fishing license.
Sacramento area man dies in head-on crash Sunday south of Gardnerville
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 1:01pmA 23-year-old northern California man died and one person remains in critical condition following a head-on crash Sunday south of Gardnerville on Highway 395, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Northern California woman dies of apparent drowning after body discovered in Topaz Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 5:21pmA Northern California woman died of an apparent drowning after being found Wednesday afternoon face down in the water on the north shore of Topaz Lake, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities have identified the victim as Janneke Strong, 36, of Fort Bragg. The cause of death has not been determined and is pending results from an autopsy. The investigation is ongoing, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.
At 1:48 p.m. a witness called authorities to report a person face down in approximately 4 feet of water along the shore.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 17 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 9:25amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of June 17 and beyond.