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Hello fellow anglers. Hard to believe we are at Memorial weekend already. The weather this week has been a challenge but it is supposed to change for the better as we head into the long holiday weekend. Although the forecast may be warm and sunny with a chance of thunderstorms, remember the waters flowing in our rivers are just above freezing temperatures and can be dangerous.

Carson Assembly Rainbow Girls will be holding their Annual Rummage Sale, June 4th at 1648 Sonoma street Carson City from 7am-12pm. Rainbow Girls are a non-profit service organization for girls between the ages of 11-20. We are raising funds for our girls to attend their State Convention this summer in Las Vegas.

Here is this week’s Carson City area road report for May 23-29, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:

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.

Here is this week’s Carson City area road report for the week of May 9-15, 2016: Work continues on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. Motorists can expect the following impacts this week:

Hello fellow anglers. Its time to get ready to do some fishing. The general trout opener in many California counties will commence this Saturday, April 30. Most lakes, rivers and streams have a limit of 5 trout per day and 10 in possession.

Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. This year, the theme acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, which helps to stabilize neighborhoods and downtowns, contributes to public education, attracts investment, creates jobs, generates tax revenues, supports small business and affordable housing, and powers Nevada’s heritage tourism industry.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 18-24, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. Motorists can expect the following closures this week:

Hello fellow anglers, my fishing partner Tom Blotter and I had a challenging time at the Hook Line and sinker Derby last weekend at Topaz Lake. On the lake by 6 am Saturday, and the fishing was on. We had 20 fish day for each of us.

Hello fellow anglers, we're less than a month from opening trout season in Alpine County and throughout California. Many of you are beginning to plan ahead for the weekend of April 30. I just wanted to give you some info on the campground situation.

Hello, my name is CJ Gueldner. Several months ago I was driving down that Loneliest Highway that we all love from Mound House to Silver Springs when I caught sight of some adorable community garden style lawn art.

Slow down, you move too fast. You’ve got to make the moment last. Today is Nevada Moves Day as part of Nevada Moves week. Be aware of the kids making their way to school, whether it be on foot, by bike, scooter, or skateboard. A walk along the Wellness Trail is a good way to break up the work week. Crossroads Lounge on Winne Lane is under new ownership and has just brought karaoke favorites ‘J and M Productions’ onboard Wednesday nights. Jazz and so much more is on the menu at Living the Good Life: drinks, dinner, and a show are waiting.

WEDNESDAY:

With St. Patrick’s Day arriving Thursday, the potential for intoxicated drivers being on the roadways greatly increases. As you celebrate this day with green beer, Irish whiskey or your favorite adult beverage, keep in mind that should you choose to drink and drive it is going to cost you a lot of green when you get arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

Hello fellow anglers, the rain is falling in the valleys and snow in the mountains. The month of March so far is being good to us. We need all the water Mother Nature will give us. Hopefully a lot of that water will flow into Topaz Lake.

This rainbow, looking west over Carson River from Pinion Hills, was captured Wednesday morning by Janna Tisea. Today's forecast from the National Weather Service notes a weak disturbance passing through the region, mainly north of Highway 50.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 7-13, 2016: Beginning Monday, March 7, work will begin on the downtown corridor improvement project on Carson Street.

This week, traffic will be reduced to one lane each direction. On Monday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 8, north and southbound traffic will be diverted to the northbound side road. As work progresses, crews may be in the right lanes each direction.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 29 through March 6, 2016: Advance Notice: Utility work will begin the week of Monday, March 7, on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. Lane closures will be in place at that time and more details will be forthcoming.

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.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 22-28, 2016: There will be intermittent road closures on Washington Street between Roop and Division Streets, Monday through Friday, due to the construction of the East/West Water Transmission Project.

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.

Another great rainbow photo taken Friday in Carson City submitted by Jill Rasner.

This photo was submitted by Carson Now reader Azucena Monroy showing the approaching storm as it arrives in Carson City. The other photos show variations of the very wide rainbow that could be seen throughout Carson City this afternoon.
Thanks to Carson Now readers (in order of submissions) after the Monroy photo: Denise Clodjeaux, Delaura Welch, Ron Brotherton and Jill Rasner for their photo submissions of the rainbows.

A rainbow partially obscured by clouds was in Carson City's view this morning and captured in this photo by CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel. A winter storm with an atmospheric river is on its way and should last through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. There is a Wind Advisory in effect until 10 p.m. for the Carson City area.

Hello fellow anglers, the holidays are over and we have great things to look forward to. It is only 93 days until the California fishing season,43 days until daylight savings time begins, and now that we are past the winter solstice, each day will be lighter 1 minute longer until June 30. Just a few things to get excited about.

With much of western Nevada under a Wind Advisory, Carson Now reader Jimmy Prater captured a rainbow near his South Carson City home, arriving it seemed by gusty Tuesday afternoon winds.

Saturday came with sunshine in between storms, especially in this photo of a rainbow captured by Josh Thornton taken in east Carson City and the second photo of clouds moving in by reader Cheryl Mathwig. Another weather system will move into the area later Sunday, bringing rain to Carson City and heavy wet snow at Lake Tahoe.

Hello fellow anglers, there's a lot going on in our local fishing world, despite the weather. With Topaz Lake opening up and the higher lakes having good ice on them this year.

I've had as many reports this last week as I would in the middle of May. Before we get to our reports, I would like to do a little education about ice conditions in our area. Our local weather temperatures have been extremely cold during the end of last year and into this year.

Are you ready for Friday, Carson City? Live music abounds with the Whitehats at Living the Good Life, Stereo Galaxy at the Westside Pour House, and Road Daddy helping Firkin and Fox celebrate their eighth anniversary. Learn some line dance at Yaple’s Ballroom, then head to Carson Lanes for DJ Cowboy Bobby’s dance night. Enjoy a showing of local indy films at the Performance Hall the Brewery Art Center or join the BAC Blowhards at Improv Night in the Black Box Theater. Take the family over the rainbow and see the opening night of Youth Theater Carson City’s performance of ‘The Wiz.’ Check out the list for all your options.

FRIDAY:

• Christmas Tree Recycling Curbside Pick-up (place tree outside on your regular trash day; If trees are longer than three feet, please cut them up into sections no longer than 3 feet; Remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and bases)
• Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to Carson City residents, the coffee is on Brad)

This is a picture of an unsung hero of Carson City, though few know of him. No, it's not really Santa under a rainbow but it is a picture of a simple hard working business owner who, like countless other business owners, makes this city work as part of the free enterprise system. This man is out before dawn cleaning and preparing the property where he runs his business and is still at work long after dark every day throughout the year.

Seems like just yesterday it was Thanksgiving, and now we’ve arrived at Christmas Eve. Last minute shopping trips, cooking baking, and non-stop holiday movies are all on the menu for today. And keep the hot chocolate close; it’s going to be chilly. Please drive safely. The last minute crunch can be stressful, but icy roads are a force to be reckoned with.

THURSDAY: Christmas Eve

• Carson City School District Winter Break