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Don Q's fishing report for week of July 10-17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/10/2013 - 7:57amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 10-17. Pack your fishing license and sunscreen.
Thunderstorms to accompany record-high heat for Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/29/2013 - 10:25amThunderstorms are expected to develop each afternoon and evening around Carson City through midweek as an area of high pressure heats up the Sierra and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.
Best chances for thunderstorms though Wednesday will be in the shaded area on the map above. Main impacts from these thunderstorms will be heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong outflow winds over 40 mph.
Nevada Division of Emergency Management issues heat warning for residents and visitors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 1:26pmThe Nevada Division of Emergency Management issued a statement today regarding a heat wave that will grip the Silver State through the weekend and into next week as well as providing instructions for residents and visitors of how to beat the heat.
Read the statement below:
Carson City fire restrictions in place
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 12:44pmWith a heat wave developing throughout the region, the Carson City Fire Department has now implemented fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City, according to the city's website.
Expected heat wave prompts Lyon County to develop preparedness list for residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 8:24amAs Northern Nevada braces for a heat wave through the weekend, the Lyon County Office of Emergency Management has been advised by the National Weather Service to expect high temperatures 100 degrees or more.
Lyon County urges residents to prepare for the weekend with this comprehensive list:
Records may fall as heat wave sets up for Carson City and Western Nevada late this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 3:45pmWhile we missed the bulk of rain that hit Northern Nevada and the Sierra this week, we won't be able to escape a heat wave that will envelope the Carson City region beginning Friday.
High winds, fire danger prompt Red Flag Warning for much of Northern Nevada and Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 10:57amAn area of low pressure moving into the Pacific Northwest will increase winds today throughout the Carson City region, producing gusts of 35 to 45 mph from late this morning and into this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
College Baseball: WNC’s Conor Harber drafted in 38th round by Baltimore Orioles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/08/2013 - 5:02pmMore than 1,100 selections went by in the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft before the Baltimore Orioles chose Western Nevada College freshman outfielder Conor Harber on Saturday.
It marked the ninth straight year that the Wildcats have had at least one player taken in the 40-round draft. The 2009 draft was the only other time that the Wildcats didn’t have multiple current or past players selected.
Harber, who could play another season at WNC, start a pro career in the minors or sign with a four-year school, was taken by the Orioles with the 1,149th pick in the 38th round.
Heat wave continues today with record highs expected; Sunday may bring thunderstorms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/08/2013 - 11:44amPower up the air conditioner or swamp cooler and turn those space and ceiling fans on high: Another hot day is underway here in Carson City, with record temperatures expected.
The National Weather Service in Reno is forecasting a high of 97 today, which would beat the record of 94 set in 1978. According to the weather service, the ridge of high pressure hanging over western Nevada is the one of the warmest air masses for early June during the last 30 years.
Forecasters say heat wave through weekend may break records
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 8:52amUnseasonably hot temperatures, more characteristic of July, will prevail through the weekend with high temperatures near or exceeding records, the National Weather Service reports. Today's forecast high for Carson City is 95. The record, set back in 1926, was 96.
A few records are possible today with more widespread records Friday into the weekend as high pressure builds across the region. The forecast high for Carson City on Friday and Saturday is 99.
WNC Wildcats, Ex-Cats In MLB Hunt; Hitter Harber Leads Draft Candidates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 8:37amWho will become Western Nevada College’s 28th baseball athlete to be drafted? The Wildcats figure to have several current players and a few more from the past who could be taken during the 2013 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft Thursday through Saturday.
2013 Bicycle Commuter Challenge Results So Far
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:08amArticle originally appearing on Muscle Powered by Jeff Potter
Thank you everyone for making this such a fun event! I appreciate all of your comments and photos. Below you will find the results, so far, mixed with rider photos and comments. I hope to see some of you at the Wednesday evening cruiser ride tonight at Telegraph Square. 5:45 is sign-in, with a 6:00 – 6:15 departure.
Opinion: Deconstructing Agenda 21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 6:53pmIn his classic essay, entitled The Paranoid Style in American Politics, Richard Hofstadler, succinctly stated the following:“We are all sufferers from history, but the paranoid is a double sufferer, since he is afflicted not only by the real world, with the rest of us, but by his fantasies as well.”
A Final Wave for 'The Waver' Ed Carlson today in Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 7:29amFans of the late Ed Carlson, known as "The Waver" to Northern Nevadans, will pay tribute to his life and the many lives he touched at noon today at Reno City Plaza for a short memorial service, according to a news release.
Following the service attendees will then walk one mile south on South Virginia Street while waving to oncoming traffic as The Waver did for some many years before returning to City Plaza.
Douglas County prepares for next wave of storms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/01/2012 - 2:18pmThe Douglas County Emergency Management has implemented a precautionary action plan for this weekend’s weather event. The plan has identified two potential weather events for this evening, Saturday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, De. 2. The first is going to be extreme winds, followed by potential heavy rains.
Vietnam Vets Roar Through Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 3:54pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office escorted about 500 Vietnam Veterans as they rode through the city on their bikes. They were escorting the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is being erected at Mills Park as part of Battle Born Days and the Nevada Day Festivities. The Downtown Business Association merchants were on hand to wave flags and cheer them on.
Chamber, Wells Fargo and domestic violence support group team up for Nevada Day raffle
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 12:35amSix lucky people will have a chance to ride in the famous Wells Fargo Stagecoach in this year's Nevada Day Parade in October.
The Carson City Chamber, Wells Fargo Bank, and Advocates to End Domestic Violence have teamed together to offer the memorable Nevada Day experience for six lucky persons who purchase a $5 raffle ticket to ride in the Wells Fargo stagecoach this Nevada Day, Oct. 27. Proceeds of the raffle will go to support the programs of the Advocates.
Fernley 95A Speedway Race Results for August 18, 2012
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 3:05pmIt was a night of yellow flags, red flags, restarts, darkness, and fantastic racing at Fernley 95A Speedway on Saturday, August 18. Eighty-five entries in six racing divisions were on hand, plus eight Outlaw Karts.
Nevada Small Business Owners Advocate For Fewer, More Sensible Federal Regulations
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 4:43pmCARSON CITY – A pair of Nevada small business owners today said the federal government needs to ease off on its excessive regulatory efforts under the Obama administration if it wants to encourage job growth here and around the country.
Carson Girls U10 Softball – Pink Diamonds beat back Tidal Wave
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 12:00amBattling the wind as well as each other, the Paul Brooks Construction Tidal Wave (12-2) suffered only their second loss of the season at the hands of the CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds (10-3) in U10 fastpitch softball action Thursday. The Pink Diamonds took an early lead and never gave it up, winning 13-8.
Carson Girls U10 Softball – Pink Diamonds KO the Killer Kiwis
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 5:12pmThe CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds brought their season record to 9-3 with a decisive win over the HDR Killer Kiwis 23-11 in Carson Girls U10 softball action at Edmonds Park on Tuesday.
The pitchers for the Killer Kiwis were: Mackenzie Nolan - 10 runs, 4 hits, 12 walks, 1 strike out; and, Destinae Ordaz – 13 runs, 4 hits, 14 walks, 1 strike out. Pitching for the Pink Diamonds: Kelley Barr – 5 runs, 3 hits, 4 walks, 1 strike out; Lexi Fox – 5 runs, no hits, 7 walks, 2 strike outs; and, Tezia Boice – 1 run, no hits, 6 walks, 5 strike outs.
West Side Cruiser Ride 2012
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 9:38am'Once Upon a Matress'
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:12amWild Horse Children’s Theater is thrilled to present the Tony Award winning musical comedy, and mixed up fairytale, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS.
Production dates are Fridays, May 4 & 11 at 7 pm, Saturdays May 5 & 12 at 4 pm and 7 pm and Sundays, May 6 & 13 at 4 pm at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
Fishing report through Feb. 28
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 9:58amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra through Feb. 28:
Paradise Lost: Restaurant in Carson Mall closes
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 9:42amOver the weekend, the Paradise Cove Cafe in Carson Mall closed its doors, the end to a labor of love for owners Doug and Jamesa Cramer.
"Relieved" was the first word Doug said when I asked him how he was doing. The efforts to keep the restaurant in business over the last year and 10 months had clearly taken a toll.
NHP: Increased and Targeted Enforcement Planned for Crosswalk and Pedestrian Violations
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 11:53amIn light of the recent accidents involving pedestrians who have been struck and killed and the fac
Nation & World briefly
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:00amStocks plunge in US and around the world after Greece rescue thrown into doubtNEW YORK (AP) - A wave of selling swept across Wall Street and stock markets around the world Tuesday after Greece's pr...
Carson City resident recalls feelings of 9/11
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 4:00amMy thoughts after hearing the song - "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning." That Tuesday morning my girls rushed to schoolWith a wave as they ran out the doorI turned on the TV to Good Mo...
Fishing report for the week of July 6-13, 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 11:24pmHere is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of July 6-13.
Western Nevada and Northern California fishing report for the week of April 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:10amHere is the fishing report for Western Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra for the week of April 27. Opening Day for fishing on California lakes and streams is April 30.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530) 365-7500 www.shastacascade.com reports:
Water surface temperatures are at 44.7 degrees and water clarity has improved in most areas to 6.5 to 7.5 feet.
Lake Almanor looks great, and the bite has really picked up.
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