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Rural Economic Activity Boosts Nevada Taxable Sales By 7.2 Percent In March
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 3:07pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s taxable sales jumped 7.2 percent in March over March 2011, but the state’s two largest urban counties showed more sluggish growth, the state Department of Taxation reported today.
Taxable sales totaled $3.9 billion in March, driven by Nevada’s rural counties where large energy and mining projects helped boost the numbers overall. For the fiscal year to date, statewide taxable sales are up 7.5 percent.
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.
Fishing Report through Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:11amMemorial Day weekend will make for near-perfect conditions for fishing in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams now through the holiday weekend.
Outdoors with Don Q: Mackinaw fishing with first timers at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 12:29amSunday, May 20 was a memorable day for two of our friends. The two friends are Stephanie Parker (our neighbor) and her brother George, who was visiting our area from Phoenix, Ariz.
Stephanie is fairly new to Carson City and to our neighborhood, having moved here from Las Vegas, where she lived and worked for many years.
When I first discovered that George would be visiting and that he is an ardent fisherman, I asked Stephanie (who also fishes) if the two of them would like to try Mackinaw (Lake) Trout fishing at Lake Tahoe.
Without hesitation, she said, “You bet. Yes, we would!”
First Flume Trail Ride of the Year
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:30pmFlume Trail Mountain Bikes officially opened for business on May 12th this year. The light winter snowfall has nearly melted off the lower trails, giving access to Marlette Lake and the Flume Trail. A few of us rode the Flume on Saturday, May 12th to go check it out.
Nevada and Sierra fishing report for week of May 16-22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:53amHere 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 May 16-22, 2012.
Outdoors with Don Q: A four-day adventure in Eastern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:18amOn May 9 through May 12, six of us were on a fun-filled, four-day, outdoor adventure way over in Eastern Nevada. The six were: Bob “Slick” and Lynda McCulloch and Elaine and I, all of Carson City, plus Sal and Catali Quilici of Dayton.
We went to the Ely area to fish some of the waters in that part of Nevada because five of us (Sal, Catali, Slick, Elaine and I) are entered in the Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association (OSA) annual fishing contest, and we were hoping to catch any of the following fish:
Rainbow trout or brown trout at Illipah Reservoir,
Rainbow trout or brown trout at Cave Lake,
2012 Tour of Carson Report
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:17pmLast Sunday May 6th was Bike Habitat‘s Tour of Carson, an annual event that this year celebrates the shop’s 5th anniversary in business! The Tour of Carson began in 2008 as a way for the shop to say thank you to its customers and the community for their support. The event begins with a 27-30 mile ride around the perimeter of Carson City, and then finishes back at the Bike Habitat for a BBQ.
Fishing Report For the week of May 9
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 12:09amHere 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 May 9, 2012.
Dispatch Alaska: It started out bad
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 3:17pmMy wife and I take two weeks each fall to hunt moose in the Yukon.
We decided to travel 90 miles from home into the mountains and camp near a large swamp where I had called in two moose the year before.
We left home on Wednesday and set up our camp.
We have a Toyota Tacoma 4 x 4 and a Four Wheel Camper loaded on.
It was a 5 minute walk to the swamp edge to allow quiet coming and going.
I called some on Wednesday night.
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week - A time to review your homeowner’s insurance
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 11:30amCARSON CITY – Nevada’s insurance carriers have reported to the Nevada Division of Insurance (Division) that they have received around 1,100 claims as a result of the Caughlin Ranch and Washoe Drive fires. The dollar amount of these claims, mostly due to fire, wind or smoke damage is approaching $35 million.
These insurance claim estimates show the dangers of wildfire. Nevadans should take action during Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week (NWAW) to prepare their homes and evaluate their insurance to prepare for wildfire season.
Fishing report through May 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 4:25pmHere is this week's fishing report and a reminder that Saturday, April 28 is the Opening Day of California lake, river and stream fishing. This report covers water ways throughout Northern California, the Sierra, Nevada and Southern Oregon. To learn more about opening day or to get a California fishing license, go here.
California and Nevada fishing report through April 25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:39amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 18-25, 2012. The opening day for all California fishing is on April 28.
Fishing report for April 11-17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 6:45pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 11-17, 2012.
Fishing report for the week of April 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 5:35pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of April 4.
National wind map
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 11:02amAs Mother Nature likes to remind us, we live in a very windy place.
So, you might be interested in seeing this animated map showing how the wind is blowing nationwide, in real time.
Fishing Report For the week of March 28 to April 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 9:13amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of March 28 through April 3.
Outdoors with Don Q: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing in March
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 9:24amIf you are a trout fisherman and are new to our area, you may not be aware that some of our best Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing is at Pyramid Lake in the month of March.
Pyramid Lake (which is roughly the same surface size as Lake Tahoe) is about 30 miles north of Reno-Sparks, and it contains Lahontan Cutthroat Trout that run into “Double Digits” in weight.
The lake is the terminus of the Truckee River which begins at Lake Tahoe.
Pyramid Lake is approximately 15 miles long, 11 miles wide and measures about 350 feet deep at its deepest point.
Nevada's Promising Clean Energy Future
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:32pmThe Copper Mountain Solar 1 facility in Boulder City that President Obama visited Wednesday is certainly impressive. With nearly 1 million solar panels, the nation’s largest operating solar facility can provide power for about 17,000 homes without producing any harmful emissions or sending any money out of state for dirty coal or foreign oil.
New Study Questions Value Of Regulations And Tax Incentives Enacted By States To Create “Green Jobs”
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:20amCARSON CITY – A new report questions the value of tax incentives and regulations approved by many states around the country, including Nevada, to create “green jobs,” noting that subsidies used for such programs can take away revenue for other needs such as public education.
Fishing Report For March 14-21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:48amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and portions of Southern Oregon.
Carson City area, Nevada and Northern California fishing report through March 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 7:20amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra through March 7, 2012.
Leap Day turns to Wind Day
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 11:42amIt only comes once every four years, Leap Day. And today we get high winds and snow. Joe Childs from CarsonWeather.com said he recorded an 83 mph gust at 9:45 this morning.
With the coming snowstorm in this season of drought, I'm sure there are some of you out there (like me) who were looking forward to hitting the slopes today. By chance, there are $29 Leap Day specials at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Diamond Peak. However, the wind has closed the upper mountain areas. The Leap Day curse.
Winter storm could bring two feet of snow to Sierra
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 10:50amWith a much stronger storm system approaching tonight, expect slick roads with freezing fog this morning for the Lake Tahoe Basin and down into the valleys, according to the National Weather Service.
Chains and snow tires are required along mountain roads throughout the basin and over mountain passes.
Outdoors with Don Q: Having fun in the snow above Palm Springs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 9:41amLast Friday, Elaine and I, together with my cousin Lorraine and her husband Bob Scholes of Dayton, Nevada, took a memorable ride on the “Tram,” high in the mountains above Palm Springs, Calif.
Earlier, Elaine and I had convoyed with Sal and Catali Quilici of Dayton to visit Don and Norma Reasons at one of their friends’ home, located across from the ninth green at the PGA West – Stadium Golf Course in La Quinta.
Movie Review: 'This Means War' a good argument for peace
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:44pmThe film "This Means War," currently on view at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, stars Reese Witherspoon as Laure Scott. Which is good because she almost brings this turkey of a romantic comedy to life all by herself.
Movie Review: 'The Woman in Black' not a good horror outing
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:43pmI'm afraid that I haven't got a lot to say about the horror film "The Woman in Black," currently on display at the Fandango Galaxy movie house in Carson City. I read the book on which it is based years ago and only recall that the Lady in question was not very happy.
So watching the dour film I was a little lost as Arthur Kipps (Daniel Redcliff of "Harry Potter" fame) set off on his lawyerly duty to evaluate a mansion now in disrepair. His firm is to wind up the estate and depending on how well he does Kipps may keep his job.
Movie Review: 'The Descendants' offers a fine cast headed by George Clooney
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 2:12pmThe Academy Award nominated film "The Descendants," now playing at the Fandango Galaxy movie house in Carson City, is a hard-eyed romantic comedy with an ensemble cast headed by George Clooney, the only name star aboard.
Doesn't matter, this is a fine cast from Clooney as Matt King to Judy Greer as Julie Speer, wife of a real estate salesman who … but let's let that wait.
The film opens with a scene of an attractive woman riding a boat. She's laughing in the wind. This is before an of the opening credits. No explanation given or needed.
Northern California and Nevada fishing report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:35amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Washoe Drive Fire burns 26 homes, 3,900 acres, Highway 395 between Carson City and Reno still closed
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:58amOfficials reported this morning that the Washoe Drive Fire destroyed 26 homes, and has currently consumed 3,900 acres.
At a 9 a.m. press conference, officials reported the blaze is 50 percent contained, and that 700 firefighters are working to extinguish hot spots in advance of the high wind that are forecast for this afternoon.
There were 20 homes reported lost last night, but in the light of day, personnel working the fire were able to get a better count of the structures that burned.