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Mac the Naw: Summer fishing in full swing at Tahoe and Sierra lakes

Hello fellow anglers, If you are planing to take an adventure to Alpine County this weekend, remember the Death Ride bicycle event is on Saturday, July 8. There will be some temporary road closures on Monitor and Ebbetts passes south of Markleeville. Yes, Ebbetts Pass is now open. Most any place you go in Alpine County this weekend there will cyclists on the road.

Family campout set for July 29-30 at Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Event Date: 
July 29, 2017 (All day)

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Join park staff for an overnight adventure at Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Families will learn the basics of camping while enjoying the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Activities include: campfire cooking, hiking, camp crafts and more. Limited camping supplies (i.e. tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads) may be available for use during the event. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Snow and stream flows remain over many Desolation Wilderness trails above Lake Tahoe

U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wilderness ranger scouting expeditions last week have brought back some updated trail conditions for those planning to venture into Desolation Wilderness.

Sandoval signs law prohibiting marketing pot to kids, OKs Walker River recreation area

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed laws Monday that create the framework for the implementation of recreational marijuana, a measure establishing the Walker River State Recreation Area and additional laws aimed at ensuring Nevada’s students have safe learning environments.

Sandoval Outlines Accomplishments from State of the State to Sine Die

Gov. Brian Sandoval expressed his gratitude Thursday to the Nevada Legislature for responding to his requests as outlined in his State of the State address in January of this year.

Mac the Naw: Sierra fishing report for 2017 Memorial Day weekend

Hello fellow anglers, as Memorial Day weekend arrives, our local forecasters say we will have plenty of great weather to fish and have fun. Please use caution when fishing any of the rivers and streams in our area. With warming temperatures, our waters have risen and are moving very fast.

Thursday, May 25: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
May 25, 2017 (All day)

You’re almost there. The long weekend is just around the corner, and everywhere I go I hear of camping trips and bbq plans. As the weather heats up, Muscle Powered compensates by moving their easy hike to the cooler hours of the morning. Chef Mitchell Tufts has found a new home at the new Cadillac Café at the Silver Oak Golf Course: the Grand Opening is at noon. Author and journalist, David Toll, tells the tale of the defunct newspaper, The Gold Hill News, at this month’s lecture at the Nevada State Museum.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest urges caution this Memorial Weekend due to snowmelt

It is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and many more recreations activities this summer.

Dutch oven cooking demonstration at Mormon Station State Historic Park on Saturday, May 13

Event Date: 
May 13, 2017 - 12:00pm

Join Park Rangers at Mormon Station State Historic Park for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Rangers will prepare a cast iron elk roast with sides, and samples will be served as long as the food lasts.

Participants will learn about the cooking techniques used by pioneers in the 1850s as they came through the Carson Valley on their way to California. Dutch oven cooking is a great way to bring the family together for a meal. It can be used in the backyard or out on camping trips.

WHEN: Saturday, May 13, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mac the Naw: Sierra lakes, rivers and streams brimming ahead of 2017 California trout opener

Hello fellow anglers, we have one week to go to the California opening day of trout fishing season. On April 29, 2017 the lakes and steams in Inyo, Mono and Alpine counties will open for fishing. On a special note, the rivers leading into Lake Tahoe do not open until July 1, 2017.

Senator Square: Carson High School's Health Occupation Students of America on fire

The 2017 Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference results are in, and CHS students and staff were on fire, proving all their hard work paid off because both students and staff took many of the major award.

Mac the Naw: March brings added daylight, which means more 'fish on' time behind the reel

Hello fellow anglers. It was nice to get a glimpse of spring for a few days. Speaking of spring, next week, Sunday, March 12, is the time we turn our clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time. That, my fellow anglers, will give us that little extra time on the lake. For those anglers that utilize the Douglas County Park at Topaz Lake, here is a little information that may save you some money.

Chili's Gives Back to help Support Cub Scout Pack 341

Event Date: 
March 8, 2017 (All day)

Pack 341 is very active Cub Scout pack and part of the Boy Scouts of America. We are a family orientated pack and invite boys to join who are currently in grades Kindergarten through 4th. As a member of the pack, boys participate in all types of activities, like Den and Pack meetings, Derby's, S.T.E.M. learning and activities, camping, hiking, making lots of new friends and lots of other activities. www.pack341.com, pack341@gmail.com

Text of Nevada Governor Sandoval State of State 2017 speech

Here is the 2017 State of the State presented by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Anglers to ring in 2017 at annual Topaz fishing opener

If you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s Day other than sitting on the couch watching football, you should try heading out to the season opener at Topaz Lake. The lake has been closed to fishing since September 30, but it will be open for fishing again on Jan. 1 in one of Nevada's more unique ways to celebrate New Year's Day.

Will Wagner Joins Allison MacKenzie Law Firm

Fernley native, Will Wagner accepted an associate position with Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, effective September 12, 2016. Committed to providing exceptional service to clients and particularly interested in civil law, Will Wagner will focus his practice in the areas of business, real estate, employment, appellate practice, commercial litigation, governmental affairs and administrative law.

Carson City weather: First day of fall looks to be on the cool side

It is becoming more likely that weather conditions will match up in time for the Fall Equinox on Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A significant pattern change is on tap for Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front and an upper level low push through the area.

Boy Scouts of America honors Northern Nevada leader Jim Rogers with Silver Buffalo award

The American Buffalo did not roam in Northern Nevada more than a century ago as the West was settled, but Nevada does lay claim to its own Silver Buffalo in 2016. That “Silver Buffalo” is Jim Rogers and the national honor was bestowed upon this Nevadan by the Boy Scouts of America at its 2016 National Annual Meeting held in San Diego.

Rogers was honored during the recent BSA National Convention in San Diego. Today, there are more than 800,000 adult volunteers in BSA, and Rogers has been an active volunteer leader for over 35 years.

Friday, Sept. 2: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
September 2, 2016 (All day)

Camping, fishing, barbecue, history, cantaloupes, music, wine, and so much more are moments away. Labor Day weekend has arrived bringing the Sparks Rib Cook-off, the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival, Virginia City’s Civil War Days, and some Lake Tahoe fireworks. You can’t go wrong with Improv night at the Brewery Arts Center or Carson Comedy at the Nugget. Let the sun go down while enjoying Ten Dollar Pony on the outdoor stage at Living the Good Life. Dress to impress at A to Zen’s Fancy Friday Open Mic. Read on for all of today’s fun.

Mac the Naw fishing report for Sierra and Tahoe: Labor Day weekend brings free fishing day

Hello fellow anglers, many have been asking, where is the Naw report? I have been fishing in Oregon for the last couple weeks and did quit well. We caught green and blue ling cod and a few black sea bass out of Brooking's.

Burning Man Travel Advisory

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe would like to advise travelers going to the Burning Man Festival to obey posted speed limits, and to slow down and keep your distance while traveling through the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. The Tribe would like motorists to be aware of the dangers associated with high speeds on two lane highways; all State Routes on the reservation are two lane roads with very narrow shoulders.

High Wheel Adventure Comes to Carson City

A father and daughter team are riding their penny farthing bicycles, also known as “high-wheels” or “ordinaries” across the country. Randy and Amy Oleynik passed through Carson City on Wednesday while re-creating the historic ride of Thomas Stephens, the first person to ride a bicycle across North America in 1884, also done on a penny farthing.

Smokey haze around Carson from lightning-caused fires

UPDATE 4:15PM: The Sierra Interagency Dispatch Center (SFIDC) in Minden reports the Rock Fire in the Red Rock area north of Reno is now 50 percent contained 1,500 acres.
The voluntary evacuation orders for about 50 residents in the area has been lifted, and those residents are being allowed to return to their homes.
No injuries are reported with this fire.

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Mac the Naw's Sierra and Lake Tahoe area fishing report for week of July 17 and beyond

Hello fellow anglers, I want to tell you of a place that has over looked by many for years. Many of us pass by as we journey through Hope Valley in Alpine County. Some may view it as a rest stop at Pickett's Junction. In 2001 the All Access Wildlife path was built in partner by the California Fish and Wildlife, Alpine County and the Friends of Hope Valley. It is located at the junction of Highways 88 and 89 in Hope Valley, Calif.

Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report for the July 4 weekend

Hello fellow anglers and welcome to Independence Day weekend 2016. The weather is hot and the fishing is picking up. The roads will be busy and patience will be thin. Take your time and watch for anglers jumping from hole to hole, especially around the rivers. With our dry and hot temperatures, a few things to remember:

Letter: They Closed Downtown

To Whom It May Concern,

Well congratulations to the CCCVB. They certainly filled a bunch of hotel rooms this weekend. They also almost completely shut downtown. That’s right, they shut it down. I have been a redevelopment advocate of downtown for almost thirty years and was instrumental in starting up downtown events back in the eighties and nineties. But when we held them we made sure people could come downtown as part of the event.

Mac the Naw's Sierra and Tahoe fishing report: Father's Day in the forecast for area lakes

Hello fellow anglers. We have had two successful kids fishing derbys in our area. The Lampe Park Kids Derby had 1,300 children attend this year and last Saturday was the Alpine County Kids Fishing derby at Indian Creek.

My hat is off to all the volunteers that came together to make this such a successful and fun event. Now it is time for the kids to take dad fishing. Father's Day is this Sunday and what better way to give back than to take your dad fishing. These events are the reason that most kids get hooked on fishing.

Free fishing across Silver State coincides with Saturday's Discover Nevada State Parks Day

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free. In Nevada it always falls on the second Saturday in June. This year, Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 11. No license or trout stamp is needed for adults or children.

Carson City weather: Heat is on for the week, upper 90s to near 100 by Saturday

High pressure will produce hot summertime conditions with afternoons in the 90s to near 100 across western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

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