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What do six months of record snowfall mean for South Lake Tahoe this summer? It translates to pure blue energy on and off the water, reports the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

The weather wasn't ideal on Memorial Day weekend, but it didn't dampen the spirits of 10 media professionals invited here by the Carson City Visitor and Convention Bureau to see what the area has to offer.

"I know they were all impressed with all that we have to offer our visitors," said Candace Duncan, CCVCB executive director.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of June 8-14:

Carson City and Douglas County are under an urban and small stream advisory until 8:45 a.m. today. Issued shortly after 6 a.m., the National Weather Service is reporting rises on creeks coming out ...

A weather system that has been spiraling off the California coast this weekend will bring moderate to heavy rain into Carson City and Western Nevada tonight and early Monday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.

Up to an inch of rain is possible for Carson City, Reno, Douglas County and the Lake Tahoe Basin, with the possibility of minor flooding along small streams and creeks, according to the weather service and CarsonWeather.com.

Even the deteriorating weather couldn't wipe the smiles from Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders as they announced a budget deal Wednesday."The agreement represents historic reforms in e...

Even the deteriorating weather couldn't wipe the smiles from Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders as they announced a budget deal Wednesday."The agreement represents historic reforms in e...

Here is this week's fishing Report for the week of June 1-7 for Northern Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra:

This column addresses topics related to the health of our community.Remember way back in January, when the weather was cold, the year was brand new, and you were full of ideas for all the ways y...

There will be plenty of sun and warm weather for folks to enjoy the holiday weekend, as well as a lineup of local activities.The National Weather Service in Reno is forecasting party cloudy skies F...

By using overtime and grant money, Sheriff Ken Furlong intends to head off a 15 percent increase in crime that internal department statistics indicate comes with warmer weather. Furlong, whose p...

High winds continue to whip through Carson City this afternoon, with a gust reaching 53 mph recorded so far in the capital city, according to CarsonWeather.com.

A wind advisory continues through 11 tonight as southwest gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in wind prone areas and gusts between 35 to 55 mph for areas along Highway 395, Highway 50 and Interstate 80, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

With the weather we've been having this spring, I thought it was time we help Mother Nature "spring" into action, so I'm going to share with you one of my most requested recipes, which just so h...

Here is this week's fishing report for the week of May 25 through Memorial Day weekend. The report is for rivers, streams and lakes in Northern Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra.

Beginning Wednesday, May 18 and ending on Sunday, May 22, Elaine and I took her 82-year-old Mom, Mary Bottoms, on a six-day tour of rural Nevada. It was her first-ever trip to all kinds of interesting places.

She has been a permanent resident of this state for the last 3.5 years, and prior to moving here from Greeley, Colo., she had visited us in Carson City a number of times. Those visits had been made by either train or bus and were always along the I-80 corridor from Wendover to Reno. That was all she had ever seen of the State of Nevada until this particular trip.

By the California Department of Fish and Game
Department of Fish and Game biologists are expecting a promising north coast salmon fishing season through Labor Day, Sept. 5.

The sport season opened Saturday in the Klamath Management Zone, which stretches from the Oregon border to Horse Mountain, located just north of Shelter Cove.

The return of a healthy sport fishing season is excellent news for anglers and businesses in the region.

Weather and conditions permitting, U.S. Highway 50 over Echo Summit, the main artery into South Lake Tahoe and onto Carson City is tentatively set to re-open early this afternoon, according to Caltrans. The road was closed May 11 to remove and replace a damaged rock wall barrier.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon fishing report for the week of May 18-25:

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Race officials hope Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California will proceed as planned today after Stage 1 was cancelled Sunday due to harsh weather.Monday's Stage 2 start from Sq...

CARSON CITY — The Capitol grounds are expected to become a campground this week as progressive groups establish a temporary headquarters for a last ditch lobbying effort for tax increases.
As many as 200 students, social service workers, teachers and progressive activists plan to live in tents during Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as they host events and lobby legislators.
The agenda could include events at both the Capitol and the Legislature, said Jan Gilbert, lobbyist for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, which has helped coordinate the event.

The first stage of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California was canceled minutes before it was set to begin because of concerns over snow and slick riding conditions at South Lake Tahoe. Organizers had hoped to shorten the course, but riders at the last minute voiced concern about conditions.

The following statement is from Andrew Messick, President of AEG Sports, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California regarding weather conditions at South Lake Tahoe for Stage 1 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California:

"Due to severe and unsafe weather conditions in the Lake Tahoe area, the start of Stage 1 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California has been delayed.

Amgen Tour of California officials say they should have a decision by 9 a.m. as to what they intend to do about the Stage 1 kick-off set to begin at South Lake Tahoe given that snow is expected in the Sierra through the morning.

Here is the fishing report for the week of May 11-18. This report covers lakes, rivers and streams throughout Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra, and Southern Oregon.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530) 365-7500 reports:
Water surface temperature is at 48 degrees. Water clarity has improved in most areas to 6.5 ft to 8 ft. The word is excellent.

I’ve been having some fun roaming around on the Internet collecting all kinds of interesting outdoor-type information about Carson City.
And, I thought it would be fun to share that information with everyone who lives here or anyone who might be interested in my home town. So here goes:

01. Did you know that:
The urban portion of Carson City (here in Eagle Valley) has an elevation of about 4,700+ feet, as compared to the highest elevation point in all of the following states and the District of Columbia:
Alabama: Cheaha Mountain: 2,413 feet.

An abrupt change in weather for Western Nevada and Carson City has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a winter advisory for the region.

A fast moving area of low pressure will drop into the region and Sierra tonight, bringing rain and the possibility of one inch of snow to the valley floor, according to the weather service and CarsonWeather.com. Anywhere between 2 to 3 inches is expect in the Lake Tahoe basin, with 3 to 5 inches in the Sierra above 7,000 feet.

More reported traffic accidents with injuries and higher cases of influenza were reported in March, according to Carson City's monthly operational scorecard.

Mile High Jazz Band celebrates Nevada Arts Day at Comma Coffee, across the street from the State Legislature, with a program of big-band jazz featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams. The performance will be outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting.

Admission is $5 at the door, free for age 18 and under.
Information: 775-883-4154 or milehighjazz.com

Here is the Nevada, Northern California, Sierra and Southern Oregon fishing report for the week of May 4-11.

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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This column appears in the - Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community.As the weather in our area begins to warm, thoughts turn to summer recreation activit...