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In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Genevieve Frederick, founder and executive director of Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit organization based in Carson City.

Pets of the Homeless is a program that provides people in need and pets in need with resources to help their pets. Funds collected go directly to pay for the veterinary, nutritional and other care of pets of homeless individuals across the country.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit began the sale of Christmas tree permits on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have been available since Nov. 1.

Special Museum Room Sale for the home décor and more at Charlie B’s, your local art gallery, and now, Vasefinder Museum of studio pottery in Carson City, Nevada.

The Charlie B Gallery located at 114 West Telegraph Street in the heart of the downtown Carson City is celebrating a blessed 2018 with this special sale. We will have extended hours on Black Friday (11/23/18) and Small Business Saturday (11/24/18) from 11am to 9pm. My store number is 775-575-7333.

The dust has finally settled on Nevada's 2018 mid-term elections following months of relentless media blitzing. I doubt that I am the only one breathing a sigh of relief.

The annual Carson City Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights at the Nevada State Capitol Grounds returns in 2018 with sleigh rides, caroling, hot chocolate, Santa pictures and of course, the tree lighting. See the full schedule of events below. The event is Friday, Nov. 30.

Visitors to the downtown Carson City business district are reminded that the downtown Curry Street corridor, including side streets, is open to vehicle traffic despite continued construction activities between Musser and Robinson streets, said City Engineer Dan Stuckey with Carson City Public Works.

Shortly after moving to the area, Lydia Bruegge signed up for her first official race — a 5k with the Ascent Runs Be Bold, Run in the Cold series.

STATELINE, Nev. — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency 15-member Governing Board on Thursday unanimously approved the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project proposed by the Tahoe Transportation District.

Good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. We are exactly one week away until Thanksgiving. Today is the early deadline for the annual Turkey Trot so be sure to sign up to assure a t-shirt and goodie bag. Also on tap today are networking opportunities, the Peace Officer Standards and Training graduation, an artist reception for Louise Noel at Artsy Fartsy and more.

Nevada's October unemployment rate declined by 0.1 percentage point over the month to 4.4 percent, down half a percentage point over the year. Overall job growth is up 45,800 jobs and grew by 3.4 percent year-over-year, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — It started as a dream of Chad Donnelly's after growing up in Colorado and attending Denver Broncos football games in the cold and snow. He thought to himself, if people will attend a football game and sit in the snow, why not a concert?

CARSON CITY — Spend a late Monday afternoon with the Carson Makers Inventing Tomorrow Club in the Construction Shop at Western Nevada College and you’ll be reassured that children are still using their imaginations and creativity.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery for Small Business Saturday. Discounts, prizes and, yes, the wine room will be open for your holiday shopping enjoyment.

Please shop small this holiday season and support your local economy, while supporting "Your Local Art Gallery."

Linda Buchanan, the owner of Catmandu, had no idea (or interest in) how to run an animal nonprofit. But in 2014 when her husband, Kurt, died, she felt untethered. They had not only been partners in marriage, but partners in business as well.

Hello Carson City and welcome to another bright, sunny yet cool fall day in the capital city. Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 with the weekend now in sight. There's quite a few activities in the works today. Something for the mind, body and sharing food with others for the soul.

Don’t worry. My business column this morning isn’t going to be filled with party politics. But I will ask you an important question about the politics of your company. How do you make decisions in your business?

With winter approaching, Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center is participating in a donation drive of mostly clothing items for homeless veterans. Donations can be made at the Veterans Resource Center during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 10.

The first weekend in November has arrived, and wildlife around the Nevada state capital are gathering or foraging as much as they can before the first snow fall.

Congratulations to the winners of Passport to Downtown raffle prizes, whose names are listed below in alphabetical order.

Take advantage of the extra daylight while it lasts. Saturday is the final day of the year for Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to "fall back" one hour on your clocks Saturday night into early Sunday when Standard Time takes over.

When Reno Lumber purchased 4.8 acres off Arrowhead Drive in East Carson City a year ago, the intent was not only to grow business, but also expand its name.

A 33 year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday evening at 5:59 p.m. in the 700 block of Hillcrest Road for felony burglary, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

This time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin.

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Dr. Vincent Solis, President of Western Nevada College, will share WNC’s vision for the future at the monthly Leisure Hour Club meeting. In recognition of the Club’s funding of scholarships at WNC, Niki Gladys, WNC’s Executive Director of Development, will also join Solis at the meeting.

In acknowledgement of the Carson City School District’s sustainability achievements, the Northern Nevada Development Authority provided a Special Recognition of Excellence for Sustainability Practices during its monthly ‘The Business Edge’ meeting at the Carson Nugget Casino, Oct. 24.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. We're now in the month that ushers in the holiday season with Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner. As for today, there's a number of activities around town including a blood drive, networking opportunities, El Dia De Los Muertos celebration at WNC, an afternoon hike, a movie showing at the Jack C. Davis Observatory, art displays and more.

Happy Halloween! I thought I would hold this column for the scariest day of the year because, if you don’t plan alternative communication or business strategies during the low points of your business cycle, you could scare yourself into bad decision making.

The man who led authorities Monday on a chase in the South Lake Tahoe area and died as a result of an officer-involved shooting is the same person identified as the suspect in the Oct. 22 robbery of an east Carson City ice cream and frozen yogurt shop.

AAUW Work Smart is the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) powerful program that empowers women to better negotiate their financial futures.

Participants leave this workshop knowing how to determine their market worth and having the tools and business strategies needed to successfully negotiate for fair pay for the rest of their careers.

Carson City participants report a 150% improvement in negotiation skills and a 91% improvement in the confidence to apply those skills!

As Nevadans decide who will be our state leaders for the next four years, we want to highlight the most significant project affecting the controller’s office and many others.