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Carson City supervisors to discuss new hires, CARES Act expenditures, burial and cremation fees and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 2:25pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Aug. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
On the agenda for discussion and possible action includes new city positions, a Library Board of Trustees position, CARES Act expenditures, indigent cremation and burial fee changes, road replacement and more.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:46amHello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.
Senator Square: CHS senior works with Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:02amEditor’s Note: Walt is Management Analyst for the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Commission for Women and the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee formed to help facilitate collaboration among organizations in Nevada to celebrate and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As part of her Carson High School Senior Project graduation requirement, student, and committee member, Chloe Walt is working to educate Nevadans on the suffrage movement and the historic importance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting to discuss contracts, a Lake Tahoe bike path, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 10:35amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s will be held Aug. 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda are several special presentations, potential action from the assessor’s office and the finance division, and more.
Annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser begins in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 8:39amThis 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.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 7 - 8
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 10:33pmWith soggy weather here, some cancellations are inevitable. One thing you can count on, however, is the monthly Downtown Business Association’s wine walk; it’s a rain, shine, or blizzard event. Stay dry and well-fed with the Kiwanis annual BINGO Spaghetti Feed at the Carson Senior Center. The Brewery Arts Center hosts some pretty amazing vocalists for their newest fundraiser, ‘Evening with the Divas.’ Keep reading for even more Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton options.
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Nevada Department of Corrections law enforcement job fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:00amThe Nevada Department of Corrections is hosting a law enforcement and correctional officer fair on Saturday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Carson City.
NDOC Law Enforcement Job Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 3:24pmThe state of Nevada Department of Corrections is hosting a Law Enforcement-Correctional Officer Job Fair April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stewart Facility gym at 5500 Snyder Avenue in Carson City.
John Bullis column: IRS math error notices are not audits
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 12:05pmIRS uses several computer programs to screen all tax returns and check for math or clerical errors. If you receive a notice, respond within 60 days or IRS will assume you agree with the notice.
Applications sought for Carson City Volunteers in Partnership with the Sheriff program
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 12:44pmHelp make a difference in your community, become an active volunteer for the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and assist with a number of law enforcement duties so that sheriff’s deputies have more time to effectively spend in law enforcement duties.
WNC Foundation Welcomes Sherry Aseph
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:31amWNC Foundation is happy to announce the addition of Sherry Aseph as foundation accountant. Prior to joining WNC Foundation, Sherry briefly "considered retirement." However, Sherry loves to work and has a passion for helping others; she learned quickly that "Retirement was not for me!"
John Bullis column: The rules behind non-taxable employee achievement awards
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 10:34amIf an employee receives tangible personal property such as skis, tires, clocks, television sets, radios, clothing, etc. and the value is not more than $400, then it can be tax free if it qualifies as an employee achievement award.
That is tax free of income, social security, medicare and unemployment taxes for both the employee and the employer. The award can not be cash, gift certificates, vacations, meals, lodging, tickets to events, stocks, bonds or other securities.
Northern Nevada JobConnect host job fairs this week in Reno and Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 1:19pmNevada JobConnect will hold two job fairs this week, Wednesday, in Reno and Thursday in Carson City. The job fairs are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
The job fair on Wednesday will be held at the Summit Mall at 13945 S. Virginia Street, Suite 636 in Reno and the Thursday job fair will be held at the Carson City Fuji Park Exhibit Hall at 601 Old Clear Creek Road.
Nevada high court withdraws its Citizen Outreach decision
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 11:33amIn a rare action by the Nevada Supreme Court, a decision issued Monday in a case involving Citizen Outreach has been withdrawn due to a clerical error....
Spherion Staffing Job Recruiting Open house
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/10/2013 - 6:49amSpherion Staffing is having a Recruitment Open House at their office on Basque Way. (accross from Walmart North/next to Z Restaurant) We are interviewing for inside sales jobs, ebay sales lister, warehouse, material handling, forklift, clerical, bilingual administrative assistant, CNC programmer, CNC operators, Production Supervisor, Shipping and Receiving and many more positions. Bring your resume, picture ID, Social Security card and DMV printout. Some assessment testing will be discussed and interviews will be done November 13 and each day for the following week.
Nevada Attorney General sues firm for alleged 'robo-signing' mortgage documents
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:15amAttorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today a lawsuit against Lender Processing Services, Inc., DOCX, LLC, LPS Default Solutions, Inc. and other subsidiaries of LPS (collectively known “LPS”) for engaging in deceptive practices against Nevada consumers.
Gov. Sandoval Questions Whether 183 State Boards are Efficient or Justified
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 4:20pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – They have names like the Landscape Architecture Board, the Nevada Arts Council and the Commission on Mineral Resources, and there are more than 180 of them functioning within Nevada state government.
State Senate Majority Leader Questions High Cost Of New State Medicaid Contract
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 2:00amCARSON CITY – A lawmaker today questioned whether state officials did everything possible to negotiate the lowest cost for a recently approved $177 million Medicaid contract.
Sen. Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, asked Medicaid program Administrator Charles Duarte if the contract with HP Enterprise Services reflects a 10 percent reduction in the cost of state contracts sought by lawmakers to help address Nevada’s current fiscal crisis.
“Tea Party of Nevada” Candidate Scott Ashjian Calls Lawsuit Against Him Frivolous
Submitted by on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 12:32pm(This story was updated at 3:40 PM on 4/13/10)
Last Friday, Nevada Tea Party Senate candidate Scott Ashjian filed a response to the lawsuit brought against him by Independent American Party candidate Tim Fasano.