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CARSON CITY — Nevada Supreme Court Justice Mark Gibbons will be retiring from the Nevada Supreme Court in January 2021, capping a nearly 24-year career as a member of Nevada’s judiciary. Justice Gibbons was first elected to the Nevada Supreme Court in 2002, making him the longest serving of the high court’s current seven members.

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed and issued an emergency directive Monday that implements a moratorium on most residential evictions in Nevada through March 31, 2021.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed Emergency Directive 025 on Thursday, which will gradually lift the moratorium on evictions. He also strongly urged landlords and tenants to work together and collaborate on repayment plans.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has announced its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program, which provides one-time funding to rural Nevada residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals who are falling behind on their rent, mortgage or utilities.

On Sunday evening, Gov. Steve Sisolak issued one of his widest-ranging emergency directives yet — suspending all evictions and foreclosures in the state.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine says actions at the federal level have now protected some 85 percent of homeowners from ...

The Whistle Stop Inn on North Carson Street is the center point in a topic of discussion regarding transitional housing in Carson City. Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, along with a new program designed to lend a helping hand to qualifying individuals who want to better their lives, are now considering refurbishing the entire property.

Good morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!

Here's what's happening Saturday:

What a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.

Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) will host a free Legal Aid Fair on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Douglas County Community Center.

Ask a lawyer about your legal problem. Find out what resources are available to help you. No appointment necessary.

There will be a free home buying class offered this Saturday at Western Nevada College in Carson City. Open to all, visit with local realtors, loan officer, credit specialist, title and escrow, home warranty and insurance agents. You will get all your questions answered.

On Monday at the Capitol grounds in Carson City, Nevada made several historic firsts for both our state and our country with the inaugurations of members of state government.

Last month the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office visited a senior citizen for a Caring Neighbors referral. Caring Neighbors is a new program administered by DCSO, where qualified and uniformed volunteers call and visit the seniors in our community.

Some weekends are pretty cut and dry, just a few things to choose among. This, however, is not one of those weekends. High-flying, death-defying action takes over the Minden Airport as the Aviation Roundup Air Show takes to the skies. Pasta-lovers won’t want to miss the Eldorado Great Italian Festival in downtown Reno. Carson City’s monthly Downtown Wine Walk gets a dose of nostalgia as the Western Airstream Convention sets up shop and welcomes the curious.

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.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law Tuesday and vetoed four. Additionally on Monday, he approved four veteran and military related measures at a Memorial Day ceremony in Boulder City.

This week included a very historic moment for the State of Nevada when Governor Sandoval gave his State of the State Address to a packed audience in the Assembly Chamber.

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

A Nevada foreclosure mediation program that started at the height of the housing crisis in 2009 will accept its last enrollments at the end of this month.

The Tax Court found Dora Marie Martinez failed to repay a loan from her qualified retirement plan (sec. 403(b) plan). The failure to repay is deemed to be a taxable distribution. The amount owed for the loan is taxable income that is to be reported on her individual income tax return.

Hold onto your broomstick, this weekend is bound to sweep you up in Halloween fun. First you’ll need a pumpkin. The Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to start. Take the costumed kids to a Trunk or Treat at Advantage Auto Works off Old Hot Springs Road courtesy of the members of Carson Cruise Meet and Greet. Team up with Mark Twain for a ghostly tour of our haunted downtown or you can choose a shorter tour that’s perfect for families. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the candy corn.

SATURDAY:

Saturday, October 22, 2016
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street
Bonanza Room, Carson City, Nevada

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Attorneys and/or paralegals will be available to talk to you concerning:

General Civil Law (Non-Criminal)
Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Guardianships, etc.)
Bankruptcy
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Foreclosure & Other Real Property Matters
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Ready for the weekend, Carson City? Don’t miss out on the annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary. This event featuring crafts, games, and music is always fun. Learn about the Basque Culture at the Nevada State Museum. This month’s Family Fun Saturday features presentations and activities. Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans are hosting a free Legal Aid Fair in the Sierra Room of the Community Center for those of you with questions about civil, non-criminal, matters.

SATURDAY:

• Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (7am-5pm, except during class times; 55 and older; indoor adult warm saltwater pools)
• TMDTC Dog Agility Trials at Fuji Park (7am-7pm)
• HOSA: Future Health Professionals Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s (8am-10am; $10, includes: pancakes, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and juice/coffee)
• Bikes for Badges to benefit the family of Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell begins at the Carson City Sheriff’s Department: 911 E Musser St. (8am-10am Same day Registration of cyclists $25; 10am-11am Ride Prep and Safety Briefing; 10:45am kick stands up and head to Chester’s Harley Davidson Reno; 12pm Music, lunch, entertainment, auctions, etc.)

Ginger Easley, with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates (RRA), was recently presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. In 2014, less than two percent of all RE/MAX agents earned this prestigious award.

Members of the legislative money committees voted on Wednesday to revive the foreclosure mediation program for the coming two years.The program was created at the height of the recession when Nevada had the nation’s h...

Members of a legislative subcommittee voted on Wednesday to recommend the state end its foreclosure mediation program saying it did its job during the recession but is no longer needed.“We’ve turned a corner and it’s ...

FREE LEGAL AID FAIR will be on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 9am to 4pm at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room, 851 E. William Street.

Ask an attorney about your legal problem. Find out what legal resources are available to help you. Attorneys will be available to talk to you concerning: General Civil Law (non-criminal), Family Law (divorce, custody, guardianship), Bankruptcy Wills and Estates, Foreclosure and Other Real Property Matters, Landlord/Tenant, Debt Collection. Government Benefits, Employment, Immigration And MORE...For more information call VARN at (775) 883-8278.

Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced this week a $550 million joint state-federal settlement with mortgage lender and servicer SunTrust Mortgage Inc. to address mortgage origination, servicing, and foreclosure abuses. It is estimated that eligible Nevada homeowner’s will receive approximately $2.8 million in loan modifications as part of the settlement.

Lyon County, Nevada was the fastest-growing county in the United States prior to the 2008 economic collapse took one of the biggest hits statewide in the foreclosure crisis. The state overall was one of the hardest hit nationally and the housing market is still in recovery.
A glimmer of hope was seen in 2013, as home values headed up while foreclosure rates headed down, according to a report from the Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans, also known as VARN, will host a free legal aid fair at the Carson City Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Volunteer attorneys will be on-site to answer civil legal questions in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, family law, bankruptcy, wills and estates, foreclosure and other real property matters, landlord/tenant issues, debt collection, government benefits, and immigration.