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Even though there is no ban on vacation rentals until 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, a component to control occupancy was to be in effect this month but a judge on Monday put a halt to that.

UPDATE: Episodes of the new television sitcom "Casino Boss" will begin airing Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 190, the Carson Nugget said.
The program will then air daily at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. until Jan. 31, 2019.
Go to www.casinobosstv.com for more information about the series.
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UPDATE: Carson Nugget officials said Monday that the time and date for airing the TV sitcom "Casino Boss" have changed. It was to originally begin airing on Wednesday. We will update this when we have the correct start date.
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The pilot episode of “Casino Boss,” a TV sitcom filmed this summer in Carson City about the inner workings of a casino starring comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo will be shown on Charter cable sometime in the near future.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday regarding the 2019-2021 budget building process and priorities:

CARSON CITY, NV – Open Enrollment may be over, but some consumers who did not enroll in a plan by December 15 may be eligible to purchase health insurance through a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

Join us to learn about how the Tourism industry responds to changes in the economy. Our event speakers include Bob Potts, Research Director of GOED, and John McGinnes, Director of Sales at the Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa.

For the first time since the recession, the Ski Program offered by Carson City is back. The program ended around 2012, due to a low enrollment brought on by the recession. But now, Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space has partnered with Boreal Ski Resort to bring the program back.

CARSON CITY — The arrival of the new year marks Nevada’s 12th year enjoying clean indoor air. The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act celebrated its official anniversary on Dec. 8, 2018. This anniversary highlights the progress Nevada has made in protecting its citizens against unnecessary health risks while underscoring an active push toward a more comprehensive smoke-free policy.

If you looked in your closet for pants right now, I can almost guarantee what comes to mind first is that traditional blue jean. Everyone likes blue jeans, right? They’re almost as American as the U.S Flag and apple pie.

Did you know we have Reno to thank for blue jeans?

Recently, I was subjected to poor management at a new local restaurant in Carson City. We have all experienced poor management within our work careers and thought a friendly reminder should be sent out this Holiday Season.

The manager and the serving employees are the face of the business to their clients that patronize the food establishment. Management can make or break a business.

The Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference this past Saturday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas.

Andrew Ortiz, 27, of Carson City, Nev., passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Andrew was born with much joy in Carson City to Dan and Katie Ortiz on September 12, 1991.

He graduated from Carson High School. He worked as a Caregiver for Chrysalis. He served in the Army. He was involved in various recording projects, and he loved creating music with every fiber of his being. He was passionate about writing lyrics and poetry.

It is that time of year again to organize the family adoption for the Angel Tree, organized by Denise DiMarzo at Eagle Valley Middle School. DiMarzo has been working with school counselors and school social workers to identify children and families in need and help as many as possible.

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.

It was a packed house Wednesday night at the Carson Nugget in Carson City with a public viewing of "Casino Boss," a new TV show filmed in the capital city this summer starring comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo and featuring more than 150 locals who were cast as extras.

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.

The Carson Nugget in Carson City will host a free viewing Wednesday of "Casino Boss," a new TV show filmed at the casino this summer and featuring more than 150 Carson City citizens as extras.

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.

CARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Realtors recently announced their 2019 President and Board of Directors. The President for next year is Leslie Cain, who is a Realtor with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates in Carson City.

“I was young, I was 17 years old,” recalls Paula Abdul on the event that would put into motion a life in the entertainment industry.

On Sunday, Nov. 4, Paula will be bringing her Straight Up Paula! Tour to Reno, showing off the music and choreography that were the foundation of her career.

CARSON CITY — Of all the decorations that people put up on Halloween, there is one that Jennifer Newmark, Wildlife Diversity Division chief for the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), holds a special affinity towards. Newmark cannot get enough of the bat decorations, just not for the same reasons as most people.

When it comes to industry, Nevada has been known since its infancy for the three majors: gaming, mining and ranching.

However, in the last decade, we’ve seen an expansion into many other industries as well, with technology quickly becoming the most prevalent since Tesla relocated to our desert and began the trend of big tech companies building in our region.

Gov. Brian Sandoval will lead this year’s Nevada Day parade as the grand marshal. “I’m overwhelmed, and I’m honored,” Sandoval said during an interview in his office. “Nevada Day is an important day to me. I love this state and appreciate this state. It’s given me everything I have.”

Every year folks ask what day Halloween trick-or-treating occurs in Carson City.

In any other state and in any other Nevada community, there is no question. Trick-or-treating happens each year on Halloween night, Oct. 31.

A single file line of people dressed in black silently made its way from the State Capitol grounds north along Carson Street Saturday morning to raise awareness of human trafficking in Nevada, nationwide and around the world.

Good morning Carson City! It seems to be a great day for business, politics and hiking! Today is Tuesday, October 16, and here's whats on the menu today:

—9 am Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially launched a statewide work-based learning hub, LifeWorksNV.org, for young adults in high school, post-secondary or out of school to find internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.

On Oct. 20, 2018, hundreds of people will walk through downtown Carson City — single file, silent and dressed in black.

For the second year in a row, the Carson City Library was nominated to receive the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, this time by Congressman Mark Amodei.

CJ Manthe from Carson City will be honored in November by the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada at the 16th annual Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Awards Dinner.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced the appointment Friday of CJ Manthe to the Public Utilities Commission. Manthe will take the seat of current Commissioner Bruce Breslow who will retire effective Nov. 2.