Jessica Garcia

Reporter

With Nevada News Group since 2018

Phone: +17758811211

Email: jgarcia@nevadaappeal.com

Job duties:
I cover K-12 and higher education issues, business and general news impacting Carson City, Lyon County and Northern Nevada. Every person has a new story worth writing and a new way to share it, and my passion is to listen to them and figure out the best way to share it with compassion and credibility.

About me:
“Journalism is literature in a hurry,” Matthew Arnold wrote, so I’m usually off planning that next great story, brainstorming ideas as I watch my favorite Nolan movies or listen to Elvis. I’m happily married, and when my husband and I aren’t fixing up our old house that’s showing its age now, we’re preparing for that dream vacation we promised ourselves this year.

2023 Nevada Press Association Awards
• Second Place in Explanatory Journalism
• Third Place in Community Service

Jessica's Social

Recent Stories

Day of the Child celebrates family, student success

Carson High School’s High Tech Center on May 11 offered numerous playground and coloring activities for preschool and kindergartners.

Carson, Minden schools reap rewards at farmers market

Green Our Planet’s second annual Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market on Wednesday at Fuji Park encouraged students to put their best foot forward.

Sierra Lutheran holds groundbreaking for expansion

To accommodate projected growth, 14,000 square feet in building space will be added to the campus.

Cops and Kids finds common ground in Carson City

Families enjoyed hot dogs and giveaways Saturday while deputies welcomed the city’s young and curious to see how they operate daily with their gear, including their horses.

State Board of Ed anticipates September launch on start times survey

The Nevada State Board of Education has proposed a September launch for a statewide survey regarding high school start times to be distributed to stakeholders, educators, families and students.

Carson High School’s ‘Mom’ helps students feel welcome

Thanks to Ananda Campbell, the Carson High library has become a home away from home for many students on their best and worst days.

Bike program at Fritsch to help lower absenteeism

A comprehensive program to help Carson City students build their bike-riding safety skills and celebrate their attendance launched Wednesday at Fritsch Elementary School.

Dirty Dough cookie franchise plans Carson City opening

Marlon and Rosy Flores, 37 and 34, soon will open a Dirty Dough cookie franchise at 2158 E. William St. next to the Grocery Outlet, with a grand opening planned for the end of June.

NDOT improvements on U.S. 50 Dayton project in progress

Project features including signalized intersections at Cardelli and River Boat roads and Six Mile Canyon and Fort Churchill roads.

Law enforcement officers memorial held in Carson City

The memorial was dedicated in 1998 to recognize Nevada peace officers who have died in the line of duty.

More stories

Photos by Jessica

Scott Bohemier, Western Nevada Safe Routes to School coordinator, demonstrates …

Carson City School Superintendent Andrew Feuling, far right, addresses Monday …

Empire Elementary School students show their produce, hydroponics and crafts …

Tyler Baker, 15, a Carson High School student, poses with …

Sierra Lutheran High School board members, staff and students move …