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Jessica Garcia

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Business panel discusses possibilities under Trump

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is certain to bring Nevada tax cuts, impacts to supply chains and shifts in manufacturing and business, local economic experts said.

CCSD graduation rate inches back to 83.1% after decline

Carson City School District’s graduation rate is back on the rebound from 2022’s 80.6% to 83.1% after a slow decrease three years past.

Lyon County commissioners approve election results

Lyon County Clerk Staci Lindberg reported to the Board of County of Commissioners on Friday there were few issues during this year’s General Election.

Child Advocacy Center seeks to raise $250K to help exploited children

Plans continue for the Carson City Rural Child Advocacy Center’s official launch.

Lombardo announces plans to celebrate Declaration of Independence

The launch of the six-month program will be Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17, 2025, and will encourage Nevadans to engage in civic education, activities, storytelling opportunities and volunteerism.

With some CCSD ratings down, trustees ask if new framework needed

The number of one- and two-star Carson City schools that do not, or only partially, meet statewide standards for academic performance has increased since COVID-19, officials presented during the Oct. 23 Carson City School Board meeting.

Carson resident, 96, ‘blessed’ with faith, family, good health

Marian Tremain, 96, has been happily settled in Nevada for more than 52 years.

Pedersen, Roberts win Carson school board seats; Walker retains

Preliminary results from Tuesday’s general election show the Carson City School Board will welcome Michelle Pedersen and Rebecca Roberts as incoming trustees and retain incumbent Mike Walker. Roberts, a Carson resident of 10 years who will represent District 2, ran unopposed and received 21,497 votes as of Thursday. She told the Appeal she appreciated the trust the community is placing in her to help make the best decisions for their children.

Aguilar: Early voting ‘smooth,’ Election Day safe for Tuesday

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar maintained Friday — the final day to vote early — the electoral process is among the country’s safest, with his office expecting a significant outcome leading up to Election Day on Tuesday.

Mock elections prepare Carson High students for voting

The goal was develop their skills in civic engagement and demonstrate how to exercise their right to vote firsthand.

Granite hosts discussion on jobs, safety at Brunswick mine

Granite Construction company representatives and union miners hosted Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson.

Marine Corps names Carson City man honorary Marine

Nicholas Campbell, 25, was awarded the title of Honorary Marine for courage and dedication in his fight against cancer.

Carson City School District’s teacher effectiveness climbs again

Associate Superintendent Dan Sadler said one teacher was rated ineffective. Exemptions were made for teachers who received ratings of highly effective for the past two years.

Carson City Juvenile Services addresses concerns about anxiety in students

Juvenile Services staff members offer monthly presentations on topics impacting teens’ health.

Carson City school board candidate says vote for opponent

Carson City School Board District 5 candidate Ashliee Saucedo has announced in a statement to the Nevada Appeal that she no longer wants to be elected to the board.

Celebrity chef broadens palates in Carson City schools

Chef Jonathan Zaragoza visited several classes and appeared as part of the district’s Global Eats program.

Former astronaut featured in film visits Carson High

It took courage, determination and multiple attempts for former astronaut and engineer José Hernández to be accepted into NASA.

Assembly 39: Gray calls for accountability, Obermayr seeks action

Nevada Assembly District 39 incumbent Ken Gray and his opponent Silver City Advisory Board Chair Erich Obermayr shared their diverse approaches to increasing access to health care, economic growth policies, education funding and safe drinking water in Lyon County.

Lyon school board candidates discuss CTE, parent involvement

Candidates for the Lyon County School Board are hoping to increase parent engagement and options for its Career and Technical Education program.

Carson school board candidates cover district’s hot topics

Candidates for the Carson City School Board on Wednesday drew on varying levels of professional and community experience to address the most recent issues affecting students and families.

EVMS’ State of the School a ‘reality check’ on academics

Eagle Valley Middle School Principal Lee Conley said he was worried when he and administrative staff provided a “State of the School” presentation for families on Sept. 26.

National group holds sustainability summit in Carson

The summit allowed for discussion on strategies to help students learn about environmental literacy.

School board dedicates bench to former superintendent

The Carson City School Board has recognized former Superintendent Richard Stokes for 14 years of service by dedicating a bench in his honor placed at the district’s administrative office.

Legislation could expand mental, behavioral health crisis services

U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, last month introduced the Crisis Care Access Act.

Carson City Christian school says it’s growing

The covenant school licensed with the Nevada Department of Education has 70 students this year.

Carson City officials on school threats: Not bad kids, but kids saying bad things

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has found the recent trend of student threats occurring in schools in local public and private schools problematic. Furlong said law enforcement takes student threats more seriously than simple outbursts. “A threat is a threat, and I cannot fathom the thought of not acting on that threat right now, ” Furlong told the Appeal Friday.

Ebert joins pledge to cut school absenteeism by 50% in 5 years

The commitment is a challenge led by education advocates to address post-pandemic school attendance trends.

Henderson retires after 5 decades pastoring Carson City

Pastor Bruce Henderson of the Airport Road Church of Christ is retiring after 56 years of full-time ministry, with 51 in Carson City.

School officials say cell phone policy is working

On Tuesday at Carson High School, students and staff members discussed the cell phone guidelines implemented at the beginning of the school year.

Bonanza Kennel Club dog show begins Friday at Fuji Park

The club’s annual show takes place Saturday and Sunday at Fuji Park with specialty shows on Friday for six breeds.

School district community event focuses on English learners

Tanya Scott, director of CCSD’s English learner and pre-kindergarten programming, said the district has about 975 students in its program with about 20 languages represented.

Lyon County plans ahead on school capital needs

Lyon County administrators held Facilities Master Plan meetings in Dayton, Fernley, Silver Springs and Yerington.

State board releases high school start time survey

The Nevada State Board of Education has made its statewide survey on high school start times available.

WNC president: Retention as important as recruiting

Enrollment is up 3% from last year, which was up 17% from the previous year, and that was the largest gain WNC had seen in more than 12 years.

Carson domestic violence shelter holds bench dedication

Advocates to End Domestic Violence is furnishing units of its new shelter after holding a bench dedication Wednesday, but each one will be unique. The opportunity to design a shelter for local survivors, AEDV Director Lisa Lee said, will only happen once in her lifetime. So to find just the right collections to make them feel welcome is important.

Sutro Tunnel supporters celebrate restoration progress

More than 400 attended the Nevada Builders Alliance and Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity’s second “Meat and Drink” event.

School district still gauges enrollment for trends, budget

The district looks to incoming learners to replace and potentially exceed the previous year’s high school graduates for budgetary purposes.

Most Carson City schools reduce student absence rates

Seven of 10 Carson City schools saw a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates during the 2023-24 school year, district administrators announced Friday.

Author remembers kindness shown him in Carson

“Hotel Goodbyes,” is an account that honors a community’s ability to take care of its own.

New Sierra Lutheran leader out to foster community

Pastor Micah Glenn and his wife, Dorothy, were hired to fill its head of school position and to assist with teaching.

Nevada teen mental health talk set for Sept. 9

Hope Means Nevada will hold its next virtual statewide discussion with board and teen committee members on Monday, Sept. 9.

Dayton low-income housing project celebrates opening

Community development organization Chicanos Por La Causa has completed its 50-unit Gold Country complex at 20 Retail Road in Dayton.

Carson 7th-grader builds RC track on school district lot

Seth Donnelly began building a dirt track with a garage, ramps, monster jumps and a green area in May that he called the “Palindrome."

Carson High NJROTC instructor jobs proving hard to fill

Dan Sadler, Carson City School District associate superintendent of human resources, said there has been some interest in the NSIs and discussions with candidates have been positive.

Carson City School District vacancies decreasing

The district for the past three years has seen an overall decline in the certified and classified positions it looks to fill.

South Carson Jimmy John’s closes; 2nd location remains open

Transitioning staff members who have worked in the southern store was straightforward, owner Dana Yzurdiaga said.

Mark Twain energy ‘electric’ on first day of school

Superintendent Andrew Feuling was at Mark Twain on Monday and said with approximately 600 students, there was “enough energy to power a small metropolitan area.”

Lyon superintendent on mission to steer schools in right direction

Tim Logan said the tools and professional development available to teachers now and the ability to reach children are helping to create positive changes.

School district explains phone pouches at parents’ meeting

More than 100 families attended to ask about the new policy requiring middle and high school students to place their phones in locking pouches.

Carson High welcomes students for new year

Carson High School student leadership teams and administrators welcomed Senators for the 2024-25 school year in an orientation with kickoff activities.

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