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Jessica Garcia

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Carson City architect designs healthier life – with help

Cindy McEwan, Carson City fitness trainer, knew she was starting to shape architect Darrin Berger’s dietary habits for the better when he called her from Costco one day, amazed by the calorie count of one of the wholesaler’s pizzas.

Nevada sex industry reacts to suit to ban brothels

The lawsuit filed by Texas resident Rebekah Charleston and her Reno-based lawyer Jason Guinasso seeking to ban legal prostitution in Nevada undermines voters and could have broader repercussions for states’ and industry workers’ rights, according to Onesta Foundation Executive Director Bella Cummins, but she’s hopeful her organization can open communications and shed a different light on the complex situation.

Summit addresses ‘Missing Middle’ in area housing

Bringing livable, sustainable housing in higher densities to Northern Nevada is a “quiet pain” that the local community must be willing to address as the region continues to grow, local representatives discussed Thursday at a community housing summit at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno.

Carson High JROTC among best in nation in orienteering

Carson High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Orienteering Team climbed its way up to the top when it made it to the NJROTC national competition at Vazquez Rocks Regional Park in Agua Dulce, Calif., on Feb. 16 and 17.

Carson City school trustees updated on $50 million in projects

The facilities master plan for Carson City schools is nearing completion, and the school board received an update at its Feb. 12 meeting on where the district’s various sites stand in terms of progress and priorities.

School board hears of potential general fund reduction impacts

Determining where Carson City School District will stand this year financially remains hazy without any hints as to which funding model the Legislature will direct districts to use, trustees heard again Tuesday night.

Families, officials celebrate first phase of Dayton housing

Hector Roque and Jessica Ruiz’s kids were filled with glee trying to decide where to put their swingset in their new backyard.

Carson City School District awaits word on education funding model

Carson City School Board members and administrators are keeping a watch on potential changes to Nevada’s education funding formula expected from the state Capitol, but planning for future impacts remains challenging.

Dayton resident, WWII veteran turns 100 Sunday

World War II veteran and Dayton resident Everette Furr turns 100 Sunday, the celebration might be quiet but time-honored with fond memories of his military and personal achievements.

Plasma, blood donors needed to help Carson City student with encephalitis

On Feb. 14, William Strange, 10, gave the nurses at Carson-Tahoe Cancer Resource Center something sweet — their own Valentine’s Day cards. In return, they surprised him with a LEGO City play set, and it made his entire morning.

Bill seeks tribal consultation in Nevada issues

Yerington Paiute Tribe Chairman Laurie Thom announced last week during Nevada Tribes Legislative Day she and Assemblywoman Sarah Peters, D-Washoe, are collaborating on a bill draft request calling for tribal consultation in state and land issues.

Students invited to Legislature’s table

Pyramid Lake Junior/Senior High School students were excited at their opportunity to spend a day at the Nevada Legislature on Feb. 12 and watch their state government in process and speak with their representatives about issues of concern to them.

Sisolak proclaims CTE Month at Carson High

Carson High School senior Sarah Woods is well on her way to becoming a professional portrait and wedding photographer, a career that often comes with costs for equipment. She’ll have less to worry about in expenses for training thanks to the jump she’s had in her education, and she was eager to share that Thursday.

Fundraisers help Carson City prisoners take college courses

Northern Nevada Correctional Center’s recent inmate fundraisers have generated a total of nearly $12,000 that has been donated to the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center to allow the inmates to attend college classes while in prison.

Carson City Sea Cadets Division promotes first female chief

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Carson City Division’s first female chief is driven to encourage her peers to excel, and she intends to lead by example.

Sex under scrutiny: Onesta Foundation shares community, statewide goals

When Hacienda Ranch owner Madam Bella Cummins is invited to guest lecture about what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, she finds it fascinating how quickly her audience members become discouraged once they find out what it really takes to be successful.

Sex under scrutiny: Brothel owner seeks understanding with advocacy nonprofit

Madam Bella Cummins, sole proprietor of the Hacienda Ranch, is highly invested in fighting off the judgments she’s faced as a brothel owner and in improving the image of Nevada’s sex industry as a whole.

Sex under scrutiny: Brothel advocates, opponents turn eyes to 2019 Legislature

Assemblies of God licensed minister Brenda Sandquist had hoped for a different outcome from Lyon County’s vote last fall, which failed to rescind its brothel ordinance.

Sex under scrutiny: Lyon’s brothels to continue without Hof

Lyon County is working to ensure its four legal brothels remain properly licensed after the death of former owner Dennis Hof, according to county manager Jeff Page.

Sex under scrutiny: Sex worker Alice Little: ‘Something new is going to happen’

When Lyon County’s vote on its advisory question to remove the brothels showed residents largely were opposed to it, Moonlite Bunny Ranch worker Alice Little said she and her cohorts were relieved.

Carson High junior to audition for national choir

Carson High School junior Jalina Guthrie has turned some heads on a national level with her voice through the American Choral Directors Association. Now, she’s trying to raise funds for a rare opportunity to go to Kansas City, Mo., and audition for one of a few choirs with other students from across the nation.

Carson City rings in 2019 with first baby, Braxton Lister

Brent and Amanda Lister of Gardnerville have a memorable New Year’s story to share about how their newborn son almost wasn’t Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s first baby of 2019 with another birth in progress at the same time.

Carson City School Board OKs $67M budget with $2M deficit

The Carson City School Board approved a $67 million budget for 2018-19 and also approved more than $14 million in capital projects at its meeting on Wednesday.

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