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Discussion for Child Sex Trafficking Bill Heats Up

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 9:47pm

The average age when individuals begin engaging in prostitution is 13. So far this year, more than 200 minors have been arrested for soliciting prostitution in Clark County alone.

The Assembly Judiciary Committee met this morning to continue a heated discussion regarding legislation that would change the way that the court system deals with minors who are arrested on prostitution charges.

Injured dog left for dead recovers well at Carson City canine rescue

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 4:03pm

An update on Murphy, the dog who had been hit on Highway 50 in Mound House last month and left for dead. He is recovering nicely in his Dog Town Rescue foster home in Carson City.

Murphy is now officially "off" his pain medication, is able to walk on his own, and is enjoying lots of treats and love from the kids in the home.

Nevada Gets $7.4 Million in grants to fight homelessness

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 3:58pm

Sen. Harry Reid has announced $7.4 million in federal grants to fight homelessness in Nevada, including two awards to Carson City Department of Health and Human Services totaling $67,889.

The grants comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Renewal (CoCR) awards. The CoCR programs provide funding for a range of assistance to homeless persons, including transitional housing, permanent housing and other supportive services.

Carson City man jailed on rape charge; bail set at $100,000

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 2:12pm

A 34-year-old Carson City man is being held on $100,000 bail and faces a felony charge of rape. Juan Hugo Rodriguez-Ramirez was arrested Friday, March 29, 7:35 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Edmonds.

He is accused of sexually assaulting a female victim on March 29. The victim, whose age was not provided, also told authorities that she was sexually assaulted on March 26 in Pomona, Calif., and on one other occasion, according to the arrest report. The victim was interviewed by detectives at Carson Tahoe Hospital.

Lecture to address how to move young adults out of their parents house and into jobs

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 1:59pm

Children and Family Counseling therapists Jeffrey Davis and Kristopher Komarek will present “From Sofa to Salary: Launching Your Young Adult” at the Carson City Library on Monday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. Active participation and interactive dialogue are encouraged. Refreshments will be served.

Below is a recent column that addresses some of what will be discussed at the presentation.

Nevada minimum wage, overtime pay to remain same as 2012

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 12:28pm

Nevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime rates will remain unchanged for 2013, State Labor Commissioner Thoran Towler announced Monday.

The minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers will remain at $7.25 per hour and the minimum wage for employees who do not receive health benefits will remain at $8.25 per hour.

United Way partners with Carson City agencies to address crime prevention and substance abuse

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 10:31am

The United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra has chosen several Carson City area nonprofit organizations and agencies to help with funding in areas that address crime and substance abuse prevention among youth.

The partnerships, announced Monday, are aimed to address the complex conditions that are putting youth at risk, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.

It's Your City with Misty Allen, Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 9:37am

Misty Allen of the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention is this week's guest on ACCtv's weekly program "It's Your City." Allen speaks about her department but mainly about what you can do if you know someone that you feel is at risk.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Carson High senior to hold musical showcase to raise awareness of rare disease

Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 10:27pm

A Carson High senior will pull out all the musical stops with the help of some of her friends to raise awareness of a rare, genetic disease that has stricken a family member.

On Saturday April 13 at Comma Coffee, Carson City will be "Singing for Cystinosis." This is a musical showcase promoted by Carson High senior Emily Morris and a fundraiser to raise awareness of Cystinosis, an "orphan" disease with about 500 people - mostly children - stricken with it in the United States and more than 2,000 worldwide. It is a rare disease that receives little or no funding to find a cure.

Carson kids gather for two Easter egg hunts

Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 9:10am

Hundreds of children lined up under sunny skies Saturday at the edge of the lawns of Carson High School, eying thousands of bright-colored plastic eggs scattered over the greens while parents readied cameras and encouragement.

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