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Carson City employers gear up for today's job fair

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 8:12am

At least 28 employers will be at a job fair featured at the Carson City Senior Center today, Friday, Feb. 22. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. in the dining area and is open to the public, said Lynn Ellis, WorkForce Case Manager for Carson City Health and Human Services. The event is sponosored by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN and Job Connect.

"If you are looking for employment you don’t want to miss this event. All are welcome. Dress to impress and bring several copies of your resume," said Ellis.

Carson City restaurant and food inspection report

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 8:04am

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes a meat department, produce department and deli at a super center; a bar, lounge and restaurant; a bakery, caterer and restaurant; convenience stores; a fast food restaurant, a coffee house. See the full report below.

Law could change for mining taxes

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:54am

Last year, Nevada mines produced nearly $9 billion of gold. One bright spot in a recovering economy. Tim Crowley is the President of the Nevada Mining Association and says that profit is good for the state.

Who regulates Burning Man? Legislative push could mean more county control over event

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:51am

The future of Burning Man could be at the center of another potential legislative push in Carson City, this time at the hands of local government associations seeking to bolster local control over events that happen on federal land.

Carson High Native Americans, others show support for First Nations tribes

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:48am

To the beat of traditional American Indian drumming, Eugene Mills joined Carson High School classmates dancing Wednesday in solidarity with the global environmental demonstration Idle No More.

Women to Women interview with Dr. Farnaz Khankhanian

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 7:45am

Carol Paz, host of "Women to Women" broadcast Thursday's on Charter Cable interviews Dr. Farnaz Khankhanian, Optometrist at Eagle Vision in Carson City.

Carson City woman stabbed in arm, suspect remains at large

Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 3:18pm

UPDATE 6:15PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong provided more details into Thursday afternoon's stabbing. The woman who was assaulted and found near Fall and Corbett streets suffered a deep cut to the arm. Her injuries are non-life threatening. The victim reported that she knows the suspect and told investigators he was an ex-boyfriend, said Sheriff Furlong.
The man is described as Hispanic, with a long dark ponytail, 5 foot 8 inches tall, and a build of about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and black or dark pants.

Friends of the Library Book Warehouse Grand Opening

Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 12:50pm

Volunteer Joanne Kennedy sorts books at the new Friends of the Library Book Warehouse in North Carson City on Thursday afternoon. The new 1,300 square foot used book store will hold a grand opening this Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2311 North Carson Street, between Denny's and Big O Tires. For more information, go to www.friendscclibrary.org.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

Don Q's fishing report for week of Feb. 14-20

Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 11:03am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 14 to 20.

Fundraiser to benefit Bragg's family following alleged road rage incident

Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 9:41am

Friends of a 19-year-old woman killed after an apparent January road-rage incident are holding a fundraiser, raffle and silent auction Sunday to help pay for raising her 5-month-old son.

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