Sequoia National Park closed, wildfire could threaten huge trees
Sequoia National Park was shut down and its namesake gigantic trees were potentially threatened Tuesday as two forest fires burned in steep terrain in California’s Sierra Nevada....
Sisolak orders mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for some state workers
The order, covering Department of Corrections employees and those working with at-risk populations in state-operated detention and health care facilities, takes effect Nov. 1. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/sisolak-orders-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-for-some-state-workers-2440417/
Sisolak, Labor secretary talk workforce development in Las Vegas
Workforce development in Nevada is hitting a snag as the skilled labor pipeline faces challenges, business leaders told Gov. Steve Sisolak and U.S. labor secretary during a...
School cases help fuel renewed COVID-19 contact tracing delays
With a high volume of new cases, the Southern Nevada Health District prioritizes those involving school-age children. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/school-cases-help-fuel-renewed-covid-19-contact-tracing-delays-2439675/
Fiore recall organizer to pay fine for concealing effort’s supporters
Molly Taylor pleaded no contest Monday to a misdemeanor for failing to submit the final recall petition to the city clerk’s office. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/fiore-recall-organizer-to-pay-fine-for-concealing-efforts-supporters-2439473/
Nevada’s average of new COVID-19 cases climbs for 2nd straight report
The two-week daily average of new coronavirus cases jumped from 876 on Friday to 948 on Monday, even as the average number of deaths per day continued...
Feds approve Nevada plan to spend COVID-19 relief funds for schools
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it had approved the state’s plan for American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/feds-approve-nevada-plan-to-spend-covid-19-relief-funds-for-schools-2439397/
CCSD looks to change zone variance rules to reduce school shopping
The proposed changes, which could be approved by the school board Sept. 23, would create centralized application process and space must be available in order for a...
Raiders-Ravens MNF showdown brings prime time traffic along with it
With around 65,000 people expected to attend the Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium, the 5:15 p.m. start time will add to the usual traffic woes during peak...
Voices of the unvaccinated: Nevadans explain decisions to shun shots
They’ve been warned, ridiculed, cajoled, induced, even threatened, but they still have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what they said when we asked them to explain....