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Henderson names new assistant city manager

Garcia-Vause will begin the new position on April 9. She takes over for Greg Blackburn, who left to “pursue new opportunities,” according to a citywide email sent this month by Interim City Manager Richard Derrick.

 
Henderson constable exits election after RJ questions his spending

Henderson Township Constable Earl Mitchell wrote himself more than $70,000 in checks over the past two years from an account containing county funds for his deputies’ wages, a Review-Journal investigation has found. On Wednesday, Mitchell dropped his bid for re-election to a seventh term.

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Henderson initiative to teach values, not just facts, to students

The joint effort, spearheaded by Foothill High School Principal Lisa Burkhead, will focus on some of the “softer” aspects of education to ensure students are learning the values that will create well-rounded, responsive citizens.

Clark County schools harness solar, but some want more

Forty-two Clark County schools have solar panel installations that save the district roughly $514,000 per year in energy costs. But proponents of an all-solar solution say it could save many millions more over the long haul.

Clark County schools move to settle complaint over Kevin Child

The Clark County School Board is expected to approve a settlement for the school district’s second-in-command arising from a complaint over inappropriate actions by Trustee Kevin Child, according to sources familiar with the matter.

 
Las Vegas Valley students join walkouts over gun violence

Students in Clark County joined young Americans around the country Wednesday by walking out of class to honor victims of last month’s mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Henderson golf course owners, residents head to trial

Legacy Golf Club owners will head to trial Wednesday to continue a legal fight with residents who want to enforce a deed restriction that prohibits redevelopment.

Transparency is lacking in Nevada government

Today begins Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote the importance of open government and freedom of information, and the Review-Journal is publishing several stories about the importance of government transparency.

Raiders files illustrate Henderson’s secrecy stance

Whether it’s having city officials — including elected officials — constantly redirect phone calls and interviews to the communications manager, or denying records requests, Henderson has myriad ways to keep its work out of public view: