Mesquite City Manager Aaron Baker submitted his resignation effective immediately on Wednesday afternoon, May 12. Baker was unavailable for … [Read More...] about Police union wins, City Manager resigns – News – Op/Ed
Police union wins, City Manager resigns – News – Op/Ed
Mesquite City Manager Aaron Baker submitted his resignation effective immediately on Wednesday afternoon, May 12. Baker was unavailable for comments. While some may see it as unexpected, Baker had been the center of a vicious public attack at the last several council meeting from members of … [Read more...] about Police union wins, City Manager resigns – News – Op/Ed
Police Union wins – MCJ ceases publication
It’s one thing to fight city hall. It’s quite another to fight the Mesquite Police Officers Association union when they make threats and publicly verbalize intimidation to advertisers, people who dare talk to a newspaper who may not walk the line with union positions, and any others who disagree … [Read more...] about Police Union wins – MCJ ceases publication
Council approves beverage bottler business, mayor blasts MCJ reporting
The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit that allows the establishment of a facility for mixing and bottling of alcoholic beverages on 14.5 acres in the Mesquite Technology and Commerce Center off West Pioneer Boulevard. BeTini Spirits, a California-based company, does … [Read more...] about Council approves beverage bottler business, mayor blasts MCJ reporting
Is $20 Billion for Preschool Education Worth It?
One of President Joe Biden’s proposals is to include two years of universal, early childhood, public education for kids three and four-years-old at a cost of about $20 billion a year paid for by a wealth tax. About two-thirds of four-year-olds and half of three-year-olds attend such programs today. … [Read more...] about Is $20 Billion for Preschool Education Worth It?
Mesquite Fire & Rescue – May 3 – 11
Some calls that Mesquite Fire and Rescue receives are not always included in the report, as a synopsis is not received. Below is a portion of the record of calls responded to by Mesquite Fire and Rescue as reported in public documents. 5/3/2021 Falls- Rescue 31 responded one a person that … [Read more...] about Mesquite Fire & Rescue – May 3 – 11
Bowling League update – Kings and Queens League II – May 11
Bowling league updates for Virgin River Bowling Center. Submitted results are as follows for the Kings and Queens II League from May 11. Winter & Summer Leagues are available at the Bowling Center for everyone. Having a Birthday Party? No problem. The Bowling Center at Virgin River has great … [Read more...] about Bowling League update – Kings and Queens League II – May 11
COVID-19 Vaccine count, case count-May 12
Community safety is the City’s highest priority, and this includes protecting the health and well-being of our residents. The City is working closely with the Southern Nevada Health District, Mesa View Regional Hospital and other community partners to monitor the situation and take action as … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine count, case count-May 12
Outreach to vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada People who struggle with low-income, limited English proficiency, homelessness, or with mental illness have historically relied on meeting with us in person at our local offices to get the help they need. Currently, Social … [Read more...] about Outreach to vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Riverside Road through Bunkerville set for closure
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will close north and eastbound State Route 170 (Riverside Road) at Mile Marker 4.4 from 3 a.m., May 24, until 6 p.m., May 28, south of Bunkerville in northeast Clark County. The temporary closure is part of a $258,000 project to excavate and remove a … [Read more...] about Riverside Road through Bunkerville set for closure
Mayor’s Pancake breakfast set for May 22
The Mesquite Department of Athletics and Leisure Services is hosting the annual Mayors Pancake Breakfast. This event will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Family Heritage Park, 100 North Arrowhead Ln, next to the LDS Chapel. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Pancake breakfast set for May 22
Mesquite Police Arrest Report – May 1 – 9
Arrest report Information below is supplied by Mesquite Police Department. Disclaimer: These names were reported in the Mesquite Police Department’s public arrest report released April 5. Persons should be presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Bennett, Randall L Mesquite, … [Read more...] about Mesquite Police Arrest Report – May 1 – 9
The Expected Shortfalls as America Reopens
As cases (of the virus) across America decline, many cities have reopened their doors for business; however… the ability to be open at full capacity is dependent on their locations and statistics. Some people are feeling more than ready and abled bodied, while others have an uncertain hesitancy … [Read more...] about The Expected Shortfalls as America Reopens
Dawgs hit the May Mash tourney
Mesquite Diamond Dawgs 14U Can't Catch Up To Club Hardball Bulldogs 14U Mesquite Diamond Dawgs 14U watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 11-1 loss to Club Hardball Bulldogs 14U on Friday, May 7. Club Hardball Bulldogs 14U took the lead on an error in the first inning. The … [Read more...] about Dawgs hit the May Mash tourney
COVID-19 Vaccine count, case count-May 11
Community safety is the City’s highest priority, and this includes protecting the health and well-being of our residents. The City is working closely with the Southern Nevada Health District, Mesa View Regional Hospital and other community partners to monitor the situation and take action as … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine count, case count-May 11