Cy Ryan

Carson City Bureau Chief

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State investigating surgery at unlicensed Vegas clinic: Thursday, July 2, 2009; CARSON CITY – The state Health Division has ordered the office of a Las Vegas physician to stop performing unlicensed surgery, including at least one breast implant. The cease and desist letter was delivered to the Skin + Body Institute operated by Dr. Sean Su accusing it of operating as an unlicensed ambulatory surgery center.
Director of state ethics commission resigns: Thursday, July 2, 2009; CARSON CITY – Patti Cafferata, who has held a number of elective offices and has the record of losing both to Gov. Jim Gibbons and his estranged wife in political races, has resigned as executive director of the Nevada Ethics Commission.
Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against councilwoman: Thursday, July 2, 2009; CARSON CITY – A panel of the state Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint that Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian had a conflict of interest when she voted to deny construction of an 8-foot wall at Rancho Circle.
Nevada Supreme Court to hear death penalty case: Thursday, July 2, 2009; CARSON CITY – A man on death row for a killing in Clark County will have his appeal heard Monday by the Nevada Supreme Court.
Court sets rules for foreclosure mediation program: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; The Nevada Supreme Court has established rules for a new program aimed at stemming the record tide of foreclosures in the state.
How state furloughs will work, for now: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; With state employees set to take their first furlough days this week, the Personnel Department adopted emergency regulations governing the unpaid time off.
Board extends coverage to domestic partners of state employees: Tuesday, June 30, 2009; CARSON CITY – By a 5-3 vote, the board that governs the state health insurance system has agreed to extend coverage to domestic partners of government and university system employees.
Candidate hit with state's largest fine for violations: Monday, June 29, 2009; CARSON CITY – A judge has issued a $54,303 judgment against a political candidate who failed to file campaign contribution and expenditure reports – the largest penalty ever imposed in Nevada for such violations.
Court rejects appeal in $100,000 bogus check case: Monday, June 29, 2009; CARSON CITY – The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a Hong Kong woman who sought to withdraw a guilty plea to passing a $100,000 bogus check at the Mirage in 2006.
Supreme Court urged to extend foreclosure mediation: Friday, June 26, 2009; CARSON CITY – A state worker has urged the Nevada Supreme Court to allow early mediation for those in danger of losing their homes.