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51s’ lead doesn’t last long; Fresno claims 8-4 victory

The Fresno Grizzlies scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning to erase a 2-0 Las Vegas lead and went on to an 8-4 victory over the 51s in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday at Fresno, Calif.

Park’s first win is major

EDINA, Minn. — Inbee Park woke up in the middle of the night 10 years ago when she heard cheering from the living room of her tiny apartment outside Seoul.

Two couples died in crash

Two Northern California couples celebrating their anniversaries together died in the single-engine plane crash that sparked a wildfire on Mount Charleston, family members of the victims confirmed Sunday.

Performers no crazier than this, even in Las Vegas

The most insane entertainment I have ever seen in Las Vegas happened at the Riviera this weekend. Do you understand what I’m saying? Since 2000, I’ve witnessed sanctioned orgies, aerial contortionists, bloody fights on stage and famous people tripping on drugs. But on Friday and Saturday, one event was even crazier than all that.

Man found shot to death after dispute

A Las Vegas man was shot and killed early Sunday after intervening in an argument, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Wild horses near Lovelock to be gathered

LOVELOCK — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will conduct an emergency roundup of more than 330 wild horses from a herd in Northern Nevada, citing limited water and forage for the animals.

After speech, Krolicki got nod

Forget his personal scandals or 21 percent approval rating. The real reason Gov. Jim Gibbons was passed over to chair John McCain’s campaign in Nevada was a speech.

IN BRIEF

BURIEN, Wash.

Kirshner works on big Vegas project

Pop-music icon Don Kirshner is in talks with several Strip properties about a major Las Vegas project involving a new twist to entertainment.

Jobs for life?

One problem with the public school system that certainly influences public perception of the status quo (see above): the difficulty many districts have getting rid of bad teachers.

Schools need reform — but not my school

In a nationwide survey of 833 adults and 854 parents of school-aged children funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and released last week, The Associated Press found Americans are largely unhappy with their government schools.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Nevada meets the first Tuesday of each month at various times and locations (796-0430).

SHOT CLINICS

Southern Nevada Health District immunization clinics are open each week in and around Las Vegas. A $16-$25 administration fee will be assessed per visit.

BLOOD DRIVES

Scheduled blood drives (listing subject to change):

CAR SHARK (Car salesman)

The salespeople at Desert Honda don’t descend on customers like makos on a bleeding squid. They don’t pressure them into buying now because it won’t be here tomorrow.

VOLUNTEERS

Amnesty International USA: Student activist coordinator needed.

Stephen King movie production in town

It’s taken more than a decade to get its motor running, but “Dolan’s Cadillac” has finally hit the streets of Las Vegas.

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