IN BRIEF

NBA

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Schmidt on ‘bumpy road’ to recovery

Despite showing signs of life in two rehabilitation starts for the 51s, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jason Schmidt still appears far from regaining his top form.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

Restarts pave way to Bullring victory

No one at the Bullring wanted to see fireworks head skyward late Thursday night more than 16-year-old Bear Rzesnowiecky.

Creativity, cooperation could save California tracks

The Fourth of July is as good a day as any to reflect how horse racing has become sports’ most popular pinata. A lot of rage is being bandied about. But if it’s from people who care about the sport, then I can accept it. That energy just needs to be channeled in a positive way.

THE HOT CORNER

[TODD DEWEY review-journal, 40-26-1 (overall record)]

CORRECTIONS

The Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday’s drawing were incorrect in Wednesday’s Review-Journal. No ticket matched the numbers drawn, which were: 1, 22, 33, 43, 52, Meganumber 36. The grand prize goes to an estimated $53 million for Friday night’s drawing.

Nevadans ready for wildfires, Reid told

RENO — From Lake Tahoe to Nevada’s vast rangelands, agencies and communities are joining together to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires that have taken an alarming toll in recent years on ranching operations and wildlife habitat alike, Sen. Harry Reid was told Thursday.

Playboy ‘coed’: Dad’s OK with it

Playboy model Monica Chairez said Thursday that her father, Nevada Supreme Court candidate Don Chairez, was aware that she was posing for the magazine and supported her decision.

Juror to testify in mistrial request

A juror who might have accidentally eavesdropped on private conversations between a defense attorney and a defendant in a murder-for-hire trial will be called to testify about what he actually heard.

Halverson’s election lawsuit rejected

CARSON CITY — The Supreme Court rejected Thursday embattled District Judge Elizabeth Halverson’s claim that she should not have to face re-election this November, two years after being elected to the bench.

Fire officials urge caution

With legal fireworks sales struggling to get off the ground, local fire department officials are hoping today will be just another day for crews.

Questions surround official

Almost three weeks after he crashed two vehicles in six hours and got arrested on a drunken driving charge, Nye County District Attorney Bob Beckett finally cleared up one bit of speculation: The long-time prosecutor plans to continue his campaign for district judge.

Two added to judicial commission

CARSON CITY — Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Wolfson and gaming executive Jeffrey Gilbert were appointed Thursday to serve as temporary members of the Commission on Judicial Selection.

Hospital death sign of crisis

NEW YORK — When staff members at a Brooklyn hospital spotted a middle-aged woman lying facedown on a waiting room floor last month, the sight hardly seemed like cause for alarm.

Arizona ceremony to commemorate those killed in blast

KINGMAN, Ariz. — A dozen people who lost their lives in a propane tanker explosion 35 years ago will be honored Saturday in a memorial. Honor Guard members from Henderson and other fire departments throughout the region will be among the more than 500 people who will gather in a remembrance of the blast.

Fourth of July stirs memories

For a World War II veteran whose career as a Navy pilot often sent him into the teeth of anti-aircraft fire to narrowly escape bullets and flak, one wouldn’t think that a few firecrackers on the Fourth of July would bother Mike Krouse.

IN BRIEF

WOMAN BEATEN TO DEATH

Marching band defies cuts

RENO — The University of Nevada, Reno marching band and supporters are refusing to yield to budget cuts that threaten the band’s existence.

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