Appointing judges

Come November 2010, Nevadans will decide whether their judges should be appointed, even though voters previously have rejected the idea, and even though many state court judges are appointed to start their careers anyway.

LVCVA to consider pact for union staff

Union workers for Las Vegas’ biggest booster group would get a raise under a proposed new labor contract despite a hiring freeze and other cuts at an organization that has slashed revenue projections 26.7 percent in the past 12 months.

IN BRIEF

Utilities commission schedules hearings

New school digs deep into the earth to keep kids cool

Its natural lighting, V-shaped hallways and loft-like design give a cutting edge vibe to the new Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy. What’s also cool is what can’t be seen: a geothermal system of 180 wells 400 feet deep.

Las Vegas Sands extends Goldstein’s contract

Long-time Las Vegas Sands Corp. executive Rob Goldstein was promoted to executive vice president and saw his employment agreement extended by two-and-a-half years, the company announced Tuesday.

Walker throws up an $822,500 brick

We realize he’s not much of a gambler, but does former NBA player
Antoine Walker really have so much money to run up nearly $1 million
in gambling debts to Las Vegas casinos?

Nightclub boss selling NLV home

Speaking of Greg Jarmolowich, the Privé nightclub boss has placed his North Las Vegas house on the market. It’s a four-bedroom place on Ruddock Drive, and it’s on the market for $359,000.

Reid raises $3.25 million in last three months

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid raised more than $3.25 million over April, May and June, according to his campaign, and has $7.33 million on hand in his campaign account.

Will Privé fine jam up Pure investigation?

News that Privé, the nightclub at Planet Hollywood, had been hit with big fines by the Gaming Control Board for dumping drunk customers into the casino and pouring them into cabs isn’t really surprising. We’ve been hearing stories like this for years, and the FBI and Metro previously teamed up to investigate the odd ownership structure of some of the lucrative joints.

Taylor Griffin struggles

Big brother appears to have set the bar pretty low for little brother as Taylor Griffin’s first taste of NBA life wasn’t much to brag about. He had just four points and two rebounds for Phoenix as the Suns defeated Dallas, 95-90 in Cox Pavilion.

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