Sweetness varies among nectarine varieties

: My nectarines are ripe and they are falling off the tree. They are juicy but not as sweet as they should be. There is a tinge of unripeness on the palette. What can I do?

New products

Basting tongs keep barbecue from getting your goat

Local events

September 17

Famous figures literally woven into history

Many different drapery fabrics and bed coverings were decorated with pictures of the famous men of the day. Some were made for political campaigns.

Briefs

Cooperative Extension offers series about fall gardening

Running water to dispenser tricky part of installation

: I drink a lot of tea and would like to install an instant hot water faucet. I have a cap covering a hole in my kitchen sink, so it should fit nicely there. How do I install it?

BE COOL

There’s just no denying the fact that we live in the Mojave Desert — especially during the summer when the temperature is in triple digits on a daily basis.

Handmade papers reflect artist’s vision

For those of us who live in Las Vegas, we know that we are a city of contradictions and misconceptions. When the city is mentioned in the national press, it is usually more negative than positive; we are known for a lot of things, but never the artistic talent that resides in this city.

Plant fall vegetables now

If you haven’t yet joined the grow your own vegetables craze, it’s not too late to join in. You can produce a bounty of vitamin-rich veggies from plot (or pot) to plate this fall, plus you’ll save a bundle by growing them yourself.

Hip décor transforms urban loft into ‘home’

Rocco is a hip, fashionable guy who bought a beautiful loft in the heart of the city. But shortly after doing so, he took off to Australia for a volleyball tournament and didn’t come home for six years. He finally returned and was eager to move back into his condo, but after renting it out for so many years, it just didn’t feel like “home” to him.

Marquez embraces challenge

The magnitude of the task is not lost on Juan Manuel Marquez. … If he can beat undefeated six-time world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden in Mayweather’s return from a 21-month layoff, Marquez would go from boxing star to icon in his native Mexico.

Hawaii-UNLV rivalry lacks aloha spirit

With roughly 9,500 residents of Hawaiian or South Pacific heritage, Las Vegas is often referred to as the ninth island.

Buckeyes’ supporters ‘miserable’

It wasn’t on a par with Rick Pitino‘s infamous “the negativity in this town sucks” speech, in which Pitino ripped Boston fans during a postgame tirade when he was coach of the Celtics.

Even on water, Dad can’t land

For as long as I can remember, Dad has been one of those guys who just can’t land. No matter what we are doing, or trying to do, Dad just can’t relax and enjoy it. He always has to be on the move.

Olympic gold partners on their own this time

Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers could have a different perspective on teammate Phil Dalhausser in the Best of the Beach all-star event on the Association of Volleyball Professionals Crocs Tour.

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BASEBALL

HEAD OF THE CLASS

ARBOR VIEW Girls cross country runner Randi Withoft placed 10th at the Larry Burgess Las Vegas Invitational. Boys cross country runner Greg Marschik placed fifth at the Larry Burgess Las Vegas Invitational.

Godkin’s switch turns on Panthers

Daniel Godkin doesn’t have a squat, compact frame like most high school linebackers, and he’s not fully comfortable at the position.

FISHING REPORT

LAKE MEAD — Stripers are being caught in the Vegas Wash Arm with top-water and jigging techniques. Anglers have had success later in the day with lures, and with bait such as anchovies fished at night.

Interstate proposal links LV, Phoenix

PHOENIX — A new interstate highway linking Phoenix and Las Vegas could strengthen the link between two of the fastest-growing U.S. cities while becoming a prime route to transport freight from Mexico to Las Vegas and beyond, officials say.

Plea deal made in NLV case

A former North Las Vegas police officer is expected to plead guilty later this month to allegations he coerced women into performing sexual acts to get out of traffic tickets.

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