U.S. Supreme Court lets $58 million award stand

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a $58 million award to three Nevada women who claimed they suffered breast cancer after taking menopause drugs.

California Pacific Airlines plans flights to Las Vegas

San Diego County startup California Pacific Airlines has included a Las Vegas route in its plans when it launches service, now planned for early next year.

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COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Monorail plan off to next stop to reduce debt

After being stuck in a holding pattern since August, the Las Vegas Monorail will now roll forward on its plan to slash more than 90 percent of its crushing debt load.

Ex-Rebel Marion puts ‘D’ in Dallas

Former Rebel Shawn Marion of the Dallas Mavericks is still trying to come to grips with what he and his team accomplished after taking out the Miami Heat and earning the NBA title.

Conservation group battles city in Lake Tahoe fight

RENO — A conservation group is asking a federal judge to throw out the California city of South Lake Tahoe’s new planning regulations, saying the update allows for too much development at the expense of the lake’s clarity and scenic beauty.

Seven special event marketing tips

Another year in operation is cause enough to celebrate if you’re a small-business owner, but what can you do to get other people celebrating with you? Special events are a great way to build awareness about your business, and a fun way to interact with your customers. Here are seven ways to get the most out of your special event.

The Ins and Outs of Coupons for Free Products

It seems any time I pull out coupons for free products at the supermarket, people wonder how I got them. Whether it’s the cashier or other shoppers in line, it’s inevitable that someone will ask, “Where did you get that coupon for a free pizza?” “How did you get a coupon for free toilet paper?”

Ready To Rent

This recession is getting really old.

Keep the Good, Toss the Bad?

Wouldn’t the real estate market improve if appraisals did not include short sales and foreclosures?