San Francisco McDonald’s gets around city toy ban

SAN FRANCISCO — McDonald’s restaurants in San Francisco have found a way to comply with a city law that bans free toy giveaways with Happy Meals: charge 10 cents for the toys.

Forecasters warn of high winds, possible snow

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Las Vegas Valley through Thursday evening.
The forecast also calls for cooler temperatures, rain and possible snow showers Thursday. Forecasters said higher elevations of Summerlin and Henderson could see some snow flurries.

Suit donated to Goodwill held man’s life savings

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Charity workers are hunting through a warehouse of donated clothes in Iowa after an elderly man said he accidentally left $13,000 in a suit that he gave to a Goodwill store in Moline, Ill.

Frank and gaming

It’s rare that a congressman retiring in far off Massachusetts — more than 2,300 miles from Las Vegas — could have major ramifications for Nevada. But that is indeed the case when it comes to Barney Frank.

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Options abound for wrapping homemade gifts

Handmade gifts speak volumes about the time and thought dedicated by the gifter to the giftee. Most people can manage cookies, candy or fudge. But you wouldn’t want to present your present in a plain-paper bag or box. Fortunately, there are plenty of options out there.

Cosmo condo buyers gain ground in trying to trim financial losses

Buyers of eight condominiums at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas gained ground in trying to reduce financial losses they suffered in arbitration when trying to recover their deposits. A judge on Tuesday ordered the arbitrator to redo part of his work, as well as recalculate legal fees. That could save the buyers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Report: Las Vegas hits new post-peak housing low

WASHINGTON — Residential real estate prices dropped more than forecast during the year ended Sept. 30, showing the industry at the center of the 2008 financial crisis continues to struggle.

Foothill hangs on despite turnovers

A win on the road against a quality opponent to start the season would leave most coaches with a big grin.