Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, join a moderate, 4½-mile hike to Potato Knoll to investigate its geological origins and those of the Shinarump Conglomerate, which was deposited in the Triassic period. This hike is for ages 10 and older. On Dec. 18, view the documentary “The Day the Earth Almost Died,” about the great Permian mass extinction, then go for a moderate, 2½-mile hike up to the Permian-Triassic contact on Fossil Ridge. This hike for ages 10 and older will also feature great scenic views of Red Rock Canyon.

Teachers: District can afford raises

In its recent editorials on the subject, the Review-Journal has painted an incomplete picture surrounding contract negotiations between the Clark County School District and the teachers in Clark County. Please allow me to provide additional details that will paint a complete picture.

Water Cooler

COMING IN THIS WEEK’S LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS

COVER STORY: With the economy recovering and discretionary spending slowly rising, the American casino industry is cautiously optimistic that 2012 could be a bridge to stronger results in 2013.

Las Vegas Bowl grows into big-time event

The Las Vegas Bowl, now in its 20th year, has evolved from a means to plug slow visitation to a valuable week on the city’s special events calendar.

Balanced Findlay Prep cruises to win

It’s a good thing Findlay Prep’s basketball team doesn’t have a promotion in which concessions become free after the Pilots score 100 points.

In Brief

Former NFL coach Jim Mora, who hasn’t coached college football in a quarter-century, agreed to a five-year, $12 million contract with UCLA on Saturday, replacing Rick Neuheisel as the Bruins’ first football coach in more than 60 years with no ties to the school.

Indiana’s last-second 3 stuns No. 1 Kentucky

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Christian Watford’s buzzer-beating shot Saturday night put Indiana back on the basketball map.

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