Riders of motorized cycles must navigate particulars of laws

The line between motorized cycles and off-road vehicles is sometimes a fine one, but the Nevada law better explains the differences and requirements for operation, according to Chrissie Coon, spokeswoman for the North Las Vegas Police Department.

‘Mother Teresa of Las Vegas’ following a vision to help those in need

Bonnie Polley, 73, has looked into the eyes of some of society’s worst as chaplain of the Clark County Detention Center. As a deacon in the Episcopal Church, she has looked into the eyes some of the town’s poorest.

Centennial Neighborhood News

BIRD ADOPTIONS AVAILABLE
AT GILCREASE NATURE SANCTUARY

Mystical nudge spurs resident to teach yoga

Word to the cosmos — Gayla Coughlin can take a hint. She watched last year as the stars aligned and she was propelled into the world of small-business owner.

Horse and hiking trails, other amenities part of Floyd Lamb project

What once was a dusty nuisance and construction headache to some is now a beacon of flood safety and outdoor serenity for all at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs , 9200 Tule Springs Road .

Dining pick of the week: The Taco Spot

There’s no question what you’re going to order when you stop here. Tacos are served on soft yellow corn tortillas and can be garnished to your preference at the salsa bar.

Project Skyline, a community cleanup, planned on Diana Street

North Las Vegas officials invite residents to join Project Skyline, a community cleanup organized with the College of Southern Nevada and LUNAS Construction Clean-up, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on Diana Street.

Resident spending a lifetime to aid children in need

Dreana Sweeney, a 45-year-old mother of five, three of whom she adopted, has served as foster parent and guardian angel to kids in need ever since she got her high school diploma and first apartment at 16.

Dining pick of the week: Hot N Juicy Crawfish

Looking for something different the next time you dine out? How about some crawfish, crab or shrimp at Hot N Juicy Crawfish, a Louisiana-style seafood restaurant.

Literary Las Vegas: Heidi Harris

Heidi Harris grew up backstage in Las Vegas showrooms. The child of a showroom musician father and a singer mother, the Las Vegas native worked as a cocktail waitress and then took a turn at the mic and spent six years singing professionally.

Book Briefs for Mar. 20

Independent bookstore
to celebrate grand opening

Keeping kiwis protected paramount to success

Question: I recently purchased male and female Hardy Kiwi starts form Parks Seed Company. I was wondering if you might be able to give me any tips for growing them here in the Las Vegas Valley. I have done some reading on pruning and training them into a trunk and building a T-trellis. In what I have read, they need full sunlight, but I am of the mind that perhaps afternoon shade might be a bit better.

Visit Death Valley before the weather turns deadly

In the waning weeks of winter, if you live in Southern Nevada, you owe yourself a trip to Death Valley National Park, just over the mountains in California. Warm weather arrives at the park earlier than in the Las Vegas Valley and are often ideal.

A la carte

STREET FOOD THROWDOWN
SET FOR SUNDAY

Teacher still tapping her way across the stage

More than 45 minutes into a Monday afternoon tap dance class, a small group of women at West Flamingo Center Senior, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, finish practicing a routine as the teacher prepares them for the next step. “Has everybody caught their breath?” said instructor Carolyn Wood, laughing. “Wait until you’re 80.”

Magnitude-3.8 quake reported in western Nevada

HAWTHORNE — The U.S. Geological Survey reports a shallow, magnitude-3.8 earthquake has struck eight miles from the small town of Hawthorne, in western Nevada.

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