Black widows, desert browns are apt to make your skin crawl

It’s a scene out of hundreds of movies: A giant tarantula the size of a man’s fist crawls across a sleeping person while menacing music plays. In reality, it’s the tarantula that’s more likely to be menaced, according to area experts.

Area Briefing

1ST TUESDAY CANCELED FOR NOVEMBER

Neighborhood Crime Map

Dining Pick of the Week: Leticia’s Mexican Cocina

Leticia has a wonderful story to tell. She was born in Mexico City and immigrated to Las Vegas in 1964. But most of all, she wants everyone to enjoy her wonderful food, which she learned to cook from her mother.

Letters to the Editor

I was stirred to learn that others had concerns about the walkability of the Las Vegas sidewalks and meeting Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards.

With array of activities, book festival to cast a wide net

The Vegas Valley Book Festival is scheduled to host the majority of its events at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., Thursday through Saturday .

Candidates assemble in North Las Vegas in final push to sway voters

More than 20 candidates gathered, many with their families, offering fresh baked cookies and free campaign swag Oct. 15 in North Las Vegas to try and sway residents’ votes before next week’s election.

Eastern redbud has a hard time in the Western US

Question: I am sending you some pictures of my Eastern redbud tree. It has some problems, and I want to know how to correct these.

Take a trip to Lincoln County to see Nevada rock art sites

Lincoln County, Clark County’s neighbor to the north, is home to dozens of the finest rock art sites in Nevada. Of course, you could spend several days or longer visiting these sites, but even in a day’s time, you can visit a couple of them and return home quite satisfied.

Dining Pick of the Week: Island Flavor

The taste of Hawaii is becoming more popular throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Here’s a restaurant that puts the love of aloha into each made-to-order meal featuring its homemade teriyaki sauce and Asian sesame dressing.

A La Carte for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

WINDY CITY BEEFS N’ DOGS TO HOST SUMMERLIN LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISER

Spring Valley High math teacher earns Presidential Award

Gary Mayers was in a remote area of Newfoundland when he learned he was one of 97 teachers to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He needed to be in Washington, D.C., for the three days of events that accompany the award.

Letters to the Editor

I was stirred to learn that others had concerns about the walkability of the Las Vegas sidewalks and meeting Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards.

Area briefing

HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT

Neighborhood Crime Map

n Time period: Oct. 8-14
n Areas: ZIP codes 89102, 89103, 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89146, 89147, 89148, 89178 and 89179.

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