Homeowners can take certain steps to make their homes appear occupied to prevent burlaries and other crimes targeting their properties during holiday travel.
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recently honored 251 schools from 25 states for efforts to create a healthier environment for students. Clark County schools receiving recognition were Sewell and Lunt elementary schools and Northwest Career and Technical Academy.
If former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron Leavitt were still alive, he would have told the city of Las Vegas not to name a park in his honor, according to family members.
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and that takes a clear mind to move among the many crazed shoppers. A vegan or vegetarian meal can keep your mind clear, and Red Velvet Cafe has an extensive vegetarian menu that promotes clarity.
So, last week in View, I answered a letter from a woman who took umbrage with my Nov. 11 column, calling my political views “laughable.” I invited her to say something a little more meaningful, perhaps even to submit a viewpoint or, hoping against hope, an actual argument. And she writes back …
“Every day I meet somebody who is worse off than me,” said Spring Valley resident Kate Osti, who lost her sight to retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, nine years ago.
The year of 2012 saw record-low mortgage rates, a fledgling recovery and a historical presidential election. Looking to 2013 and beyond, those who seek to buy or sell their homes should keep an eye on these government policies and proposals that may directly affect them.
Lenders generally want borrowers to make a down payment, and a bigger down payment is considered “better” because it is felt that a borrower who puts more money into a property has a big incentive to fully pay off the loan.
Ever wondered what apartment managers desired in a renter, besides having no loud parties and paying rent on time?