Dining Pick of the Week: Tasty China

The reason this restaurant is so tasty (and busy) is because the many authentic, traditional and new fusion Chinese dishes are made with quality meats, fresh vegetables and seafood tossed in 100 percent pure vegetable oil.

Christmas arrives early for North Las Vegas kids in need

North Las Vegas Police and Target Corporation helped make this year a little better by including Francisco and Betty Hernandez’s son in the annual Shop with a Cop event Dec. 5

North Las Vegas newcomers share their feelings about the holidays

While people across the valley celebrate their various traditions during the holiday season, North Las Vegas newcomers share what new traditions they will try to implement for their first winter season and what traditions they had to leave behind in their home states.

New home for the holidays

Henderson newcomers talk about experiences adapting to the new city.

West-side venues gear up for biggest party of the year

Now that the Mayan calendar and its “end of the world” predictors have been proved wrong, it’s time to ring in the New Year with parties, entertainment and all things fun-loving. Las Vegas earns its reputation as the party capital of the world year-round but really tops the charts on New Year’s Eve.

Master Gardeners dispense advice at farmers market

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners’ booth has been a staple at the fresh52 Farmers & Artisan Market almost since the venue opened at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

Awareness campaign looks to prevent roadway tragedy

How do you curtail, much less prevent, road recklessness and the accompanying mind-set, especially when there’s a limited number of traffic officers? That was the question put to a relatively new homeowners association in northwest Las Vegas, and the result was the creation of a community accommodation campaign built around Prevent Any Roadway Tragedy, or PART.

Sunrise newcomers share stories of adjustment to life in Las Vegas

Change is a constant in the Las Vegas Valley, and as part of that change, there is a constant influx of newcomers arriving here for work, family or just to try their luck at something new.

Nevada newcomers adjust to life, holidays in Las Vegas

Celebrating the holidays in Las Vegas can take some getting used to. It’s a place where it rarely rains, let alone snows, and one is more apt to see Elvis than Santa.

East-side venues prepare for year’s biggest party

Las Vegas has become one of the prime places to visit on New Year’s Eve, and while the activities on the Strip are well-known and televised, many locals don’t head in that direction on Dec. 31. There are many options on the east side of the valley.

Foundation grants girl’s wish to visit Hawaii with her family

Lorena Rangel is 15 years old. She is a loving daughter and sister to two brothers and a sister. She is a sophomore at Western High School. She is interested in photography. She excels in her school work.

Recreation Briefs

CHEFS FOR KIDS PLAN 5K RUN
AND 1 MILE FUN WALK FOR JAN. 19

Exotic palms adorn wildlife refuge

While the native California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) can be found in several areas in California, including Joshua Tree National Park and near Palm Springs, there is one hidden spot in Arizona where it also can be found.

Shape ash trees early on or face pruning pickle

Question: We have two fan Texas Ash trees that are 15 years old. They are spreading out too far. How far can we cut them back without killing them?

Dining Pick of the Week: Layers Bakery Cafe

When Jeanne and Greg Forrest opened Layers, it was strictly a bakery where Jeanne made traditional pastries from scratch, along with cookies, three-layer round cakes (chocolate, carrot, red velvet, Boston cream, coconut), shortbread, pies, breads (olive oil rosemary, cinnamon raisin, oatmeal molasses, peasant white, French baguette) and wedding cakes.

New residents must be Nevada-compliant

There are a few things that should be on any newcomer’s checklist when they move to the Las Vegas Valley. Two at the top of the list should be obtaining a new driver’s license and vehicle registration.

Area Briefing

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
TO START WEDNESDAY AT VALLEY SITES