Literary Las Vegas: Christine Webb

Growing up, Christine Webb had plenty of pets — rats, gerbils, lovebirds, parakeets, rabbits, ducks, quail, turtles, lizards, frogs and salamanders, to name a few. All grown up, she and her husband adopted a cat.

Dining Pick of the Week: Long Jin Chinese Cuisine

There is a story how Longjing tea was granted the status of Imperial tea by Chinese emperor Qianglong. That story inspires the Imperial-style food being served here.

Letter to the editor

BE WARY OF JUMPING
ON CAMPAIGN BANDWAGONS

Volunteer earns presidential award for disaster relief efforts

Betty Mahalik has never stacked sandbags in the Philippines or visited war-torn Syria, but she’s done more than most people to aid victims of war and natural disaster in those countries.

Dining Pick of the Week: Sorrento Pizza

Sorrento stands out because it serves halal pizza, considered permissible in Islamic dietary law.

North Las Vegas Mayor Shari Buck gives her take on the election loss

Long after the close of March 20’s City Council meeting, Mayor Shari Buck stayed late, talking with council members and constituents. Buck, who passed her first re-election primary test last week, wasn’t ready to leave the building, just as she isn’t ready to leave the mayor’s office.

Soon-to-be Mayor John Lee shares his primary victory views

John Lee’s political career involved work in the state Senate and assembly, and though he had to be talked into the run for mayor, he says he’s ready to go to work now.

Ohio casino that opened March 4 makes $21 million

CINCINNATI — Ohio’s newest casino raked in $21 million during its first month of operation as the state’s three other casinos saw double-digit percent increases in their revenues, according to a report released Monday by the Ohio Casino Control Commission.

Offensive show deserves place among classics

History is meant to be judged, and yet each classic that has been a national championship game of the NCAA Tournament has owned a unique significance.

Better disclosure: Campaign finance reforms long overdue

Nevada lawmakers are focused on party priorities and the state institutions they oversee. They’re far less concerned with the requirements of their offices and the laws that govern their own behavior.

Shadow Ridge keeps calm, beats Arbor View

Logan Hold had already raised his fist and started to walk off the mound to celebrate a Shadow Ridge victory when an error extended the game and brought the tying run to the plate.

Family-first Zingano ready to embrace cage again

While Cat Zingano is part of the first generation of females breaking new ground in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, back home she leads a much more traditional life.

Wranglers get into series, halt Thunder in Game 3

A playmaker who’s always looking to set up his teammates, Wranglers forward Scott Pitt took matters into his own hands Monday night at Orleans Arena.

Bat-boy stint gives Hoffman memorable spring-break stories

A few days ago, I met a polite 11-year-old boy with a round face and rosy cheeks who wears glasses, giving him sort of a Ralphie Parker in “Christmas Story” look, and he was excited — not because he soon would be getting a Red Ryder BB gun, but because he recently had become Twitter pals with Brandon Phillips.

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