Parts of North Las Vegas have gone without round-the-clock Fire Department coverage for almost a year. And so far, no deaths have been reported while patients waited on an ambulance or fire engine.
Cockroaches in a compost pile, bees in the trees and planting gourds were some of the topics I dealt with this week.
I know a businessman in a lifelong love affair with Japan. He studies and admires the culture and history. He studies the language, the customs and traditions. His relationship with Japan reminds me of my maternal grandmother’s cosmic “crush” on Mexico. These are the kinds of people who make you want to believe in previous lives.
From an early age, Chris Singer knew what he wanted to do with his life.
Dr. Nina Fedoroff received the Nevada Medal during recent dinners in Reno and Las Vegas. Presented by the Desert Research Institute, the medal is the highest scientific award given in our state.
On a seasonably pleasant Friday afternoon in late April, Atlantic Club Chief Operating Officer Michael Frawley and PokerStars spokesman Eric Hollreiser acted like cozy business partners.
Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 702-383-0306.
There were two things I desperately wanted early on in grade school: cold lunches and curled locks.
Springtime retreats into the hills and rugged mountains this month in the Mojave National Preserve south of Las Vegas near the Nevada-California border.
Grunge-influenced hard rockers Smile Empty Soul play a special free show at 9 p.m. Thursday at the LVCS, 425 Fremont St. No cover; call 702-382-3531.
Give state Sen. Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, and Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, credit for good intentions: They want to catch criminals.
Preening legislators aren’t unique. Every state has ’em. You send a fairly normal citizen with a little sense to the Legislature, and inside of two months something happens.
The longer the Clark County School Board waits to launch a national search for a new superintendent, the less appealing the job becomes to potential candidates across the country.
Politics can make the Ultimate Fighting Championship look like a tea party. These days, Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick probably wishes she was in the octagon with Ronda Rousey, not stuck in Carson City. The Democrat’s beating would be much less severe.
Secretary of State Ross Miller has sponsored a number of campaign reforms that are in the public interest. Foremost among them are proposals to make candidate financial records more transparent and crack down on candidates and public officers who accept gifts.
Follow the link for the schedule and results (when available) of the state softball tournaments.
Monday is expected to hit 101 degrees, which would make it the first day of triple-digit temperatures this year in Las Vegas.
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Family owners of beloved Vegas restaurant involved in wild lawsuit
Fiery wrong-way crash kills 2, shuts down 215 in northwest Las Vegas
Woman arrested after police say she climbed on Reno craps table, threw chips at people
Las Vegas family suing to get son an extra year of high school
Asian grocery store looks to add new location near Summerlin