Teen Disney star working on novel

Here’s a reality check for our egos. How many Twitter followers do you have at your age? Because Bella Thorne is 15 and she has 4.4 million followers.

Second-half surge carries Gaels to win over Crespi

Like many football coaches, Bishop Gorman’s Tony Sanchez has a laminated sheet of paper listing his team’s offensive plays.

Quick-strike Eagles draw bettors’ quick overreaction

Not only does Chip Kelly speak as quickly as an auctioneer, the Philadelphia Eagles coach instructs his offense to play at high speed. Kelly probably eats breakfast and reads the newspaper in less than a minute.

SPORTS BETTING SPOTLIGHT: Week 2

Matt, Kelly and Tony are back with another round of picks and tips for this weekend’s biggest games.

Arizona State no cupcake, but Wisconsin a tasty underdog today

A snake-bitten team last season, Wisconsin lost six one-possession games, including three in overtime. But 14 starters returned for new coach Gary Andersen, and the results have been better.

MAYWEATHER VS. ALVAREZ: Dream fight nears reality

There are probably 1,000 differences between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. But the biggest difference might be this: Alvarez believes he can beat Mayweather, and Mayweather knows he will beat Alvarez tonight at the MGM Grand Garden.

Proposed Wynn casino site thought to hold historical artifacts

The president of the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum believes that the proposed Wynn Resorts Ltd. casino site on the banks of the Delaware River may hold artifacts from Native Americans and Dyottville Glass Works.

Curtain comes down on nearly half of edgy skits at The Act nightclub

The curtain came down on Friday for nearly half of the edgy skits put on by The Act nightclub, specifically ones highlighted by simulated sex acts, narcotic use, masturbation and strap-on genitalia.

Nevada welfare hotline to be taken off line awhile

Nevada’s website to apply for welfare assistance, food stamps and Medicaid will be taken off line later this month so the system can be integrated with the state’s new online health insurance exchange.

UNLV to begin interviews for AD post

UNLV’s search for an athletic director appears to be in its final stages, as the first of three candidates for the post will interview today.

Governor checks in on English language learners

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Friday was at Cortez Elementary school, near Tonopah Avenue and Lamb Boulevard, to personally see if changes resulting from his Legislature-approved program to set aside $50 million for special attention to English-learning students is paying off.

Nevada Ballet Theatre welcomes new academy directors, completes studio work

The Academy of the Nevada Ballet Theatre recently welcomed its new directors, a married couple who will share duties. Monique Meunier is a former New York City Ballet principal dancer and American Ballet Theatre soloist. Her husband, Nilas Martins, is also a former New York City Ballet principal dancer.

Shea at Ardiente homes highlight resort living

Shea Homes at Ardiente, an age-qualified resort-style community, has a few Trilogy designer homes left this year.

Pardee features its LivingSmart brand within Eldorado

Pardee Homes’ LivingSmart Homes Eldorado Ridge and Eldorado Heights in the Eldorado master-planned community in North Las Vegas have some homes that are scheduled for completion before the end of the year.

Resale Homes Report: Existing homes sold: Aug. 28-30

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address, and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

Communities out of balance

Editor’s note: Barbara Holland addresses some readers who wrote to respond to the recent series on new HOA laws.

Ryland kicks off fall with options

Whether you are looking for your first home or need more space for a growing family, Ryland has options in its Las Vegas neighborhoods. Some of these offer Ryland’s signature rooftop decks.

Who should clean up Summerlin Parkway?

Summerlin Parkway has always been viewed as one of the crown jewels of roadways in all of Las Vegas. It’s a scenic highway lined with beautiful foliage and centered in some locations by magnificent, towering royal palms that serve as a majestic welcoming spectacle for motorists entering Summerlin.

Dining Pick of the Week: For Goodness Shake

For Goodness Shake is a shake shop that features custom milkshakes, smoothies and shaved ice creations that you create. When you buy a milkshake or a smoothie, it makes a donation to Three Square food bank.

Dining Pick of the Week: Novecento Pizzeria

For purists, pizza is only pizza if made according to strict Neapolitan standards. Chef Marc Sgrizzi follows these standards using San Marzano tomatoes from Napoli, Italy, Caputo “00” flour and mozzarella from Campania, Italy.

Dining Pick of the Week: Giada’s Italian Cucina

Giada’s owner Daniel Convertino had a successful restaurant when he learned that some people eat late — really late. So he added home delivery until 1 a.m., and things are really jumping.

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