New Jersey to start Internet gambling

ATLANTIC CITY — Residents and visitors will be able to start gambling online on Nov. 26 in New Jersey, after a five-day trial period to make sure the systems operated by Atlantic City’s 12 casinos work properly.

Tech beats blindness at Las Vegas eyewear trade show

When Tyler Moore goes to his local grocery store he has to memorize its layout. He’s legally blind. Items on the bottom shelf are a struggle to see, and forget about seeing the price.

HOA will end up dealing with problem owner

Q: For more than eight years, a homeowner has had a dispute with a special assessment. A lien was ultimately filed against her property. The homeowner has contacted the state ombudsman and the city of Las Vegas, and they either disagree with her or find that the homeowners association and the vendors were correct.

Goodwill drive today; Family, Fur & Fun Oct. 19

The Mountain’s Edge Master Homeowners Association and residents will hold a clothing and toy drive for Goodwill of Southern Nevada today. The community will also hold the annual Family, Fur & Fun Festival Oct. 19 at the Exploration Park.

Resale Homes Report: Existing homes sold: Sept. 18-23

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.

Some facts about new Homeowners’ Bill of Rights

Q: What’s your take on this new state law called the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights? What will this do to help homeowners? And what do you think it will do the housing market?

Del Webb welcomes all ages to The Club at Madeira Canyon

The Club at Madeira Canyon now offers a Del Webb lifestyle for all ages. The community offers a community center and range of onsite amenities. Prices start in the low $400,000s. Through Nov. 3, the builder will offer a dream kitchen package on select homes.

Pardee showcases LivingSmart Homes

Pardee Homes’ new LivingSmart Homes Sandstone is a collection of two-story homes that start in price from $232,950. The neighborhood is near the southwest corner of Camino Al Norte and Ann roads in the Eldorado area of North Las Vegas.

 
CNN reveals voice of Apple’s Siri

On Friday, CNN reported it has discovered the original voice of Apple’s Siri. An Atlanta woman who had never before been identified publicly.

Chalk it up to Summerlin

The Summerlin Art Festival returns with more than 100 fine artists and craftsmen this month at Summerlin Centre Community Park.

New Drop-In Center offers aid to the mentally ill

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services on Friday afternoon held an open house at its new Drop-In Center near Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas. Gov. Brian Sandoval and Sen. Joe Hardy, R-Boulder City, attended the event.

Search for new UNLV AD reaches critical time

UNLV President Neal Smatresk has spent nearly five months trying to find a replacement for athletic director Jim Livengood. Over the past three weeks, he has interviewed four candidates, but the end of the process might be at hand.

Twitter or Tweeter? Investor mix-up creates trading confusion

A bankrupt electronics retailer appears to have gotten caught up in the investor fervor for Twitter as confused traders began scooping up Tweeter shares left and right.

Airline planners land in Las Vegas for international conference

Local visitor industry leaders extended their formal greeting on Friday to the World Routes conference, the most visible part of a three-year effort to land the conference, and to bring more foreign tourists to Las Vegas.

Horsford to donate salary earned during shutdown

Members of Congress are continuing to accumulate their salary even as 800,000 federal workers have been furloughed and two million others are on the job during the government shutdown without a promise they will be compensated.

Gorman hosts nation’s No. 1 team tonight

The nation’s No. 1 team comes to town, and the area’s Sunrise Region teams start league play in high school football this week. Here’s a look at some of the week’s top matchups.

FRIDAY FOOTBALL SHOWDOWN: Week 5

Ron Boyles takes on Scott Kellen in Week 5 of the Friday Football Showdown.

State Bar begins discipline procedures against Harvey Whittemore

The State Bar of Nevada on Friday began the process of disciplining convicted former lobbyist Harvey Whittemore. It filed a petition formally notifying the Nevada Supreme Court of Whittemore’s conviction and judgment.

 
Man sets self on fire on National Mall

A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation’s capital as passers-by rushed over to help douse the flames, officials and witnesses said Friday afternoon.

 
Family: Injured biker tried to defuse situation

A motorcycle rider who was struck by an SUV during a New York motorcycle rally that turned violent is a family man who tried to defuse a tense situation, family members said Friday.

Phoenix zoo takes in some animals from Las Vegas zoo

The Phoenix Zoo announced it had acquired two Patagonian cavies, two red-rumped agoutis and two Chinese alligators from the Southern Nevada Zoological Park.

SPORTS BETTING SPOTLIGHT: Week 5

Join Matt, Kelly and Tony from the sports book at the Golden Nugget for another week of free football picks and analysis.

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