Google must move ‘mystery’ barge because of permit issue

Google must move a mystery barge from a construction site on an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay because the permits are not in order, a state official said Monday.

A La Carte, Feb. 4-10

Dining events and news from across the valley.

 
Convicted killer captured after Michigan prison break

A convicted killer who peeled a hole in two fences with his hands to escape from a Michigan prison before abducting a woman and fleeing to Indiana was captured Monday evening, authorities said.

Lawmakers move to weed out inactive boards, committees

CARSON CITY — As the Legislature’s Sunset Subcommittee questioned state officials on Monday, Assemblyman Richard Daly asked why eight legislatively approved committees seldom, if ever, meet.

Police say 2 shot, killed at business in Washington state

A gunman killed another person and himself at a business park Monday in an attack that briefly prompted a lockdown at a nearby school in this southwestern Washington city.

Obamacare a big headache for Hispanics

The White House’s failed rollout of its Spanish-language health care website, CuidadoDeSalud.gov, is already a laughingstock. Much like its English language counterpart, the site is filled with technical issues. There are mistranslations and links to English-only pages and forms.

EDITORIAL: Microstamping on gun rights

In 1983, Clint Eastwood reprised his “Dirty Harry” role in the movie “Sudden Impact,” set in the San Francisco area. Like most of Mr. Eastwood’s films, it included a few signature lines, including one that notified some bad guys of his backup: “Smith and Wesson … and me.”

Things to do in Henderson/Anthem Feb. 4-10, 2014

Find fun things to do in and near the Henderson area. Highlights this week include a Dive in Movie night and a preview opening of the Tribal Treasures: Regional Baskets and Their Collectors exhibit in the Heritage Gallery at the Clark County Museum. .

Three new flu-related deaths reported

A pediatric patient was among three new flu-related deaths reported by the Southern Nevada Health District Monday.

Lawyer accused of stealing from clients pleads guilty in HOA scheme

A suspended Las Vegas attorney accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients pleaded guilty Monday in the high-profile federal investigation into the scheme to take over valley homeowners associations.

Broncos LB Marshall fills former coach with pride

It was the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLVIII, and Brandon Marshall was trying to open up a seam for Denver Broncos teammate Trindon Holliday to run through.

I’m against killing children, are you?

I read my friend Brian Greenspun’s newspaper column on Sunday. When I say he’s my friend, I don’t mean that in the “come to my house for the Super Bowl” kinda way.

U.S. Civil Rights Commission to explore ‘patient dumping’

The federal body that examines the nation’s civil rights policies and practices is setting its sights on “patient dumping,” prompted by reports about the practice in Nevada and elsewhere.

Literary Las Vegas: Janet Coursey

It’s been four years since Sara Dobson’s husband, James, died from lung cancer. She feels his absence every day, but her life is full. Work and her connection to her four children and her grandchildren keep the 50-year-old widow going. While preparing for her youngest child’s 21st birthday, Sara rediscovers a side of herself she thought had died with James. Harboring secrets she can’t share for fear of hurting the people she loves, she turns in frustration to her grandfather clock, a 146-year-old heirloom she learns holds generations of her family’s darkest tragic secrets. Sara’s discovery is shared in Janet Coursey’s novel “The Secrets of Time,” which is set to be followed by “The Secrets of Time — Treasures of the Heart.” Coursey, who moved to Las Vegas in 1989 with the intention of opening a feed store, is a social media specialist for a local car dealership and is co-host of the radio show “Aspects of Writing” with James Kelly and Dana Micheli. The show is broadcast at 2 p.m. every other Tuesday and can be found at klav1230am.com. For more on the author, visit janetcoursey.com.

Teens can take tips on vegetarian eating from new book

Looking for a basic intro to eliminating meat from your diet? You’ll find it in “The Smart Girl’s Guide to Going Vegetarian,” but there’s a lot of repetition to slog through to get it. That’s not to say that I didn’t like this book – because I did. It’s got humor, nutritional information, tips, and encouragement inside it, as well as argument-busters and a good section on eating disorders.

Book Briefs for Feb. 4-10, 2014

Literary highlights this week include a book tour visit from Newt Gingrich and his wife, Callista, and comedy-magician Mac King’s book drive. King plans to swap tickets to his show for donated books throughout February. The books will be given to local children during Kings Magical Literacy Tour.

Henderson offers free mediation service to sooth neighborhood conflicts

Whether it’s a problem with a neighbor’s tree hanging into the yard or a dog constantly barking next door, the city of Henderson is offering a mediation service to help residents resolve problems.

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