Breakfast with friends

The first of monthly Latin Chamber of Commerce early-morning breakfast meetings drew a near capacity crowd to the showroom of Planet Hyundai Sahara at 7150 W. Sahara Ave. on April 4.

High fees may be shrinking your 401(k)

It’s the silent enemy in our retirement accounts: High fees. And now a new study finds that the typical 401(k) fees — adding up to a modest-sounding 1 percent a year — would erase $70,000 from an average worker’s account over a four-decade career compared with lower-cost options.

Sebelius resigns after a job poorly done

You cannot sugarcoat this, although some of the Obama media will probably try. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning her post after her disastrous rollout of ObamaCare.

Physical therapist helps keep valley’s notables strong

Mention the name Matt Smith in conjunction with physical therapy, and you’re likely to hear some positive words from prominent athletes, high-profile casino owners, top-tier entertainers and other professionals, not just in Las Vegas but throughout the country.

Utah brothers detained by feds for crossing ‘trespass cattle’ area

Two brothers from St. George, Utah, were detained and cited by federal authorities Thursday afternoon as they crossed into an area closed for the ongoing roundup of “trespass cattle” on public land in northeastern Clark County.

Dining Pick of the Week: EAT

Chef Natalie Young has become a popular downtown personality. One reason is her philosophy of “good food for good people made with love in downtown Las Vegas.”

Dining Pick of the Week: Nittaya’s Secret Kitchen

Nittaya Parawong is the owner and chef of this intimate, lovely Thai restaurant. But her secret kitchen is a secret no more.

A La Carte, April 17-13

Dining events and news from across the valley.

DOE making ‘steady progress’ on stalled uranium burial in Nevada

The Department of Energy is making “steady progress” on a stalled plan to transport potent uranium waste from Tennessee for burial in Nevada, and hopes to begin shipments later this year, a DOE official reported to Congress this week.

Nevadans using special enrollment period for health insurance

The board of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange received fresh statistics on new members that have signed up so far in a 60-day special enrollment session that began April 1.

Judicial politics, Actos civil trial intersect

With a potential multibillion-dollar verdict hanging in the balance, the civil trial pitting two cancer victims against diabetes drug maker Takeda Pharmaceuticals continues this week in District Judge Kerry Earley’s courtroom.

Boulder City bypass project advances amid asbestos reporting concerns

Regional Transportation Commission members aren’t happy that it took the Nevada Department of Transportation nearly three months to move on the discovery of asbestos on the route of a highway project deemed one of the state’s most important.

Clark County School Board approves $2.2 billion budget

The Clark County School Board approved a $2.2 billion budget for the 2014-15 school year on Thursday that includes money for more teachers, assistant principals, deans, buses, school support staff and full-day kindergarten classrooms.

Mowers, chain saws and high-ethanol gas: safety tips for consumers

Whether you’re beautifying your landscape with a lawn mower and hedge trimmer or using a chain saw to clear space for that deck you’ve always dreamed of, it’s important to take proper care when using outdoor power equipment.

Deck staining secrets for success

Restoring your deck’s beauty and protecting it from further damage can be relatively easy and affordable. HGTV/DIY Network star and seasoned deck builder Jeff Wilson shares his six essential tips for success for this popular project.

A sure-footed way to choose new flooring

When spring-cleaning uncovers a worn floor it may be time to consider purchasing a new one, especially if you’re selling your home in the near future. A new floor, like refreshed paint and updated fixtures, makes a home more enjoyable to live in as well as more marketable.