EDITORIAL: Intense secrecy in HOA fraud case a travesty

The federal justice system’s contempt for transparency knows no bounds. A culture that has long rejected openness and accountability to taxpayers is taking secrecy to an outrageous new level in the prosecution of defendants in the valley’s homeowner association fraud case.

Preakness favorite’s role weighs on California Chrome

BALTIMORE — California Chrome has run away from the competition in five consecutive victories, winning by an average of more than five lengths.

Centennial softball not ready for sun to set

Mike Livreri owns the sort of problem most coaches desire and yet never realize, the idea that his Centennial High softball team has won so much, has reached so many levels of success, has produced a program all others chase locally each spring, discovering ways to motivate his players has become a difficult task.

Social Inclusion can dim Chrome’s luster

For today’s race, California Chrome was made the 3-5 morning-line favorite, but advance wagering Friday had him down to 1-2. Now, I know a lot of readers think he can’t lose, and if you think that’s the case, there’s plenty of ways to bet him without settling for that short price to win. But I’m going to try to beat California Chrome.

LEFTOVERS: Study puts streak bets back in play

Every Las Vegan has scoffed at hearing one of the famous ridiculous phrases from tourists and novice gamblers over the years. When they are losing, they “are due.” Those on a hot streak will likely fret that the lucky run “can’t last forever.”

SMALL-SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Huntsman, Panthers cruise into title game

Kennedy Huntsman tossed a six-inning two-hitter and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double and an RBI on Friday to help Pahranagat Valley’s softball team to an 11-1 victory over Indian Springs in the winners’ bracket final of the Division IV Southern League tournament.

Gators rally, advance to Sunrise final

John Burger’s swing certainly wasn’t the prettiest of the fifth inning for Green Valley’s baseball team, but it might have been the most important.

Coronado rides Amato’s arm into Sunrise final

The Rancho softball team entered Friday’s Sunrise Region tournament losers’ bracket final with a reputation for having dominant pitching.

Cuba mobile email experiment causes chaos

On an island where most people have no Internet access, the arrival of mobile phone email service was embraced with joy.

UNLV pounds Wolf Pack, moves into first place

Looks as if UNLV is out of its hitting slump, and just in time. The Rebels batted around three times Friday, setting up a chance to not only go for the series sweep against UNR but also to win the Mountain West regular-season baseball title.

Las Vegan Quontez McRath reaches Golden Gloves final

One Team Nevada boxer advanced to the finals of the Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions, while another was eliminated in the semifinals Friday night at LVH.

Red Rock hiker rescued after fall

A hiker was injured after falling 15 feet at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Friday afternoon, Las Vegas police said. The 47-year-old man was hiking in a remote area when he fell and injured a leg.

After a long winter, Americans are ready to hit the road this Memorial Day

A strong case of cabin fever and a little more money to spend should inspire a greater number of Americans to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. That’s the forecast from AAA, which expects a total of 36.1 million people to travel 50 miles or more. If that estimate holds true, it would be the largest amount of people traveling during the holiday weekend since 2005.

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