Tommy Ramone, a co-founder of the seminal punk band the Ramones and the last surviving member of the original group, has died, a business associate said Saturday.
Metro held its second annual Best of the Badge Ceremony on Friday to spotlight officers who saved lives and risked their own in the line of duty. The ceremony at the Red Rock Resort’s ballroom was put on by Friends of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Foundation.
It wasn’t that long ago a barbecue was a barbecue grill. Buy one for less than it costs to buy a steak at a Strip restaurant, along with a $2 bag of charcoal briquettes, and everything is perfect. Grill away.
A decade ago, bees of any kind were insecta non grata in most American gardens. Double that in swimming pool landscaping. But things have changed dramatically since then as we wake up to the dwindling population of pollinators crucial to so many agricultural crops.
Morocco — simply saying the name inspires images of an exotic and exciting location. I don’t know of a single other place in the world that has that same effect for me. And I am not alone.
The task of creating a more resilient community can often seem overwhelming, assuming one is even thinking about it at all. Fortunately more and more of us are not only thinking about it, but actively looking for ways to make a difference. There is so much to do. Effective change has as much to do with the way people think as the nuts and bolts of it.
Dear Readers: Have you taken a good look at your knife block lately? Does it look a little dusty and grimy? What about the slots?
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener will host two open houses where children and their parents can view projects and collect information on the upcoming fall sessions that begin in September.
Flags, eagles, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam and other patriotic symbols are very popular with collectors. The image gives a simple message of patriotism to Americans. You can find them in advertisements, as textile designs, on dinnerware or made into figurines for the fireplace mantel.
Stone is thought by many to be ageless, timeless and beautiful while always retaining a look of its own. It’s considered a one-of-a-kind material and has long been preferred by architects and builders throughout history because of its strength and beauty.
Q: My friends are giving me grief because I can’t grow zucchini or other squashes. I get female flowers and I have male flowers too. We seem to have insects around enough to pollinate other plants. But zucchini fruit withers at about large grape size. What can I do to become one of those zucchini and squash growers who have so much they can’t even give it all away?
Restoration Hardware’s catalogs might be getting bigger, but its furniture, if you can believe it, is shrinking. In 2012, the retailer responded to growing demand for lighter, leaner pieces by introducing a line of scaled-down furnishings. This year, its Small Spaces catalog is organized by city and residence: Los Angeles Bungalow, Boston Brownstone, etc.
It was only a matter of time. Recently, we received a renewal notice for one of our homeowners associations that is insured by Travelers. As anticipated, we were expecting an increase in the premium. The premium increased from $4,831 to $5,507, or about 14 percent. We had projected an increase in our 2014 operating budget due to recent lawsuits.
Life. It’s all about changes. From the time you strike out on your own, your dreams and ambitions carry you through many transitions, from education and career-building, to marriage and raising a family. Up until now, you’ve made lifestyle choices based on love, duty, and the needs of those around you. But this time, it’s all about you.
Ryland Homes’ Maravilla Vistas neighborhood in Mountain’s Edge offers a collection of two- and three-story homes has just a handful of home sites remaining, with a few completed homes available for quick move-in.
Pardee Homes has released the model homes for sale at LivingSmart Homes Providence in the Providence master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas. The Plan 2A model home measures 2,183 square feet with four bedrooms, three baths, great room and two-bay garage and is priced at $309,866.
Summerlin observed July Fourth in grand style with its annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade. Celebrating 20 years with a special birthday cake float, the parade included a 150th anniversary float led by Gov. Brian Sandoval in recognition of Nevada’s yearlong sesquicentennial jubilee. Other parade participants included the Palo Verde High School marching band, active and veteran military personnel, the Desert Angels choir, and religious and community groups such as the Danza Del Carrizo Native American performance group, and the Philippine American Association of Summerlin. In total, the parade had more than 70 floats, performance groups, giant helium balloons and specialized vehicles with 2,500 participants and approximately 35,000 people lining the streets in The Trails village.
Toll Brothers, a leading builder of luxury homes, will offer buyers a limited-time opportunity to customize their dream homes for less during its National Sales Event, which takes place July 12-27.
Century Communities Inc., was named one of the top five fastest-growing builders in the country by Builder Magazine and is now operating in Las Vegas under the Century Communities brand.
Lennar is celebrating 60 years of homebuilding with special pricing and financing through its preferred lender. These quick-move-in homes include a washer and dryer and 2-inch faux wood blinds.
Q: Is it acceptable among (buyer/seller) agents to disclose the exact dollar amount of an offer from
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.
A few home improvements can ensure seasons full of outdoor comfort on your deck or patio, all while enhancing your house’s value and exterior aesthetic.
Everyone can help protect trees from the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB)
Rocky McNatt, a 25-year-old from El Dorado, Calif., was among the chip leaders Friday during Day 4 of the $10,000 buy-in No-limit Texas Hold ’em World Championship at the Rio Convention Center when he lost the biggest pot of the tournament to that point.