Chivas USA ceases operations, new club to be announced

As part of a fresh strategy mapped out by Major League Soccer for the Los Angeles market, struggling Chivas USA formally ceased operations on Monday and will be replaced by a new club later this week.

 
South African soccer captain shot, killed in home invasion

South African police on Monday launched a massive operation to find the killers of the national soccer team captain who was fatally shot during an apparent house robbery, underscoring the country’s high rate of violent crime.

Mother of invention: Summerlin woman creates smartphone-holding baby pillow

Summerlin mom Lisa Cash Hanson was trying to come up with a solution to keep her infant daugther, Matilda, safely occupied during diaper changes when she invented the Snuggwugg. The product is a half-circle, pillow-like device with a pocket that holds a smartphone.

A look back at NFL Week 8

Ben Roethlisberger won his 100th career game in grand fashion, setting team records with 522 passing yards and six touchdown tosses to guide the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 51-34 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field on Sunday. Here’s a look back at NFL Week 8.

Pastor who officiated gay son’s wedding can keep ordination

A U.S. pastor who was defrocked after officiating his son’s same-sex wedding ceremony, and later reinstated, can keep his ordination, a Methodist judicial council has ruled.

Nearly unrideable Bushwacker becomes three-time champion

Arguably the best bucking bull ever, Bushwacker capped his career in style Sunday by winning his third Professional Bull Riders world title at the PBR World Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Pedestrian injured in east Las Vegas accident

A crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian is causing traffic congestion near the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard Monday morning.

Prosecutors will appeal Pistorius conviction, sentence

South Africa’s state prosecutors will appeal the culpable homicide conviction and five-year jail sentence handed down last week on Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, the National Prosecuting Authority said on Monday.

Hsieh, music veteran may team up for project

Larry Rudolph, who manages Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Avril Lavigne, attended the Foo Fighters performance as Tony Hsieh’s guest at the Life Is Beautiful festival Sunday in downtown Las Vegas.

Simple ways to bust winter blues

Shorter days, colder weather, icy roads, and less sunshine – winter can be a serious downer. Try busting winter blues with activities that exercise and soothe all five senses.

Inspiration for a simple and delicious Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about abundance. It’s a time when Americans pull out the stops to celebrate everything they have to be thankful for with a big, delicious meal that will leave everyone at the table saying “Wow!”

Valley’s recovering economy sparks deluge of deals

Some of the biggest deals were on display Oct. 17 at The Orleans during DEALing in Vegas 2014, a panel discussion held by NAIOP Southern Nevada, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

Question 3 a cynical measure that’s wrong for Nevada

When voters go to the polls, they won’t find the Margins Tax or the Education Initiative on the ballot. Instead they’ll encounter Question 3.

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT: Jaimesen Mapes, marketing director, Town Square

Jaimesen Mapes joined Town Square as a marketing coordinator in August 2007, just months before the shopping, dining and entertainment destination, formerly the Vacation Village Hotel & Casino, opened on Las Vegas Boulevard.

Chamber to honor local businesses

The Las Vegas Metro Chamber will honor local businesses that demonstrated excellence, innovation and best practices at the Business Excellence Awards luncheon on Oct. 30 at Green Valley Ranch.

Las Vegas entrepreneurs have resources to evaluate franchise opportunities

Las Vegas has made its reputation on entrepreneurs who are living out their dreams in the bright lights of the Strip, but for more practical small-business owners, identifying the right franchise to purchase is the most efficient way to build a path to financial independence.

Tornado slide a hit, Wet ’n’ Wild general manager says

The Wet ’n’ Wild attraction has two years under its belt. 5Q asked Takuya Ohki, the venue’s general manager, what he’s learned and what comes next.

Cutler lame in em-Bear-assing loss

As bad as it was, it’s not as if the Chicago Bears hit rock bottom. But, after another embarrassing performance, it’s obvious Jay Cutler is a quarterback who can lead them there.

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