DA Steve Wolfson defends move to allow hearsay in more testimony

The Clark County district attorney testified Wednesday in support of Assembly Bill 193, which would allow hearsay only in some cases that involve child abuse or sexual assault or felony domestic violence.

Lawmaker proposes net metering fall under state regulators

A state lawmaker said Monday she wants the Public Utilities Commission to resolve the issue of how to allow the rooftop-solar industry to remain economically viable in Nevada without shifting costs to other utility customers.

Another look at ‘Paul Blart:Mall Cop 2’, still bad

Review-Journal movie critic Christopher Lawrence recently said “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” was super terrible, which was a shame, since it was filmed at the lovely Wynn hotel with tax incentives.

Kabuki finally comes to Vegas

I’ve heard from workers on the Strip that if you speak Mandarin, you just walk into jobs, because the Chinese tourist base is so big. But I have also heard the Japanese tourist base is picking up, too.

Police arrest 1 in southwest valley crash

A driver was arrested on suspicion of being high on drugs and causing a crash in the southwest valley Monday night, Las Vegas police said. A northbound driver “blew through” a red light and hit an eastbound vehicle just before 9 p.m. at Fort Apache and West Flamingo roads.

Youtube star Jenna Marbles turns down fortune

I am in the strange position of explaining to many of you dear older readers who Jenna Marbles is — a fact which may seem insane to many of you younger readers who know everything about her.

 
3 hurt in shooting near UC Santa Barbara campus

At least three people were hurt in a shooting on Monday evening near the campus of the University of California at Santa Barbara, officials said.

Del Sol dominant in quarterfinals of I-A state volleyball

The Del Sol boys volleyball team asserted its dominance from the opening serve en route to a 25-18, 27-25, 25-18 sweep of Sierra Vista in the Division I-A state quarterfinals at Chaparral High School. Del Sol will face Mojave in the semifinals.

Shadow Creek pro Montgomery reaches U.S. Open sectional

Seventy-two players teed off Monday at TPC Summerlin in the Las Vegas local qualifying for the U.S. Open. When it was over, Monte Montgomery, Drew Scott, Keith Clearwater and Curtis Deal advanced to the May 25 sectional qualifying.

What you need to know about electronic cigarettes

Could puffing on an e-cigarette be the greatest thing to come along since sliced bread? Or are they just a wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing?

51s prevail again for 16th victory in past 18 games

Tyler Pill combined with two relievers on a three-hitter, and Brooks Conrad delivered a go-ahead two-run double to lead the 51s to a 3-1 victory over the Chihuahuas on Monday night in a Pacific Coast League game in El Paso, Texas. The 51s went 6-2 on their trip and have won 16 of their past 18.

Arbor View baseball team, Rancho softball keep seasons alive

Arbor View’s Ryan McHale slammed two home runs, and the Aggies held on for a 10-8 victory over Coronado on Monday to secure the final berth in the Division I state baseball tournament. In softball, Rancho claimed the final berth for the state tournament with a 4-3 win over Centennial.

State contract for legal services rejected over conflict

A contract expansion with the legal firm of Snell & Wilmer worth $450,000 with the state Department of Transportation was rejected by the state board on Monday after members expressed concern about a conflict.

Miocic’s brutal beating of Hunt in UFC bout raises eyebrows

Stipe Miocic landed 361 total strikes, the most by any fighter in UFC history, in his pummeling of Mark Hunt in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship card Saturday in Australia. Fans were critical of referee John Sharp for not stopping the fight until the fifth round.

The sky is the limit for Las Vegas Masters swimmer

Commercial airline pilot Glenn Counts renews an old rivalry and sets a 100 butterfly national record in the U.S. Masters swimming championships in Texas. Since moving to Las Vegas, Counts and his wife, Jodi, have swam with the Las Vegas Masters.

Dickey, Arbor View second after first day of boys state golf

Arbor View junior Sam Dickey shot 4-over 76 Monday and is second entering the final round of the Division I boys state golf tournament at Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno. The Aggies are in second place, three strokes behind Bishop Manogue.

Patriots’ Brady will take this lie to his grave

In his quest to continue denying any involvement over the deflation of footballs, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will reach retirement and beyond having never admitted to any wrongdoing. He will always lie about this. Isn’t that why the NFL hammer was swung with such ferocity on Monday?

DIVISION III GOLF: Highlanders take opening-round lead

Mitchell Cornell and Bryan Golombik each shot 1-over-par 73 Monday to help Incline to the opening-round lead in the Division III state golf tournament at The Championship Course at Incline Village.

Wynn, Sands apply to leave NV Energy

Applications by Wynn Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Sands Corp. to leave Nevada Power Company, doing business as part of NV Energy, and acquire their own electricity on the wholesale market have been filed with state regulators.

Literary Las Vegas: Wes Davis

The story of a fictional family’s rise over three generations is shared in Las Vegas author Wes Davis’ novel “The Stanhope Legacy.”

Las Vegas book briefs, May 11-13, 2015

Las Vegas literary happenings this week include the United Way Flip Through Summer Reading Kickoff.

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