Five dishes to create your own garlic festival

If you can’t attend the Gilroy Garlic Festival this weekend in California, enjoy one of these garlic-infused dishes.

Mark LoRusso to replace chef Bartolotta at Wynn Las Vegas

Paul Bartolotta, executive chef of Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, which opened with Wynn Las Vegas in 2005, will be replaced early next year by Mark LoRusso, the resort announced Wednesday.

EDITORIAL: Congress should approve Free-Range Kids provision

If you pay attention to the Internet, social media, cable TV and our 24/7 news cycle, you’d think that child abduction has reached epidemic proportions in this country. There is no evidence to support such irrational fear, however, and one Republican senator has introduced some common-sense legislation in response.

LETTERS: Gay marriage ruling pinches free practice of religion

In Jim Graham’s letter on the gay marriage ruling, he asked, “€œWhat effect does this ruling have on you? If you believe that marriage between a man and a woman was established by God, no earthly court can alter your belief. You are free to believe whatever you want.€ (“Marriage ruling won’t harm Christians,” July 10 Review-Journal). He went on to write, “This ruling does not, in any way, define marriage.”€

Recruit Jackson ‘locked in at UNLV’

When asked to predict his future, Justin Jackson pump-faked and passed on the question. But he left no doubt about his college intentions.

Sclafani powers Grizzlies past 51s

Joe Sclafani had three hits and drove in four runs to lead Fresno to a 12-4 win over the 51s in a Pacific Coast League game at Cashman Field on Wednesday night.

Southern Nevada, LV Patriots lose in Connie Mack regional

Franky Sansone’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday lifted Thunder Sox Blue (Calif.) to a 2-1 win over Southern Nevada in the opening game of the Connie Mack Western Regional in Alameda, Calif.

Two local teams fall in Connie Mack regional

Franky Sansone’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday lifted Thunder Sox Blue (Calif.) to a 2-1 win over Southern Nevada in the opening game of the Connie Mack Western Regional in Alameda, Calif.

Panel launches plan to rename CSN campuses

A panel of community leaders this week approved a proposal to rename the three campuses of the College of Southern Nevada, energizing a yearslong campaign by North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee to attach his city’€™s name to the school.

Park OK winning ‘under the radar’

“Anything You Can Do”€ was a song written by Irving Berlin for a Broadway musical called “€œAnnie Get Your Gun.”€ It was written in 1946.

Two local teams fall in Connie Mack regional

Franky Sansone’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday lifted Thunder Sox Blue (Calif.) to a 2-1 win over Southern Nevada in the opening game of the Connie Mack Western Regional in Alameda, Calif.

Olivier counting on sophomores to carry Lady Rebels

When Kathy Olivier returned to coach her alma mater in April 2008, she envisioned multiple postseason appearances, creating enough buzz that 3,000-seat Cox Pavilion wouldn’€™t large enough to house the fans who would want to see UNLV play basketball.

Law change splits Henderson council, police union

A new state law that limits taxpayer-funded union work became the latest front this week in a war between the city of Henderson and a police supervisors union.

Study shows drug slows Alzheimer’s in patients with mild disease

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug being tested at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas has preserved more cognitive and functional ability in patients who took the medication early in the course of their disease, according to new data released on Wednesday.

10 open house red flags you should not ignore

Summer is the prime time for purchasing new homes and moving. Certain warning signs during an open house, however, should have you questioning a property. As you embark on your open house adventures this summer, watch out for these red flags to avoid buying a money pit.

Man’s body found near Las Vegas cemetery

A man’s body was found by a construction worker near a central valley cemetery early Wednesday morning, Las Vegas police said.

9 best places to grub on french fries in Vegas — PHOTOS

Whether you dip in ketchup, mayonnaise, honey mustard, cheese or gravy and your fries are crinkle-cut, straight, steak or waffle, if you’re a fry lover, this is for you.

Veteran asked to leave restaurant with service dog

A veteran is filing a discrimination complaint after he was asked to leave a Louisiana restaurant on Friday with his service dog.

Caesars may be closer to joining operating unit in bankruptcy

CHICAGO — Caesars Entertainment Corp. may be closer to joining its operating unit in bankruptcy after a federal judge refused to protect the casino company from creditor lawsuits seeking up to $11 billion, sending its stock plummeting.

Downtown closures attributed to growing pains

Growing pains.That’s how Atomic bartender Jeff Grindley sees downtown Las Vegas and its recent cluster of bar-restaurant closings from the Fremont Street corridor to the Arts District.

NBA to offer games on pay-per-view

NBA fans eager to watch teams outside their home television markets will be in luck starting in October.

Jamaica defeats USA in Gold Cup semis

Jamaica pulled off a stunner at the Georgia Dome, upsetting the U.S. men’s soccer team 2-1 Wednesday to advance to the Gold Cup final.

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