Reflecting on the Grateful Dead’s history in Las Vegas

Fine as it may be to see John Mayer onstage this weekend with three of the “core four” — Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart — two key differences go beyond the obvious absence of the late Jerry Garcia and the living Phil Lesh, the bassist who made last summer’s “Fare Thee Well” shows an official reunion/farewell.

 
Man detained after jumping White House fence — PHOTOS

A man was detained on Thursday after jumping the White House fence, triggering a lockdown of the presidential mansion even as he was quickly caught, CNN reported.

News from around the Valley, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2015

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Finalists for UNLV provost announced

A search committee for UNLV’s next executive vice president and provost, essentially the second-in-command under President Len Jessup, has whittled down the list of candidates to four finalists.

Your 2015 Christmas special viewing guide

For all the noise we make on New Year’s Eve, Las Vegas doesn’t have much in the way of Christmas traditions.

Thanksgiving weekend offers competitive stakes races across country

Thanksgiving weekend means great horse racing action from coast to coast. Among the main stakes offerings are four grade 1 events, the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs, the Cigar Mile at Aqueduct and at Del Mar the Hollywood Derby and Matriarch.

Leftover pigskin on Saturday, Sunday looks tasty

Still stuffed? Hopefully you saved room for a few more helpings of football as there’ll be plenty to feast on this weekend.

Goodwill opens new North Las Vegas location

Goodwill of Southern Nevada hosted a grand opening Nov. 6 for its new retail store and drive-thru donation center at 2509 E. Lake Mead Blvd. in North Las Vegas.

 
Adele announces first live concert tour in four years, starting in 2016

Adele, whose latest album “25” has smashed sales records in its first week of release, announced on Thursday she would begin a 15-week concert tour of Britain, Ireland and continental Europe in February.

Explore close to home at Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail

Getting outdoors for some fresh air and exercise this weekend could possibly solve two problems at once: overeating at Thanksgiving and keeping your family and out-of-town guests busy.

Have fun on Thanksgiving with this Oregon pinot noir

For Thanksgiving, there are two basic choices of wines: Riesling for white, which is versatile and matches all the food you’re going to consume, and pinot noir for red.

High Roller offering 2-for-1 tickets on Black Friday

The High Roller at The LINQ is continuing its Black Friday tradition (for the second year) of offering deals on tickets to ride the wheel.

Even experienced drivers could use refresher course

Lots of new gadgets come with those shiny new cars that are unveiled every year. And that necessitates new understanding for motorists and new driving habits, especially in cars with push-button starters.

2 arrested in deadly hotel attacks in Mali

Mali’s security ministry arrested two people suspected of links to an attack on a luxury hotel in the country’s capital that killed 20 people, the ministry said on Thursday.

The Goodwich packs in flavor at kiosk location

They say good things happen when you least expect them. A job promotion. A new love interest. And now, a Goodwich sandwich.

Breakfast at Mr. Mamas is worth the search

In most cases, the best food experiences take place in hole-in-the-wall venues, obscure food trucks and restaurants that operate under the radar

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