2015 isn’t quite the 2015 in ‘Back to the Future II’

There are only nine months left to get that flying car designed and in production. The Internet has reminded us of the very specific vision “Back to the Future II” had for October 21, 2015.

Mob Museum continues to grow, one exhibit at a time

The Mob Museum recently added new exhibits on its tour. It is also adding audio tours that will be available in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese.

This is the most popular financial resolution for 2015

Although the end of the year can be stressful, it also evokes that natural inclination to look back, reflect, and resolve to make positive changes in the new year. For many, that means getting their finances on track once and for all.

Give a little to the theater, get a lot in return

It takes more than acting, singing, dancing or directing to produce a play. Bringing the written word to the stage also requires a boatload of other abilities that pretty much anyone could handle. And volunteering is a great way to learn something new and make new friends.

Taste of the Town readers help out

Taste of the Town readers find Jack Daniel’s mustard, cioppino in a bottle, juniper berries and chicken mole.

Former Alaska senator to lead Nevada cannabis company

Former U.S. Democratic Senator Mike Gravel, who represented Alaska in the 1970s, said on Wednesday he would head a Nevada company that develops and markets cannabis throat lozenges and other products in states that have taken steps to legalize weed.

Small Plates: New Books for Cooks

Panko-crusted rack of lamb with green onion hoisin from the “Flavors of Aloha: Cooking With Tommy Bahama”

Small Plates: Dining Out

Fulton Street Food Hall at Harrah’s is more than a food court. The cluster of restaurants offers food is chef-driven and in some cases has sit-down dining with table service.

LeBron to miss 2 weeks with knee, back strains

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will be sidelined for two weeks with left knee and lower back strains, the team announced Thursday.

Here’s your guide to midseason TV

After rolling out 24 new shows in the fall, broadcasters have 17 additional new series lined up to go this winter and spring, with several more waiting in the wings when those don’t catch on.

 
‘Cold dust devil’ wind sends tents flying at Rose Bowl pregame event

A freak funnel of wind struck a concession area outside the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena during a pregame event on Wednesday, tossing tents and canopies through the air and slightly injuring four people, a fire department official said.

 
Sony expands ‘The Interview’ release to more theaters, streaming services

Sony Pictures Entertainment has reached agreements with top U.S. cable, satellite and telco TV providers to distribute “The Interview” via video-on-demand and pay-per-view services, and the studio said more than 250 additional independent theaters will exhibit the movie starting Friday.

 
Death toll rises to 36 in NYE stampede in Shanghai

A stampede killed at least 36 people during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Shanghai, authorities said, but police denied reports it was caused by people rushing to pick up fake money thrown from a building overlooking the city’s famous waterfront.

 
Foster home suspended after 6-year-old’s death

The Minnesota Department of Human Services has temporarily suspended the license of a Brooklyn Park foster home where a 6-year-old girl died.

Jets to meet with Ex-Bills coach Marrone

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said he plans to phone Doug Marrone to gauge the interest of the former Buffalo Bills’ coach in replacing Rex Ryan.

Baby New Year is going to be a hospital secret this year

Bye, bye Baby New Year. The crowning of the year’s first baby is being kept secret in many communities as hospitals say safety concerns trump tradition.

2 killed in Ariz. sheriff’s office helicopter crash

A pilot and a mechanic died in the crash of a helicopter used by Arizona’s Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and a federal investigation was under way on Thursday into what caused the crash, officials said.

Sea monkeys, kale eaters, the delusioned all have holidays … who knew?

Happy 2015! Now it’s time to party. Or if partying seems a bit much after last night, how about just celebrating quietly? And if celebrating is what you like to do, the coming new year will offer plenty of opportunities to do it.

Seattle’s Baldwin on Harbaugh: ‘Go Buckeyes.’

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin couldn’t keep from taking a jab at former San Francisco 49ers and new Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh.

 
Weather hinders AirAsia search; first victim buried

Heavy seas stopped divers reaching the possible wreck of an AirAsia Indonesia jet off Borneo on Thursday and an aviation official said it could be a week before the black box flight recorders are found.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, Jan. 1-7, 2015

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Man shot dead near downtown Las Vegas

One person is dead after a shooting early Thursday morning east of downtown Las Vegas.

 
Ohio transgender teen’s suicide note plea for change, education

The 17-year-old signed the name he wanted to be known as — “Leelah” — in a suicide note posted to Tumblr. The teenager was struck by a tractor-trailer about four miles from home in the tiny town of Kings Mills, northeast of Cincinnati.

 
Here are the 17 most underrated movies of 2014

One of the most disappointing realities about 2014 was that as box office shrank compared to last year, independent films were often hit the hardest.

Niche business offers gourmet chicken pot pies

Marje Hammond and her partner Feliciano Savilengo bring home the aroma of Mom’s baking with their new venture, Pie Me Over, 6070 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 7, but Mom may end up jealous.

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