Five things to know about the Boston Marathon this year

Happy birthday to the Boston Marathon, which turns 120 on Monday. (You don’t look a day over 90.) Here are things to know about this year’s running of the planet’s most venerable footrace:

Nevada’s rooftop solar battle heats up with referendum

The future of a November ballot referendum seeking to return Nevada’s rooftop solar program to its original, more favorable rates for homeowners remains uncertain, but that hasn’t stopped the opposition from starting its campaign.

Veranda now offering three-course tasting menu

Veranda at the Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, now offers a $55, three-course tasting menu with wine pairings. Entree choices include center-cut red Porto-glazed beef tenderloin with potatoes and mozzarella-stuffed zucchini blossom or Mediterranean sea bass with white asparagus spring mushroom risotto.

RESALE HOME SALES MARCH 24-27

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. The address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the resale home. About 90 percent of these addresses reflect the home purchase. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The information is provided by Accudata, a local research firm. For the complete listing, visit RJRealEstate.Vegas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RJRealEstateLV.

Who’s in trouble in Ely? Check the police blotter

In Sheriff Dan Watt’s territory in White Pine County, a regular chronicle of the human condition has become a must-read among residents. It’s the police blotter

As researchers fret, Devil’s Hole pupfish just keep swimming

The population of the endangered Devil’s Hole pupfish appears to be rebounding, according to a recent count in the water-filled cavern the species calls home 90 miles west of Las Vegas.

 
‘The Jungle Book’ opens to a wild $103.6 million

“The Jungle Book” dominated the weekend box office, grossing a massive $103.6 million, and extending the Walt Disney Company’s success in transforming its animated classics into live-action hits.

Two killed in overnight shooting

Metro is investigating a central valley double homicide that happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday, according to Lieutenant CJ Jenkins.

 
UC Davis Chancellor called to resign over pepper-spray incident

The association that represents 240,000 University of California students statewide is calling for the head of the UC Davis to step down over the school’s public relations spending to clean up the university’s online image.

 
Over 40 dead, 11 still missing after deadly Japan earthquake

Eleven people remained missing Sunday in southern Japan from two powerful earthquakes that killed 41 people, as the U.S military announced it was preparing to join relief efforts and Toyota said it would suspend nearly all of its vehicle production in Japan.

Desert Research Institute fears takeover by UNLV or UNR

Longtime DRI President Stephen Wells is taking a job in New Mexico in June, and his departure has raised concern that state leaders will consider folding DRI’s resources into one or both of Nevada’s universities.

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

Valley home prices, sales up

What are the advantages to selling my house for cash?

Tops in the “pro” column are the speed of sale and convenience. Once a cash offer has been accepted, you can often get your money in days. For folks facing a relocation, foreclosure or bankruptcy, this can be a life saver.

NAHB accepts speaker proposals for 2017 Builders’ Show

The National Association of Home Builders is now seeking proposals to speak at the 2017 NAHB International Builders’ Show. The show, to be held Jan. 10-12 in Orlando, Fla. is the largest annual light construction show in the world, drawing attendees from all facets of the housing industry.

Toll Brothers opens models in Summerlin neighborhood

Three models offering spacious floor plans at Los Altos by Toll Brothers opened in Summerlin. Located in Paseos village, homes are built on the largest lots selling in the master-planned community. The neighborhood is positioned to offer views of the Las Vegas Valley and is set against a picturesque backdrop created by Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Pros and cons of guard-gated communities

Q: Can you please tell me the pros and cons of living in a guard-gated community in Las Vegas?

Buy or make pickled eggs

Ruth Duer is looking for pickled eggs, and her fellow readers know where to find them. Pat Ilic emailed that she bought some “puckery” ones at Cost Plus World Market at 3890 Blue Diamond Road; there’s another Cost Plus at 2151 N. Rainbow Blvd. Jim Johnson found them at the Smart &Final at 3750 E. Flamingo Road. And Charlie Weakland said pickled eggs produced in the Amish country of Ohio and in regular, red (beet) and jalapeno flavors are available at the C-A-L Ranch Store at 232 N. Jones Blvd.

Wayne Newton’s return ends 10-year-old feud

Wayne Newton’s T-Mobile performance April 6 marked the end of a 10-year rift between the Las Vegas icon and the Las Vegas Musicians Union.

Some Las Vegas backyards have ziplines, swim-up bars, livestock

For years, the typical American backyard consisted of a gray cement patio, black-kettle Weber charcoal grill tucked away in the corner, a round glass table with a hole in the center sprouting an oversized beach umbrella and either a small grassy area or some sort of desert plants scattered amongst various grades of dull boring gravel.

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