Rudy Nino may be losing Glitter Gulch, but he’s not finished working

Rudy Nino knows the many angles of Las Vegas, from clubs and bars to shoes and auditing the cash flow. He cruised Fremont Street back in the day and was married to a Playmate. In fact, you have to wonder why no one has a made a movie of his colorful life.

20 biggest airport myths you shouldn’t believe

Close to 1 million flights transported over 895 million passengers into and out of U.S. airports in 2015. Most travelers who pass through the nation’s airports harbor certain ideas about airports and flying — some of which are true, and some are false.

Inherited items can be modified to fit your style

“There is nothing which we receive with so much reluctance as advice.” — Joseph Addison (1672-1719), English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. The Spectator (1711)

Too much, too little watering can cause gardenias to drop buds

Q: I bought a gardenia from Costco a month or so ago. It looks robust, with green, shiny leaves. I placed the pot in front of my house so it gets sunlight in the morning and shaded in the afternoon. I water it every day. When the buds get big but before they bloom, they wilt and fall off.

Moving toward zero net energy

My personal dream is to one day live in a zero net energy home. One that produces more energy than used.

Events

May 28

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Department 14

A former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney is challenging a first-term Las Vegas Justice of the Peace.

Lake Mead installs new weather-monitoring buoys

For the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at Lake Mead this weekend, park authorities are offering a new way to check weather conditions on the water before trailers ever even hit the launch ramps.

Pardee to open Montero in Inspirada June 18

Pardee Homes’ newest Inspirada neighborhood is Montero, scheduled to open to the public June 18. Montero will feature one- and two-story homes that are anticipated to start in price from the low $400,000s in a gated community.

Inspirada held Art Fest at Solista Community Center

Inspirada, a master-planned community in Henderson, recently hosted its Inspirada Art Fest at Solista Community Center. The event was part of the community’s lineup of resident and public activities.

Summerlin offers 19 new neighborhoods

Summerlin, a master-planned community spanning the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, is offering more than 90 floor plans in 19 new neighborhoods by nine homebuilders.

Midcentury is in again

Pardee unveiled midcentury modern homes at its newest community, Escala, in the 8,500-home master-planned community of Inspirada in Henderson.

Going above and beyond green building in Las Vegas

The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association recently announced that Las Vegas-based Harmony Homes is the first builder to sign up to participate in the recently launched “above code” program, which is part of the association”;s Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership program.

Board of Regents District 6

Until now, Michael Wixom has never been challenged for his seat on Nevada’s higher education board — an elected position he has claimed for more than 11 years.

Assembly District 37

Assemblyman Glenn Trowbridge is in a primary fight to keep his seat.

Assembly District 36

No Democrats are challenging the three Republicans vying for Assembly District 26 and for good reason: the GOP has a 15 percentage point lead in registered voters.

Assembly District 35

Republican incumbent Brent Jones has been at the center of controversies in both his legislative and professional endeavors since winning the election for Assembly District 35 in 2014.

Assembly District 29

Voters in Assembly District 29 might feel a bit of deja vu when they head to the polls this primary season, as the candidates are the same as those who ran in 2014.

Off-Strip county court may help relieve detention center crowding

Las Vegas Justice Court judges will use the space, on Harmon Avenue near Polaris, to oversee a civil diversion program for people caught illegally selling goods, such as water bottles and sunglasses, in the resort corridor.

LeBron leads Cleveland to NBA Finals

For LeBron James, it’s six straight trips to the NBA Finals. Maybe this one will end Cleveland’s long wait for a championship.

51s glad to see Reyes go, beat Memphis bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Alex Reyes was blowing up the radar gun, but 51s starter Duane Below was the one who picked up the win Friday night, giving up just one unearned run and four hits in his seven innings.

State Board of Education District 3

Three candidates running for the District 3 seat on the State Board of Education hold three distinct views on Common Core standards in Nevada: One thinks they’ve failed, one says the standards are good but shouldn’t be tied to federal funding, and one says the standards are teacher- and student-approved but will take time to show success.

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