Pruning oleander will eliminate flowers for a while

Q: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity?

Malfunctioning recessed can light may be overheating

Q: A while ago you wrote about how to install a recessed can light. I already have this type of light, but I am having a problem with it. After it has been on for a while, it will sometimes just automatically turn off. Is this a problem with the electricity, the fixture or what?

There’s much to consider when installing frameless shower door

Dear Gail: We’re in the process of getting quotes to remodel our bath and want to do a frameless shower door. It seems like there is a bit of the range and honestly I’m not sure what some of the differences. Each company has a preference of what they like, so I’m needing some guidance? — Leona

Be cautious before buying an extended warranty for your car

Ever been interested in buying an extended warranty for your car, truck or SUV? Don’t do so without a lot of research into the organization providing the warranty because you could be in for a big financial shock.

Bloop single unravels 51s in loss to Fresno

A bloop single led to a seven-run inning for the Fresno Grizzlies that was more than enough to blow Las Vegas away Friday night at Chukchansi Park.

State senator opposes background check measure

A rural Nevada state senator was the latest conservative to come out Wednesday against a ballot initiative requiring background checks on all gun sales.

Impact of Carpenter 1 fire still felt in Mount Charleston

Three years ago, the lighting-sparked Carpenter 1 fire burned through the Spring Mountains for more than three weeks. The fire forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes in the mountains and burned almost nearly 28,000 acres of land.

Courts rule against GOP attempts to restrict voters in 3 states

Courts dealt setbacks on Friday to Republican efforts in three states to restrict voting, blocking a North Carolina law requiring photo identification, loosening a similar measure in Wisconsin and halting strict citizenship requirements in Kansas.

Review-Journal, other media fight order keeping Bundy evidence secret

The Las Vegas Review-Journal and other news media Friday sought to overturn a federal judge’s protective order withholding the bulk of the government’s evidence from the public in the Bunkerville standoff case.

United Way of Southern Nevada tops fundraising goal in campaign

The United Way of Southern Nevada raised over $7.7 million during its 2015-16 campaign, exceeding its goal of $7.1 million. The nonprofit group had not exceeded its goal in six years.

Panaca man has ‘no idea’ why his family was targeted in bomb attack

In an angry telephone interview Friday, Joshua Cluff, whose home was targeted in the July 13 bomb attack in Panaca, said Glenn Franklin Jones never made a threat or uttered a harsh word to him in the years they knew each other.

Metro offers safety tips for playing ‘Pokemon Go’

In the wake of violent incidents at two valley parks this week, the Metropolitan Police Department offered tips on how to play the hit mobile game “Pokemon Go” safely.

This week’s 5 best bets for what to watch

Our picks this week for movies, TV and streaming video include Season 2 of “You’re the Worst” and “Sharknado: The 4th Awakens.”

North Las Vegas city attorney resigns; replacement sought

Sandra Douglass Morgan will step down Aug. 18 as city attorney in North Las Vegas, setting off a statewide search for her replacement, city officials announced this week.

Riddick Bowe heads Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame class

Riddick Bowe will be joined in the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2016 by Ray Mancini, Pernell Whitaker, Freddie Little, Ricardo Lopez and Christy Martin.

 
Hundreds rally for, against school choice at Nevada Supreme Court hearing

Hoisting signs and shouting into loudspeakers, about 400 protesters faced off Friday at the downtown Regional Justice Center over a pair of Nevada lawsuits whose future might further roil a national debate on school choice programs.

 
Donald Trump speech beats Hillary Clinton in TV viewership

Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was seen by 29.8 million people on the commercial networks, the Nielsen company said Friday. That fell short of the 32.2 million people who watched Trump speak to the Republicans a week before.

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