Sandoval signs 35 bills into law as session nears end

Gov. Brian Sandoval signs 35 bills into law on Sunday, including one making it easier to felons to vote and another adding protections for dogs and cats.

A sporting move: Encore opening its own book

Come August, Encore guests won’t need to trudge to Wynn Las Vegas to make an in-person sports wager once.

Warriors dominate Cavaliers again, take 2-0 series lead

Stephen Curry dribbled every which way and beat LeBron James to the rim in a move reminiscent of his recent MVP magic, and the Golden State Warriors grabbed a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals by downing the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-113 Sunday night in coach Steve Kerr’s return to the sideline.

Las Vegas taxi companies are doing just fine

I have been reading all the information in regard to Uber and Lyft. Sounds to me that any Joe off the street with the right year car can become a driver. I would be afraid to get in a vehicle with one of these people

Nevada Senate reaches deal to end budget stalemate

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate reached agreement late Sunday to end a stalemate that threatened the state budget, agreeing to add $20 million in available tax credits to a scholarship fund in place of the Republican priority of education savings accounts.

Muslim leader in Las Vegas condemns London terror attack

As the news broke that the Islamic State had claimed responsibility for Saturday’s terror attack in London, a local Muslim leader condemned the attackers and their actions.

Swollen Utah rivers remain dangerous in wake of recent deaths

After a deadly Memorial Day weekend that saw a small girl and two adults swept away to their deaths, Utah authorities are warning people to stay away from raging, icy rivers dangerously swollen by a snowy winter and wet spring.

New Raiders TE Jared Cook in comfort zone with QB Carr

Raiders tight end Jared Cook will catch passes from a franchise quarterback for a second season in a row, following Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers with Derek Carr.

Cost of imprisonment soars to record high in California

The cost of imprisoning each of California’s 130,000 inmates is expected to reach a record $75,560 in the next year, enough to cover the annual cost of attending Harvard University and still have plenty left over for pizza and beer.

51s lose relief pitcher Dave Roseboom for season

After reliever Dave Roseboom injured his foot in Round Rock, Texas, in May, manager Pedro Lopez said he would probably be out for “a while.”

Trump opponents, supporters protest in Portland

Riot police braced for unrest in downtown Portland on Sunday as supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump faced off in dueling political rallies following racially charged killings that shook Oregon’s largest city.