Former baseball MVP, manager Don Baylor dies at 68

Don Baylor, the 1979 AL MVP with the California Angels who went on to become manager of the year with the Colorado Rockies in 1995, has died. He was 68.

11 must-do’s for the first-time homebuyer

Had it with rentals and roommates and think it’s about time you took advantage of low mortgage rates and became a first-time homebuyer? To make that happen, just follow this simple step-by- step plan.

Pardee’s Horizon Terrace South is in Henderson

Pardee Homes’ elevated Horizon Terrace South neighborhood features a convenient Henderson location at the corner of Horizon Ridge Parkway and Gibson Road just south of the 215 Beltway.

Summerlin has 27 actively selling neighborhoods

The master-planned community of Summerlin, recently ranked the seventh best-selling master-planned community nationally for new-home sales by real estate consultant RCLCO, has 27 actively selling neighborhoods in five villages. Combined, Summerlin offers more than 120 distinctive floor plans showcased in 78 models ranging from 1,579 to 5,904 square feet in single- and multistory elevations, priced from the $300,000s to more than $2.5 million.

Century Communities offers move-in-ready homes

The temperatures in Southern Nevada may be rising, but Century Communities is offering cool deals available for move in before summer’s end. The builder has opportunities for home shoppers to find their perfect new home with huge values on move-in-ready homes from Henderson to northwest Las Vegas.

Sky high-rise units on Strip hit market

The Strip high-rise condominium market continues its rebound and nothing epitomizes that more than what’s happening at Sky Las Vegas.

California transplants living the dream at One Las Vegas

When Ron and Shannon Bahra decided it was time to retire and relocate from Orange County to Las Vegas, high-rise living never crossed their minds. After looking at more than a dozen single-family homes, they visited One Las Vegas, the twin 20-story condominium towers on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard. Since October 2016, the Bahras have enjoyed their golden years in their spacious two-bedroom corner residence featuring expansive Strip and mountain views.

Nevada Builder Trade In program pleases homebuilder

Selling a brand-new home contingent on a homeowner’s ability to sell their current one brings some risks, especially if the homeowner does not sell their current home in a timely manner. The Nevada Builder Trade In Program’s success in closing the deal by following a strategic, streamlined process has garnered the support of a growing list of homebuilder partners that sell homes on contingency to program participants.

No time limits on handicapped spaces

Nevada Revised Statute 484B.467 covers handicapped parking. Unless I missed a section in the state law, I do not see any law that states that there is any kind of time limit for a vehicle with proper disability plates and placards to be parked in a handicap parking space. There are associations where the parking spaces are assigned and recorded in their deeds as exclusive use areas for the residents. In those cases, the parking spaces “belong” to the specific homeowners.

Calm, clear week ahead for Las Vegas Valley

The Las Vegas Valley can expect clear skies and a “pretty tranquil” week, meteorologist Chris Outler with the National Weather Service said.

Why is everything either amazing or awesome?

A thousand years from now, historians, cultural anthropologists and linguists will look back on the beginning of this millennium and wonder about a strange phenomenon.

Fossil of sharklike fish found in Northern Nevada

A fossil found in northeastern Nevada shows a newly discovered fish species that scientists believe looked, and ate, like a shark.

 
Terrifying turbulence sends people, drinks flying

An American Airlines flight lurched violently over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, putting 10 in the hospital after landing in Philadelphia.

North Korea promises harsh retaliation for new UN sanctions

North Korea vowed Monday to bolster its nuclear arsenal and launch “thousands-fold” revenge against the United States in response to tough U.N. sanctions imposed after its recent intercontinental ballistic missile launches.

51s lose lead late, fall to Oklahoma City

The 51s held a 4-2 lead heading into the eighth inning, but Oklahoma City scored six times in its final two at-bats to register the win.

Summerlin South falls in West Region opener

Except for a first-inning run, Southern California and Summerlin South traded zeros for most of their opening-round game of Little League Baseball’s West Region Tournament played Sunday in San Bernardino.

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