Deadline nears for attempts to recall Nevada senators

Deadlines are fast approaching for signatures to be submitted for a trio of recall petitions but the groups behind the efforts remain shrouded in mystery.

Pac-12 will be rooting for USC against Notre Dame

This is a solid Notre Dame team that is favored by 3½ points with an over-under of 65. The Irish are 5-1 straight up and against the spread. The Trojans’ only loss came at Washington State, but they are 1-6 ATS.

Lincoln County overpowers Mountain View in 51-0 win

Lincoln County’s football team had two interceptions, a fumble recovery a safety and allowed 25 rushing yards in a 51-0 road victory over Mountain View on Friday.

CCSD’s next superintendent could be one of these locals

While the Clark County School District is launching a national search for a successor to retiring superintendent, locals who may be jockeying for the position are already generating considerable discussion.

Names for holding companies can get creative in Las Vegas

When investors buy commercial real estate, it’s standard practice to acquire the property through a holding company. It’s common to pick a dry, boring name for it. But there are exceptions.

Group wants companies to help curb Las Vegas’ water use

WaterStart, a public-private nonprofit group founded in 2013, is trying to recruit a water technology company that can make cooling towers more efficient and less costly to set up shop in Nevada.

MGM sticks to modified ad campaign despite some criticism

MGM Resorts International will continue to use a modified advertising campaign with a #VegasStrong hashtag despite social media criticism that it is exploiting the Oct. 1 shootings.

GLVAR announces 2018 officers and board members

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors recently announced the results of its annual election of officers and board members, with longtime local Realtors Christopher Bishop serving as 2018 president and Janet Carpenter serving as 2018 president-elect.

Board member was injured checking lights

As a board member (as well as any homeowner), you have the right to obtain the name and contact person who insures your community. Not every homeowner association has worker’s compensation even though they should be insured as it would normally cover such an accident that occurred when a board member was performing their duty — in this case, checking the lighting.

Find out what escrow is and what it really costs

Escrow is a legal process in which parties involved in a transaction appoint a neutral third party to take temporary custody of money, securities or other tradable assets. An escrow agreement reduces risk and ensures both parties meet the conditions of their arrangement. People use the escrow process in the international trade, stock market and, most commonly, real estate arenas. Prospective homeowners go through the escrow process when they close on the sale of a home.

Dia de los Muertos farmers’ market in Inspirada set for Oct. 28

Inspirada, a master-planned community in Henderson, is brewing up a special Dia de los Muertos edition of its farmers’ market at Solista Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 28, just in time for Halloween.

Homebuyers have different needs

Southern Nevadans begin their search for a new home with vast range of needs — some are looking for a cozy home or a larger one for a growing family, some are looking to downsize, while others seek a luxury residence or country-club lifestyle. Valley homebuilders are constructing all of the above, with the added peace of mind found in new construction.

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