NFL Week 16 betting breakdown

Handicapper Eric Parkila (@ParkilaSports) breaks down Week 16 of the NFL season.

 
2017 All-State Football Team

Here is the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2017 all-state football team.

Amazon’s Alexa joins Santa-tracking program

Alexa, where’s Santa? Amazon’s diligent, computerized know-it-all is the latest technology to enlist in NORAD Tracks Santa, the military-run program that fields phone calls and emails from children around the world eager to ask when Santa will arrive.

 
Man wanted to carry out IS inspired San Francisco attack, FBI says

The FBI says it thwarted a possible terrorist attack at San Francisco’s Pier 39 after arresting an ex-Marine who told undercover agents he wanted to carry out an Islamic State-inspired suicide bombing at the popular tourist destination on Christmas Day.

California’s legal pot party won’t include Los Angeles

There will be no legal pot party in Los Angeles on Jan. 1. California kicks off recreational sales on New Year’s Day, becoming the largest state in the nation with legal marijuana. But Los Angeles officials announced Friday that dispensaries in the city won’t be part of the celebration.

Conservationists buy California coastal ranchland

A huge swath of coastal California ranch lands will become a vast preserve through an acquisition funded by a $165 million gift from a wealthy environmentalist couple, The Nature Conservancy announced Friday.

Groom in wedding is drug smuggler, angering US border agents

It was a heartwarming scene: A U.S. citizen, forbidden to enter Mexico, wed the love of his life in a brief moment when the gate separating the two countries was opened.

Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks

Handicapper Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg went 1-1-3 ATS in Week 15 to run his record to 46-23-6 ATS this season.

‘Maks, Val and Peta Live’ bringing dance to Las Vegas

They might compete for that coveted Mirrorball trophy on “Dancing with the Stars,” but only one of the famed Chmerkovskiy brothers has the moves in the kitchen.

Mainline holiday cheer with Lifetime’s mini Christmas movies

Sure, it’s cutting it close, but there’s still time to revel in the predictable-yet-comforting ritual of the Lifetime Christmas movie thanks to the channel’s six new short films.

Station Casinos selling Las Vegas valet driver’s craft beer

Dave Forrest worked as a valet at Green Valley Ranch Resort when he was a college student in 2001. He occasionally went to the sports book for a beer after work.

 
Thomas fire in California becomes biggest in state history

A California wildfire that has killed two people and seared its way through cities, towns and wilderness northwest of Los Angeles became the largest blaze ever officially recorded in California on Friday, authorities said.

 
Serendipity comes full circle with Nevada Educator of the Year award

Scott Ginger embarked down an accidental career path in 1991 when he accepted a job teaching speech and debate at Green Valley High School in Henderson. Twenty-seven years later, his adaptability has been rewarded.

Gaming industry mergers could hit a record next year

2018 may bring more mergers for the gaming industry as a strong economy, low borrowing costs, lack of new licenses and use of real estate investment trusts drive consolidation, according to Deutsche Bank.

Suspect arrested in connection with triple homicide in east Las Vegas

Six months after a murder case against Christine Rose Sanchez was dismissed, she landed back in jail Saturday. This time in connection with a deadly shooting that left three of her roommates dead in their eastern Las Vegas Valley home.

All that glitters is not gold — or is it?

Recently while shopping for a client in one of our more exclusive furniture showrooms, I noticed a familiar local entertainer — famous for being one smooth and fashionable guy not only in song but in personal style, as well — purchasing two very shiny brass retro-styled lamps that certainly harkened back at least several decades.

Friendly Ford participates in Toys for Tots for 15th year

Friendly Ford concluded its annual dedication to Toys for Tots by delivering a big haul of toys to conclude its 15th year of supporting the group. The campaign was again spearheaded by customer care coordinator Geri Bich.

What is involved in that morning cup of coffee?

There is nothing like a hot cup of coffee to start the day, especially on cold winter mornings. Aw, heck, who am I kidding? Every morning, no matter the season, is a good day for coffee.

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