EDITORIAL: Spending cuts hard to come by

It’s so hard to cut spending in Washington D.C. that the Senate last week voted down a bill cutting money that was allocated, but not spent.

Travel center with world’s largest Chevron opens soon in Jean

When the 50,000-square-foot Terrible’s Road House travel center opens in Jean, about 30 miles south of Las Vegas, it will be home to the world’s largest Chevron with 96 fuel pumps, 60 restroom stalls and about 100 employees.

New Clark County schools superintendent shuffles before he deals

New Superintendent Jesus Jara pledged to comb through the organization to spot inefficiencies — but then he brought in two new higher-ups. Does the district need to reorganize or simply cut the fat?

North Las Vegas hospital investigated amid abuse allegations

Nevada health officials are investigating patient care conditions at North Vista Hospital three months after a Review-Journal report detailed allegations of physical abuse in the psychiatric ward.

 
Officials don’t blame officers who waited during Las Vegas shooting

Local officials had only praise for the police response after viewing footage this week that showed two officers holding their position in a hallway one floor beneath the Oct. 1 gunman for nearly five minutes as he fired into the Route 91 Harvest festival.

Summerlin house lists for nearly $7M — PHOTOS

Hidden west of the Las Vegas Valley is the exclusive Ridges Promontory neighborhood, with an available custom-designed estate, rich in amenities.

Las Vegas home prices approach all-time peak

Prices for existing homes sold in Southern Nevada kept rising through May and are now approaching their all-time peak, according to a report by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.

LA Kings sign Drew Doughty to 8-year, $88M deal

Doughty has been among the NHL’s top defensemen throughout a 10-year career spent entirely with the Kings.

Summerlin to celebrate Fourth of July

The entire valley is invited to celebrate Independence Day in Summerlin with major events that start and end the day: the 24th annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade at 9 a.m.; the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Star Spangled Spectacular concert with fireworks at TPC Summerlin in the evening; and a free fireworks show presented by Red Rock Resort at 9 p.m. visible from Downtown Summerlin and surrounding neighborhoods.

Pardee wins Silver Nugget Awards

Pardee Homes took home six Silver Nugget Awards from the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association’s June 23 gala.

Summit opens Duneville Meadows

Summit Homes of Nevada and Presidio Residential Capital have announced that sales are open at Duneville Meadows, a new community in southwest Las Vegas that will add 19 single-family detached homes to this high-demand market. Home prices range from the low 300,000s.

Century Communities to hold grand opening

Congratulations, you made it to the weekend. If shopping for a new home tops your list of Saturday activities, make Ridgecrest in North Las Vegas your first stop. Century Communities will be hosting a grand opening celebration with light refreshments from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and several giveaway items.

Mortgage rates inch up as loan applications retreat

A respite from rising interest rates turned out to be short-lived as mortgage rates edged up again in Bankrate’s latest weekly survey of national mortgage lenders.

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