Raiders will have fans on their side in road game vs. Chargers

The Raiders are trying for two consecutive victories Sunday when they play the Los Angeles Chargers. The schedule says it’s a road game, but there will be more Raiders fans at StubHub Center than Charger fans.

Are Nevada’s struggling charter schools being held accountable?

The Clark County School District and the state board that oversees charter schools have taken few measures to improve academic performance at struggling charters. Are they being held to a different standard that traditional public schools?

 
Previews and picks for UFC 229

A breakdown of the fights on the main card of UFC 229 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, with picks from the Review-Journal’s Adam Hill and Heidi Fang.

Familiar faces square off in race for Nevada Senate District 21

Democrat James Ohrenschall, a longtime and term-limited assemblyman, is taking advantage of the vacancy to move to a higher state office. Republican Ron McGinnis is hoping to stop the flood of “career politicians” in his third bid for political office.

Las Vegan Jessie Vargas debuts with Eddie Hearn, DAZN

Las Vegas native Jessie Vargas headlines an event Saturday in Chicago against Puerto Rico’s Thomas Dulorme with the WBC silver welterweight belt on the line and a potential world title shot.

Cirque-NBT teams again on the Las Vegas Strip

“ACS” is the annual colalboration between Cirque du Soleil and NBT artists. The event is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, and again Oct. 13-14. This year, for the first time, the format is seamless — no breaks in the action.

Court win by fired Clark County teachers brandished in union dispute

Fifteen Clark County School District teachers who were terminated in 2013 will receive back pay and benefits after a federal judge ruled in their favor. The victory quickly became a bone of contention between two rival teachers unions.

Las Vegas casinos hope for a boost from McGregor fight, UFC 229

MGM Resorts and Caesars executives said during August conference calls they expect a rebound in the fourth quarter as the Strip will host more events. During an investor conference in September, Caesars executives highlighted the Conor McGregor fight as one reason it expects the fourth-quarter to be better.

Raiders fans purchase One Las Vegas condo

Marcellus and Pamela Jones, longtime Californians and loyal Raiders fans, always viewed Las Vegas as a vacation spot, frequenting the city so often, they owned a timeshare on the south end of the Strip.

RESALE HOME SALES: AUG. 30-SEPT. 4

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. The address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the resale home. About 90 percent of these addresses reflect the home purchase. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The information is provided by Accudata, a local research firm. For the complete listing, visit RJRealEstate.Vegas.

Nobody wants the state to take over an HOA

Q: How often does the government come in and take over a homeowners association. I’m a board member, and our reserves are underfunded. On paper, for 2020, the total should be $450,000. At this time we have $250,000 but are going to spend most of that ($160,000) to replace the roofing that was installed in the late 1980s. About $75,000 is raised in assessments each year. Management wanted the board to raise the assessments, which all members were against. It then made the threat that, because of the underfunding, the state/county might come in and take us over.

Local homes selling faster than in the past

If it seems like for-sale signs aren’t staying in front of houses as long as they used to when you look around your neighborhood, you might be on to something.

Arts festival returns to Downtown Summerlin

There’s something for just about everyone this year at the 23rd annual event that returns to Downtown Summerlin Oct. 13 and 14.

Keep pets safe with tips from Family Fur Fun Festival

Halloween is around the corner, and it’s important to remember to keep four-legged family members safe, calm and healthy during the holiday. The upcoming free Family, Fur Fun Festival is offering pet safety tips, and will have additional care information at the event on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and during its Halloween pet costume contest at Exploration Park at the Mountain’s Edge.

Trilogy to hold lifestyle event Oct. 20

Wondering what your life’s next chapter could look like? Come discover the possibilities Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trilogy in Summerlin. The community will be hosting an exclusive Lifestyle Preview Event, featuring beer tastings, chef cooking demonstrations, live music, tai chi and Zumba demonstrations, art presentations, pickleball tips and corn hole tournaments.

Metro Police K9 Trials to be held at Lake Las Vegas

To kick off the 28th annual Las Vegas Metro K9 Trials Weekend, Lake Las Vegas and Friends for Las Vegas Police K9 will host the inaugural Lake Las Vegas / Viva La Paw Wet Pet 5K and Doggy Paddle at Lake Las Vegas.

Pardee showcases move-in-ready homes in Summerlin

Terra Luna by Pardee Homes features a serene location in The Cliffs village in South Summerlin. A limited number of move-in-ready homes are available in the neighborhood.

 
$15M home has sports facility, bowling alley

An exterior design connotating movement, with amenities that continue the theme of motion, are qualities that make this Blue Heron custom-designed estate unique.

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