‘Fintech’ boom evident in Las Vegas’ Money 20/20 show

Kenneth Lin will be among the 11,500 industry professionals gathering in Las Vegas starting Sunday for the biggest U.S. conference dedicated to emerging financial technology, or fintech as it is most commonly called.

Clark County voters set record for early voting in midterm election

The Saturday turnout of nearly 22,000 as of 3 p.m. was already over 4,000 more than the previous record for the first day of early voting during a midterm election, Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin said.

 
In Las Vegas, Joe Biden implores Nevadans to vote Democrat

In between the blaring trumpets from a mariachi band and chants from union workers, former Vice President Joe Biden took the stage in Las Vegas Saturday to fire up voters on the first day Nevadans can cast ballots for the Nov. 6 election.

NF Hope Concert returns with all-star show to Las Vegas Strip

Jeff Leibow’s annual NF fundraiser features Timothy Dunfield of Sin City Church of Las Vegas and Human Nature’s Andrew Tierney, who have teamed for the new album “Finding Faith,” with the new single, “There Is Love,” released in September.

 
Clark County schools’ diverse grading policies penalize some students

At least 16 local high schools use alternative grading systems designed to encourage struggling students to work harder. But critics say the variants penalize students at schools using traditional grading and inflate graduation rates.

California farm towns struggling as election nears

California may be famous for its wealth, but there is a distinctly different part of the state where poverty prevails: places like Huron, which is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

California moving forward with pot delivery regulations

California moved a step closer Friday to allowing marijuana deliveries in communities that have banned retail sales of the drug as regulators rebuffed cities and police chiefs who are opposed to the rule.

Amy Schumer backs out of Super Bowl ads to support Kaepernick

Amy Schumer says don’t look for her in a Super Bowl commercial this time around. She’s sitting this one out in support of Colin Kaepernick and his take-a-knee protest against racism.

Light up your Halloween

Halloween decor can be elegant or spooky, but no matter which angle you choose to follow, local designers agree Halloween decorating doesn’t have to break the bank.

Terminology sows confusion about small fruit trees

Q: I am interested in planting a fruit tree in my yard. After reading your blog, I was thinking of a fig tree, but I have been told that they can get very large. I wanted it to stay under 8 feet tall and not be difficult to grow. When should I plant it and where?

Wallpaper border is easy to install

Q: We want to dress up our baby’s room with some accents and install wallpaper border around the top near the ceiling and around a door frame. We tried hanging wallpaper on a wall in the past and the results were disastrous. Please say that wallpaper border is easier.

Las Vegas resident wins DIY Network giveaway

Though she’d been dreaming of winning a home from HGTV and DIY Network for many years, Amanda Rodriguez was still shocked to learn the news that she had won the DIY Network Ultimate Retreat Giveaway 2018.

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