Rare Colorado River fish pulled back from extinction

Another rare Colorado River fish has been pulled back from the brink of extinction, wildlife officials said Thursday, the second comeback this year for a species unique to the Southwestern U.S.

Raiders-Chargers: position breakdown

The Raiders play the Los Angeles Chargers at 1:05 p.m. Sunday at StubHub Center in Carson, California. Here’s a breakdown by position.

Diamondbacks’ Conner Nicholas adds to impressive season

Conner Nicholas picked up his fourth victory in an invitational meet this season by capturing the large-school race of the Lake Mead Invitational on Saturday at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Kavanaugh sworn to Supreme Court after bitter confirmation

Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate to be an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, ending a monthslong battle that laid bare the political divisions of a polarized nation and a nomination stained by uncorroborated allegations of sexual misconduct.

5 seafood dishes to love in Las Vegas

For Scotch 80 Prime’s Mesquite Fired Crustacean Tower, Maine lobster, white shrimp, sea scallops, Spanish octopus, Alaskan king crab and littleneck clams are grilled over mesquite, flamed at the table with brandy, finished with scampi butter and garnished with charred lemons.

Inmate kills another inmate on California’s death row

One condemned inmate killed another Friday, the first slaying of a death row inmate in California in more than 20 years, officials said.

Study explores San Francisco’s quake vulnerability

As two of San Francisco’s most vaunted buildings sink or crack, an earthquake study recommended re-inspecting dozens of high-rises and beefing up construction codes for the growing crop of skyscrapers in the booming city.

Oregon vineyards confront losses amid fears about smoke taint

Some Oregon lawmakers and winery owners scrambled Thursday to help a dozen vineyard owners who face the prospect of tons of grapes withering on the vine after a California company abruptly canceled contracts to buy the grapes worth millions of dollars over fears they are tainted by wildfire smoke.

Banksy artwork self-destructs after sold for $1.4M at auction

A work by the elusive street artist apparently self-destructed in front of startled auction-goers on Friday, moments after being sold for 1.04 million pounds ($1.4 million).

Chapman to hold 5th annual Pamper Your Pet event

In honor of National Pet Wellness and Adopt-A-Dog Month, Chapman Chrysler Jeep will kick off its fifth annual Pamper Your Pet event Oct. 13. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the family- and pet-friendly event will feature pet-focused businesses. Chapman Chrysler Jeep welcomes all pets — from dogs to cats and even bunnies — to come join the fun.

Spider mites can be a problem during hot, dry weather

I will be giving a series of four classes about establishing a desert orchard starting the first Saturday in November and continuing through Nov. 24. The class will be held 1-3 p.m. at Ahern Rentals Academy, 1722 W. Bonanza Road.

Replace water heater’s gate valve with ball valve

Q: I had to turn off the water supply valve at the top of my water heater. So I turned it, but it kept on turning and turning without shutting off the water. A neighbor of mine said it is a gate valve and they are cheap. Anyway, I now have to replace the valve. Are there any options for replacing it with the same type of valve?

2019 Silverado High Country now available at Findlay Chevrolet

The highly acclaimed 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has arrived at Findlay Chevrolet, and longtime Southern Nevada business owner Rob Martinez was among the first to capitalize on the General Motors masterpiece.

Here’s why the Mormon church is renaming its popular choir

The world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir was renamed Friday to drop the word Mormon in a move that follows guidelines issued earlier this year by the church’s president calling on people to stop using substitutes for the full name of the religion: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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