Destined to burn: California races to deter disaster as towns face fire risk

Impoverished towns in the shadow of Mount Shasta. Rustic Gold Rush cities in the Sierra Nevada foothills. High-dollar resort communities on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Ritzy Los Angeles County suburbs. They all could be the next Paradise.

Students at Mormon-owned BYU urge honor code compassion

Several hundred students at Mormon-owned Brigham Young University urged college officials to be more compassionate with punishments for violators of rules banning things that are commonplace at other colleges.

Giant Stratolaunch jet flies for first time

A giant six-engine aircraft with the world’s longest wingspan completed what company officials called a superb initial flight over California’s Mojave Desert.

Cory Booker seeks campaign momentum in return to Newark

The New Jersey senator joined the race more than two months ago, capped by an appearance before reporters outside his Newark home and with a call for the country to unite in a time of sharp division.

One person critically injured in 3-car crash in Henderson

About 7 p.m. Friday, the Henderson Police Department responded to a three-car crash involving a pedestrian and a bicyclist at Sunset Boulevard and Boulder Highway.

FIFA president wants refs to end soccer games if racism persists

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for a crackdown on racism at soccer games after several high-profile incidents, and encouraged referees to abandon matches in the worst cases.

Dems come to defense after Trump retweets video against Omar

Top Democrats Saturday rushed to defend Rep. Ilhan Omar after President Donald Trump retweeted video that was edited to suggest first-term Minnesota Democrat was being dismissive of the significance of the worst terrorist assault on U.S. soil.

Nontraditional appliance sizes tackle unique kitchen projects

Through Las Vegas’ building boom, homeowners could count on traditional appliance sizes for ovens, cooktops, microwaves and refrigerators. But there are those situations that call for unconventionally small appliances. The good news is that there are plenty of options out there, and you won’t have to sacrifice aesthetics or much functionality either.

Senior wins top prize in iChoose to Drive competition

West Career and Technical Academy senior Briana Virella won the annual iChoose to Drive contest and was awarded a check for $2,000 from Findlay Automotive Group during a ceremony present on the campus March 29. The money will serve her well as she moves on to college next year.

Waxleaf privet should have more than one drip emitter

Q: I purchased a few waxleaf privet plants in February. They were planted in my yard using drip irrigation with one drip emitter per plant for about one month now. I am starting to see some black markings and yellowing on the leaves. I also think there may be some root rot, but I am unsure.

Courtyards act as transitions between indoors, outdoors

Dear Gail: We live in an older neighborhood on a nice quiet street. We have a very large front yard and were thinking about adding a courtyard. We entertain a lot and want to have additional places for our guests to mingle. What are your thoughts on a front courtyard? As well as any decorating suggestions? — Dustin

 
Rare frog finds home at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas

Dozens of rare relict leopard frogs were set free Thursday in their new urban habitat at the Springs Preserve, part of the effort to revive the species thought to be extinct along the Virgin and Colorado rivers before it was discovered anew near Lake Mead in 1991.

Bill to end executions in Nevada falls short

Lawmakers took the executioner’s sword to bills that would have banned the death penalty in the state, let police issue tickets with automated red-light cameras, and more as a key deadline for bills came and went Friday night.

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