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Living on course requires some concessions

The old saying, or a derivative of it, goes, “Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it.” Let’s alter it a bit: “Be careful what you aspire to materialistically; it might be expensive.”

Fruitless trees can still sometimes create produce

Question: I read a small article online that you wrote about fruitless olive trees. We just had two new 36-inch box fruitless olive trees planted in our front yard. We noticed about a dozen green olives growing at the top areas of the trees.

Valley woman fights cancer after machete attack

Maria Del Carmen Gomez, 53, was attacked March 21 outside a convenience store at Craig Road and North Fifth Street. Her former boyfriend, Armando Vergara-Martinez, faces charges of attempted murder and domestic violence.

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Yosemite in fall is an irresistible stop

If visiting Yosemite National Park, Calif., is on your bucket list – and it should be – the next two months are the time to go.

Rules on readmissions may bite Las Vegas-area hospitals

Las Vegas hospitals stand to lose several million dollars of revenue in the coming year because the federal government has determined they have excessive readmissions of patients.

Night hikes offer cool alternative to city life

With summer temperatures at their highest, the nighttime is the right time for recreational activities in the Las Vegas Valley, including night hikes at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.

Asparagus spikes will fern out with patience

I recently purchased an asparagus fern, which now, after a few weeks of tender loving care, has decided to go bonkers. It is sending up spikes of growth with little or no “leaves” on it! Should these be trimmed or left alone and see how they end up?

Valley residents come together with Sikh community

Valley residents shocked by the recent mass shooting in a Milwaukee Sikh temple held a vigil Wednesday night at the Las Vegas Sikh Temple.