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Nevada development chief: State-recruited jobs reach 4,771 and growing

Bolstering Nevada’s economy, Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Office of Economic Development helped create 4,771 jobs last year — three times the number in 2011 — and is on pace to beat that figure in 2014, the director of the office said Friday.

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CCSD expands program for students at risk of dropping out

A program boasting one of the highest graduation rates among high school students likely to drop out will continue and grow in the Clark County School District next year, due to a unanimous approval from the School Board on Thursday. Jobs for America’s Graduates helps struggling students catch up through tutoring and other efforts. It grew to nine schools this year and next year will be in 10 high schools.

Dining Pick of the Week: Ninja Teriyaki & Sushi 2 Go

Masato Shiga has worked as a sushi chef for 20 years, including 16 with Caesars Palace at Hyakumi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Nobu and Bacchanal Buffet. He and his wife, Makiyo Adachi, always wished there was a great Japanese restaurant near their home.

Truth, Justice and the Pedestrian Way

The Crosswalk Crusader, conceived by a retired Las Vegas police sergeant, led a flash mob across Fremont Street during an event aimed to increase driver awareness of pedestrians in Las Vegas on Thursday.

Suspect sought in April robbery near Rainbow and Oakey

Las Vegas police asked for the public’s help Friday in finding a man who robbed a business near the intersection of Rainbow and Oakey boulevards in late April.

Newsmakers, May 8-14, 2014

Air Force Airman Brian M. Millner graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. Millner is the son of Amber K. Moreno of Las Vegas and Randy B. Millner of Mountain Top, Pa.

First lady gives Clark County libraries top public service award

First lady Michelle Obama presented the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District with a prestigious national award Thursday for its efforts to fine-tune its collection and programs to help residents struggling with foreclosure, job loss and bankruptcy during the recession.