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Students renew welcome to North Las Vegas sign with sense of civic pride

Students at Tom Williams Elementary School learned a lesson in civic pride by asking for a new “Welcome to North Las Vegas” sign, a request that city officials granted with $4,800 to spruce up the northwest corner of Pecos Road and Owens Avenue.

Under ‘ban the box’ effort, felons wouldn’t be asked about convictions in job applications

When Shawn Smith left prison after serving almost nine years, he was determined to start fresh. He searched for job openings in the Las Vegas Valley as part of his effort to turn his life around. However, each application presented him with a dreaded question: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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El Dorado Cantina adds Mexican authenticity in Las Vegas

If you’re trying El Dorado Cantina for the first time, do not panic nor get too excited; you’re not going to the world’s largest gentlemen’s club.

Las Vegas Fire Department chief talks changing times, roles

Depending upon your age, you might remember those early impressions of a fireman as some guy wearing wide suspenders, leaning back on a chair in front of a little firehouse and reading a newspaper while waiting for the fire alarm to go off.

Clark County teachers revamp quiz-bowl format to compete nationally

Like game shows get updated to have more of a “wow” factor, quiz bowls at some area high schools are getting a makeover to follow the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) format, which has two types of questions: toss-ups and bonuses.

El Sombrero a mix of modern, classic

Never judge a book by its cover. While El Sombrero’s plain white exterior and original neon sign allow it to blend in with other venues in Las Vegas’ Arts District, its interior holds an elegant dining room with modern lighting, chic mirrors and a brighter color scheme.

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