‘Suite’ is for die-hard Simon fans

In the play “California Suite” it’s love 1970s style in the signature Neil Simon way, and in a solid presentation by Off Strip Productions in association with Chaos Theatre Co. and Olde English Productions, it starts with solemn wordplay and ends in frenzied mayhem.

Blame technology-ignorant victims for photo hacking

Smart celebrities don’t take off their clothes in a professional setting unless they’re handsomely paid. But some of them are apparently dumber than junior high schoolers when it comes to their personal nudies and the Internet.

Records show Las Vegas constable’s office database misuse

The Las Vegas Township constable’s office has a record of misusing a widely used law enforcement database system for conducting criminal background and warrant checks, records obtained by the Review-Journal show.

Henderson waits awhile on property tax hike measure

Henderson City Council members last week delayed a property tax hike measure until the Nevada Legislature has a chance to relax the property tax cap … and after the 2015 municipal elections, when three council members will be up for re-election.

Nevada controller: Double-check Tesla deal

Nevada Controller Kim Wallin said she’s glad that Nevada made a deal with Tesla to build a $5 billion battery plant in the state, but she’s worried officials won’t hold the company publicly accountable for meeting its end of the bargain.

Manning joins Favre in exclusive win club

Peyton Manning finally got a win over the Colts on Sunday. He now holds a win over all 32 NFL teams, which until this game had only been achieved by Brett Favre.

Monsoon moisture begins to hit Las Vegas

A flash-flood warning is in effect for the west valley, including Summerlin, the Weather Service announced. The warning is in place until 4:45 p.m. Sunday.

Kingman man sentenced in 2011 hit-and-run

A 50-year-old Kingman man who twice ran over his stepdaughter’s boyfriend in front of the boyfriend’s home has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

UNLV encourages students to ‘do the math’

More UNLV students are envisioning futures in science, math, technology and math fields. Its engineering college welcomed about 28 percent more freshmen this year than it did last year

Williams grabs 3rd consecutive US Open

Serena Williams ended a difficult-for-her Grand Slam season in the best way possible, winning her third consecutive U.S. Open title by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday.

DA wants state’s marijuana DUI law changed

Nevada’s DUI marijuana laws need to be changed to reflect the impairment of the driver, not just a standard blood level, according to Clark County’s top prosecutor and pot advocates.

Fan Expo adds activity to major fight weekend

The highlight of Saturday will be the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana rematch at the MGM Grand Garden. Thousands of visitors will be in Las Vegas to attend the welterweight title fight, watching to see if Maidana can avenge his May 3 loss by majority decision.

‘Guardians’ continues box office dominance

“Guardians of the Galaxy” arrived in first place at the box office for a fourth weekend with $10.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

 
Family, friends remember Joan Rivers at funeral

Family and friends bid farewell to Joan Rivers, the outspoken comedian who became famous around the world for her acerbic wit and brash style, at a private funeral on Sunday in Manhattan.

Cuban migrants rescued off Mexican coast

Two Cuban migrants died and as many as eight more are missing after a three-week odyssey at sea, according to relatives of 15 badly sunburned and dehydrated survivors of a boat rescued by the Mexican Navy this week.

Roads add nearly $100 million to Tesla deal

One of the elements of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s plan to bring Tesla and its 6,500 high-paying jobs to Nevada could add significantly to the cost of the overall project, over and above the tax breaks and incentives already estimated to be as much as $1.3 billion to get the deal done.

Woman dies after Friday shooting

The 20-year-old women who was in critical condition after a Friday night shooting died Saturday, according to North Las Vegas police.

1 dead, another critical after motorcycle crash in east valley

Police responded at 5:44 a.m. to 40 Montello Avenue, near East Charleston and North Nellis boulevards, after two men on a motorcycle crashed into a parked truck, said Metro Lt. John Liberty.

Immigration reform delayed: Three things to remember

President Barack Obama, who promised he’d act alone on immigration reform by the end of summer if Republicans failed to pass a comprehensive bill, now says he’ll wait until after November’s elections.

Caller has health-exchange issues, but we’re on it

To answer a caller’s question, the state exchange and Medicaid are two different things, and neither affects the other. People who make too much to qualify for Medicaid — that’s more than $16,105 a year for a single and $32,913 for a family of four — have to buy private coverage through the exchange.

Bryan brothers win fifth U.S. Open for historic 100th doubles title

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan became the first doubles pair to win 100 titles together after they beat Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez 6-3 6-4 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday.

’Skins in the game have Reid enraged

The start of the 2014 NFL season finds Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid once again lacing up his cleats and attempting to sack Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder over the team’s offensive nickname.