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THIS WEEK: MARCH 31

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 31, 2013 - 1:02 am

MONDAY

The Regional Flood Control District Citizens Advisory Committee meets at 3 p.m. in Room 108, RTC Administrative Building, 600 S. Grand Central Parkway.

TUESDAY

A joint meeting of the Clark County Commission , Clark County Water Reclamation District Board , University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Board and the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board will be at 9:15 a.m. in the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

The Clark County Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. in commission chambers of the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

WEDNESDAY

The Clark County School Board Work Session meets at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of the Edward A. Greer Education Center, 2832 E. Flamingo Road.

The Las Vegas City Council meets at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in City Hall at 495 S . Main St.

The Clark County Zoning Board meets at 9 a.m. in commission chambers of the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

THURSDAY

The Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition meets at 4 p.m. in the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

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Associated Press

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In this July 30, 2008 file photo, Jeffrey Epstein is shown in custody in West Palm Beach, Fla. ...

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