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Literary Las Vegas: “Tony Sacca: Las Vegas Ambassador of Entertainment”

Tony Sacca is a singer, actor, television host, producer and now, with the publication of “Tony Sacca: Las Vegas Ambassador of Entertainment A 50 Year Journey,” he’s the subject of a biography by local author Arlene Krieger.

‘To This Day’ is packed with a powerful message about enduring bullying

From its beginnings as a poem written from author Shane Koyczan’s experiences, to a song, then to a video created with the help of 86 animators, “To This Day” is filled with some of the most powerful words you may ever read.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Sept. 11-17, 2014

Literary events this week include a siging for “Little Anthony: My Journey, My Destiny” and a presentation by the author of “A History of Violence: An Encyclopedia of 1400 Chicago Mob Murders.”

Sunrise Library undergoes renovation to better serve patrons

There are 14 Las Vegas-Clark County libraries in the valley serving more than 2 million people. One of the oldest, Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., recently received a much-needed renovation.

Lumbar fusion surgery gives Sunrise woman new lease on life

Surviving a car crash can feel like a miracle, but the process of putting together the pieces of one’s life does not end after the last stitch has been removed. Sunrise resident Scottie Briscoe, 52, survived such an accident, but she experienced intense back pain, until one day while picking up her grandson from the floor, her back snapped.

Newsmakers, Sept. 11-17, 2014

Wendy Pimentel, a senior at Art Institute of Las Vegas, experienced a four-day educational immersion into the New York City dining industry through a program created in partnership with the Epicurean Charitable Foundation and New York-based restaurant software leader Avero LLC. As part of the Avero New York City Restaurant Education Experience, Pimentel learned from leading chefs, managers, restaurateurs and hoteliers.