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When people enter the United States as refugees, they can get help from organizations that have been established to help them settle into American life.

Ava Arcaya participated in the Pretty Little Princess Pageant in Las Vegas April 22 and won “Most Fabulous Face” and “Most Likely to Be a Supermodel.”

City of Las Vegas parks are often a reflection of the area’s residents. Similarly, the parks’ namesakes typically give insight into the area where they are located. Such is the case of three Las Vegas city parks that recently underwent name changes.

Growing fruits and vegetables is part of the vision behind Vegas Roots, a community garden near downtown. The other part deals with growing community, which founder Rosalind Brooks believes is evident in the garden she started two years ago.

As people throughout the valley anticipate the United States’ celebration of independence, so do those seeking the freedom that comes with being a citizen of the country. One of these people is Paradise resident Jorge Mora.

Clark County code enforcement employees drained about 60 pools valley wide in June as part a campaign to cut back on the health risks associated with green pools.