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Downtown Las Vegas’ First Friday postponed a week

First Friday, the monthly art celebration in downtown Las Vegas, will not take place this week due to weather concerns.

Man found dead near downtown Las Vegas had head trauma

By LAWREN LINEHAN / RJ

January 5, 2017 - 4:15 pm

The man found dead near downtown had trauma to his head and may have been homeless, Las Vegas police said Thursday.

Las Vegas studies deal for senior living complex in Symphony Park

By JAMIE MUNKS / RJ

December 5, 2016 - 5:50 pm

Las Vegas city officials are mulling a deal with a developer that could pave the way for a senior living complex in Symphony Park that city officials hope will stimulate synergy on the downtown Las Vegas site.

Clark County coroner identifies homeless man shot and killed last month

By RACHEL HERSHKOVITZ / RJ

December 5, 2016 - 11:29 am

Police have not yet established a motive for the killing of Michael Tzaras, 46, north of downtown.

Thousands join Light the Night Walk in downtown Las Vegas

By JESSICA TERRONES / RJ

November 5, 2016 - 7:50 pm

More than 6,000 people participated in the annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday.

El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas celebrates 75 years

By BUCK WARGO SPECIAL / RJ

November 5, 2016 - 4:29 pm

The El Cortez is a Las Vegas time capsule and so is owner Kenny Epstein.

Dining events and news for Oct. 6-12, 2016

COMPILED BY ANNE KING VIEW ASSISTANT EDITOR

October 5, 2016 - 1:54 pm

View rounds up dining events and news from across the Las Vegas Valley, from restaurant openings to special dinners and promotions.

East Valley-area Community Events Calendar, Oct. 6-12, 2016

COMPILED BY VIEW STAFF

October 5, 2016 - 12:00 pm

Find events happening in the east valley area and across the Las Vegas Valley.

Pizza Company expands its Las Vegas customer base on Sunset Road with vegan options

By SANDY LOPEZ VIEW STAFF WRITER

October 5, 2016 - 11:51 am

Pizza Company looks like a typical mom-and-pop pizza shop. But when owner Joey Geary, 40, heard the call for more vegan options, he made a decision that would make his business stand out.

News from around the valley, Oct. 6-12, 2016

COMPILED BY ANNE KING VIEW ASSISTANT EDITOR

October 5, 2016 - 11:45 am

News and event information from around the Las Vegas Valley.

Crime and safety news from around the valley, Oct. 6-12, 2016

COMPILED BY ANNE KING VIEW ASSISTANT EDITOR

October 5, 2016 - 11:40 am

Crime and safety news and event information from around the Las Vegas Valley.

6 adoptable pets in the Las Vegas Valley, Oct. 6, 2016 — PHOTOS

COMPILED BY ANNE KING VIEW ASSISTANT EDITOR

October 5, 2016 - 11:30 am

View’s adoptable pets Oct. 6, 2016.

Highlighting achievements, Oct. 6, 2016 — PHOTOS

COMPILED BY DANNY WEBSTER VIEW COPY EDITOR

October 5, 2016 - 11:27 am

Read about Las Vegas Valley residents’ awards and achievements.

Literary Las Vegas: Toni K. Pacini

By GINGER MEURER SPECIAL TO VIEW

October 5, 2016 - 10:40 am

Las Vegas writer Toni K. Pacini’s “Alabama Blue: A Southern Gothic Memoir” takes readers on a wild ride beginning beneath the tattered wings of a neglectful mother. “I always had to stay awake when Momma drank to make sure she didn’t drop a lit cigarette when she nodded off; it was a survival thing,” Pacini said.