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Crime and safety news from around the valley, Dec. 24-30, 2015

The Nevada Department of Transportation and other local partners will restrict vehicle access along Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip) from Sahara Avenue to Mandalay Bay on New Year’s Eve.

Submerged St. Thomas now historic lesson along scenic drive

For more than 60 years, the town of St. Thomas was a legend — Nevada’s Atlantis, lying deep under the surface of Lake Mead. But after drought lowered the waters in 2002 and uncovered the old settlement, it has become an interesting and educational destination, with the bonus of a scenic drive to get there and back.

Valley residents’ achievements, Dec. 24, 2015 — PHOTOS

Midbar Kodesh Temple and Temple Beth Sholom recently hosted a Mitzvah day, with congregants and friends of the synagogues working together in the community and sponsoring synagogue specific projects in their own buildings and neighborhoods.

Here’s a list of must-dos during the Las Vegas Christmas season

There’s something for everyone happening around the Las Vegas Valley during the holiday season. Looking for a festive activity for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? The View staff offers top picks for getting you in the spirit.

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Las Vegas book briefs for Dec. 24-30, 2015

Actress Illeana Douglas plans to discuss her memoir “I Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories From a Life Lived In and Out of the Movies” at 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at the 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Barnes & Noble.

Police investigate east valley homicide

Las Vegas police are investigating the shooting of a man in an east valley apartment complex.

A La Carte: Dining events and news for Dec. 24-30, 2015

PT’s Entertainment Group has named Dave Otto as head brewmaster for its new concept, PT’s Brewing Co. Otto has more than 18 years of industry experience, most recently as head brewmaster for Big Dog’s Brewing Co.

Mystery surrounds writer’s name

Who is Edward Clarkin? That question has gained national and international media attention in the five days since the Las Vegas Review-Journal first introduced the mystery author of a long article blasting Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez’s business court rulings.

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