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Long arm of Lorena: Tropical storm drops rain on valley

Nearly an inch of rain has fallen in the northwest Las Vegas Valley courtesy of the long reach of Tropical Storm Lorena near Baja, Calif., but heavier stuff is expected on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Creeping vine plants require plenty of sunlight

We planted three creepers this spring, and all but one is thriving. The leaves are being stripped. I’ve checked at different times of day for bugs, but all I can see are a few ants. Any suggestions?

A small portion of the population can benefit from anti-depressants

I’m disappointed that your column today seems to advocate long term use of anti-depressants. I am of the opinion that the multibillion dollar drug industry is chemically lobotomizing people. Ten years ago, I decided I must have depression and went to a psychiatrist who I ended up considering a glorified pill pusher. Over the course of a year and a half, I tried four or five of the leading anti-depressants. I hated them. They flattened out my emotional response to a point where I didn’t feel depressed or anxious — in fact, I felt nothing very deeply at all. I was not drinking or smoking, by the way. While I had short periods of “lift” from these drugs, I hate the feeling of being “not me.” While severely suicidal depressed individuals may benefit from short-term use of these chemicals, I was taken aback by your comparison of depression to diabetes and your call for people to accept it as a life sentence requiring drugs. Big Pharma is not our friend, Steven.

Dining Pick of the Week: Ken’s Deli

My Casino is an actual casino that sits off Boulder Highway. Don’t drive too fast or you’ll zoom right past it. Once inside, walk over to Ken’s Deli and enjoy a quick bite

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10 millionth visitors surprised in typical Vegas fashion

Martin Layton and his fiance, Sarah Connell, came to Las Vegas last week, with plans to get married Friday. They’ve both been married before, so they figured why not do it in Vegas this time?

Memorial slated for early leader of children’s museum

One of the original leaders at the Discovery Children’s Museum, Vincent “Jim” Presti, passed away last week, according Presti’s longtime friend Gary Ogren.

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Pipeline work to divert floodwaters near Grand Teton to begin in November

Hours after city officials said their first priority was a project to complete an under­ground floodwater pipeline, which would connect to the Kyle Canyon Detention Basin and mitigate flood damages, heavy rain Wednesday washed over northwest Las Vegas and areas already heavily damaged by recent flooding.

County taps rep for UNLV stadium board

UNLV’s quest for a new football stadium/entertainment center and a new 11-member board to jumpstart the stadium project inched closer Tuesday when a fifth board member was named.

Motorcyclist dies after collision with truck

A motorcyclist died early Tuesday morning after he collided with a box truck on U.S. Highway 95 near Cheyenne Avenue.

Founder of ambulance company has taken lessons to heart

After seven years working for someone else, Sam Scheller decided it was time to start out on his own. He founded Guardian Elite Medical Service, an ambulance company that provides a medical response to special events and conducts first aid training.

Valley and Mount Charleston recover after barrage of storms

Bryan Lange stands next to his motorcycle and waves at the passersby in the parking lot of The Resort at Mount Charleston. He loves his bike. He loves life. And he loves Mount Charleston.

Tourist Crimes Unit busts purse snatchers

On March 29, detectives placed a designer Coach purse on a chair in front of a “Blue Blazes” slot machine at Planet Hollywood Resort and waited.

Car crash leaves one dead

A woman died after her car struck a brick wall near Lake Mead Boulevard and Simmons Street Monday morning.

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