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Bereavement camp helps children with grieving process

When a loved one is lost, it can be the children left behind who feel lost as well. Camp Mariposa, an annual children’s bereavement camp hosted by Nathan Adelson Hospice, is planned for June 28-30 at Camp Potosi in Lovell Canyon, about 25 miles west of Las Vegas. The free camp is open to child ages 7 to 12 who is dealing with grief.

Review-Journal wins four Best of the West awards

Las Vegas Review-Journal staffers won four awards in the 2013 Best of the West contest, including first place in general interest column writing.

New citizens sworn in during Las Vegas ceremony

About 200 people representing more than 45 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens Tuesday during a naturalization ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall.

A La Carte, June 18-24

Read about dining-related events and promotions across the Las Vegas Valley.

Saxophonist Don Hill is still swinging at 91

Don Hill still remembers his first professional gig playing saxophone on a Mardi Gras float in New Orleans, the city he grew up in.

Saxophonist Don Hill is still swinging at 91

Don Hill still remembers his first professional gig playing saxophone on a Mardi Gras float in New Orleans, the city he grew up in.

Smoke advisory covers Las Vegas

An advisory for smoke and ground-level ozone was issued Tuesday for the Las Vegas Valley, according to the Clark County Department of Air Quality.

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State agency finds Child Haven staff complied with policy in case of runaway siblings

One of two state agencies that launched an investigation of Child Haven after five siblings walked out of the emergency shelter last week has concluded that the facility followed protocol in the incident, which led to a Las Vegas police search for the runaways.

North Las Vegas to vote Wednesday on eminent domain strategy

Thousands of underwater North Las Vegas home­owners face a pair of bad options: Pay down a home that might never again be worth its purchase price or stop payments and await the inevitable, the credit-crashing crunch of foreclosure.

Visitors can rent a bike, ball, net or more at Sunset Park

When Sunset Park wrapped up a major, multiyear renovation in May, a new amenity was added. Visitors to the park now can rent everything from fishing poles to bicycles to rope for slack rope walking for just a few dollars.

Dining Pick of the Week: Park on Fremont

This is not a park in the sense of green grass and swings. Instead, it’s a great place to park yourself for a sandwich or salad or to enjoy a unique cocktail including Boilermakers, Mason Jar Shooters and Bloody Marys.

Area Briefing, June 18-24

SAFE SUMMER NIGHTS CELEBRATIONS PLANNED JUNE 26 AND AUG. 6

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