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Skateboaders, others enjoy Craig Ranch Regional Park on opening day

North Las Vegas’ Craig Ranch Regional Park debuted Friday with a whoosh and a bang. Those are the sounds skateboards made at the skatepark, one of the largest in the U.S. Others visited then new playgrounds at the $130 million park.

Clark County School District seeks state grant for online testing

Students soon will have to take state-required tests online instead of on paper. That will cost money, so the Clark County School District is applying for $3.35 million from a state educational technology fund to make that happen over the next two years. Clark County School Board members unanimously agreed Thursday to send the application to the Nevada Department of Education seeking the financial aid.

Literary Las Vegas: “The Momentaer” by Patrick Cristobal

“The Momentaer” is the sequel to the 2010 novel “The Orbiter,” written by UNLV student Patrick Cristobal. Sixteen years after Pierre Zeyfur stopped Lance Torrent from ruling the universe, Zeyfur’s daughter, Claire, has her own adventure. She finds a watch, the Momentaer, which allows her to travel through time. Unable to remove the watch and with only three months left before it kills her, Claire endeavors to remove the deadly contraption on a journey through time.

Clark County School Board replacement expected in December

South-central Las Vegas won’t be represented on the Clark County School Board until at least Dec. 5 because of the abrupt resignation of Lorraine Alderman, who gave six days’ notice and a vague explanation for her sudden departure.

School District employees subpoenaed in testing investigation

Seven Clark County School District employees have been subpoenaed in the state’s growing investigation of a Las Vegas school where student test scores rose dramatically in 2011-12, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.

Death Valley offers pleasant hiking, good sights

Over the next six months or so, Death Valley National Park, Calif., should be a must-do entry on your weekend travel list. You will find pleasant temperatures and sunny skies that afford great hiking, road trip and camping opportunities. An added bonus to these outdoor pleasures is visiting Scotty’s Castle, about three or so hours northwest of Las Vegas, depending on the route you choose.

For a thriving hive, give bees plenty to work with

Question: Do you have any suggestions on fruit trees for the Amargosa Valley area? I have an apiary out there, so I try to plant things that are good for the bees but that will survive the heat and cold.

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