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Las Vegas passes controversial homeless camping ban

The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday adopted a controversial proposal that bans people from camping and sleeping in public areas in downtown Las Vegas, and in residential areas throughout the city, if there are beds free at established homeless shelters.

Las Vegas OKs 2-acre land purchase near City Hall

The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday authorized spending $7.9 million to purchase 14 parcels across from City Hall as part of a “strategic acquisition” that sets the stage for future redevelopment plans.