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Storm drenches Southern California; rain to hit valley over next few days

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

December 19, 2010 - 6:08 pm

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wet pre-winter storm dumped as much as 7 inches of rain on parts of Southern California over the weekend, triggering scores of accidents, a few minor mudslides and forcing the cancellation of Sunday’s final seven horse races at Hollywood Park.

Rainfall that began Saturday morning continued relentlessly throughout Sunday and wasn’t expected to let up until sometime Monday. It was expected to resume again Tuesday, continue through Wednesday and then, after a brief break, return on Christmas Day, said Stuart Seto of the National Weather Service.

Emily Diaz, top/left, 13, splashes Armando Tirre III, 8, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Lake Mead, ...

More water, more people at Lake Mead this Memorial Day weekend

By Brett Clarkson / RJ

May 28, 2023 - 8:40 pm

About 50,000 people were expected at Lake Mead, which is outside Las Vegas, over this Memorial Day weekend.

An artist rendering of what the Oakland Athletics Las Vegas ballpark could look like. The $1.5 ...

A’s Las Vegas ballpark funding bill set to be heard Monday

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 28, 2023 - 3:48 pm

The public will have their first in-person shot Monday to chime in on the Oakland Athletics’ ballpark financing bill.

Biden, McCarthy confident ‘final’ debt ceiling deal will gain enough votes

The Associated Press

May 28, 2023 - 5:43 pm

The compromise includes spending cuts but risks angering some lawmakers as they take a closer look at the concessions. Biden told reporters at the White House upon his return from Delaware that he was confident the plan will make it to his desk.

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Debt ceiling agreement gets thumbs up from biz groups, jeers from some on political right

By Kevin Freking Associated Press

May 28, 2023 - 1:01 pm

Some of the earliest objections are coming from the most conservative members of Congress, particularly members of the hardline House Freedom Caucus that often clashes with GOP leadership.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks with members of the press about debt limit negot ...

Biden, GOP make tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid US default

The Associated Press

May 27, 2023 - 10:15 pm

With the outlines of a deal in place, legislation could be drafted and shared with lawmakers in time for votes early next week in the House and later in the Senate.

Fentanyl pills (Drug Enforcement Administration via AP)

Henderson sees jump in overdose deaths, promotes drug prevention

By Mark Credico / RJ

May 27, 2023 - 8:00 am

The city of Henderson is making a concerted effort to focus on drug prevention and raising awareness of the dangers of drugs, according to city officials.

Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Boulder City. (Benjamin Hager/Las Veg ...

Tightening the taps: Las Vegas water conservation bill clears Senate

By Colton Lochhead / RJ

May 27, 2023 - 9:45 am

A bill that would give the SNWA the power to limit water use in single-family homes in the Las Vegas Valley was approved by the state Senate.

The Nevada State Legislature Building at the state Capitol complex on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in ...

Budget bills, Rex’s law headed to Lombardo’s desk

By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

May 27, 2023 - 7:30 am

Two bills making up the state’s budget and legislation that would increase penalties for reckless driving were among the dozens of the bills approved.