RESTAURANT REPORT

ARA Pizza and Pasta Bistro, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, received 13 demerits Aug. 25. Violations included employee observed not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: B

Profits rise for Shuffle Master

A recent stock offering by Shuffle Master prompted Wall Street to sing the gaming equipment provider’s praises.

A tack to lay down tracks

Operators of the Las Vegas Monorail are looking forward to an extension to McCarran International Airport even as the rail system’s debt rating points toward default.

IN BRIEF

NEW YORK

Streak of home-sales increases stopped

Las Vegas snapped its seven-month streak of increasing home sales in August, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors reported Tuesday.

INSIDE BUSINESS

Service1st Bank names development officer

Fannie, Freddie seizure may affect Western Alliance results

Western Alliance Bancorporation, the Las Vegas-based holding company for Bank of Nevada, on Tuesday said it expects to take a noncash charge of $15 million to $20 million for preferred stock and preferred debt holdings, including some at Freddie Mac, which the government seized Sunday.

THE DAY IN BEIJING

DAY ONE OVERVIEW – With Day 1 of the Beijing Olympics almost done, the U.S. medal count was nonexistent. Cuba, Uzbekistan and 16 other countries had bragging rights over the Americans. The closest thing to glory was a Colorado resident winning gold for the Czech Republic.

Bears to put brakes on tailgating

It’s a time-honored tradition, and tailgating at NFL games always has been a useful tool for the sports fan.

Phelps clutches piece of eight

BEIJING — Michael Phelps got one of his toughest races out of the way, and it couldn’t have been any easier.

Chase in reach for Kyle Busch

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Kyle Busch’s dream season isn’t likely to turn into a nightmare anytime soon. The Las Vegas native will start from the pole today in the Centurion Boats at The Glen, attempting to make NASCAR history and gain a little peace of mind.

LETTERS

Stadium situation hurts UNLV football program

Gorman retains state Legion title

With strong arms starting on both sides, Saturday’s American Legion state tournament championship game appeared to have the all the earmarks of a pitching duel.

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

Early voting tally is low

As early voting in a remarkably low-octane Nevada primary ended, turnout remained low, according to figures from the Clark County Election Department.

Winnemucca doing just fine

WINNEMUCCA — Although the J.C. Penney store closed a decade ago during a mining bust, there’s still a Wal-Mart and a couple of Western clothing stores. The Martin Hotel offers excellent Basque food, but the next best dining choice may be the Pizza Hut.

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