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Discouraged by lack of jobs, a woman looks to leave: Monday, April 13, 2009; Cynthia Stone is a 53-year-old grandmother who is trying to leave everything behind in Las Vegas. She wants to leave behind unemployment, which came to her after 24 years in the health care field, and a 2007 home foreclosure. Staring at dead ends, she says she's ready to move on.
Experts: No change in sight for state's gay marriage ban: Friday, April 10, 2009; Local experts say Nevada probably won’t be legalizing same-sex marriage any time soon, following recent decisions affirming gay marriage in Iowa and Vermont, but the emerging trend could help turn public sentiment here.
Count finds 17 percent increase in homeless population: Thursday, April 9, 2009; Homeless people who struggle the most with disabilities and addictions are remaining on the streets, while many others are successfully entering transitional housing.
FDA approves drug tested at Nevada Cancer Institute: Thursday, April 9, 2009; A new cancer drug studied in clinical trials by a Nevada Cancer Institute doctor has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Nevada Cancer Institute was one of the sites that tested this new drug on four Las Vegas patients.
Leung retains Las Vegas Municipal Judge seat: Tuesday, April 7, 2009; Incumbent Judge Cynthia Leung retained her position on the Las Vegas Municipal Judge Department 1 seat following Tuesday’s primary election.
After Iowa ruling, LV churches take differing views on gay marriage: Monday, April 6, 2009; Pastor Dave Krueger-Duncan has performed one legal marriage in the seven years he has been a religious leader in Las Vegas. That was on July 18, 2008, for Julie Liebo and Charlotte Morgan, members of his Northwest Community Church. The Christian congregation is “open and affirming” to gay and lesbian couples. Morgan said that means “our church is way beyond acceptance. Richard Ziser, chairman of the advocacy group Nevada Concerned Citizens, supported Prop 8 in California. He’s also opposed to recent state legislation, introduced by Sen. David Parks, D-Las Vegas, that would give domestic partners the same rights as spouses.
Hospice fundraiser a celebration of lost lives: Hundreds gathered as about 350 butterflies were released; Saturday, April 4, 2009; Hundreds of black and orange Painted Lady butterflies released into the sky Saturday afternoon at a northwest Las Vegas Valley park were a symbolic tribute to lost loved ones.
Paintings, tea on the menu at Sun City Summerlin art show: Friday, April 3, 2009; Tea will be on the menu at Sun City Summerlin Art Club's 17th Annual Art Show, with the theme "Teahouse of the April Moon." The show will also feature more than 100 works by local artists Saturday and Sunday.
Supporters of shuttered art museum hold fundraiser: Friday, April 3, 2009; The Las Vegas Art Museum may be closed, but that hasn't kept local art lovers from organizing a grassroots fundraiser.
It all started with the desire to start a charity art show, said interior designer Alice O'Keefe, who is also an amateur painter. She sold several of her acrylic paintings at the Thursday evening show.
Residents push to bring wind turbines to small acreage: Thursday, April 2, 2009; If renewable energy is the wave of the future, then the city needs to get on board by changing some of its codes, says Terry Buis, a small business owner. He would like to install a 42-foot wind turbine at his business, Sun Valley Automotive, 4553 N. Rancho Drive. The problem: His city lot is 1 1/2 acres. According to city code, wind turbines are only allowed on residential farms two acres or larger.
Home swapping trend could bypass valley: Experts say homeowners need equity, and that's difficult to find in Las Vegas; Tuesday, March 31, 2009; Peggy Magee would like to retire to northwest Las Vegas to be close to family. On a fluke, her son placed her $100,000 house on the popular online classifieds site Craigslist. In this tough market they didn't want a sell -- they wanted a swap. Generally, one of the parties needs to own their home, which Peggy Magee does. And in most cases, the other party would have to have substantial equity in their property. And that's hard to find in the valley.
Park proposed for northwest Las Vegas: Monday, March 30, 2009; Northwest Las Vegas residents may be strolling through a 10-acre park near Hualapai Way and Grand Teton Drive in the future.
Steinbergs honored by Summerlin's Adelson School: Monday, March 30, 2009; Longtime education advocates Faye and Dr. Leon Steinberg were honored by the Adelson School in Summerlin for their leadership and commitment to Jewish education.
Passport fair draws future travelers: Sunday, March 29, 2009; Even though economic news is dour and more people are staying home or canceling vacations, some Las Vegans are making plans.
Dental care for needy facing uncertain future: Sunday, March 29, 2009; When Vietnam veteran Ted Mattos, who is on partial disability for post-traumatic stress disorder, needs his teeth cleaned, he goes to the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. He donated $20 for his care on Saturday, and that was optional.
For under-employed, life is paycheck-to-paycheck: Saturday, March 28, 2009; Marianne Berger looks like a woman who has been caring for others for more than 30 years. Her shoulders are slumped. Her graying hair is pulled back away from her face, which seems weary, but most of all, disappointed.
Mother's Day tea will benefit foster care system: Friday, March 27, 2009; Adoptive and foster mothers will receive a special honor at the sixth annual Mother’s Day Tea at the JW Marriott resort in Summerlin.
Historic Native American basket finds its way back to Las Vegas: Decorative basket on display at Nevada State Museum; Friday, March 27, 2009; After more than 80 years in a private collection, spirited away from its Las Vegas origin by the ancestors of a pioneering family, a historic Moapa Paiute basket has returned home. The decorative basket, created by a skillful weaver in the early 20th century, is on display in the lobby of the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.
Candidates talk diversity at Henderson forum: Thursday, March 26, 2009; Minority issues in a time of economic crisis dominated the discussion at a Thursday evening candidates' forum at the Henderson Convention Center, which attracted few candidates and a sparse audience.
School musical to feature circus stunts: Thursday, March 26, 2009; The greatest show on earth is coming to Summerlin — set to music and starring students.
To prepare for their newest musical theater production, cast members of "Barnum" learned how to juggle, walk on stilts and ride a unicycle. The Meadows School musical is based on the life of American showman P.T. Barnum.
Holocaust Resource Center celebrates grand opening: Wednesday, March 25, 2009; After more than eight years tucked away in a business park, the Holocaust Resource Center recently moved more into the public eye. Las Vegas’ comprehensive source for educational lending materials and programs about the Holocaust is now located in a storefront on South Eastern Avenue.
Seniors get options for affordable housing: Wednesday, March 25, 2009; Seniors on meager incomes now have a new option for a place to live in the northwest with two affordable housing projects set to open in 2010 and early 2011.
Silver Sky Assisted Living facility, a 90-unit affordable care facility, opened at 8220 Silver Sky Drive, between Westcliff Drive and Summerlin Parkway in 2005. Mike Mullin, president of Nevada Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND), said Wednesday the five-acre campus on Silver Sky Drive will soon include 120 affordable senior apartments.
CVS pushes post office closure to May: Tuesday, March 24, 2009; The closure of the U.S. Postal Service branch inside Longs Drugs in Sun City Summerlin was pushed back to May 1 as company officials consider its economic effects.
Ken Burns showcases latest film at Springs Preserve: Friday, March 20, 2009; Filmmaker Ken Burns wants to get children away from video games and social networking sites and get them interested in nature.
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea," his new six-part, 12-hour documentary series, could be a catalyst to spur their interest, he said Friday before a special hour-long preview of his new documentary at the Springs Preserve in central Las Vegas.
Despite foreclosures, builders pin hope on new home sales: At Summerlin open house, builders to offer incentives, prizes, festive atmosphere to tempt buyers; Friday, March 20, 2009; Real estate across Clark County is slumping, but Summerlin homebuilders hope that lower housing prices will bring buyers to the master-planned community's biggest open house of the year.
Cyclists to pedal for fellow biker hit by truck: Friday, March 20, 2009; As many as 200 cyclists are expected to pedal the Valley of Fire scenic route Saturday to honor and raise funds for a Las Vegas man who recently awoke from a coma following a severe bike injury.
Sewer work to cramp weekend traffic downtown: Thursday, March 19, 2009; Traffic at Las Vegas Boulevard and Stewart Avenue will be restricted from March 20 to 23 for sewer system improvement work.
Wind power takes root at local couple's home: Owners of McLane Electric say turbine will be good for environment, their power bills -- and their business; Thursday, March 19, 2009; For those who live on a half-acre or more, have plenty of open space and maybe a little bit of elevation, wind energy might be a cost-saving option.
LV City Council addresses homeless issues: City gets HUD grant; council members express frustration about homeless downtown; Wednesday, March 18, 2009; Housing aid will soon come to Las Vegas residents who are struggling to find shelter or stay in their homes and who qualify for Housing and Urban Development grants.
The City of Las Vegas received about $6.5 million in HUD grants to aid the homeless, the working poor and those with AIDS.
City OKs acceptance of federal stimulus money: Wednesday, March 18, 2009; Over the next two to three years, the City of Las Vegas is expecting to receive millions in federal economic stimulus money that will benefit the homeless, transportation projects and employment aid.
City sells $85 million in bonds to finance downtown projects: Wednesday, March 18, 2009; In the shadow of a recession and a nationwide credit crunch, the City of Las Vegas today sold $85 million in redevelopment bonds to fund downtown development projects officials hope will spur the local economy.
The Las Vegas City Council unanimously voted today to sell the bonds to institutional investors.
Family finds silver lining in economic storm: Wednesday, March 18, 2009; Spring has arrived at the Lucero home. Saturday is the official start of the season, but it feels especially bright and warm in their front yard.
Ramon Lucero squints in the sun and sweat beads on his forehead. He speaks like a man with a million-dollar goal about the small improvement projects he has planned for their modest home near downtown Henderson.
Sun City Summerlin might get to keep post office: Tuesday, March 17, 2009; Officials are re-considering the closure of the Sun City Summerlin post office, located inside the Longs Drugs, following a community outcry that included threats of boycotting and picketing.
Event to explore women's history in Nevada: Monday, March 16, 2009; In the span of about 20 minutes, you can get a mini-lesson this weekend about how women have affected Nevada's history.
Money Bus pulls in with free financial advice: Monday, March 16, 2009; Financial help is pulling up to the curb, and all Las Vegas residents are invited to hop on the bus for some money management counseling.
Gorman students winning big by saving water: Monday, March 16, 2009; Five Bishop Gorman High School students are national finalists in a water conservation competition that could earn them $50,000 in grants and scholarships.
Sun City Summerlin residents demand their post office: Saturday, March 14, 2009; Several Sun City Summerlin residents are threatening to protest in their golf carts outside the Longs Drugs store if its post office is shuttered at the end of the month.
Economy prompts some to get serious about clipping coupons: Saturday, March 14, 2009; It's time for pinching pennies, but it isn't just pennies that many local families are saving. They're using Web sites and co-op meetings to save hundreds on grocery bills.
Raising Cane's restaurants raise money for 'Extreme Makeover' family: Friday, March 13, 2009; Purchase some chicken wings and special sauce at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers in the next few weeks and you'll be donating to the local "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" family.
Scene cleared after suspicious device prompts evacuation: Friday, March 13, 2009; Metro Police investigated a suspicious device found late this morning near Barbara Lane and St. Rose Parkway in the south valley, but the scene was cleared and returned to normal about two hours later.
Gala raises $145,000 for The Alexander Dawson School: Thursday, March 12, 2009; The annual fundraising gala for The Alexander Dawson School brought in more than $145,000, exceeding last year's total by more than $55,000.
Suspicious package turns out to be construction materials: Thursday, March 12, 2009; Metro Police stopped traffic for more than two hours at West Cheyenne Avenue and U.S. 95 North as a response team investigated a suspicious package near the on-ramp.
Ward 4 candidates, residents disagree on priorities: Wednesday, March 11, 2009; Las Vegas City Council Ward 4 candidates spoke broadly Wednesday night about job creation and economic development, but many who attended the Sun City Summerlin forum said they felt the candidates didn’t specifically address community issues.
Students to take proficiency tests next week: Tuesday, March 10, 2009; Clark County sophomores are gearing up to take state tests next week that will show they are competent in reading, writing, math and science.
Valley musicians, designers honored at Governor's Arts Awards: Monday, March 9, 2009; The Las Vegas Youth Orchestra and Henderson architect and public radio commentator Robert Fielden and his wife, Jane, were among six groups and individuals recognized last week at the Governor's Arts Awards.
Sun City Summerlin could get WiFi tower: Monday, March 9, 2009; Sun City Summerlin may be growing a different type of palm tree – one with a wireless Internet antenna.
Alexander Dawson accepting preschool applications: Spaces filling quickly, school officials say; Friday, March 6, 2009; Spaces are filling up quickly for the first 3-year-old preschool program at the Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain.
Play pays tribute to Lucille Ball: Friday, March 6, 2009; The nationwide tour of "An Evening with Lucille Ball" kicks off at the historic Boulder City Theater April 10 and 11 with brassy impersonator Suzanne LaRusch portraying the redhead comedic star.
Singer brings her love to Summerlin: Friday, March 6, 2009; Miari is all about love, from her poppy R & B ballads to her pink lipstick kiss "trademark" on all her publicity material. And that just may make her a marketer's dream at a time when people could use some candied lyrics and fizzy beats.
Cimarron cheerleaders recognized for state championship: Thursday, March 5, 2009; Lauded today by its school for perfect spirit and stunts, the Cimarron-Memorial High School varsity cheer team celebrated its win over 17 other schools at the Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association annual tournament with a pep rally and luncheon.