About a year ago, Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic landmark “O” shifted to a seven-night schedule, a first for the dream-like epic that originally opened with Bellagio in October of 1998. After passing the 10,000-show mark last September, the production hired new artists and increased the cast to 117 from 77 in preparation for what should […]
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Real Christmas Trees Growing in Popularity in Las Vegas
Some residents in the Las Vegas Valley are “getting real” with their Christmas trees this season. Rudolph’s Christmas Trees in Las Vegas saw brisk business on Saturday, the first weekend of December. Rudolph’s is offering online sales with delivery and home setup during the coronavirus pandemic. Rudolph’s said it has seen a 25 percent increase […]
Thanksgiving Traffic Drops at California-Nevada Border
If traffic volumes at the state lines bordering Southern Nevada are any indication, it appears many in the region got the message to not travel during Thanksgiving. Traffic on Interstate 15 at the border of California and leading to Utah plus traffic on Interstate 11 leading to Arizona saw a collective 15.8 percent year-over-year drop during the Thanksgiving […]
Rams, Chargers Could Play Home Games at Allegiant Stadium
The Los Angeles Rams and Chargers knew they would be playing in a brand new stadium for their home games this season — but that stadium being located in Las Vegas likely wasn’t in the game plan. The Rams and Chargers have been playing this season at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, which opened in […]
For Only $45, You Could Own a Tattoo Parlor
If you’ve ever wanted to own a tattoo parlor in Las Vegas, now’s your chance. Caleb Cashew, the owner of Black Omen Tattoo, said he is raffling off his business and inventory to one lucky winner. “Someone is going to have the ability to win a functioning business for $45 and walk in that day, […]
Beyond Meat, Others, Considering Nevada Facility
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development gave the plant-based protein manufacturing company the green light to expand its footprint to the greater Reno area on Wednesday. State officials have agreed to grant $4.4 million in tax abatements. In exchange, Beyond Meat would build a 158,000-square-foot facility in Washoe County and hire and train 135 […]
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Christmas Tree Safety Tips
As people start to put up Christmas trees, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (LVFAR) says two things are very concerning. First, more people are planning to put up real Christmas trees this year instead of imitation trees. Second, there is a shortage of trees because of the pandemic, wildfires, and a number of lots that […]
Expanded Free Internet Access Coming to Students in Three Las Vegas Neighborhoods
Nearly $1 million will go into an effort to expand free Internet access to Las Vegas households as part of a solution for students and distance learning, according to a city news release. The Historic Westside, the Corridor of Hope and the Las Vegas Medical District will be the first neighborhoods to benefit from a […]
Is it Still Affordable to Buy A House Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight moderation in seasonally-adjusted and year-over-year new […]
Walmart to Give Workers $700M in 4th Round of Virus Bonuses
Walmart says for the fourth time during the pandemic it will be giving its 1.5 million U.S. part-time and full-time employees additional cash bonuses for their work. The move, announced Thursday, follows similar announcements in recent weeks by such retailers as Target, Lowe’s, and Amazon, which are all offering another round of bonuses as virus […]
