Cristen Drummond
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Educators share more about issues, concerns causing an increase in the number of teachers leaving CCSD
After having numerous issues and many concerns, a rising number of educators are deciding to leave the Clark County School District. Parents in the Las Vegas valley are made aware of every departure via the school board meetings because each board meeting agenda lists the teachers leaving. → Read More
Nevada Legislator considers bill to cap delivery fees from third-party delivery apps
The Nevada Legislature is considering a bill to cap fees charged by third-party food delivery apps like Door Dash or Uber Eats and others regarding restaurant delivery. Various businesses in the Las Vegas Valley, including Tacotarian in Downtown Las Vegas, support the new bill after having issues with third-party food service providers. → Read More
Questions linger over why COVID-19 vaccination record is documented on card instead of website or app
For a while now, there's been a steady increase of COVID-19 vaccinations in Nevada. The state reports that 1.2 million people have received a shot so far. → Read More
Lack of ride share drivers leads to taxi services making comeback in Las Vegas
Some at the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign noticed problems when ordering a Lyft or Uber — a trend making Caesar and others consider another option. → Read More
CCSD hosts first session of ‘listening tour’ for parents, students to provide feedback
The Clark County School District is giving everyone a chance to chime in on the future of education within CCSD. The district is hosting a listening tour for students, parents, and community members to let their voices be heard. → Read More
A look back at CCSD’s distance education journey, response efforts 1-year later
March 16 marks one year since the start of online learning for students in the Clark County School District. On this day in 2020, school buildings around the state closed, and students remotely logged online to access classes. → Read More
WEB EXTRA: After 18 years together, local couple shares why an arranged marriage worked for them
A Las Vegas couple remains in love 18 years after their arranged marriage. Ayesha Mehdi and Raja Mehdi married a week after being introduced by their families in Pakistan. Raja was an oncology fellow in Michigan and would fly home during his breaks to meet potential proposals. After roughly three years of introductions, his family found the perfect match with Ayesha. → Read More
Car Vending Machine: Carvana is the newest way to buy used cars in the Las Vegas valley
A large glass building that looks like a glass case is catching drivers’ attention on I-15. → Read More
CCSD principals working to develop transitional plan for hybrid learning
The Clark County School District is one month away from hybrid learning. Pre-K to third-grade students will be the first to try attending classes on campus a couple of days while completing digital coursework during the week. → Read More
LVHS Mariachi band to perform at Biden inauguration
They say not only are they representing Nevada with music, but also culture. Mariachi Joya from Las Vegas High School is set to perform on the national stage. → Read More
Logistical, website issues cause CCSD teachers to question the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan
Nevada educators are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but there’s just one problem: They’re still unable to register to receive the dosage. → Read More
Local theatres, entertainment venues working to adapt during struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic
Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world, but the spotlight that normally shines so bright on the city has dimmed during the coronavirus pandemic. It has created issues for many working in the entertainment industry. → Read More
Repaving of ramps prompts closures at 215 and Tropicana and Flamingo
Ongoing repaving projects will prompt the closure of highway ramps at Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road from approximately 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The closures will be at the highway on-ramp from Tropicana to northbound 215, and the highway off-ramp from northbound 215 to Flamingo. → Read More
LIVE: Trump, Biden face off in final presidential debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden hurtled toward Thursday night’s final debate, which may be the trailing incumbent’s best chance to change the race’s trajectory with just 12 days left until the election. → Read More
LVMPD celebrates 44 recruits during graduation ceremony Tuesday
Graduates began their training on April 15 and are from 12 different states and three countries including Mexico, Canada, and Bulgaria. → Read More
Report: Las Vegas ranks as #2 city in US for female entrepreneurs
Staff compared the percentage of local business owners who are women, how many are self-employed, taxes and the earnings gap between entrepreneurs of different genders. → Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Edmundo “Eddie” Escobedo Sr.
The legacy of a prominent businessman in the Hispanic community is remembered here today, ten years after his passing. → Read More
Experts explain how to protect computer infrastructure, businesses from hackers
Cybercrimes are not uncommon in today's world. Many businesses access information online, making it necessary that their network and systems are free from threats to avoid data breaches. But it is not always easy to keep cybercrooks at bay. → Read More
Local restaurant thrives during pandemic; new location will open soon
While many businesses are trying to survive the coronavirus pandemic, there are also some local businesses that are thriving. → Read More
Businesses popping up in southwest Las Vegas despite pandemic
The pandemic is crippling, but it’s not stopping some business from opening in the southwest valley. A shopping complex on S. Rainbow and the 215 has a few new places ready to start receiving patrons. → Read More