Ricardo Torres-cortez
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Henderson, NV, United States
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Nevada’s first Black mayor carries on her father’s legacy
Pamela Goynes-Brown remembers playing outside the old North Las Vegas City Hall when her father would take his children to work. → Read More
Mammoth new library planned for Historic Westside
A “state of the art” library reminiscent of those found at universities is coming to the Historic Westside. → Read More
‘Super convenient,’ marriage license pop-up bureau operates at Reid airport
The county clerk’s office issues about 80,000 annual marriage licenses. It’s opened the pop-up location since 2018 (with the exception of 2021, a pandemic year). → Read More
Seaman declares bid for Las Vegas mayor, touts ‘keen ability’
Las Vegas Councilwoman Victoria Seaman on Thursday evening publicly announced a bid to be the city’s next mayor. → Read More
Inspections inspired by Alpine Motel tragedy find many broken smoke detectors
The city of Las Vegas completed initial code enforcement inspections at the nearly three dozen Las Vegas properties similar to the Alpine Motel. → Read More
‘Why my kids?’ Empty kitchen haunts NLV parents of crash victims
Being home is only a painful reminder of the suffering a North Las Vegas couple endures after they lost seven family members in a car crash caused by an impaired driver. → Read More
Smith Newby appointed to state Assembly District 10
Clark County on Tuesday appointed longtime local government officer Sabra Smith Newby to the Nevada Assembly. → Read More
Former Congresswoman Berkley to run for Las Vegas mayor
Former U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., wants to be the next mayor of Las Vegas. → Read More
Parking garage planned for the Arts District
The city of Las Vegas on Wednesday voted to buy one of three parcels needed to build a parking garage at the corner of Imperial Avenue and Casino Center Boulevard. → Read More
Jeff German, Metro homicide detectives honored at Las Vegas City Hall
The Review-Journal investigative journalist and the Metropolitan Police Department detectives who investigated his killing were honored Wednesday with proclamations at City Hall. → Read More
North Las Vegas appoints first Latina to City Council
The North Las Vegas City Council appointed a new member, although the council split with the new mayor over who should fill the vacant seat. → Read More
Nevada’s 1st Black mayor takes office in North Las Vegas
Pamela Goynes-Brown took the ceremonial oath of office Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Brune, Allen-Palenske join Las Vegas City Council
Two new councilwomen joined the Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday, expanding the female majority to five. → Read More
Up to 40 cannabis consumption lounges coming to Nevada
Nevada is only issuing 20 independent licenses, half of which would go to social equity applicants. → Read More
Henderson officials strive for modernity and progress with new city logo
In one of two versions of the new logo — being implemented in stages since February — the letter “O” is a golden-yellow semicircle representative of how high the sun shines there, Assistant City Manager Stephanie Garcia-Vause recently told the Review-Journal. The other shows a white “H” topped with a golden arch. → Read More
City votes to audit Animal Foundation funds
The Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to recruit a third-party firm to conduct the financial evaluation. → Read More
Clark County names next chief executive
The county named a new manager to succeed the retiring Yolanda King. → Read More
Schiller might be named next Clark County manager
Clark County may name Deputy County Manager Kevin Schiller to the top post at its meeting on Tuesday. → Read More
Eviction diversion court program coming to Clark County
Help is coming for some facing eviction. → Read More
Fentanyl deaths down, but stories still tragic
Fentanyl deaths have fallen by 19 percent thus far in 2022, but stories about the potent drug’s effects on users and families show its deadly impact. → Read More