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| First Up: Moving On From the Election |
| | Francisco Aguilar, who cruised to reelection as Nevada’s secretary of state, wants to improve the efficiency of the voting process in future elections, saying “Nevadans deserve better” and “no voter should have to wait in line for five hours.” [Las Vegas Review-Journal] | - Clark County by the numbers: About 220,000 people participated in early voting, roughly 146,000 cast ballots on Election Day, and at least 378,000 mail ballots were processed as of Wednesday. Nearly 5,000 ballots need to be cured. Those voters will be contacted via phone, text, and email. You can always call 702-455-CURE (2873) to verify your ballot. [KVVU]
- Nevada Senate Democrats choose Edgar Flores of Clark County to serve as Senate Majority Leader for the upcoming legislative session, succeeding Nicole Cannizzaro, who was elected Nevada's next attorney general, taking over the role from Aaron Ford, who goes on to be governor next year. [KSNV]
- I take back what I wrote yesterday. As it turns out, the Democrats locked down a two-thirds supermajority in the Assembly and are one seat shy of another one in the Senate. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
- Former governor Steve Sisolak calls it a good opportunity for Gov.-Elect Ford and the Democrats, but warns against raising taxes in this economic climate. He expects to see very few vetoes in next year’s session, since Ford will likely work out agreements with politically friendly lawmakers before legislation reaches his deck. [KSNV]
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| | | Sweater weather means winter watering season! From November through February, water only on your ONE assigned day a week – it's the law. Changing your watering clock not only conserves water but also ensures compliance with the law, prevents water waste, and helps protect our limited water supply. Find your assigned watering day at snwa.com. |
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| What Las Vegas's Talking About |
| 🫸 Nightlife Faces Limits in the Arts District | A landlord is moving to evict Cork and Thorn after a series of violent confrontations, including a deadly stabbing, that police believe began inside the bar before taking place at a nearby city-owned parking lot. Cork and Thorn was shut down in September, but City Council members are allowing the business to operate with a suspended hookah license and late night hours limited to 1 a.m. [KVVU] | - Another Downtown destination, the Obodo Collective in the Historic Westside, is struggling after thieves broke into sheds to steal equipment and supplies. The registered nonprofit supplies local produce to the community and grows its own harvest on site. [KSNV]
- City Cast Las Vegas discusses the impact of criminal activity on small businesses in Downtown neighborhoods in today’s news roundup. The episode also looks at a new study that suggests Vegas is no longer the 24-hour city it used to be. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
| | | 🍕 Vegas Remembers Carmine’s Pizza Founder | A memorial service will be held Sunday for Carmine Vento, who died at 78 last week. The founder of Carmine’s Pizza Kitchen leaves behind a 50-year business legacy, dating back to 1976 when he opened the first restaurant to serve pizza by the slice with a walk-up window. His family will continue running four Carmine’s Pizza Kitchens in the valley, plus a new Spring Valley location opening soon on Rainbow. [KVVU] | | 🎸 Rush Confirms Sphere Rumors | Confirming chatter that’s been around for a while (including in this newsletter), Rush have officially announced a residency at the Sphere. The band is playing two albums in their entirety, “2112” and “Moving Pictures,” plus other favorites, so expect a long night. Also expect tickets to get snatched up fast. So far, only five dates are booked in May. [Consequence of Sound] |
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| |  | The key to free. (Rob Kachelriess/City Cast Las Vegas) |
| 🤓 Hey! Are you ready to take the latest City Cast Las Vegas news quiz? As always, the questions are based on stories featured in the newsletter over the past week. | | Here’s the first question to get you started: | What is one thing you could not get for free in Vegas with an “I Voted” sticker on Election Day? | | A. A lap dance | B. A doughnut | C. A tuna melt | D. A haircut | | | |
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🐊 The Las Vegas Reptile Zoo — yes, there is such a thing — is looking after a six-foot-long alligator that was surrendered to the nonprofit after it was kept as an illegal pet. | | The alligator is currently taking up residence in a koi pond at an undisclosed location. The Las Vegas Reptile Zoo is accepting donations to help look after the big guy and find him a new, permanent home. |
| — Rob Kachelriess | Thanks to Layla Muhammad for this week’s newsletter edits! |
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