Print edition for March 30, 2006

Progress, nature at odds in land fight: By Brian Wargo; Looking to protect rare plants and fossils, the Bureau of Land Management has opened the door to ruling out development on more than 13,000 acres in the northern Las Vegas Valley.

Galardi bugged out of FBI sting: Jeff German and Steve Kanigher; FBI agents came within hours in late August 2003 of wiring up topless club owner Michael Galardi and sending him to a meeting to set up then-Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack, FBI reports obtained by the Sun show.

Ron Kantowski tips his hat to the business acumen of a Red Sox fan and, of course, professional Yankee Hater: He Hate They.

Editorial: Moment of truth for Hamas: Tuesday's parliamentary election in Israel demonstrates that his centrist vision is gaining support from Israeli voters.

Immigrants find they can fight City Hall: By Timothy Pratt; They asked for a sidewalk to give their children a safe way to school, expecting to get shot down.

Alternative sites proposed for school: By Emily Richmond; Henderson officials asked Clark County Schools Superintendent Walt Rulffes on Wednesday to reconsider plans to build an elementary school in a rural neighborhood, suggesting several alternate locations within the city's limits.

Editorial: Seeking a sane policy: The measure - which has portions that have earned bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans, including President Bush - would allow up to 1.5 million agriculture workers into the United States and provide 400,000 additional green cards for immigrants in other industries. It also would double U.S. Border Patrol forces and prevent charitable organizations from being prosecuted for providing assistance to illegal residents.

John Katsilometes chats with Mari Landers, a longtime supporter of arts, who will be honored: Landers will be honored Friday night at "An Evening of Elegance and Style," the annual fundraising gala to benefit the LV Philharmonic. During the program at the Venetian, Saks and Missoni Women's Collection Creative Director Angela Missoni will unveil the Missoni fall 2006 collection and the new Missoni fragrance for women (so rare is it that Vegas is a site for such an unveiling that Landers, for one, doesn't recall it ever happening before).

Gordon no longer Mr. Nice Guy: Brian Hilderbrand; That might not necessarily be the case in the future, Gordon said. While commenting on his uncharacteristic postrace shove of Matt Kenseth on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee - which earned him a $10,000 fine - Gordon said his off-track demeanor could be influenced by his determination to be more aggressive on the track.

Editorial: Get real about gas mileage: But the Bush administration's new rules for light trucks (pickups weighing less than 8,500 pounds and all SUVs and vans) are a disappointment.

Letter: Obligation to build new schools must be met: Since the Henderson Planning Commission and the City Council have been approving all these new housing developments over the past 10 years, they are obligated to follow through and approve school sites as needed. They are responsible to provide for the needs of the residents that they approved housing for.

Letter: Illegal immigration creates hard feelings: Who, primarily, is at fault here? (That tells us who can fix it!)

Inmates not always getting HIV medication: David Kihara; The reason for that depends on whom you ask.

Dideriksen signs extension for 'Hairspray' role: Jerry Fink; "I was excited to get the opportunity to keep going," the 22-year-old performer said. "I don't think I'm ready to hang my hat up on this yet.

Turner on the rebound in Las Vegas: The dynamic performer has returned to Las Vegas after a sojourn to New Orleans that was filled with fortune - good and bad.

Three names considered to replace Judge McGroarty: The Commission on Judicial Selection forwarded three names - Tim Williams, 50; Susan Johnson, 46; and D. Lanny Waite, 54 - to Gov. Kenny Guinn as its recommendations to fill the seat vacant because of the retirement of District Judge John McGroarty. The new judge will preside over civil cases.

TCU coach still feels for Rebels: The Horned Frogs play the Rebels at 7 p.m. in Mountain West Conference preseason action at Tony Gwynn Stadium, which will be the first time Schlossnagle has faced his former squad.

Letter: Acknowledging role, talent of teachers: As a former teacher of English and social studies, I too "made" students do the very same things that Mr. Zelasko does in his classroom and, I dare say, outside his classroom.