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Drive offers school supplies to child abuse victims: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009; This month, children will receive school supplies from donations to Olive Crest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and preserving the family. The annual back-to-school drive, which began in mid July, is fueled by organizations and families who donate backpacks, paper, folders, pens and pencils to Olive Crest. Gift cards are also accepted.
UNLV, UNR make Forbes' list of the nation's top 500 colleges: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009; Two Nevada public schools made Forbes’ list of America’s Best Colleges this year. UNLV placed 486 while UNR came in at 406.
Las Vegans react to Sotomayor confirmation: Group gathers to watch historic vote that saw Reid, Ensign split; Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009; The Senate confirmed Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday as the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court. The vote was 68-31 for President Barack Obama's first high court nominee as she becomes the 111th justice and just the third woman to serve. Sen. Harry Reid voted in favor and Sen. John Ensign voted against the confirmation. Members of the Las Vegas Hispanic community who gathered to watch the confirmation at Esmeralda’s restaurant on East Charleston Boulevard were jubilant Thursday afternoon.
Titus outlines concerns with health care bill: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009; U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) brought her concerns about health care reform to the Boulder City Rotary Club today, explaining why she opposed the first version of the bill in the House, answering questions and listening to comments.
Man sentenced in shooting death of Palo Verde freshman: Parents of Christopher Privett express sorrow over loss of their son; Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009; Ezekiel Williams was sentenced Wednesday to a minimum of eight years on one count of voluntary manslaughter with use of a deadly weapon and one count of accessory to murder in the shooting death of a high school freshman last year. The decision was handed down by District Court Judge Stefany Miley. Williams pleaded guilty June 24. On Feb. 18, 2008, Palo Verde High School freshman Christopher Privett was shot in a drive-by shooting.
Community, police come together for National Night Out: Event gives neighbors and police officers a chance to get to know each other; Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009; Communities across the Las Vegas Valley came together Tuesday to celebrate the 26th Annual National Night Out. National Night Out is a crime- and drug-prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The event, which began in 1984, is designed to bring neighbors together, heighten awareness about crime and drug activity and strengthen neighborhood and police relations.
Man accused of kidnapping, sex assault arrested: Monday, Aug. 3, 2009; Metro Police detectives arrested a man Monday on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault and impersonating an officer.
Residents decry possible loss of post office: Councilwoman says loss would be damaging to elderly, businesses; Monday, Aug. 3, 2009; Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian said today that losing the Garside Post Office in her district would make it difficult for senior citizens and residents who rely on public transportation to get to the Post Office. Local businesses would also be affected, she said. Tarkanian held a news conference in front of the Garside Post Office, 1801 S. Decatur Blvd., in response to an announcement that some post offices are being considered for closure.
Camp Cartwheel brings joy to sick children and volunteers: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009; When a Metro Police officer spent his vacation as a counselor at Camp Cartwheel one year, Jeff Gordon, president and CEO of the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, was curious to know why. “I said, ‘With all the things you could be doing with your time off, how come you’re coming here?’” Gordon recalled. “And what he said to me next I have never forgotten. He said, ‘I come to Camp Cartwheel to wash the mud from my soul.’”
Two area residents die of H1N1 flu: Five have died so far of flu strain; Thursday, July 30, 2009; Two Clark County residents have died of the H1N1 flu strain in the past week.

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Michelin: Bad economy means no 2010 guide in Las Vegas: Friday, June 26, 2009; Count Las Vegas out for the Michelin Guide in 2010. A spokeswoman for the company said it will temporarily discontinue guides for Las Vegas and Los Angeles next year because of the economy, though it has plans to resume publishing for both cities in 2011.

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