UNLV roundup: Softball team drops two on opening day

Mariah Mazon pitched a no-hitter with nine strikeouts to lead Oregon State past UNLV 1-0 in the Rebel Kickoff Classic softball tournament Friday at Eller Media Stadium.

VICTOR JOECKS: The false promise of pre-K

Pre-K has a decades-long record of failure. Not a good sign, then, that Jesus Jara is pushing for its expansion throughout the Clark County School District.

LETTER: The hypocrisy of Tom Steyer

Why doesn’t Mr. Steyer surrender every penny he made dealing in the fossil fuel industry.

Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg beat back attacks at Democrat debate

Democratic presidential front-runners Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg beat back a barrage of attacks during a Friday night debate as rivals raised persistent questions about their ideology and experience, hoping to sow doubts about their ability to defeat President Donald Trump.

Las Vegas oddsmakers see hectic March Madness ahead

Surprisingly strong Baylor, Dayton and San Diego State have climbed in the power ratings, but could run into difficulty in the NCAA Tournament.

 
Summerlin mansion lists for $3.5M

The home showcases six bedrooms including two master suites. Other features include 14 baths, a subterranean level with game room and wine cellar. Its stylish resort-like backyard offers a salt-water pool with exercise jets, spa, two barbecue areas, fire pit and fire wall.

 
Local renovator turns diamon in the rough into oasis

The renovated 8,010-square-foot home features six bedrooms, six baths, a pneumatic elevator servicing a two-story, 3,000-plus-square-foot entertainment wing, a 12-foot Amanti fireplace, which is one of only three ever made, a theater with three-tier stadium seating and 60,000-gallon swimming pool with water slide, waterfall and grotto.

Las Vegas new home market kicks off 2020 with hot January numbers

The Las Vegas new-home market got off to its hottest start in 13 years and there are signs builders are focusing even more on town homes and affordability that’s bringing out the buyers.

Not a good idea for unescorted visitors to view property in community

This association should discuss this issue with legal counsel. If it is not in violation of the association’s governing documents, I think licensed real estate salespeople or property managers need to meet their customers. I would not like my association to allow unescorted customers wandering on my streets.

Las Vegas home prices, sales up from one year ago

The local housing market kicked off the new decade with home prices and sales increasing from the same time last year, but giving back gains made in December. So says a report released Thursday by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS FEB. 8

Inspirada, a Henderson master-planned community, has partnered with the city to sponsor the sixth annual Munchies 4 the Military, a donation drive founded by the Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation.

Del Webb to hold grand opening at Lake Las Vegas

The nation’s leading builder of age-qualified communities, Del Webb, will celebrate on Saturday the grand opening of its first Del Webb community in Southern Nevada in 10 years. On Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the public is invited to visit Del Webb Lake Las Vegas’ new community, tour its new model home park and enjoy refreshments.

Nevada Ballet Theatre dancer and Summerlin resident to premier work Feb. 22-23

Krista Baker, a dancer with Nevada Ballet Theatre and longtime resident of the master-planned community of Summerlin, is preparing to unveil her new choreographic work, “The Current,” during NBT’s upcoming performance at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Feb. 22-23.

Beazer to showcase Burson communities Feb. 15-16

Beazer Homes will showcase its growing collection of new single- and two-story homes at its Burson planned communities on Feb. 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pahrump. Burson Ranch and Burson Ranch Enclave deliver unbeatable value in a uniquely serene setting just 45 minutes from Las Vegas.

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