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Full statement from Alice Alava’s family

Full statement from the family of Alice Alava: The family of Alice Alava has remained quiet up to this point out of respect for the families of Amelia, Alyssa and Rain. We do not want anything to detract from their grief and their process of recovery. Although our mother’s criminal attorney has advised her not to make any statements, her daughters have decided to release our sentiments at this time. …

Family of motorist who struck girls expresses grief in letter

The family of Alice Alava, the 78-year-old woman who struck three young girls in a North Las Vegas crosswalk last month, issued a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Friday.

Wynn tip policy said to violate state law

Steve Wynn’s 5-year-old tip-pooling program, which forces card dealers to share gratuities with their supervisors, violates Nevada law, a state District Court judge has ruled.

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Driver faces charges in fatal crosswalk accident

North Las Vegas police announced Thursday afternoon that three misdemeanor charges are being recommended against Alice Alava, a Henderson resident who drove the car that killed a 6-year-old girl and severely injured two other girls on Oct. 21.

Woman says Quon helped direct HOA scam

Businessman Leon Benzer and construction defects attorney Nancy Quon were the brains behind a massive scheme to profit from the takeover of Las Vegas Valley homeowners associations, a former property management company employee alleged in court Thursday.

Gang crimes officer fires at fleeing suspect

A Las Vegas police gang crimes officer fired his weapon at a suspect and missed Wednesday night. The gang unit was on routine patrol and stopped two people who then fled near Edmond Street and Flamingo Road. Police said an officer fired one shot after one of the men showed “some sort of movement” while running away.

Murray could reapply for his Nevada license

Dr. Conrad Murray’s felony conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson could stop him from obtaining a medical license to practice again in Nevada.

Ex-HOA board member is ninth to enter plea deal in federal case

Another former homeowners association board member pleaded guilty Wednesday in the federal investigation into fraud and corruption at Las Vegas Valley associations. Daniel Solomon, who served on the board of the southwest valley’s Vistana condominium complex, is the ninth defendant to strike a deal in the investigation, which has targeted lawyers, judges and former police officers.

Simon Property Group will pay $125,000 to settle case

Simon Property Group agreed to pay $125,000 to settle a federal case brought by the Equal Emplyoment Opportunity Commission that Hispanic janitors had been subjected to verbal harassment.