Herb Jaffe

Summerlin sees crime drop despite sluggish economy

One of the more noteworthy occurrences during the present economic upheaval is reflected by a continuing reduction in crime for the first quarter of this year in Summerlin, northwest Las Vegas and, for that matter, the entire city. The total crime index is down 32 percent from five years ago, and that was just prior to the start of the economic slide.

Fire chief vows to keep up department’s standards

June 13, 2011 - 11:20 pm

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Chief Mike Myers recently addressed homeowners in Sun City Summerlin, assuring them that despite cuts in manpower and a tight budget, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is dedicated to retaining its rating as one of the most efficient departments of its kind in the country.

Signature Productions’ actors perform for love of the craft

May 30, 2011 - 11:16 pm

How many times have you walked out of a dazzling musical with a smile on your face and a song in your heart while humming one of the popular tunes? Well, that’s the way it was after attending the show “Singin’ in the Rain,” which played in April at the Summerlin Library’s Performing Arts Center.

Summerlin-area residents have their choice of favored golf courses

May 17, 2011 - 8:28 am

The good news for Highland Falls Golf Course is the Sun City Summerlin course was chosen this year as the Best of Las Vegas by readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The bad news for Angel Park Golf Club is the 36-hole course, which sits just outside the boundary of Summerlin, has fallen to second place after being No. 1 in the hearts of readers for each of the previous 13 years.

Goodman recounts good and bad during time as Las Vegas’ mayor

May 3, 2011 - 12:37 pm

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, who is preparing to step down due to term limits after the June 7 mayoral election, is proud of downtown’s revitalization during his time as mayor but regrets being unable to bring a major sports franchise to the city.