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Historic landmarks win protection in graffiti law

Good news for valley residents: Graffiti laws got tougher. Bad news for vandals: Some offenders could face Class D felony charges.

New school year to bring challenges and changes

When students go back to school Aug. 26, there will be more of them than the Clark County School District has ever had. Newly hired Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky said he expects 312,700 students.

Salvation Army helps kids get back-to-school

Backpacks and reams of paper and glue sticks and scissors and colored pencils and crayons and Ziplocks and paper towels and folders and erasers and tissues and a three-ring binder to the exact specifications required.

UMC questions arrival of patient discharged from California psychiatric hospital

A woman discharged from a California mental hospital was left at University Medical Center’s emergency room Saturday afternoon, prompting hospital officials to question California authorities about the circumstances of her mysterious arrival in Las Vegas.

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Libraries to extend hours after Labor Day

Local libraries will begin staying open an hour later Mondays through Thursdays, after the Labor Day holiday.

Paranormal investigators conjure Paracon

If you happen to see people with night-vision goggles brandishing strange electronic devices this weekend around Binion’s, 128 Fremont St. , don’t worry. It’s probably just attendees of the second annual Las Vegas Paracon.

NSC program builds bridges for incoming college students

The Nevada State College Summer Bridge program launched this year to help first-generation and underrepresented college students transition into postsecondary education.

Literary Las Vegas: Arlene Krieger & Rich Perez

“The NiteKings: A Legendary Las Vegas Band,” written by Arlene Krieger, from stories told by Rich Perez, is just as much Perez’s life story as it is the story of the band.

Wargamers ‘fight’ indoor battles at Mormon Fort

On July 27, 1880, Colonial British and Indian forces, which were outnumbered 10 to 1, were defeated by Afghan forces in the Battle of Maiwand. On Aug. 17 that battle will be fought again, but this time, the British might win. Or not.

Superintendent puts priority on staffing, smart spending

New Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky recently spoke with View about his vision for the district and his top concerns, including getting results, retaining teachers and receiving a return on investment.

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Cancer-battling nurse organizes race through Red Rock Canyon

Don’t tell Helene Neville it can’t be done. The northwest Las Vegas resident has battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma by taking up long-distance running. A registered nurse, Neville has organized a 5K and half marathon at Red Rock Canyon as part of her 2013 National Nurses Health Institute: Charting a Course for Change event set for October.

Favorite Sons & Daughters Aug. 20-26

Joseph Wattenbarger, 18, of Las Vegas has achieved Eagle Scout status in the Boy Scouts of America.

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