California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he will deploy National Guard troops to support food banks in November, a move that comes in light of anticipated delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown.
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UNLV extends women’s basketball coach La Rocque through 2030
UNLV has signed women’s basketball coach Lindy La Rocque to a five-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season, the university announced Tuesday.
Advocates push to revive federal funding for Nevada Solar for All program
More than 300 Nevada homeowners, 5,000 renters, and over 25 community solar installations were already registered or in progress before the program’s suspension …
Adam Silver says he expects big raises for WNBA players in new CBA, and that they ‘deserve it’
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver again expressed confidence Tuesday that WNBA players and that league will strike a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement …
Progressive groups launch $1.4 million campaign to win back Latino voters from Trump
Progressive groups looking to reconnect with Latino voters are emphasizing economic hardship and highlighting President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda in an effort to regain …
Kenny Chesney returns to Sphere Las Vegas for 5 shows in June 2026
Chesney raved to fans about the 17,600-seat venue during the final show of his residency this June in hinting that he’d be back.
2026 could be breakout year for blue-collar Democratic women
On the campaign trail in a southwestern Arizona swing district, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza often recounts her hardscrabble upbringing.
Sun Youth Forum marks 70 years of amplifying student voices, awarding scholarships
The moment Yamilet Salas Chan’s name echoed through the gymnasium as a scholarship winner, the Del Sol Academy senior leapt from her seat in the bleachers, jumping for joy.
Trial begins in 2020 police shooting of armed Las Vegas protester Jorge Gomez
Five years have passed since Jeanne Llera lost her son. Jorge Gomez, then 25, was shot and killed by Metro Police officers …
Bye week comes at opportune time for Raiders after 31-0 loss to Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll sounded both exasperated and optimistic about the state of his team on Monday.