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.
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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.
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.
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone considered week-to-week due to wrist injury
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is considered week-to-week with a wrist injury, coach Bruce Cassidy said Monday. Stone was injured …
Nevada Assembly Majority Leader Jauregui announces run for lieutenant governor
Nevada Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, D-Las Vegas, is running for lieutenant governor in the 2026 midterm elections …
Why plastic bags will be gone from California groceries by the end of the year
The question that millions of shoppers have heard for years when they roll up to the checkout aisle at grocery stores will soon be a thing of the past.
Las Vegas museum’s first major exhibit on display even before its building is completed
The Las Vegas Museum of Art last week unveiled “Family Album,” an exhibition marking the first public program from the museum ahead of its 2029 opening. …
Raiders’ No. 1 receiver Meyers stands firm on offseason trade request
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers’ stance hasn’t changed since training camp. He wants to be traded.
Game day: Raiders will have their hands full at Chiefs
The Raiders and the Chiefs are always on each other’s minds despite the rivalry having been one-sided in recent years with the latter winning eight of 10 matchups …