🚱 How much water does Vegas need to conserve?

A Dire Situation in the Colorado River

A new study by researchers at UCLA reveals the devastating impact of climate change on the Colorado River, leaving a void equivalent to the size of Lake Mead. The study highlights the urgent need for action as the river's water levels continue to plummet, posing severe threats to water supplies and ecosystems in the region. Experts say Nevada and all of the surrounding states need to cut water use significantly, but no one can agree on how. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

HIV Task Force Disbanded

The Advisory Task Force on HIV Exposure Modernization has disbanded just three years after it was created to help modernize Nevada’s HIV laws. The task force has seen mixed results in their efforts to combat archaic legislation that at times criminalizes people with the virus. Members of the task force cited busy schedules, among other reasons, but say they will continue their work in other groups. (Nevada Current)

Brightline Bullet Train Gets Closer to Reality

The high speed rail project between Nevada and California cleared yet another regulatory hurdle last week, bringing it closer to breaking ground later this year. A report from the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration found that the rail would have “no significant impact” in the 49-mile stretch between Rancho Cucamonga, California and Victor Valley, which means Brightline can proceed without an environmental impact statement that is typically required with similar projects. (Fox 5)

• 🎧 Related: How the Brightline high-speed rail will affect Las Vegas. [City Cast Las Vegas]

Is Vegas Getting an NBA Team?

We got a professional football team and a professional baseball team is on the way. Is basketball next? The NBA Summer League saw huge success in Vegas this year, so we spoke to a local sports anchor to see if we’re getting an NBA team. (City Cast Las Vegas 🎧)

First, Where Was It? ⤴️

It’s the women’s bathroom at the Double Down Saloon! What are y’all doing in there?

🏆 Shout out to readers Dave S., Nancy W., and Wayne R. for guessing correctly.

Your Next Challenge ⤵️

This one makes me want to rewatch the original “Ocean’s 11.” Do you know where this mural of Sammy Davis, Jr. is? Take a guess. ⬇️

🩸 Blood Drive | Monday | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Giving blood is one of the most neighborly things you can do, and the Red Cross has a pop up where you can do just that. Start the process on their website. [Sahara West Library, Free]

😧 Doomed Poetry | Monday | 9 p.m.

Avantpop Bookstore is taking over Red Dwarf with poetry “for the dark and deranged.”  [Winchester, Free]

🤣 Drunkn’ Jokes | Tuesday | 9 p.m.

Get your weekly dose of comedy at 18Bin. They have $5 tequila shots and $5 Modelo bottles all night. [Downtown, Free]

Could Vegas Finally Get an NBA Team?

The wild success of this year’s NBA Summer League in Vegas, with sold-out seats and all eyes on rookie superstar Victor Wembanyama, is a sign of things to come, says Channel 3 main sports anchor Bryan Salmond. In the last few years, our city has welcomed the NHL, NFL, and the WNBA. So the question we all have is: Is the NBA next? What team would we get, and where would they even play? Bryan lets co-host Dayvid Figler in on his industry insider sources.