🤔 Why Gen Z loves North Las Vegas

⚖️ An About-Face for O.J.’s Lawyer

O.J. Simpson’s lawyer is “walking back” claims the family of Ron Goldman would receive “zero, nothing” of the former NFL star’s estate, admitting it was a “harsh remark.” Simpson was acquitted of Goldman’s death, but found responsible in a civil trial. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• O.J. Simpson has a long history in Vegas. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🏜️ Lake Mead Vandals

Bad decisions are even worse when they’re caught on camera. The search continues to identify two men seen toppling natural rock formations at the Redstone Dunes Trail at Lake Mead. The National Park Service is welcoming tips. [KVVU]

🏠 North Las Vegas Woos Gen Z

In a new study of major U.S. cities, North Las Vegas leads the nation in an intriguing statistic: nearly 40 percent of Gen Z households own their homes. It’s all about affordability: North Las Vegas has the lowest median sale price in Nevada. [KLAS]

System of a Down headlines the Sick New World festival, on April 27 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, giving fans a rare opportunity to see a band that shies away from regular touring. Bassist Shavo Odadjian doesn't sit still between shows, staying busy with his side band Seven Hours After Violet and cannabis company 22Red, which now has products in Las Vegas dispensaries.

Is cannabis the new tequila? A lot of celebrities are attaching their names to marijuana brands and products now.

I started six years ago, way before all these celebrities started coming in. I don't think celebrities belong in the cannabis industry — unless you're an avid smoker and you know what you're doing. I back my stuff 100 percent. I smoke my stuff … I make sure every jar, every batch comes to me first and I test it.

Why is Las Vegas the right place for Sick New World?

We all love Vegas. I go to Vegas once a month. I enjoy it. I have friends there, I have family that lives there … I like to stay at my favorite hotel and gamble. I like to eat at all the nice restaurants. I'm a food connoisseur. I love Casa Playa. That's one of the greatest restaurants at the moment.

Will Sick New World return for a third time in Vegas next year?

I would love that. I enjoy playing, bro … But we're not keeping it in Vegas … We're just building it in Vegas. We have plans on bringing Sick New World to other cities as well. We just don't know which ones just yet.

These Public Figures Said What??

Some public figures say things so ridiculous, questionable, and provocative that … well, you just have to make a game out of it. Executive Producer Sonja Cho Swanson joins City Cast Las Vegas co-hosts David Figler and Sarah Lohman to play a round of “Guess Who Said It” ⁉️