City Cast Las Vegas
🚱 Yes, water can go bad
August 14, 2024 · — Adrian González
Hello! It’s City Cast editor (and proud owner of one too many fancy coolers) Adrian González filling in for Rob. If you’re also prone to buying colorful coolers, I’ve got good news: they can be very useful in an emergency! More on that later.
But first, the news.
What's CITY Talking About?
🪧 Election Ads “Walz” Into The Strip
The Democratic National Committee is launching a $50 million ad campaign for the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket in a few swing states, including a billboard on The Strip that will mirror a TV spot focusing on Harris’ middle-class background. President Biden narrowly won Nevada in 2020, and recent polls show a tight race leading up to November’s presidential election. [Variety]
⛪ Temple Trouble for Nevada Neighbors
The Nevada Rural Preservation Alliance is challenging a recent City Council vote that approved the construction of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Lone Mountain, alleging errors and misrepresentation of local building restrictions. The nonprofit also claims council members were influenced by campaign contributions from a law firm connected to the LDS church. [8 News Now]
- Related: Debates over the proposed temple have been contentious. [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]
🎒 School Discipline Dilemma
Clark County School District administrators are raising concerns about a rise in middle school suspensions — up 16% last year. The majority of suspensions stemmed from “unacceptable behavior,” a policy the district has changed because of its vagueness. Despite the policy change, some district officials expect suspensions to increase this school year because of a new cellphone ban. [KLAS]
- Open your books to page one: Are CCSD’s new safety measures a bit too much? [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
⏮️ Where Are They Now?
It’s hard to keep up with the speed of news cycles, so we’re revisiting three of the biggest stories of the last year and putting them into 2024 context. What’s the latest on short-term rentals in Clark County and the Supreme Court limbo? What are the real world effects of the Badlands lawsuit payouts? Plus, the latest school board decision on Lundy Elementary School, one year after Hurricane Hilary. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 14
- 😺 Movie Night: Zootopia at Cat Cafe | 4 p.m. | $30 donation | Rainbow & Oakey
- ⚾ Las Vegas Aviators: Bark in the Park at the Las Vegas Ballpark | 7:05 p.m. | $14+ | Downtown Summerlin
- 🎤 Cocktails & Karaoke at Badlands Bar | 9:30 p.m. | No cover | Commercial Center
That’s all for today. Catch ya tomorrow!
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