City Cast Las Vegas
🫨 Stirred, not shaken
August 15, 2024 · — Adrian González
Good morning! Let’s begin with a bit of housekeeping: If you received a letter in the mail asking for a revised voter signature, it’s not a scam. Clark County is giving voters the option to update their signatures ahead of the November election.
After you take care of that, let’s go for a drink. I’ve got some new Vegas watering holes for you to try below.
What's CITY Talking About?
🫨 Did You Feel It?
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a “minor” magnitude 4.3 earthquake shook the valley Tuesday night — the epicenter was near Indian Springs. No damage or injuries have been reported. Aftershocks are expected throughout the week. [KLAS]
- Related: A Guide to Emergency Preparedness [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]
🚔 Raiders vs Police
The largest police union in Las Vegas says it will advise its officers not to work Raiders games if the NFL implements a new stadium security measure. The proposed rule would mandate biometric data for officers working games, something the union president says could be misused by “people who are anti-cop.” [KSNV]
🙉 I Am Sphere, Hear Me Roar
Despite objections from neighbors, the Paradise Town Advisory Board has given the Sphere the go-ahead to exceed noise limits with new sonic effects until midnight on 18 occasions every year. The issue will be reviewed by the Clark County Planning Commission on September 4. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
- A look back: The Sphere’s Wild First Year [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
🐟 The Epicenter of Crimes Against Caviar
Caviar has become the latest culinary status symbol, making appearances on everything from donuts to hot dogs and even ice cream. Is Las Vegas pushing the boundaries of caviar or getting it just right? We asked two food critics. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
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What To Do
Thursday, Aug. 15
- 🍷 Exploring Willamette Valley Wine Tasting at DB Wine & Spirits | 5 - 7 p.m. | Free | Hualapai & Desert Inn
- 👽 Alien: Romulus & Live Piecing It Together Podcast at Maya Cinema | 6 p.m. | $13+ | North Las Vegas
- 🎭 De Donde? at Majestic Repertory Theatre (through Aug. 25) | 7 p.m. | $30 | Arts District
- 👩❤️👨 Pre-Dating Speed Dating at District North LV | 8 - 9:30 p.m. | $24+ | Downtown
A shout out to local Olympian Katie Grimes, who returned home Tuesday night with a new shiny medal!
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