🎶 The Beatles’ historic Vegas moment

🎉 New Entertainment District? Why Not?

Sick of the word “immersive” yet? Too bad. Las Vegas City Council approved the creation of the “New Vegas Immersive District,” covering 36 acres near AREA15, which will include a Universal Studios horror attraction and all sorts of businesses, restaurants, and yes, a hotel. [KLAS]

⚖️ Telles About It

Robert Telles took the stand in his own trial Wednesday and was cross-examined Thursday. The murder suspect began the testimony, speaking for around 90 minutes uninterrupted, which legal experts say could be a sign his lawyers didn’t want to be involved in offering evidence known to be false. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• Those lawyers advised Telles against testifying, but say he insisted on doing so. [The Guardian]

🔒 LVAC Closes Pools for Good

A legal battle appears to be over after Las Vegas Athletic Clubs agreed to officially close pools at all locations. The Health District was requiring the presence of lifeguards at fitness clubs after a swimmer drowned at the LVAC on North Decatur in February. [KSNV]

🏠 What’s It Gonna Take to Fix This Apartment?!

Clark County commissioners are pushing for state legislation to protect tenants and crack down on landlords who fail to efficiently address apartments that fall into disrepair. [Nevada Current]

• Michael Lyle (who wrote the story in the above link ☝️) joins City Cast Las Vegas co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler to discuss the issue in today’s episode. The Friday news roundup also includes the latest on Culinary’s historic agreement with the Venetian and a dubious distinction about Las Vegas sunsets. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]