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⚡ Clock is ticking on energy rebate
August 26, 2024 · Rob Kachelriess
📚 The school year has already seen a lot of big changes, from new security measures to a limited ban on cellphone use.
It’s also the first school year since the pandemic to not guarantee free lunches for all Nevada students 🥪 Food justice advocate Kim Foster talks to City Cast Las Vegas co-host Dayvid Figler about the issue, which is shaping up to be a defining political battle between Gov. Lombardo and state Democrats in 2025.
What's CITY Talking About?
Can we get the Culinary Union to vote for Trump?
🤝 As the Worm Turns
Donald Trump returned to Las Vegas Friday, welcoming the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who dropped his independent presidential bid the same day. Trump also expressed an interest to “speak with the head guy” of the Culinary Union while appearing at Il Toro E La Cabra. [KSNV]
- Trump was pushing “no taxes on tips,” targeting hospitality workers who could sway the vote in Nevada. [The Guardian]
- The Union explains why it backs Kamala Harris’ support of the proposal, but not Trump’s, despite the former president floating it first. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
🔌 NV Energy Rebate Too Successful
NV Energy is ending a rebate of up to $2,000 on energy-efficient air conditioning and heating units at the end of the month. The reason? “Overwhelming participation.” Btw the “rebate” is covered by a fee all customers pay 🤨 [Nevada Current]
✏️ School Adopts 4-Day Work Week
Sandy Valley School is trying out a four-day work week, since much of the staff commutes from Vegas. In a shocking turn, everybody likes it. Side note: The school has two teacher openings.
- We’ve got a few more reasons to spend time in Sandy Valley. [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]
Where Is It?
Beware the traffic cones. There’s another construction project in Las Vegas — and it’s a big one.
Is this …
A. Elon Musk’s new Vegas Loop station at the Westgate?
B. An Ashley HomeStore next to Ikea, forming a new “Furniture District” in the Southwest?
C. A new Amazon warehouse in Henderson at the old Fiesta casino site?
D. Some random building at the Apex Industrial Park in North Las Vegas?
Scroll down for the correct answer!
What To Do
Monday, Aug. 26
- 🐷 Bandanas & Barbecue at Honey Salt | 6 p.m. | $74+ | Ft. Apache & Charleston
- 🍷 ALS of Nevada Fundraiser at Monzu | 6 - 9 p.m. | $125 | Flamingo & Jones
Tuesday, Aug. 27
- 🇨🇴 Culture & Conversation: Colombia at Windmill Library | 6 - 7 p.m. | Free | Windmill & Rainbow
- 📖 A Conversation with Daniel Rachel on 2 Tone Records at the Writer’s Block | 7 p.m. | Free | Downtown
Wednesday, Aug. 28
- 🎤 Murder Mystery Cocktail Party at Ninja Karaoke | 6:30 p.m. | $12.50+ | Arts District
So about that photo … The answer is B.
A 273,000-square-foot Ashley HomeStore megastore is expected to open in 2025, featuring a showroom and distribution center. Despite being next to Ikea, I’m the only person to call the area the “Furniture District,” but we can only hope it catches on 🤞
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