🔌 Can Vegas pull the plug on data centers?

🔌 Time to Pull the Plug on Data Centers?

Clark County commissioners will weigh the possibility of new regulations and a stricter approval process for new data centers during tomorrow’s meeting — but are expected to shy away from a full moratorium. [Nevada Independent]

• Data centers are facing renewed local scrutiny after Switch received approval to expand its already massive Southwest complex — although the company claims to be an example of sustainability in the industry. [City Cast Las Vegas ✍️]
• In something of a surprise, Boulder City voters won’t face a ballot measure this November on data centers after a petition failed to attract enough signatures. The city’s planning commission rejected plans for a data center in May following public opposition to the plan. [KTNV]
• There are more than 70 data centers in Nevada. Where? Just look at this online tracking map. [Data Center Map]

👮 Which Security Guards Get to Be Armed?

Nevada's Private Investigators Licensing Board is drawing new scrutiny after lawmakers learned that some security guards have been carrying rifles and shotguns without clear legal authorization. The decision on whether security guards can seek armed certification is effectively decided by employers, drawing accusations of favoritism and discrimination against women and minorities. [Nevada Current]

🧨 Crackdown Started Early on Illegal Fireworks

Metro police wasted no time in getting serious about enforcing fireworks laws. Officers already confiscated more than 10 tons of illegal fireworks three days ahead of Independence Day. [KLAS]

🏘️ Lawmaker Eyes a Westside Revival

A new study could help determine grant funding for Jackson Avenue — a street once known as the “West Side Strip.” City Cast Las Vegas talks to Ward 5 Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong about the ongoing revitalization of the Historic Westside — and how all roads lead through Jackson Avenue, so to speak. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

I’m hungry for pizza — and so is the Godfather. Where can I find this poster? I’ll give you a hint, it’s at a restaurant (but you probably figured out that part already).

A. Mulberry Street Pizzeria at Resorts World

B. Bootlegger Bistro on Las Vegas Blvd.

C. Piero’s near the Convention Center

D. Prince St. Pizza at Durango

Click here to play along and find out where the photo was taken.