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Top Las Vegas news: City makes it a crime to sleep on sidewalks; lacrosse league coming in 2020

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Published on November 08, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas votes to make it a crime to sleep on city sidewalks

In an attempt to get homeless people off city streets, City Council passed an ordinance that makes it a crime to camp or sleep on a city sidewalk. The charge comes with a fine of up to $1,000 or six months in jail.

Read the full story on KCRA 3.

Those fees at Las Vegas Strip restaurants? You don't have to pay them

Fees go by different names but can add almost 5% to your tab. “These are made-up fees, pure profit. They charge it because they think no one will question it, so they can get away with it,” said one commercial real estate broker.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.

3 more people accused of abuse at east Las Vegas group home

Three more people have been arrested in connection with an unlicensed group home that authorities first raided in September, police said Thursday.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Las Vegas man gets probation for trafficking endangered tortoise

Along with probation, Alan Wheelock was sentenced to 120 days of house arrest, fined $7,000 and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

National Lacrosse League to host game in Las Vegas

The National Lacrosse League is coming to Las Vegas in 2020.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.


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