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The Raiders are covering free haircuts and beauty services for Las Vegas youth, with one Summerlin shop already serving 100 students.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A vegetation fire near Highway 36 reached 35 acres Monday night as 107 firefighters and multiple aircraft worked to slow its spread.
Sacramento’s Martin Luther King Jr. Library is open again after an 18-month, $8.3 million renovation. The longtime branch now has study rooms, a makerspace and expanded community space.
Bond-funded projects are transforming seven Modesto campuses, adding science labs, career-training spaces and long-awaited facility upgrades.
Christian Walker’s family disputes a natural-death ruling after a $4.6 million prison settlement. New court filings challenge the autopsy and the lack of criminal charges against guards.
Politics & Govt in ...
Kauanoe Batangan has picked up endorsements from 15 Maui labor unions just before Saturday’s primary, giving the appointed Kahului councilmember a powerful campaign boost.
Nevada’s senators want to permanently erase Yucca Mountain’s nuclear waste designation as Washington courts other states for storage sites.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from obtaining Colorado’s unredacted voter rolls, delivering another setback to the DOJ’s nationwide data campaign.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
High tides and powerful surf have damaged San Clemente’s coastal rail line again, sending crews into overnight emergency repairs as more high water approaches.
Oakland police are seeking help identifying a man wanted in connection with a July 20 burglary and assault. Investigators released a detailed description of his clothing and appearance.
Parks & Nature in ...
Placer County has begun environmental review of a proposed Blue Canyon destination with 50 cabins, treehouses, lake recreation and trails linking toward Tahoe National Forest.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Louisville’s year-round Halloween headquarters is bringing Creepfest back with more than 80 vendors, haunted attractions and costume contests. Admission is free all weekend.
A first-ever festival near Bailey will mix free daytime access, live music and a $25 overnight camping option.
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