Union AFT says district damages teachers with sixth grade center plan
The American Federation of Teachers Local 2170 accuses Clark County School District and UNLV of harming teachers’ reputations while seeking 365000 for Teacher Corps funds. AFT alleges the district labels sixth grade centers as failing and questions teachers’ abilities, while district officials defend the proposal as skill upgrades.
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Arts Center Plans Halted in Las Vegas Budget Fight
Las Vegas leaders halted expansion of the Reed Whipple Cultural Arts Center after a unanimous vote to borrow funds stalled by Commissioner Myron Leavitt. The panel also debated a valley wide community standards inquiry on sex and pornography and considered putting it on the November ballot amid consolidation talks with neighboring jurisdictions.
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Las Vegas Wash Recreational Area Proposal Debated
The reorganized Las Vegas Wash Development Committee weighs open space zoning for the wash and Calico Basin near Red Rock. The panel, with Clark County zoning officials and local representatives, plans a March field trip and seeks a written report by April 1 before Clark County Commission deliberations.
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Hacienda Sale Talks Continue on Argent Corp Deal
A $21 million deal to sell Argent Corp Hacienda Hotel moves forward as lawyers for Allen Glick and Hawaiian businessman Joseph Gennitti negotiate. Gennitti bids to take over $11 million in debts, place $4.5 million down, and may seek a gaming license if the sale closes.
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Forgery Verdict Returned in Interstate Checks Case
A Los Angeles man Calvin Dea Allen, 39, was found guilty by a federal jury of interstate transportation of forged traveler’s checks after a 33 minute deliberation. A sentencing date was set for April 2 in U S District Court. Prosecutors say he took 20 forged American Express traveler’s checks from Las Vegas to New York.
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Fire losses in the United States totalled 3.7 billion
The National Safety Council reports that fire losses nationwide reached 3.7 billion dollars in the last year. The figure underscores ongoing fire safety and prevention concerns across industries and households.
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