When Minja Yan launched her campaign for Clark County Commission District F, she spoke of affordability, livability, and responsiveness. Her message was clear: “Fighting for a stronger, more affordable Clark County.” But beneath the surface of that message lies a network of roles and relationships that complicates the story. Yan sits at the intersection of… Continue reading Gentrifying Through Art
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Five Years of Reliving Trauma
On June 1, 2020, Jorge A. Gomez, Jr., a peaceful protester, was fatally shot by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers during a demonstration. What followed has been a tense, painstaking legal battle, a struggle to make sense of the conflicting accounts, and a fight for accountability in the shadow of systemic failures. Jorge’s family,… Continue reading Five Years of Reliving Trauma
No Kings In Vegas
On a day of coordinated civic action in Las Vegas, residents mobilized across four events, demonstrating both the power of local leadership and the growing tension between grassroots activism and the influence of elite philanthropy. The daylight protest at the federal courthouse and the evening No Kings rally on Main Street stood out for their… Continue reading No Kings In Vegas
Pulling For Our Youth
Over the weekend, the Special Olympics of Nevada, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, returned to Henderson for its second annual Truck Pull — an event that has become as much about community repair as it is about competition. Under a bright autumn sky at Cowabunga Bay’s parking lot, teams of police officers,… Continue reading Pulling For Our Youth
The Forgotten Roots
Las Vegas owes its very name to Latino history. In 1830, Mexican scout Rafael Rivera stumbled upon a fertile valley of meadows and springs while seeking water along the Old Spanish Trail. He called it Las Vegas — “the meadows.” Nearly two centuries later, the city built on that discovery still bears the imprint of… Continue reading The Forgotten Roots
Sin City’s All Seeing Eyes’
When the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced Project Blue Sky, the program was pitched as a leap in public safety. With 75 drones launched from 13 “Skyports” across the valley, operated by a centralized team, police said response times would shrink and situational awareness would grow. But beneath the promise lies a deeper… Continue reading Sin City’s All Seeing Eyes’
Gators Keep Hendo Bowl
The Henderson Bowl lived up to its reputation Friday night, delivering another instant classic as Green Valley edged Basic 42–40 in a game defined by back-and-forth momentum and late drama. From the opening drive to the final whistle, neither team allowed the other to breathe, embodying a rivalry that has been one of Southern Nevada’s… Continue reading Gators Keep Hendo Bowl
Victoria para la Cultura del Arte
La Ciudad de Las Vegas ha decidido no seguir adelante con los cambios propuestos a la ordenanza de ruido para el 18b Arts District, un plan que habría restringido el horario de entretenimiento nocturno al aire libre. La decisión, anunciada por la concejal Olivia Díaz, se produce después de semanas de comentarios públicos en los… Continue reading Victoria para la Cultura del Arte
Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
Las deportaciones masivas a menudo se presentan como medidas necesarias para hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración, pero sus implicaciones se extienden mucho más allá del cumplimiento legal. Afectan a las economías locales, perturban industrias e impactan a las comunidades a un nivel profundo. Esto es particularmente evidente en ciudades como Las Vegas, que, como… Continue reading Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
Una Luz Guía de Esperanza
En una ciudad forjada por la reinvención y el espectáculo, tres mujeres trabajan para devolverle a Las Vegas algo mucho más sagrado: su alma cultural. En colaboración con MVP Speaks y bajo la anfitriona visionaria Sonya Edwards de World Gem Art Gallery, Christina Monique Flores Escobar unió a artistas de todo el valle de Las… Continue reading Una Luz Guía de Esperanza
KVIG Informative 