Spring mornings in my backyard feel like a noisy celebration. Within fifteen seconds of hanging bird feeders on tree hooks, swarms of birds hungrily attack. I pour fresh water into two bird baths and the drinking and bathing begin. With a warm double espresso in hand, I settle onto a patio chair and take it all in. Lesser goldfinches and house finches chatter and jostle for space. Gambel’s quail wander through with their shy, curious presence, while Verdin dart about, busy w

For a limited time, essential workers can get $20,000 to buy a house! Nevada’s essential workforce is at the heart of our communities and now there’s a program designed to give back. The Worker Advantage Program offers $20,000 in down payment assistance to eligible buyers, helping make homeownership more attainable. Funds are provided as a no-interest, no-payment, non-forgivable second loan and can be used toward your down payment, closing costs, interest rate buy-down, or a

It’s the first day of spring! In most places, that might mean the start of warmer days and blooming flowers. But here in Vegas, it already feels like we’ve skipped ahead. Some days feel a lot closer to summer than spring. And thanks to daylight saving time, the evenings are stretching out again. There’s more light at the end of the day…but honestly, do we really need more sun here? Either way, happy spring! 🌸 —Donna#SpringEquinox

Death Valley is as hauntingly stark as its name suggests. With landmarks like the Devil's Golf Course, Badwater Basin, and Furnace Creek, its windswept plains, scoured hillsides, and craggy peaks evoke a sense of hardship and an otherworldly moonscape. While truly beautiful in its own right, no one would call it lush. Yet, once every decade or so, magic happens. The perfect combination of events (significant, well-spaced gentle winter rains and a mild, wet spring) cause seeds

On Valentine’s Day, I went on a date to a date farm! We took Highway SR 160 toward Pahrump, then veered right onto Old Spanish Trail Highway toward Tecopa. The route is mostly paved but the last couple of miles dip down and meander through a dirt-packed canyon road that soon opens into a lush valley filled with date palms and cottonwoods, which line China Ranch Creek. The creek eventually joins with the officially designated 'Wild and Scenic' Amargosa River. I was surprised t

Like all of us, I feel energized and ready for new beginnings when the days start to lengthen and the cold air is not quite so biting in the mornings. Thanks to El Nino, this past winter has been so mild, I think we only had one night that got below freezing. Still, I'm delighted to feel signs of spring in the morning air and happy to cozy up on the couch and watch the winter Olympics in the evenings. I've recently made a goal to write something every day and thought I'd shar

The Clark County Assessor's Office mailed out Tax Cap Abatement Notices to residential property owners in Clark County with instructions to sign the postcard and return to the Assessor's office by mail or in person. If you did not return this postcard to the Assessor's Office, they automatically increased your annual tax increase to 8% which is used for investors. If you are living in your home the tax rate cap is only 3%, far below what home values have been appreciating her

Clark County School District has announced new school start times for the 2026–2027 school year. CCSD indicated the change is aimed at better supporting student success and well-being, and that later start times for high school students increases attendance and grades, improves mental health, and even reduces behavior incidents and car crashes among teenagers. With some exceptions for early/late release and magnet schools, these are the new school start times: Middle schools

As we step into the New Year, our team is taking a moment to reflect on the past year with gratitude and look forward to the new year with optimism. We are excited for what lies ahead—fresh beginnings, new goals, and opportunities not yet even imagined! We wish you a very Happy New Year and an absolutely amazing 2026! 🍾 🥂 Tamara: In 2025, I had the blessing of taking care of my newborn granddaughter. I watched her grow throughout the year. She is now a vibrant little one y