Blind man, caretaker reunited days after Tahoe evacuation
As the Caldor Fire began to approach South Lake Tahoe, 75-year-old “Mr. Louis,” as he’s known, was alone in his apartment. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/blind-man-caretaker-reunited-days-after-tahoe-evacuation-2433390/
Growing caseload suggests kids not as resistant to COVID-19 as thought
New data and anecdotal reports in Clark County indicate that cases and hospitalizations involving kids with COVID-19 have increased sharply. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/growing-caseload-suggests-kids-not-as-resistant-to-covid-19-as-thought-2433328/
Some California hospitals near ICU capacity during virus surge
Hospitals in the 12-county San Joaquin Valley region have had fewer than 10% of staffed adult ICU beds for three consecutive days. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/some-california-hospitals-near-icu-capacity-during-virus-surge-2433284/
New Orleans to have power back next week, utility says
The storm knocked out electricity to more than 1 million customers in Louisiana, but almost all lights in the city should be back on by Wednesday, according...
More than books and a place to study: New library chief takes district forward
“We didn’t change,” said Kelvin Watson, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s newly hired executive director. “More people just became aware of what the library can and...
Judge voids outside election of county GOP group amid power struggle
On Thursday, District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez invalidated an outside meeting that ended in the improper election of a new leadership team, court records show. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/judge-voids-outside-election-of-county-gop-group-amid-power-struggle-2433020/
Lottery jackpots near $700M
Are you feeling lucky? The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are worth a combined $690 million this weekend. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/lottery-jackpots-near-700m-2433011/
Nevada adds 1.4K-plus COVID cases, 18 deaths; positivity rate ticks up
Updated figures from the Department of Health and Human Services’ coronavirus website brought totals in the state to 394,595 cases and 6,583 deaths. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/nevada-adds-1-4k-plus-covid-cases-18-deaths-positivity-rate-ticks-up-2432996/
Caldor Fire: ‘Things are heading in the right direction’; Thousands return home
The 213,000-acre Caldor Fire south of Lake Tahoe saw its smallest daily growth in two weeks, allowing 5,500 residents to return home after being evacuated, fire officials...
Some Nevadans still waiting to get aid as federal benefits end
Federal enhanced unemployment benefits for Nevadans are winding down this Labor Day weekend. But some claimants say they still have yet to receive them. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/some-nevadans-still-waiting-to-get-aid-as-federal-benefits-end-2432831/
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