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❎ Gov. Lombardo and Democrats Disagree on Fixing Nevada's Housing Woes
Issue #110 - March 26, 2024
John Wu
26 Mar
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📆 Weekly Local Events for March 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Lunch and Rummikub Mondays at IHOP Summerlin (Every week on Monday @ 12PM
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW): (Every week on Tuesday @ 5:30 - 7:30PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Country Swing Level 1 @ Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Wednesday until December 17, 2024); $15 drop-in rate
$50 for the whole month. Pay and register on the website.
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour: 7 - 9 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Vegas Hikers - Ike’s Peak 4.3 Mile (southwest) 2 groups: 1:30 - 4:30 PM (Every week on Saturday until March 15, 2024)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
✝ A guide to Easter brunches in Las Vegas for 2024
Easter Sunday is swiftly approaching, landing on March 31 this year, prompting those celebrating to start planning their brunch reservations. While Easter can vary significantly in its calendar placement, this year falls on the earlier side, making it an excellent time to explore the diverse brunch offerings in and around Las Vegas. From traditional fare to unique culinary experiences, here's a concise guide to some of the most enticing Easter brunch options available:
Off the Strip
Aliante Casino's Farm: Enjoy a three-course menu featuring honey mustard-glazed ham, available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at $29.95.
Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop: Offers a brunch with seasonal focaccia, appetizers, and main courses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $49.
Arizona Charlie’s: Both locations serve a three-course menu with baked ham from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at $17.99 with a True Rewards card.
Durango's Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant: Presents specials including lamb shank barbacoa from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., priced $13 to $42.
DW Bistro: Hosts its fifth annual Gospel Brunch featuring a buffet and live music from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., priced at $89, with an additional unlimited bar package for $50.
On the Strip
Fashion Show's Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse: Offers its rodizio experience with 17 cuts of meat and more from noon to 9:30 p.m. for $72.
Forum Shops at Caesars' Water Grill: Presents three specials, including wild Ross Sea Chilean sea bass, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., priced $42 to $55.
Ocean Prime: Available for brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. atop 63 Las Vegas.
Park MGM's La Macelleria: Serves breakfast items including skirt steak and eggs from 8 to 11 a.m., priced $18 to $42.
The Venetian's Buddy V’s Ristorante: Offers a brunch with over 50 items from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $75 adults, $35 for children under 10.
Additional Noteworthy Options
Emerald Island Grill: Features a three-course menu with choices of honey-glazed ham or herb-stuffed leg of lamb from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., priced at $14.99 for ham and $16.99 for lamb.
Silverton's Twin Creeks Steakhouse: Brunch buffet includes croque madame waffles and country fried prime rib from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., priced at $60 adults, $30 for children 12 and under.
South Point's Garden Buffet: Buffet with Colorado leg of lamb and Nebraska prime rib from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., priced at $29.95 for players members, $32.95 for nonmembers.
❎ Gov. Lombardo and Democrats Disagree on Fixing Nevada's Housing Woes
In Nevada, the escalating housing crisis has become a battleground between Democrats and Republicans, each blaming the other for the current situation and offering divergent solutions. Republican Governor Joe Lombardo recently reached out to President Joe Biden, requesting the release of more federal land for housing development in Nevada and critiquing the administration's restrictive policies. In response, Democrats, led by Nevada State Democratic Party Chairwoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, accused Lombardo of exacerbating the housing crisis through his actions, notably his veto of several key housing bills aimed at protecting renters and managing evictions.
Monroe-Moreno criticized Lombardo for vetoing bills that would have capped rent increases for seniors, established new eviction procedures to protect tenants, and prevented landlords from charging excessive fees. She also highlighted the veto of a bill meant to delay evictions for those awaiting rental assistance, a decision that has led to over 30,000 evictions in the state.
While Lombardo argues that his vetoes were necessary to avoid burdening the rental market and creating hurdles for landlords, Democrats advocate for a more comprehensive approach to solving the housing crisis, including potentially utilizing federal land for development, though they note this alone won't solve the problem.
Amid these political tensions, Democrats are urging voters to support their candidates in 2024, promising to tackle the housing affordability issue. Meanwhile, Lombardo, facing the possibility of losing veto power if Democrats gain a supermajority, emphasizes his administration's efforts to increase housing availability through investment and regulatory reduction. He has touted initiatives through the Nevada Housing Division that aim to develop rental homes and support new homeowners.
The debate also extends to experts, with UNLV assistant professor of economics Nicholas Irwin noting the complexity of the housing issue in Nevada, exacerbated by factors like lower-wage jobs, the impact of remote work, and the role of investment firms in the housing market. Irwin advocates for a comprehensive and pragmatic approach to address the crisis, stressing the need for leadership collaboration.
🏒 Golden Knights Edge Out Blues in Overtime Thriller, Extend Wild-Card Lead
In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Vegas Golden Knights edged out the St. Louis Blues with a 2-1 victory at the Enterprise Center. The highlight of the game came from Golden Knights' goalie Logan Thompson, who made a game-changing penalty shot save 30 seconds into overtime, denying Blues' Pavel Buchnevich. This crucial stop set the stage for Jonathan Marchessault to score the winning goal 49 seconds into overtime, marking his 39th of the season. Marchessault's goal wouldn't have been possible without Thompson's stellar performance, who finished the night with 30 saves, securing his 20th win of the season.
William Karlsson lauded Thompson's performance as "clutch," especially vital as the team seeks to solidify their position for the playoffs. Thompson's heroics were part of a broader team effort that saw the Golden Knights extending their lead over the Blues for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The victory also marked the Knights' first three-game winning streak since mid-January, with Thompson allowing just three goals across these wins.
Despite a late equalizer from the Blues' Brandon Saad, the Knights held on to secure the win, thanks in large part to Thompson's numerous key saves throughout the game. The game also featured strong goaltending from both sides, with Blues' goalie Jordan Binnington making 32 saves in a closely contested match.
The win keeps the Golden Knights in the hunt in the Pacific Division, trailing the Los Angeles Kings by just two points. The team looks forward to the return of defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, who has been out due to illness, as they continue their road trip against the formidable Nashville Predators.
💲 Media & Technology Group Set to Trade on Nasdaq Following Merger
Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of the social networking site Truth Social, is scheduled to start trading on the Nasdaq stock market. This follows a merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, which was approved by shareholders last Friday. Despite the approval, Digital World's shares experienced volatility, dropping 13.7% on Friday and then surging 35.2% to $49.95 on Monday.
Former President Donald Trump, who will hold the majority of the combined entity's shares, totaling nearly 79 million with an approximate value of $4 billion, faces a "lock-up" provision. This rule restricts insiders from selling their shares for six months, barring any board amendments.
In related news, Trump attended a hearing in New York regarding his criminal hush money case and dealt with a reduction in the bond he must post in a civil fraud appeal. Truth Social, launched in February 2022 after Trump was banned from major platforms, remains his primary social media channel despite reinstatements.
Trump Media & Technology Group, which has not yet disclosed Truth Social's user numbers, is anticipated to reveal more as it becomes publicly traded. Preliminary estimates suggest around 5 million active users, trailing behind giants like TikTok and Facebook but outpacing other alternative tech platforms.
The company, which faced a $49 million loss in the first nine months of the previous year, will trade under the ticker symbol "DJT."
✈ Late-Night Adventures: Southwest Sets Sights on Las Vegas and Hawaii for New Service
Southwest Airlines is set to introduce late-night, or "red-eye," flights in the next few years, starting with services from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and extending to Hawaii. This initiative was announced by Ryan Green, Southwest's Chief Commercial Officer, emphasizing the airline's strategy to enhance revenue and offer more options to travelers. The decision aligns with the airline's broader growth plans amid Boeing Corp.'s announcement of delayed aircraft deliveries to Southwest.
The Dallas-based airline, the busiest carrier at Reid International, has pointed to the necessity of significant preparatory work before launching these flights. Southwest aims to serve leisure markets and locations where it has a strong presence with these late-night services. Green revealed that up to 50 late-night flights per day could be offered, particularly benefiting from the airline's existing fleet utilization and offering lower ticket prices to customers.
Late-night flights are especially popular for west-to-east travel, enabling passengers to arrive on the East Coast by early morning. Southwest's move to late-night flying comes after upgrading its reservation system, which previously lacked the capability for such scheduling. This marks a significant shift from the airline's earlier operations and reflects a similar strategy once used by America West Airlines at the Las Vegas airport, which served as a "night hub."
Southwest's late-night flight expansion comes as the airline adjusts to Boeing's revised delivery schedule for the 737-7 and 737-8 MAX jets, reducing the expected number of new aircraft in the coming years. The impact of Southwest's plans on Reid International Airport's operations remains to be detailed, as airport representatives have not yet commented on the developments.
🏀 March Madness Viewing Parties Across Las Vegas
Las Vegas is gearing up for the NCAA Tournament with a host of viewing parties across the city. From the Strip to Downtown and beyond, venues are offering unique experiences for basketball fans, including theater seating, private rooms, specialty drinks, and more. Here's a roundup of some of the top viewing parties happening throughout the tournament:
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Schedule (times are Pacific Standard/PDT):
Selection Sunday: March 17, 2024, starting at 3:00 p.m. PST on CBS.
First Four: March 19-20, 2024 (exact times to be announced).
First Round: March 21-22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. PST, followed by afternoon sessions from 3:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST.
Second Round: March 23-24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. PST, followed by afternoon sessions from 3:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST.
Sweet Sixteen: March 28-29, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. PST, and afternoon sessions will be from 3:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST.
Elite Eight: March 30, 2024, will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. PST.
Final Four: April 6, 2024, will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. PST.
Championship Game: April 8, 2024, will start at 9:00 p.m. PST.
2024 Women’s NCAA tournament schedule, dates:
Selection Sunday: 5:00 p.m. PST Sunday, March 17 on ESPN
First Four: March 20-21
First Round: March 22-23
Second Round: March 24-25
Sweet 16: March 29-30
Elite Eight: March 31-April 1
Final Four: Friday, April 5 at 7:30 and 6:00 p.m. PST on ESPN, hosted at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
NCAA Championship Game: Sunday, April 7 at 12 p.m. PST on ABC, hosted at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
On the Strip:
Caesars Palace: Offers "Hoops on the Strip" viewing experiences at various bars and lounges, including Stadia Bar and Montecristo Cigar Bar.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: Hosts "Brackets and Bass" at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and viewing packages at CliQue Bar & Lounge.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas: BleauLive Theater presents the "Bleau Buckets" viewing experience with an onsite sportsbook and complimentary arcade games.
HyperX Arena at Luxor: Opens doors for a premium viewing experience including seating options and drink tickets.
The Venetian: "Brackets at The Stadium" offers stadium-style seating and a full-service sports betting, with menu items ranging from breakfast selections to nachos.
Downtown Las Vegas:
Circa: Features the "Mega March" viewing experience at Circa Sportsbook and "Mania Under the Sun" watch parties at Stadium Swim.
The D: Hosts "March Hoops" viewing parties with multiple high-definition TVs and private "Man Caves" for groups.
Plaza: Viewing parties in the showroom with unlimited draft beer and two free well drinks included in the ticket price.
Off the Strip:
Palms: Offers free admission to Palm Pool’s Basketball Bonanza with multi-game viewing and special packages.
South Point: Hosts a "Massive Madness Party" with free admission, food, and drink specials.
Green Valley Ranch Resort: Viewing parties in the Estancia Ballroom with large screens and first come, first-served seating.
Unique Experiences:
Fashion Show Mall: "Hoops in the Hall" features viewing screens, a jump shot challenge, and more in the Great Hall.
Ellis Island: The Front Yard Beer Garden offers unlimited food and drink during morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions.
With a wide range of viewing options available, fans can enjoy the March Madness tournament in a style that suits their preferences, from luxurious lounges and sports bars to outdoor pools and private rooms. Whether you're looking for a high-energy atmosphere or a more laid-back setting, Las Vegas has something for every basketball fan this tournament season.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: March 22, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - February 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
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