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👨👨👧👦 Las Vegas Officials React to Supreme Court's Homeless Camping Ban Ruling
Issue #207 - July 1, 2024
John Wu
01 Jul
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📆 Weekly Local Events for July 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)
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, 1225 S Main St, Las Vegas: (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), Cheyenne & Buffalo, 7550 Sauer St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM)
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
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
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)
Early Risers Toastmasters Meeting (In-Person - Summerlin Egg Works / Online Event: 7 - 8 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, Summerlin Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Cir, Las Vegas: 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 Crossroads Dance, Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center, 4545 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas: $15 Drop-in Rate / $50 for the whole month: 8 - 9 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
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, SG Bar, 9580 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas: 6:30 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/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)
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)
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
👨👨👧👦 Las Vegas Officials React to Supreme Court's Homeless Camping Ban Ruling
he Supreme Court ruled Friday that U.S. cities can enforce camping bans, even when no shelter space is available, reaffirming the constitutionality of such ordinances. The 6-3 decision supports existing camping bans in cities like Las Vegas and Henderson.
Local Impact
Las Vegas and Henderson's ordinances allow city marshals and police to jail individuals camping illegally if they refuse to move, provided shelter space is available. These cities sought clarity from the Supreme Court after a lower court deemed such laws unconstitutional in the absence of shelter beds.
Origin of the Case
The case began in Grants Pass, Oregon, where officials appealed a ruling that invalidated fines for outdoor sleeping. Since 2018, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals had held that bans on camping were unconstitutional where insufficient shelter was available.
Reactions from Local Officials
Las Vegas Councilwoman Victoria Seaman, a mayoral candidate, supported the Supreme Court decision, citing its importance for property rights and connecting individuals to services. Councilman Brian Knudsen, who opposed the original ordinance, expressed uncertainty about the decision’s impact on the existing local law and emphasized the need for broader solutions beyond police enforcement.
Advocacy and Criticism
Critics argue that camping bans criminalize the homeless. The ACLU of Nevada and the Nevada Housing Justice Alliance criticized the ruling for targeting low-income and unsheltered populations without addressing the root causes of homelessness. These organizations call for comprehensive services, affordable housing, and stronger tenant protections.
Statistics and Context
A 2023 census in Clark County recorded 6,566 unhoused individuals, a 16 percent increase from the previous year. Homelessness in the U.S. increased by 12 percent last year, reaching the highest level on record. Advocates like Shelbie Swartz and Laura Martin argue that punitive measures do not address the underlying issues of homelessness, such as rent inflation and inadequate tenant protections.
Future Developments
The Supreme Court's decision may lead to strengthened enforcement of existing ordinances. However, legal and advocacy groups continue to push for reforms and are monitoring the implications of this ruling on local and national levels.
🏒 Vegas Golden Knights Lose Marchessault to Nashville in Free Agency
Jonathan Marchessault, the Vegas Golden Knights' all-time leader in goals and games played, is set to join the Nashville Predators. According to multiple reports, Marchessault will sign a five-year, $27.5 million deal with Nashville on the first day of NHL free agency.
The 33-year-old forward scored a career-high 42 goals last season and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in 2023. Despite his success, the Knights and Marchessault couldn't agree on an extension to keep him in Las Vegas.
Marchessault's departure will be felt both on and off the ice. He accumulated 417 points in 514 games over seven seasons with the Knights and added 75 points in 95 playoff games. Known for his leadership and energy, Marchessault was a vital presence in the locker room since the team's 2017 expansion draft.
Replacing Marchessault’s production and leadership will be a challenge for the Golden Knights moving forward.
🎆 Southern Nevada Fourth of July Celebrations
Southern Nevada will celebrate the Fourth of July with an array of firework shows and special events across the region. Here are some highlights and details about the festivities:
Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade
Date/Time: July 4, 9 a.m.
Location: The parade route starts at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, traveling south to Village Center Circle, then west on Trailwood Drive, ending near the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.
Features: New floats and returning favorites such as “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Visions of Candyland,” and “Ferris Bueller’s Independence Day Off.”
Blast Off in the Basin
Date/Time: July 4, 7 p.m.
Location: Buckskin Basin Park, 7350 Buckskin Ave., with an additional viewing area at Wayne Bunker Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road.
Features: Fireworks, a DJ, and food trucks.
Admission: Free
Info: lasvegasnevada.gov/ward4; 702-229-2524
Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Night of Fire
Date/Time: July 3, gates open at 5 p.m.
Location: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Features: Stock car racing followed by a fireworks show.
Tickets: Starting at $15 (free for ages 12 and under)
Info: lvms.com
Boulder City’s 76th Annual Damboree
Date/Time: July 4, starts at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast.
Location: Bicentennial Park, 1100 Colorado St. Parade begins at Colorado Street and travels to Broadbent Memorial Park.
Features: Parade, live music, activities, food trucks, and fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free (parking $20)
Info: bcnv.org/damboree; 702-293-9256
Fireworks at Caesars Palace
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Caesars Palace
Info: caesarspalace.com
Cowabunga Bay and Cowabunga Canyon
Dates/Times:
Cowabunga Bay: July 4-5, 8:50 p.m.
Cowabunga Canyon: July 3-4, 8:50 p.m.
Locations:
Cowabunga Bay: 900 Galleria Drive, Henderson
Cowabunga Canyon: 7055 S. Fort Apache Road
Features: Fireworks, DJs, hot dog eating contests
Tickets: Prices vary
Info: cowabungabayvegas.com
Henderson’s Fourth of July Celebration
Date/Time: July 4, 6 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, 350 S. Racetrack Road
Features: Live entertainment, activities, food vendors, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Info: cityofhenderson.com
Lake Las Vegas Fireworks
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Lake Las Vegas
Info: Part of Henderson’s Fourth of July celebration.
Las Vegas Ballpark
Dates/Times:
July 2, 7:05 p.m.
July 3, 6:05 p.m.
Location: 1650 S. Pavilion Center Drive
Features: Fireworks show following the Las Vegas Aviators games.
Tickets: Prices vary
Info: aviatorslv.com
Laughlin’s Rockets Over the River
Date/Time: July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Location: Colorado River
Features: Fireworks synchronized with patriotic music.
Admission: Free
Info: visitlaughlin.com
Red Rock Resort
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Red Rock Resort
Features: Viewing party with a DJ at the Sandbar pool.
Tickets: Starting at $35 for ages 12+, $10 for ages 2-11
Sphere Fourth of July Celebration
Date/Time: July 4, 9:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m.
Location: Sphere
Features: New Exosphere show, XO Stream livestream, and XO Audio.
Info: thesphere.com
🎰 Wynn Resorts Faces Fontainebleau in Court Over Noncompete Violations
Wynn Resorts has filed a lawsuit against Fontainebleau, alleging that the new resort poached nine of its senior executives and encouraged them to violate their noncompete agreements. This legal battle comes as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a ban on new noncompete agreements starting September 4.
Impact on Executive Hiring on the Strip
The ban could lead to significant changes in how Strip resorts handle executive compensation and hiring. Gregg Kamer, an attorney at Kamer Zucker Abbott, suggests that companies may become more creative in structuring compensation to discourage executives from leaving. This could include delaying compensation for executives who join competitors.
Understanding Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete agreements prevent employees from working for competitors or starting similar businesses in the same industry and geographical area. These agreements are particularly common for senior executives who have access to trade secrets and strategic information. UNLV law professor Ruben Garcia notes that these agreements have been used to protect employers' business strategies and patents.
Existing Noncompete Agreements
Kristen Gallagher, co-chair of McDonald Carano’s employment and labor law practice, clarifies that the FTC ban won't affect existing noncompete agreements. Employers can still enforce agreements if the cause of action occurred before the ban's effective date.
Effects on Hourly Workers
For the average hourly worker in Nevada, the FTC ban will not bring significant changes. Nevada law already prohibits noncompete agreements for hourly workers, though it previously allowed enforcement for workers with commission-based pay. Swen Prior, a labor and employment attorney at Snell and Wilmer, highlights that the new ban may alter enforcement for commission-based workers.
Legal Challenges Ahead
The FTC ban is expected to face legal challenges. Garcia predicts that courts will need to decide whether to enforce the ban while it is contested. Kamer believes Nevada judges are generally hostile to noncompetes, as they restrict job mobility. Prior anticipates that higher courts might overturn the ban, arguing that the FTC lacks the authority to implement such a substantive rule.
Monitoring Developments
Employment lawyers and industry stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation. Cara Clarke, vice president of communications at the Vegas Chamber, indicates that the local chamber is following the FTC ban's potential impacts on the workforce and awaiting further developments, including possible legislative responses in Nevada.
🎆 Record Spending Expected as Tourists Flock to Las Vegas for July 4th
Hospitality officials project that around 332,000 tourists will visit Las Vegas and the surrounding areas for the Independence Day holiday weekend. This marks a 3.1 percent increase from last year’s five-day holiday weekend, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. This year's four-day weekend is anticipated to generate $418.7 million in direct spending and $692.9 million in indirect spending, compared to $372.7 million in direct spending last year.
Holiday Events and Attractions
Visitors will find numerous events throughout the holiday week, including:
Blink-182 concert at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday
Dead and Company’s residency at the Sphere from Thursday to Saturday
Las Vegas Aces WNBA games against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday and the Washington Mystics on Thursday
Various DJ sets, shows, and other residencies
Amanda Belarmino, an assistant professor at UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, notes that when Independence Day falls on a weekday, demand can be softer. However, inflation and high-profile events may boost spending.
Hotel Occupancy and Rates
Occupancy is expected to reach 91.5 percent from Thursday through Sunday. For last-minute travelers, many properties still offer rooms, some with discounts. Average room rates begin at about $321.90 for the weekend, not including taxes and resort fees. Affordable options include:
Circus Circus: $110
The Strat: $168
Excalibur: $215
Treasure Island: $218
Higher-end options include:
The Venetian: $477
Wynn and Encore: $542
Skylofts at MGM Grand: $1,476 nightly
Travel Expectations
AAA projects nearly 71 million people will travel 50 or more miles away from home between Saturday and July 7, a 5 percent increase from last year. Las Vegas ranks among the top 10 domestic destinations for AAA travelers. Harry Reid International Airport expects 430,000 arriving passengers between Wednesday and Sunday.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: June 21, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - May 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.
Visit here to see the entire report.
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