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Greetings Las Vegas! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Motorcyclist dies after southwest Las Vegas crash near Fort Apache and Arby.
  • How a Las Vegas mom's court win could reshape surrogacy rights
  • Which Las Vegas Asian market should you explore on your next grocery run?

Also on today's calendar: Family Promise of Las Vegas 30-Year Anniversary Family Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Some sun with a thundershower, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Motorcyclist killed in crash in Southwest area of the valley (reviewjournal.com) — Police are investigating a deadly Sunday afternoon crash involving a motorcyclist near Fort Apache Road and Arby Avenue in southwest Las Vegas, and are asking drivers to avoid the area while they work. The rider was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and later died, making this a developing situation residents in that part of the valley should watch for updates on.
   

2. Las Vegas mom wins Nevada appeals court ruling in surrogacy parentage fight for her son (ktnv.com) — A Las Vegas mother just won a key Nevada Court of Appeals ruling that could reshape how local courts recognize parents in surrogacy and assisted reproduction cases. The decision sends her case back to a lower court, but it also sets a published precedent that may help other Las Vegas families secure legal recognition of non-biological parent-child relationships.
   

3. We Ranked 8 Las Vegas Asian Markets Where The Shelves Keep Surprising You (takingthekids.com) — Las Vegas food shoppers get a detailed guide to eight Asian markets across town, complete with exact addresses, specialties, and what to look for in each aisle. From Spring Mountain Road to Decatur and Tropicana, the piece highlights where locals can find Korean banchan, Filipino ube treats, Japanese sashimi-grade fish, and Thai curry essentials, making it easy to plan your next grocery adventure.
   

4. Receding Lake Mead water levels keep Callville Bay marina constantly on the move (fox5vegas.com) — Las Vegas-area boaters at Lake Mead's Callville Bay Marina are seeing big changes as receding water levels force constant moves of docks, anchors, and utility lines. Marina operators say the work is costly and complex, from shifting 15,000-pound anchors to extending power, water, and fire-suppression systems, but emphasize there's still plenty of navigable water for local recreation.
   

5. Sammy Hagar Ends Van Halen-Focused 'Best of All Worlds' Run With 19-Song Las Vegas Finale (rockumweb.com) — Sammy Hagar just wrapped his Van Halen-focused Best of All Worlds tour with a 19-song finale at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, giving local rock fans a last chance to hear this setlist live. The show leaned heavily on Van Halen classics alongside solo and Montrose favorites, and Hagar now says future tours will dig deeper into his broader catalog.
   

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