Summerlin’s ‘young water system’ makes contaminants unlikely
If you live in Summerlin or surrounding areas, it should be of comfort to know that the water you drink is clear of even the remotest threat of lead and any other contaminants. And that’s irrespective...
View ArticleFormer sports writer shares first-person account of Ali and ‘Hurricane’ Carter
The first thing Muhammad Ali did as the limousine slowly crept away from the Passaic County Courthouse in Paterson, N.J., was reach into his pocket and take out a fistful of hundred-dollar bills. He...
View ArticleInstances of crime on the downswing, cases being solved in Summerlin, Las...
Sheriff Joe Lombardo is a man of his word. No question about it. And almost 300 residents of Sun City Summerlin can attest to that, especially after hearing Lt. Nick Farese explain how an increased...
View ArticleSummerlin school construction craze not because of student growth
One could easily assume that growth in Summerlin’s population has exploded after learning that three new schools, which will eventually accommodate more than 4,000 students, will be opened in the...
View ArticleCASA volunteers give abused children hope for future in Las Vegas
Ask yourself these questions: “Would I give a few hours a week to save the life of a child? … A few hours a week that could provide the child with a voice that would help guarantee fulfillment of...
View ArticleCrime specialist urges importance of Neighborhood Watch in Summerlin
It’s one thing for residents of Summerlin to recognize an increase in criminal activity that may warrant closer attention by the Metropolitan Police Department. But it’s another thing for the same...
View ArticleBrace for another 15 months of Summerlin Parkway work
If you’re committed to traveling Summerlin Parkway on any kind of regular basis, then get used to ongoing traffic snafus, humongous construction equipment, endless lines of orange cones, single-lane...
View ArticleDart thrower-turned-author has made stops all over the career map
The latest character to cross my threshold is Houston Hartwell Reed II, visitor to five continents — including “at least 15 countries” — all due to a proficiency that makes him legendary in the world...
View ArticleSun City Summerlin-commissioned study finds area’s crime rate lower than rest...
The most comprehensive study of individual and property crimes ever undertaken for Sun City and some of its Summerlin surroundings has revealed that the area is safer and more secure than the rest of...
View ArticleSun City Summerlin residents not getting the answers they want regarding coyotes
“Killing coyotes will not remove the threat. If you get rid of a large number of them now, there will only be an explosion of the predators next year, with just as many coyotes as there are at present,...
View ArticleLingering election signs can cost candidates in Summerlin
There was a time when political signs urging folks to vote for certain candidates not only dotted the vacant landscapes, they overwhelmed almost every foot of empty space.
View ArticleLas Vegas Summerlin Sports Complex concept not so far-fetched
So imagine this scenario: A state-of-the-art ice hockey practice facility for the Las Vegas NHL expansion franchise just off of Pavilion Center Drive, diagonally to the rear of Red Rock Casino Resort...
View ArticleHerb Jaffe: New system would alter Las Vegas trash collection
There’s a lot of trash talk going on in City Hall these days, and it’s not just the kind you might expect a month after one of the most contentious elections on record. We’re talking about the garbage...
View ArticleDonations for homeless children hit close to home for duo in Summerlin
Ken and Julie Himmler, who own and manage a financial planning firm in the nine-story office building in Downtown Summerlin, are on an unwavering mission with a twist.
View ArticleHerb Jaffe: Summerlin residents decry plan for less-frequent trash collection
Las Vegas City Council, take heed: Folks in Summerlin are not happy about those trash-collection changes proposed by Republic Services of Southern Nevada. In fact, many seniors — especially those who...
View ArticleHerb Jaffe: Cubs’ win fulfills dream for 105-year-old Sun City man
Harold Gastwirth, who celebrated his 105th birthday Dec. 26, may be the oldest Cubs fan who was born, was bred and made his living for many years in Chicago.
View ArticleHerb Jaffe: Lawyer’s alleged client theft would reach historic levels
Like other readers of the Review-Journal, when I awoke to that front-page banner headline in December, “Attorney vanishes; millions missing,” then read that Robert Graham had allegedly stolen from...
View ArticleHerb Jaffe: Metro detective discusses how to neutralize terrorist threat
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department wants the public to be keenly aware of potential terrorists and assailants, Detective Sgt. Steve Riback said during a recent Sabbath address at Chabad of...
View ArticleHerb Jaffe: Reverence development another sign of Summerlin’s resurgence
Excitement is growing in northwest Summerlin over the imminent start of construction of a long-awaited community that eventually have nearly 900 new homes.
View ArticleHerb Jaffe: Conversion to Article 82 is vital to Sun City’s financial future
Imagine some Fortune 500 corporation being automatically dissolved because of a law that says its life span must end at 50 years. Well, that’s what has come to light for a handful of homeowner...
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