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Drone Footage Captures Aftermath of Reported Arson Attack at Tesla Center

ICYMI: Five Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire was started at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas during the early hours of Tuesday, March 18.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said said several 911 calls were made at 2:45 am about a fire at the center on Badura Avenue.

“This was a targeted attack against a Tesla facility,” assistant sheriff Dori Koren told a press conference.

“One caller stated they heard gunshots, that there was a subject wearing black clothing setting multiple Tesla vehicles on fire. On arrival officers discovered several vehicles on fire. As well as the word ‘resist’ spray painted on the front doors of the business.

“He used what appeared to be Molotov Cocktails and a firearm to conduct his attack. At least five Tesla vehicles were damaged… Two of which were engulfed in flames.”

This drone video, shared by the LVMPD, shows the aftermath of the blaze, with destroyed vehicles and firefighters at the scene.

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Heavy Snow Covers Nye County

Heavy snow blanketed higher elevations of Nevada on Thursday morning, March 13, as a winter storm carrying gusty winds moved into the area.

Footage taken by Cori Dean shows conditions in Tonopah, which sits at an elevation of 6,047 feet in Nye County.

According to the National Weather Service, total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches for elevations between 6,000 and 8,000 feet were possible by 11 pm in Nye County.

A winter weather advisory would remain in effect until 11 pm, per the NWS.

“Strong winds could cause tree damage,” the weather service said. “Slow down and use caution while traveling.”

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Las Vegas Police Arrest Suspect in Tesla Firebombing Attack

ICYMI: The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) arrested a 36-year old man on Wednesday, March 26, for an arson attack at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas on March 18.

This video, released by LVMPD to Storyful, shows a person, dressed in black, setting a Tesla on fire and spray painting the word “resist” on the doors of the Tesla Collision Center at 6260 Badura Ave at 2:45 am on March 18.

Paul Kim, 36, was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple state felonies, including three counts of arson, three counts of possession of an explosive device, five counts of shooting into a car and four counts of destroying personal property, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said.

Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren said detectives were able to see Kim fleeing the scene of the crime in a black Hyundai Elantra, which eventually helped the police identify and arrest the suspect.

“This case has been worked around the clock,” Koren told reporters on Thursday.

“Sheriff [Kevin] McMahill and FBI Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans have made it a top priority for our organization and put a tremendous amount of workforce behind it.”

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Street Food Vendor Bill Receives Update

The Nevada Senate just passed a new law that greatly supports street food vendors. If you sell food from a cart or want to, here's what you need to know about SB 295 and its amendment 461:

Local health officials must provide clear, multilingual guidance online. Commercial kitchens will not be required for many basic food items. Cities cannot limit the types of food sold (as long as they meet health standards). Small vendors earning less than $35,000 a year will be exempt from many regulations.

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Rep. Susie Lee on Trump’s ‘Devastating’ Plan to Cut Healthcare for Nevadans

“Don’t be fooled.” — Rep. Susie Lee is sounding the alarm on Trump’s devastating plan to slash healthcare including: $880 BILLION in cuts to Medicaid & Medicare and cuts to SNAP & Head Start. Meanwhile 800,000+ Nevadans are impacted and 40% of Nevada’s kids are on Medicaid.

All so the richest Americans and big corporations get more tax breaks. This won’t reduce the deficit — it’ll increase it, and working families will pay the price.

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How Psychedelics and Psychoactives Can Help Depression, Anxiety, and Seizures

Ahead of 420, Jannelle Calderón interviewed UNLV neuroscientist and psychology professor Dustin Hines whose research focuses on understanding how psychedelics (such as magic mushrooms) and psychoactives (such as marijuana) can help depression, anxiety, and seizures – just to name a few.

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Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Las Vegas Culinary Union Organizers

Late night television host Jimmy Kimmel is keenly aware that Nevada hasn’t elected a Republican for president since 2004, but it isn’t because the state has an overtly Democratic-leaning electorate.

Democratic operatives and political observers have long pinned the party’s success in the Silver State on the robust canvassing and field organizing by organizations like Culinary Union Local 226 and others for Democratic officials up and down the ballot. And this year looks to be no exception, as Culinary has mobilized nearly 600 volunteers statewide to knock on doors, distribute voter pamphlets, and help elect endorsed candidates like Nevada incumbent US Sen. Jacky Rosen and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Helping to boost those volunteers’ morale, Las Vegas native and late night television host Jimmy Kimmel spoke alongside Rosen to Culinary members on Monday to thank them for their efforts.

“They [Republicans] don’t have real people working as hard as you are working to win this election,” Kimmel said. “So, I again just want to say we appreciate what you’re doing. Keep doing it. We’ve got to finish strong, and we’ve got to win Nevada for Jacky Rosen, and, most importantly, for all of you.”

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Sen. Rosen: How Nevada Is Helping Veterans and Small Business Owners

While Nevada might be known for extravagant resorts owned by big gaming companies, the overwhelming majority of businesses operating in Nevada are considered a small business, with 500 employees or fewer.

But many businesses also fail in their first year often because of the steep financial burden it takes to support a company, US Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada), who sits on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, told The Nevadan during a recent sit-down interview.

Lawmakers need to come together to find ways to make it easier for people to start a business, and Rosen said she has some ideas to do that, while also uplifting the state’s veteran population, which according to official estimates is over 200,000 people.

“We’ve been trying to find ways in the Small Business Committee to continue to incentivize people to open their small business and give them that capacity to grow, hire others, and live out their dram,” she said.

Click the link in our bio to watch our full interview with Rosen.

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