Hi, Nevadans!
Happy third night of Hanukkah—a time centered on light, resilience, and gathering with loved ones during the darkest days of the year.
This week also marks the start of posada season. This Mexican Christmas tradition is a holiday party where neighbors, families, and friends come together, food is plentiful, kids play games and break a piñata, and villancicos are sung—oftentimes, guests take part in a portrayal of the story of Joseph and Mary seeking refuge on the night of Jesus’ birth.
I love posadas. I always leave feeling more connected, with my heart full, and grateful for my community.
What are some of your favorite traditions?
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Panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip. (Randy Andy/Shutterstock)
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By Haley Van Horn
Las Vegas is known for many things, but one thing it does better than any other city is its residencies. The biggest celebrity names take to the strip every year for long-term performances at the best resorts. It’s something locals and tourists alike look forward to.
With 2026 just around the corner, it’s time to start planning which shows you’re going to attend in the new year—from Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Lopez and Dolly Parton, to the Eagles, Def Leppard, and Cyndi Lauper.
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(Frank Alejandre / The Nevadan / El Nevadense)
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By Public News Service
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is facing two new lawsuits over its recent approval of NV Energy’s new daily demand charge for residential and small business customers in Southern Nevada, and a new 15-minute net metering policy for rooftop solar customers in Northern Nevada.
Why it matters: For Southern Nevada, NV Energy will calculate power bills by the highest 15 minutes of usage, not by total usage, starting in April.
Additionally, the changes will lower the amount people with solar on their roof get paid for selling power back to the grid, something NV Energy said is needed to fix inequities between solar and non-rooftop solar customers. Opponents said it will deter people from getting solar.
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Frank Sinatra: The Las Vegas Story: “But you can’t talk about entertainment in Las Vegas without talking about the Rat Pack. And you can’t talk about the Rat Pack without talking about its leader, Frank Sinatra. December 12th marked the centennial of the birth of the chairman of the board. He was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. As a little boy, he sang in a tavern for spare change; thus did a career begin.” (KNPR)
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Nevada maintains B- ranking on national gun safety scorecard: “The organization praised Nevada for banning bump stocks and ghost guns, requiring universal background checks, and passing laws to prevent child access. But it believes the state should also restrict assault weapons and large capacity magazines, institute waiting periods, and reform open carry regulations.” (Nevada Current)
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