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Hey there, Las Vegas! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 80 firefighters stopped a pre-dawn Chinatown restaurant blaze
  • Which 2025 decisions will hit Las Vegas hardest next year?
  • How First Friday’s 2026 “New Beginnings” will transform the Arts District

Also on today's calendar: John’s New Year’s Eve Dance Party Las Vegas and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 53, low: 40.
  • Monday: Cool with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PHOTOS: Fire extinguished at Las Vegas Chinaown restaurant (fox5vegas.com) — Firefighters from Clark County and Las Vegas quickly contained a rooftop blaze at The Halal Guys restaurant in Chinatown early this morning, preventing it from spreading beyond the single business. About 80 firefighters shifted from offensive to defensive tactics as the roof began to fail, and no injuries were reported. The cause and damage estimates are still under investigation.
   

2. 13 takeaways from the news in 2025 (ktnv.com) — From a still-unsolved state cyberattack to tougher DUI penalties pushed by Las Vegas prosecutors, this year’s biggest stories reshaped life and politics across Southern Nevada. The roundup covers failed billion‑dollar tax credit bills, major leadership shakeups, record gubernatorial vetoes, and new limits on pet store sales in Las Vegas. It also spotlights Henderson’s increasingly chaotic city council drama heading into next year’s elections.
   

3. Las Vegas' Arts District gets a 2026 glow‑up (8newsnow.com) — Las Vegas’ Arts District is kicking off 2026 with an expanded First Friday on Main Street and Boulder Avenue, featuring local artists, food trucks, bars, and live entertainment from 5–11 p.m. Organizers highlight new free artist booths, parking and shuttle options, and ongoing roadwork, while encouraging visitors to use official lots and the Downtown Loop for easier access.
   

4. A critical shortage is impacting Southern Nevada horse owners (fox5vegas.com) — Horse owners across Las Vegas and Southern Nevada are struggling with a severe shortage of large-animal veterinarians, leaving just one mobile equine vet and one clinic to cover the region. Local ranchers describe near-crisis situations during foaling, while state officials warn the shortage also affects cattle and other livestock. Efforts are underway through university partnerships to train more vets, but relief is still years away.
   

5. Police investigate fatal shooting of intruder as experts explain Nevada's Castle Doctrine (ktnv.com) — Las Vegas Metro Police are reviewing a recent fatal shooting of an alleged intruder and will send the case for a self-defense review, as another similar incident remains fresh in residents’ minds. Use-of-force and legal experts break down how Nevada’s Castle Doctrine works, when deadly force may be justified, and why homeowners should understand both criminal and civil consequences before acting.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • Food Pick-Up
    Indian Springs Library , 715 Gretta Ln , Indian Springs
    11:30 am
  • Venardos Circus
    Cowabunga Bay Water Park , 900 Galleria Dr , Henderson
    1:00 pm
  • Saturday Second Helpings
    Indian Springs Library , 715 Gretta Ln , Indian Springs
    3:00 pm
  • Beginners Acroyoga Class
    Essential Evolution Massage and Bodywork , 1231 E Basin Ave # 2 , Pahrump
    4:00 pm

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    A few years ago, our founder received a call from a cognitively challenged woman who was reaching out for help. She has suffered tremendously… (Nextdoor Midtown (West))
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