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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A cold storm is bringing snow and rain to California and forecasters warn that freezing temperatures will follow. A winter storm warning is posted Tuesday in the northern Sierra Nevada and Caltrans urges motorists to check for chain controls on major routes. The snow and rain is needed in California, where

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A 59-year-old church pastor and former elementary school teacher from Las Vegas has been arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on a warrant accusing him of sex crimes involving children. The Albuquerque Journal reports that Reynaldo Crespin was arrested Saturday and jailed pending an extradition hearing and his transfer in custody to

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A new attraction in downtown Las Vegas wants guests to bask in movie magic through a gallery of iconic props. The items range from a James Bond American Express card to “Predator” weapons to a hat worn by Johnny Depp in “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” The Movie Prop Experience is

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Eichel scored his first goal since joining Vegas and the Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks for the 10th straight time with a 4-1 win. Eichel’s goal came in his third game back from artificial disk replacement surgery on his neck in

KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a Nevada man has died after the small plane he was piloting crashed northwest of Kingman. Mohave County Sheriff’s officials say the pilot was the only person aboard the single-engine plane when it went down Saturday afternoon near the Triangle Airpark. They say the victim died at the scene

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The number of homeless people living on Reno-area streets has almost doubled over the past year as home prices continue to soar to record levels and the lack of affordable housing intensifies. The Reno Gazette Journal reports county data shows the number “unsheltered/unknown” homeless individuals jumped from 342 in January 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bryce Hamilton had 20 points and 10 rebounds as UNLV routed Colorado State 72-51. Michael Nuga had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Runnin’ Rebels (16-11, 8-6 Mountain West Conference), who have won four straight at home. Isaiah Stevens had 14 points for the Rams (21-4, 11-4), who saw a

BEAVER DAM, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona authorities say a Utah police officer shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a child following a pursuit involving several law enforcement agencies. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said the child was unharmed in the shooting Thursday in Beaver Dam in northwestern Arizona. The office

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored his second goal in overtime and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3. Andreas Athanasiou and Phillip Danault also scored for Los Angeles. Jonathan Quick had 21 saves to improve to 5-8-1 in his career against Vegas. Max Pacioretty had

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating cases of illness among people who ate at a Thai restaurant in Las Vegas this year. The restaurant, Secret of Siam, on Centennial Center is currently closed. The health district says more than 30 people have reported symptoms that include increased heart rate,

By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares wants the state to withdraw from a lawsuit that seeks to force the federal government to recognize Virginia’s 2020 vote to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. In a court filing Friday, Miyares asked that the commonwealth be dismissed as a

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The NASCAR season opens with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, where more than 120,000 spectators are expected to watch reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson lead the field to green. Larson will start from the pole next to Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman. Starting

BIG PINE, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire in eastern California’s Owens Valley is 30% contained after firefighters stopped its forward progress and evacuation orders were lifted. Cal Fire said early Friday that firefighters made good progress despite temperatures that fell below freezing overnight. The fire scorched more than 6 square miles after erupting Wednesday near

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Grant Sherfield finished with 25 points and 10 assists and Nevada walloped San Jose State 90-60. Sherfield sank 10 of 13 shots with three 3-pointers for the Wolf Pack (11-13, 5-8 Mountain West Conference). Sherfield notched his third points/assists double-double of the season. Desmond Cambridge Jr. hit three 3-pointers and

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr’s NASCAR team raced into the Daytona 500. Kaz Grala overcame a speeding penalty on pit road to catch  J.J. Yeley and advance Thursday night in a Daytona 500 qualifying race. Grala took the No. 50 Chevrolet into a race as one