🌱 New Affordable Senior Housing + Las Vegas Fire Displaces 100 People

Hey, friends! It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 100 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. A 195-unit affordable senior housing community opened this week. Ovation Design & Development, a housing developer which manages nearly 1,900 units among 13 affordable senior housing communities, hosted the grand opening. The event attracted appearances by Gov. Steve Sisolak and Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones. The community includes a recreation/wellness center, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi. Read the full statement by Ovation founder Alan Molasky at the link. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
2. At least 100 people are without a home after a huge four-alarm fire burned buildings and cars in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday night. Officials from Las Vegas Fire and Rescue said that at least ten buildings were damaged or destroyed by the fire. Firefighters were called to the scene at 200 Tower Street at about 1:00 a.m. yesterday. An evacuation center has been opened for victims at Hollingsworth STEAM Academy at 1776 E. Ogden Avenue. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
3. They may not look like much today, but eventually they'll be the perfect place for shade. According to city officials, recently-planted trees at Freedom Park represent a long-term investment for the city. Las Vegas Urban Forester Bradley Daseler, working with the Las Vegas Tree Initiative, says that the group intends to plant 60,000 trees in areas around Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Sun)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• 0-5 Storytime at Centennial Hills Library (10:45 AM)
• Affordable Care Act One-On-One Help at Rainbow Library (11:00 AM)
• DIY Recycled Crafts at Rainbow Library (3:00 PM)
• Tween Program: GarageBand 101 at West Las Vegas Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Las Vegas Government lit City Hall in recognition of Juneteenth. The federal holiday marks the 1865 issuance of General Order #3, which advised that the 13th amendment and Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved people in America. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada wants you to be ready for another heat wave. Most of Las Vegas and the surrounding cities will be reaching 100+ degree weather during the week. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• SN Health District is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to kids six months to five years of age. Vaccination appointments are open on Wednesday, Jun. 22. (SN Health District via Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!