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In today's newsletter:

  • What new pedestrian safety crackdown means for Las Vegas walkers and drivers
  • What really happened in the latest Las Vegas crash with a driverless car?
  • Which Las Vegas used bookstores are worth an afternoon browsing trip?

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend Doinks Launch at Planet 13! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 97, low: 81.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 106 and low of 86 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nevada agencies increase pedestrian safety enforcement across Las Vegas valley (ktnv.com) — Police agencies across Nevada are stepping up pedestrian safety enforcement through Sept. 22, with extra patrols focused on drivers and walkers throughout the Las Vegas valley. Locals share concerns about distracted drivers at busy intersections, even as crash numbers show slight improvement, and officials hope the campaign and awareness will further reduce collisions on streets many residents walk daily.
   

2. WATCH: Driverless Zoox vehicle involved in Las Vegas crash (8newsnow.com) — A driverless Zoox vehicle was rear-ended at Decatur and Russell in the Las Vegas valley after stopping for an emergency vehicle, in a crash that left the autonomous car empty and the incident under investigation. A local witness described the collision, which comes as Zoox expands airport service and follows another recent Waymo crash near Sunset and Polaris. The story raises practical questions for Las Vegas drivers sharing roads with self-driving fleets.
   

3. 9 Nevada Secondhand Bookstores That Every Book Lover Should Visit In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Las Vegas readers have several cozy secondhand bookstores to explore, from Buffy's Book Boutique on South Durango to Las Vegas Books and Mad Red Books along Eastern Avenue. Each shop offers its own mix of affordable used titles, curated finds, and community events that give locals a quieter alternative to the Strip. The piece also maps out worthy stops in Reno, Carson City, Gardnerville, and Henderson for a statewide book crawl.
   

4. Labor Day weekend weather fails to deter couples tying the knot in Las Vegas (news3lv.com) — Las Vegas chapels stayed busy this Labor Day weekend, as couples from Denver to New York shrugged off clouds and showers to marry in the self-proclaimed Wedding Capital of the World. The Marriage License Bureau reported a steady stream of visitors, many pairing quick ceremonies with pool time or concerts before heading home. For locals, it's another reminder how wedding tourism quietly powers the city's everyday economy.
   

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