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🌱 Indoor Masking Advised In Vegas + Injured Police Officers Fund

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Hello, neighbors! It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning; sunny. High: 99 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

  1. As COVID-19 cases in Las Vegas continue to rise, the Southern Nevada Health District is advising a return to indoor mask-wearing. As of this past Friday, Clark County is at a "high community level" of transmission. In an effort to slow the virus' spread, the health district recently launched two vending machines that contain self-test kits: one at the Bonneville Transit Center and one at Mesa View Regional Hospital. (KDWN)
  2. The Injured Police Officers Fund is selling bracelets in honor of a Las Vegas detective who died while on duty. On Jun. 10, Detective Justin Terry was driving behind a tractor-trailer on US 95 when a beam fell onto the highway. Proceeds from the sales will go directly to Terry's family, as well as families of other fallen or injured officers.(Fox 5 Las Vegas)
  3. A couple who met at an assisted living facility in Las Vegas exchanged rings and vows this weekend. Carolyn Brylinski and John Hansell, both widowers, fell in love at the Oakmont of Las Vegas. On Saturday, the two stood in front of their children and neighbors to say their "I do's." (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Today in Las Vegas:

  • 0-5 Storytime - Centennial Hills Library (10:45 AM)
  • Engineering For Kids Summer Camp - West Las Vegas Library (11:00 AM)
  • Meet Up and Eat Up: Free Meals for Kids and Teens - West Charleston Library (3:30 PM)
  • Delightful Dragonflies - Centennial Hills Library (4:00 PM)
  • Little Books And Little Cooks - West Las Vegas Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The City of Las Vegas Government has strengthened its animal cruelty laws to help protect pets, especially during extreme heat. The city is now requiring cooling devices when temperatures exceed 105, as well as mandating that no animal can be tethered during a heat advisory. Residents can call 702-229-6444 option 2 to report concerns. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
  • The Las Vegas Aces and Raiders are joining forces for The IX Awards to honor women and men whose exemplary lives represent the spirit of Title IX. This inaugural event held at Allegiant Stadium from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Jun. 17, the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, will raise awareness and support local and national foundations serving women. (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)
  • The Public Policy Leadership (PPL) Series educates leaders on the roles and responsibilities of serving in public office, the tenets of sound public policy, characteristics of good governance, communication, and best practices to get things accomplished. The summer session begins on Friday, Jun. 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m and will meet for five Fridays via Zoom. (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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!

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