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🌱 COVID State Of Emergency To Be Lifted + Gas Theft On The Rise
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First, today's weather:
Becoming windier, not as warm. High: 76 Low: 57.
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Here are the top 3 stories in Las Vegas today:
- For the last two years, Las Vegas has been placed under a state of emergency due to COVID-19. As of Friday, May 20, Nevada will become one of at least six other states lifting this designation. Earlier this year, Nevada lifted the mask mandate across the state, and recently, cases in the area have been decreasing. (Patch)
- The casino Boulder Station will be adding a lot of new food to the community, as well as new jobs. They announced plans this week to open a brand new food court that will allow guests to experience food options from around the world. The food court is scheduled to be open within the coming weeks. (News3LV)
- The Las Vegas Police Department has asked people to share any signs of gas theft on social media. With the recent rise in gas prices, gas theft has been more prevalent than ever before, and thieves have been caught drilling holes in gas tanks. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
Today in Las Vegas:
- Rhythm & Poetry Work Shop At West Las Vegas Library (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- International Drone Day passed over the weekend, and the City of Las Vegas Government made sure to celebrate! There are so many beautiful drone shots of Las Vegas from above that you can see on their YouTube channel. (Facebook)
- US National Weather Service of Las Vegas warns that winds will be high through Monday, though the strongest winds were recorded on Sunday. Be aware of hazardous boating conditions with waves from 2-3 feet. (Facebook)
- With the summer season coming up, you may be wondering: How often should I water? How long should I water? When should I water? The Las Vegas Valley Water District has provided these sprinkler irrigation tips to maximize your landscape's potential while minimizing your water use. (Facebook)
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— 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!