Between the economy and the environment, there are plenty of good reasons to take the bus here in Southern Nevada. Now that the Regional Transportation Commission is pushing its one-day-a-month concept, I figured it was time to see for myself. And you know what? My preconceived notions about public transportation didn’t survive the trip. Continue reading »

I love this job. My publisher is handing out assignments, and the one I get is "My Top 5 Vegas Fantasies." Jackpots? Beautiful girls? Cushy jobs? Excess and extravagance? Surprisingly, after living here a couple of years my fantasies have changed. Continue reading »

Taxi drivers learn a lot about life from the folks in the back seat of their cabs. Some of the stories are uplifting, some tell of shady dealings, and some are just plain sad. I spent a day on a ride-along with a veteran driver for A-Cab Taxi and got a whole new picture of life in Las Vegas. Continue reading »

Everyone should attend a Vegas wedding at least once in their life. Throwing a big theme wedding in Vegas is even better. I know from experience. My wife and I came in from California to have our wedding here – a great, big pirate wedding. We knew Vegas could deliver. But before the bride crossed the threshold, we'd learned something else: Wedding chapels and champagne aren’t the only things this town has to offer. Continue reading »

Unless you intend to take up residence at a casino hotel, you will eventually have to go grocery shopping. Fortunately, Las Vegas has a good selection of mainstream supermarkets, whole-foods stores and ethnic markets. Here's some advice from the cook in the family. Continue reading »

Though better known for its scorching summer heat and bone-dry aridity, Las Vegas also turns out some violent summer rainstorms. And when storm water encounters parched earth, what you get is a flash flood. It's a fascinating weather phenomenon — and sometimes a killer. Here's what you need to know. Continue reading »