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The Las Vegas Raiders have long shot odds at +5000 to win Super Bowl 57 next season in their home stadium.

The Raiders (10-7) dealt with numerous off the field incidents this season that included their former head coach Jon Gruden resigning in October. Special teams coach Rich Bisaccia was named the interim head coach and went 7-5 in the last 12 games to get Vegas into the playoffs. The Raiders then lost to the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Wild Card Weekend.

The Raiders did not bring back Bisaccia as the teams head coach and decided to hire New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. McDaniels will look to take what he learned at New England and his previous head coaching opportunities and bring it to Las Vegas.

McDaniels and new general manager Dave Ziegler will look to add another wide receiver to the Raiders offense and continue to add to their defense, which has standout players at all three levels. The good news is they dont have to worry about the quarterback position as Derek Carr showed this season he can get this team to the playoffs.

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At 1 a.m. on a Sunday, as my new boyfriend and I sat exhausted on a curb, I looked up to see the Eiffel Tower. Not the real one, of course, but the glitzy replica in Las Vegas. There it stood next to the equally flashy Paris balloon, modeled after the historic version launched by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783.

"We'll always have Paris," I said, taking a swig of vodka from our shared flask. Or, at least, a kind of copy of Paris that's a lot closer and less expensive.

We had wanted a romantic getaway, but I didn't have a lot of cash to splurge on Europe. Las Vegas seemed more affordable, but could we visit the city of sin at a discount price? I had a hunch it was possible if I played my cards right.

Luckily, my guy had insider knowledge, having lived in the city previously. He knew the right gravel pits just outside the main drag for the best views of the lights, knew how to glean the beauty in all that artifice, and how to get the maximum free entertainment possible.

We went into our faux-glam adventure with some plans that were a bit of a gamble some that worked, and a few that we figured out along the way. I thought I could observe Las Vegas with an air of detachment, especially if I wasn't fully investing in its many sinful delights. What I found is that its seductive rhythms have a way of moving through you, even for just a little while. Here are some tips for Vegas on a budget.

Save on airfare and lodging

I stepped out of my comfort zone and booked a flight on Spirit Airlines for $103 each, including seat fees of $31 each so we could sit together. We didn't, however, pay to bring a carry-on bag whatever we brought had to fit under the seat in front of us.

That means packing light. All I packed was my laptop, a bathing suit and two outfits. I layered up with the cutest clothes I own and hoped I'd be able to stay stylish for the whole vacation. In the end it made bouncing from one hotel to another a lot less burdensome.

Vegas hotels were a lot more expensive on the weekend. We attempted to solve this problem by booking a downtown motel on the weekend and then a foray at the Luxor on Sunday and Monday, for only $78 a night. We loved the faux-Egyptian Luxor. It came with not only an outdoor pool, but access to the wave pool at the Mandalay Bay one casino over, where we buoyed gently in the late afternoon light.

For the weekend, we had originally booked the Desert Hills Motel for $112 a night. Alas, our reservation was canceled via e-mail on Friday, right before our departure. After a moment of panic, we settled on the art deco stylings of the historic El Cortez for $347 on Friday night, in downtown Las Vegas near Fremont Street. Our room's walls were green, and the bed was lined with white vinyl padding. It was glorious. (To make up for that expense, on Saturday we stayed with my boyfriend's brother, who lives in Las Vegas.)

Walk or ride

We only took one Lyft ride, declining to go in on the cryptocurrency investment scheme pitched by our driver. Otherwise we were on foot, using bike-share or riding the top level of the Deuce, the double-decker bus on Las Vegas Boulevard. On one ride we nabbed the coveted front row and had a view of all of the lights and tourists and billboards as we rode down the Strip.

Don't gamble

Avoiding gambling might seem strange since that's a major Vegas draw, but I was happy to pass on it. It got a little depressing watching people turn into zombies getting sucked into the slot machines.

Find free activities

It took a bit of planning to catch free attractions like the erupting volcano outside the Mirage, the trapeze act at Circus Circus, the mermaid show at the Silverton and the madrigal singers at the Venetian.

I especially enjoyed the intricately choreographed Bellagio fountains, timed to music and lights. We missed the madrigals, but I loved the sweet opera singing by a gondola plyer floating through the Venetian's "canal." My other favorite spot was standing under Chihuly's art blossoms in the Bellagio lobby.

Take a day trip

We took one day trip to the desert. The Valley of Fire is a landscape of luminous amber, with red rocks that have been swept by wind into swirling formations of sandstone. It cost $10 to get into the park, and we managed to catch a ride there by car. A closer option is Red Rock Canyon, which has a similar sandstone look, Triassic fossils and petroglyphs.

Get off the Strip

Some of our best times were venturing off of Las Vegas Boulevard. In the late 20th century, "The Strip" overtook Fremont Street as the main place for casinos. Fremont Street still has casinos, of course, plus the very fun and free Fremont Experience, with trippy videos displayed overhead on the world's largest video screen.

Off Fremont, downtown has a more relaxed feel. The Downtown Container Park, an outdoor food court made from shipping containers, felt fresh and neighborhood-y. We split a pickle-filled Cuban sandwich with lots of mustard from Bin 702 for $13, as "Beetlejuice" played on an outdoor screen.

The Downtowner, a 1950s diner, is the kind of place where you might strike up a conversation with a stranger in the wee hours, which we did.

We explored the Las Vegas Arts District on bikes rented for $2 through RTC Bike Share. The area is teeming with a more creative energy. I had a pleasant avocado toast for $15 on the patio at 7th & Carson, and enjoyed the Garden, a queer cocktail spot covered in foliage.

Splurge on one thing

Truth be told, vacationing on a budget got a little tiring. As we shared a turkey sandwich, Doritos and Gatorade from a gas station, sitting in the shade across from a giant billboard of David Copperfield as tourist helicopters passed by, I decided we needed a little vacation from our cheap vacation.

On our last night, we splurged on a six-course meal ($50 each, plus wine) at Marrakech, a Moroccan restaurant on Paradise Road. I loved the tent ceiling and cushioned seats, and I appreciated the extravagance of watching a belly dancer as we dined on our lush meal.

Walking back to the Luxor on Paradise Road, we watched the glimmer of the Strip in the distance.

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Why nurses say they are leaving Las Vegas - FOX5 Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS After the NHL All-Star weekend was canceled last season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the events grand return could not have come at a better time or been hosted by a better city.

Not only were players able to take their minds off the grueling season and the stresses of competing amid a pandemic, but they were able to catch up with others around the league that they otherwise wouldnt have the time to see on the road. Many brought their families, just ask Steven Stamkos son, Carter, if he got to see the Zamboni.

It was a weekend of fun. And what place is more fun than Sin City?

Las Vegas became the first city ever to host two all-star games in the same weekend, with the NFL Pro Bowl going on at the same time as the NHLs events at T-Mobile Arena. In Summerlin, the Las Vegas Ballpark hosted the NFL Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Wednesday night and then an open Pro Bowl practice on Thursday.

Considering how new the Golden Knights and the Raiders are to Vegas, hosting two major league events already is no small feat. The Raiders relocated to Vegas just two years ago, while the Golden Knights inaugural season was 2017-18.

It may be in its early days, but Vegas is a pro sports town. The city provided the getaway that many players said they needed. It even left Golden Knights head coach Peter DeBoer a little hungover.

Pete DeBoer on if he noticed all the festivities-

Ill be honest I didnt. Im a little hungover this morning.

Pete DeBoer says he had trouble focusing on the all-star game because he's hung over: "Today's a little bit foggy for me."

Vegas, baby.

I think from Day 1 its been phenomenal, Hurricanes coach Rod BrindAmour said after serving as bench boss of the Metropolitan Division team at the All-Star game Saturday. The players all love it, obviously. They love it too because of the atmosphere that theyve created here. Its just fun to come and play here as a visiting player, coach. Its a great atmosphere.

At the end of the day, these guys need that, right? It makes hockey fun when you got a crowd and you got that energy in the building.

Added Rangers winger Chris Kreider: They did a terrific job. It was an awesome event. Ton of fun. The fans were great, the building was great. I hope everyone had as much fun as we did.

The atmosphere was light. Capitals agitator Tom Wilson relished the boos that rained down on him all weekend long, but also responded with the first goal of the All-Star game. One of the skills events was held at the iconic Bellagio Fountains. Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox were there. Lots of magic tricks, too.

Flyers captain Claude Giroux used the All-Star game as his own personal showcase as he nears unrestricted free agency, scoring three goals in the tournament and winning the MVP award. Plus, the breakaway challenge was held for the first time since 2016, which allowed a player like Ducks phenom Trevor Zegras to wow and humor fans with his blindfolded Dodgeball-inspired shootout move.

Players personalities were really able to come through in the relaxed Vegas environment. That alone was good for the game this weekend.

Sunrise, Florida, the Panthers and the 2023 All-Star weekend have a tough act to follow.

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Local leaders came together on Saturday to honor the seven members of the Zacarias family who were killed in a mass casualty crash in North Las Vegas last week.

Drivers met up at the Cheyenne Sports Complex around 4 p.m. Saturday and then drove as a group to the crash site of Cheyenne Avenue and Commerce Street. North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee and Councilman Isaac Brown were in attendance trying to bring awareness to speeding across the valley as this is a chronic problem on our roadways.

All my family, my kids, my life, I lose everything, Erlinda Zacarias told 8 News Now. She said there are no words to describe her pain and suffering.

Seven of the victims were traveling together in a Toyota Siena, a minivan, at the time of the crash. Zacarias children, three sons, and a daughter ranged in age from 5 years old to 15 years old. Her two stepsons were 23 and 25, and her brother was 35 years old.

The Zacarias family disabled their GoFundMe page after reaching their goal of $300k.

The mother and sister of the victims, Erlinda Zacarias, thanked the community for their support.

Its just so hard because we have seen the kids and met them, and with what the family is going through right now is just, there are no words to explain, but we want to be here and show our presence and that we are here for them, Nike Drake, a family friend, said.

The driver of a Dodge Challenger, identified as Gary Dean Robinson, 59, of North Las Vegas, was traveling faster than 100 mph, where the speed limit is 35 mph, and ran a red light at the intersection of Cheyenne Avenue and Commerce Street, police said.

It just breaks my heart, and I have not stopped thinking about it since it happened. Speed should not have happened. You cant go over 100 miles an hour on a city street. Its senseless, Delaina Marzullo said.

Another vigil will be held on Sunday from 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m. at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. statue, 1344 W. Carey Ave., in North Las Vegas.

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) A Las Vegas woman is pleading for the communitys help in identifying a hit-and-run driver that was caught on camera on dashcam video.

The incident took place on Wed., Feb. 2nd, near Stewart Avenue and Bruce Street in the northeast part of the valley.

I realized I was in danger almost instantaneously, and I was just happy I was okay and could think and move because I was scared, Pamela said.

Pamela told 8 News Now that she was on her way to pick up her daughter from school when she was hit by a man driving a green truck.

I heard the sound of the car peeling out very fast. Then I noticed a car, a truck around the corner, and it was out of control, and it fishtailed, Pamela said. I was concerned for the driver going to the side, and then he corrected himself, and then he was coming straight for me. Next thing I know, he hit me.

As a safety precaution, never chasea hit and rundriverget the license plate number and a description of thedriverif possible, a local attorney said.

If you can remember the details of the car. The model, what color, if you can see the driver or what they look like and immediately take those mental notes, Carlos Morales, an attorney, said. Also, a lot of insurance companies require that police report for any kind of reimbursement or underinsured motorist coverage.

The video was posted on several local Facebook groups in hopes someone would recognize the driver.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metros Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3786 or to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visitcrimestoppersofNV.com. If your tip leads to a felony arrest or indictment, it could result in a cash reward.

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Older victims transferred money to Las Vegas woman, records say

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Connie Ballangao faces 12 felonies, including exploiting an older or vulnerable person and theft, court records said. Police arrested Ballangao outside of her apartment Tuesday. (KLAS)

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) A Las Vegas woman is accused of making fake Facebook profiles and scamming two older people out of thousands by pretending to be their friends or family members, police write in court documents.

Connie Ballangao faces 12 felony charges, including exploiting an older or vulnerable person and theft, court records said. Police arrested Ballangao outside of her apartment Tuesday.

In one case, Ballangao is accused of pretending to be a man on Facebook and asking one of his friends for money.

She thought she was conversing with [her friend] and the subject of a grant came up, court documents said. The individual posing as [her friend] asked her if she was interested in hearing how he received $150,000 from a grant.

Another Facebook account then messaged the victim with details about how to transfer money to secure the grant funding. Police said the money was to be sent with a cashiers check to Ballangao.

After the victim transferred $3,550, Ballangao allegedly told her she needed to send an additional $6,550 for a code to a lockbox that would have $150,000, police said.

The woman became suspicious and contacted police. Detectives later tracked the money to an account in Ballangaos name at a credit union, they said.

In a second case, a woman in Colorado said she too had been messaged on Facebook about a government grant. The total amount, in that case, is $72,850, court documents said.

Because the two victims are in their 60s and 70s, Ballangaos charges were upgraded.

A judge released Ballangao from jail and ordered her not to use a computer. She is due in court again next month.

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I-Team: Las Vegas woman cheated older victims out of thousands by pretending to be Facebook friends, police say - KLAS - 8 News Now

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SPORTS

1. Pro Bowl

There will be a bevy of firsts at this years Pro Bowl: First time in Vegas; the first time four Raiders standouts have made the cut for the NFLs all-star squad (defensive end Maxx Crosby, linebacker Denzel Perryman, reciver Hunter Renfro and punter A.J. Cole); and a whole lot of first downs (defense is often largely optional; who wants to rattle teeth during an exhibition game?). So, whos going to win this year, the AFC or NFC? Who cares?! The game is not about the outcome, but about watching some of footballs best play like theyre in the schoolyard again, when the only thing that mattered was having fun. See the game at noon Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets start at $99 at ticketmaster.com.

Jason Bracelin

BALLET

2. Two World Premieres

Nevada Ballet Theatre is presenting two world premieres in a program known as, um, Two World Premieres. Choreographers Trey McIntyre and Lauren Lovette will debut their new works, while selections from choreographer Krista Baker will be presented. See it at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. Tickets start at $30.95 at thesmithcenter.com.

Christopher Lawrence

FESTIVAL

3. Desert Breeze Spring Festival

Spring soon will, well, spring, and what better way to celebrate it and the Lunar New Year than at Desert Breeze Community Centers first-ever Spring Festival? The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday is to feature performances, arts and crafts and food vendors. Admission is free. 8275 Spring Mountain Road, 702-455-8334.

John Przybys

INDIE

4. Dinosaur Jr., Built to Spill

Itll be guitars for days nay, weeks! when indie rockers Dinosaur Jr. and Built to Spill team up for a one-off show in Vegas. The former favors dissonance, feedback and grand swells of volume, the latter intricate guitar interplay that builds towering walls of sound brick by brick. Your ears will ring until Memorial Day. See them at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq. Tickets are $35 at brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas.

Jason Bracelin

COUNTRY

5. Garth Brooks

Its the whole addition-by-subtraction thing, but with a much larger belt buckle: Last time he was in town, Garth Brooks played to over 65,000 fans at a sold-out Allegiant Stadium. This go-round, hes downsizing to the 5,200-capacity Dolby Live for a pair of special small hall (by his standards) shows. Brooks did something similar at Nashvilles 2,300-seat Ryman Auditorium in November, where he played a covers-heavy set that excavated his roots as a songwriter and performer, with Brooks airing some of his favorite tunes by Billy Joel, Bob Seger, James Taylor, Randy Travis and others. One thing that may stay constant from Brooks previous visit to Vegas to this one: Look for him and wife Trisha Yearwood to again bring the house down with a cover of Lady Gaga and Bradley Coopers Shallow. See Brooks at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The shows are sold out, but resale tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

Jason Bracelin

CULTURE

6. First Friday

Tara Banfield, a self-taught contemporary oil painter, will be the featured artist at this months First Friday. In addition, the downtown arts festivals art walk at Boulder Avenue and First Street will include the work of about 60 artists and craftspeople. Food and drink will be available. A celebration of the Lunar New Year begins a 6 p.m. And Jazzy Cadiente and friends will take the main stage at 8 p.m. The party runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday. Visit ffflv.org for more information.

John Przybys

CLASSICAL

7. Let Music Light the Way

Performances by the Las Vegas Academy Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Chorus and Philharmonic Orchestra will highlight Let Music Light the Way, a Tuesday concert at The Smith Center. The program will feature pieces by Jake Runestad and John Rutter and the world premiere of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts alma mater, composed by alumnus and Music Conservatory faculty member Jorge Machain. Daniel Emmet, Americas Got Talent finalist, also will share the stage with students. The concert begins at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $15 at thesmithcenter.com.

John Przybys

ROCK

8. Sammy Hagar and Friends

The rocker best remembered for his stint as frontman of Van Halen, but whose extensive rock n roll resume also ranges from Montrose to Chickenfoot and now The Circle, continues his residency at The Strat with shows Wednesday and Feb. 11 and 12. Tickets start at $100 thestrat.com/entertainment, and showtime is 9 p.m.

John Przybys

SHOWROOM

9. Legends in Concert

Once again, you wont be able to spend your weekend with Adele at Caesars Palace, because who knows, really. But you can see her kinda this weekend in Legends in Concert. As part of the long-running shows new diva-centric lineup, Janae Longo will perform as the Chasing Pavements singer, in addition to tribute artists appearing as Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and Cher, plus the iconic Frank Marino as Joan Rivers. See it at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Mondays at the Tropicana. Tickets start at $59.99 at legendsinconcert.com.

Christopher Lawrence

WORDS

10. Love in the Dunes reading

This anthology, 12th in the annual Las Vegas Writes series, is subtitled Las Vegas Writers on Passion and Heartbreak. Never not a timely topic in a city that finds ever new ways to complicate the meaning of many splendored thing. Just in time for Valentines Day, too. Authors include such local mainstays as Nicholas Russell, Heather Lang-Cassera and Brett Riley. Free; 6:30 p.m. Thursday; thewritersblock.org.

Scott Dickensheets

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Lunar New Year celebrations are underway across the world and in Las Vegas to say goodbye to the Year of the Ox and welcome the Year of the Tiger on Feb. 1.

Most people may think of the Lunar New Year as it relates to Chinese culture but many Asian countries celebrate it. The Vietnamese culture rings in this major holidayand calls it Tet which is a short name that means Feast of the First Morning.

In Las Vegas, there are more than 40,000 Vietnamese people and that number is growing.

Lunar New Year is a time to forget the past and look forward to the upcoming year and what it could bring.

Everyone wants the whole year happy. They have to be happy on the first day otherwise its not good. Everyone is happy, they will say lots of wishes to you. health, more money, everything good and happy in the Tet festival, said Kim Dung Ho, Viet Nevada Culture.

The group Viet Nevada Culture is hosting an event Sunday, Feb. 6 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas. Its from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and its free. There will be music, artwork, food, singers, traditional dress, kids games, and a Dragon dance.

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