Las Vegas and Mojave Desert on High Alert as Intense Heat Wave Expected to Shatter Records – Hoodline

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued an excessive heat warning for the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin as of Wednesday, projecting a dangerous and prolonged heat wave that’s expected to extend into the following week. According to National Weather Service latest forecast, temperatures are set to soar into the 105-120 degree range

High school graduates to be required to take financial literacy class – Los Angeles Times

California students will have to complete a course in pocketbook economics — balancing a checkbook, managing credit cards, avoiding scams — to graduate from high school under a bill that will become law, state lawmakers announced Thursday. “We need to help Californians prepare for their financial futures as early as possible,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said

Las Vegas Jewish community on high alert following increase in violence across nation – KLAS – 8 News Now

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Under the backdrop of a 140% rise in hate crimes across the country – exemplified by Saturday’s violent clash with pro-Palestinian protesters outside of a Jewish synagogue in Los Angeles – the Jewish community in Las Vegas is on high alert. “It’s very scary,” Rabbi Mendy Harlig of the Chabad in Green