East Paradise

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and Desert Research Institute (DRI) will lead a $15 million research project to examine climate change and its effect in Nevada. “For our region climate change is one of the most important issues because the southwest is vulnerable to climate change impact and warming of the region,” said Thomas Piechota, co-principal investigator and UNLV director of sustainability and multidisciplinary research. The overall goal of the research project is to stimulate education, research ... Read More

Driving down the east Paradise area years ago, anyone - tourist or native - can observe the increase of foreign cultured smoking lounges, now amounting to almost two per block in just over a three-mile stretch.What is the fascination among University of Nevada, Las Vegas students, or anyone over 18 in the Paradise area, with this exotic smoking ritual? A hookah is a pipe filled with water topped off with a ceramic bowl packed with a mixture of fruit and tobacco. Student’s ... Read More

Streaming down the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas Monorail has its riders zooming to seven destinations in 15 minutes or less. The four mile monorail system is expanding its tracks to reach the McCarran International Airport. The expansion will deliver surrounding residents and tourists to various destinations in a quick, easy trip. “The Las Vegas Monorail is a seven, stop elevated train system that connects major hotels and attractions along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip,” said Angela ... Read More

Reporter Joey Vassallo interviewed East Paradise residents and asked them the question: "Considering the current economic situation what changes have you made in your life?" None really, I recently graduated from UNLV so now Im working here and have a real job. So in comparison to where I was in college im doing better.  If things got worse I would change my spending habits. - Jasperit Gill Ihave mostly cut back on unnecessary driving. Another way is I've tried to cut out fast ... Read More