Q: I planted a pomegranate tree two years ago and this year it produced six fruits. One was of decent size while the others were on the small side. When the large one split, I picked it only to find the inside was light pink. The seeds were well-developed but not the expected red color. What can I do to improve the fruit on this tree?
Equitable justice is symbolized by Lady Justice. Since the 15th century, Lady Justice’s blindfold has depicted impartiality toward those under the rule of law. No matter the status, money or power, the law shall be dispensed without prejudice.
The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month, dedicated to raising and promoting awareness for breast cancer. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the living of hundreds of thousands of women each year and affecting countries at all levels of modernization.
The Boulder City football team can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win on the road at Chaparral.
Boulder City’s Melissa O’Berto won two matches to reach the quarterfinal round of the Division 1-A Southern Region Tennis Tournament on Oct. 17 before being eliminated in a three-set match at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas.
The Boulder City girls’ volleyball team defeated visiting Moapa Valley 25-20, 25-14, 25-22 on Monday to remain unbeaten and in first place in the Sunrise League.
Sandy Johnson said her heart broke when she heard that a nearby herd of big-horned sheep was endangered by viral pneumonia. The recently ordained pastor at Boulder City United Methodist Church wanted to help.
This week’s reopening of Lake Mead National Recreation Area brought excitement to the ranks of Pumpkinman Triathlon competitors gathering in Boulder City, but was dimmed by tragedy as one of the competitors, retired Las Vegas high school principal Patrick Hayden, 59, died after participating in the swimming portion of the competition.
Athletes from around the globe gathered in Boulder City Saturday for the 10th annual Pumpkinman Triathlon. Although the event was marred by tragedy in the swimming death of one competitor, it was an otherwise upbeat day energized by the last-minute reopening of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, where two of the three events were held.
The city’s Redevelopment Agency, composed of the five City Council members, met Tuesday to award community redevelopment grants to several local business and nonprofit agencies.
The City Council decided Tuesday to move forward in the process of adding three new parcels to the city’s 2014 Land Management Plan, voting to forward the development proposals to the Planning Commission for review.
I recently spent part of a perfectly good Saturday in a futile effort to thin my ever-expanding collection of documents, stories and personal memorabilia.
The government shutdown ended Oct. 17, to the relief of local federal employees and businesses that were affected.
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Open a newspaper or flip on the television, and you’ll often be reminded that Nevada is teeming with animal lovers who aren’t shy about having their voices heard.
As part of an ongoing effort to keep the Boulder City’s boards and commissions up to date, the City Council voted 3-2 last week to appoint Richard “Rick” Hunt, a human resources director, to the Civil Service Commission.
Last week the Columbia Journalism Review, a publication that polices journalism practices and policies, ran an article about the use of the terms “gambling” and “gaming” to describe gambling. The Review managed never to take a position on the dispute. In fact, the article appeared to have been written off the top of the author’s head after a trip to Las Vegas with little research.
It’s never too early to start preparing for college, and one local mom wants to help.
Police have ended the search for a still-missing Boulder City Police Department rifle.
