Ricardo Torres-Cortez

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North Las Vegas city manager gets favorable review, 5% pay bonus

6 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

North Las Vegas City Manager Micaela Moore this week received a favorable review for her first year in the position and was given a one-time 5 percent bonus. The motion received a 4-0 vote during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. “To me this decision is just a direct result of your outstanding leadership,” Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown said. Moore was appointed to the top executive position after Ryann Juden stepped down in May 2024.
North Las Vegas Councilman Scott Black running for mayor

6 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

North Las Vegas Councilman Scott Black wants to be the city’s next mayor. The Ward 3 representative officially launched his campaign Thursday evening at a restaurant packed with supporters. He’s served in the five-member City Council since 2017. Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown— the former council member and first Black mayor in Nevada history elected in 2022 — can’t run for re-election due to term limits. She endorsed Black at the event.
Clark County targets ‘reckless’ e-bike use, passes rules to improve safety

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

The Clark County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance that will regulate the use of electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles on county land. “Motorcycles and all-terrain motorcycles, whether electric or otherwise, are prohibited in parks, trails, or recreational facilities unless explicitly designated,” according to the county. The ordinance also limits the speed electric bikes and scooters can travel around those properties to 15 mph.
$100K settlement proposed in lawsuit over hostile work environment prior to murder of RJ reporter

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Clark County is proposing a $100,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit filed by four employees who alleged that former Public Administrator Robert Telles “created a hostile work environment and discriminated against” them. Telles was convicted of the 2022 murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, who had written stories outlining allegations of malfeasance against Telles’ at the office he oversaw.
‘We cover lifespan of services’: New Catholic Charities CEO talks goals, volunteerism

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Each morning she drives to work, two things take the breath away from new Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada CEO Sara Ramirez. “The first one is coming off of Summerlin Parkway onto the 215 (Beltway) and getting to see the sun coming up,” she told the Las Vegas Review-Journal during a Monday interview.
Mom of slain Vegas teen wants daughter’s death to have as much meaning as teen’s life

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

There’s hardly a moment Susan Johnson doesn’t think about her daughter in the year since the teenager’s death. “It’s day by day, hour by hour,” the grieving mother told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Fond memories about Jazlynn Johnson, 18, hit in waves, she said. Constant reminders of her passing hurt. “There’s just so many things out there that you never thought would be negatively triggering,” Susan Johnson said.
Fiore’s sentencing hearing vacated; absent on bench despite vow to return

1 week ago | pvtimes.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

After her “full and unconditional” pardon from President Donald Trump last week, suspended Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore vowed to return to the bench immediately. “On Monday, I will walk back into my courtroom as the elected Justice of the Peace — not because man permitted it, but because God ordained it,” wrote the former Las Vegas councilwoman. The day came and went, and she was absent. “She will not be returning today,” confirmed Nye County spokesman Arnold Knightly.
Mayor calls Las Vegas ‘Greatest place to on Earth to live’ in State of the City speech

2 weeks ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Despite budgetary constraints, “our city is ready to go to the next level,” said Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley during her first State of the City address on Wednesday. Berkley noted she’s been at the helm of the seven-member City Council, which represents about 670,000 residents, for 148 days. Berkley, who spoke Wednesday evening at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, mentioned early on the recent resolution of lawsuits that are costing Las Vegas taxpayers $286 million.
North Las Vegas opens valley’s first public orchard at Kiel Ranch Historic Park

2 weeks ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Early settlers used to feast on vegetables, fruits and nuts grown at the Kiel Ranch Historic Park in the early 1900s. The city of North Las Vegas took a significant step Wednesday morning to replicate history when officials marked the inauguration of a modern orchard and garden that will once again feed local residents.
Is Nevada a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants?

2 weeks ago | reviewjournal.com | Ricardo Torres-Cortez |McKenna Ross |Jessica Hill

President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order that will target so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions the administration claims impede with immigration enforcement. The White House hasn’t publicly accused any Nevada jurisdiction of falling into that designation, but the order directs the government to “publish a list” of noncompliant jurisdictions within 30 days. Gov.