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Three local personalities to appear on Face the Tribune radio show

January 25, 2018

Face the Tribune radio show makes a comeback beginning with three popular and well liked figures on the political scene of Las Vegas. Beginning Wednesday, January 31, with the appearance of former Nevada Assemblyman, Nevada Senator, and most recently Las Vegas City Councilman, Bob Beers, now the best candidate for State Treasurer, the show is preparing to air a list of who’s who in Las Vegas, Clark County and Nevada with the intention of informing the public and[…]

Editorials · My Point of View

Las Vegas, the City that Never Sleeps

September 13, 2017

For many locals the idea that elected officials are trying to turn Las Vegas into another Los Angeles or some other California city might sound ridiculous, but others do not want to argue that possibility. Las Vegas, billed as a twenty-four hour city or the city that never sleeps, is a myth; most major grocery stores now close by nine at night, yet some are a little more generous, staying open until midnight; the only[…]

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Editorials · My Point of View

Why, when is a bench warrant classified as “confidential”?

May 12, 2016

Sometimes I wonder how it is that the law works for some people and sometimes it works to cover for one of them, whether they are right or wrong. Maybe that is why we have so many incapable law practitioners in Nevada. It is not because they are bad practitioners or may not know the law; it is because the law changes to accommodate the privileges and campaign contributors. Most of the eviction cases are handled by Las Vegas Justice[…]

Editorials · My Point of View

“Chi Chi get the Yeyo!”

August 21, 2014

Saturday night, Aug 16, was a very special evening for two men who first worked together in the historic movie, “Scarface,” in 1983, and 10 years later (1993) appeared in the Golden Globe nominated film, “Carlito’s Way,” as Hollywood legend Al Pacino (The Godfather), and comedian Angel Salazar, came together in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacino was in the middle of his one-man show at the Mirage Hotel, in the packed Terry Fator Theater; and Salazar,[…]

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Roberto Marcello Francesco Alberto Andrea Georgio Henrico Dino Perry Domenico Andersoni Davis Jr. A.K.A. Bob Anderson is (or are) coming to town

August 28, 2013

By The Roving Reporter of The Las Vegas Tribune It took some serious manipulative and almost borderline shifty dealings, but Bob Anderson is going to appear at the Italian American Club on September 14th and 15th. Bob Anderson, an international entertainer, and one of the most successful performers in Las Vegas and throughout the entire world (including Branson, Mo 65616), having appeared in most of the major hotels in the city, and on many national television[…]

Political Analysis

Observations of the Best and the Worst

August 7, 2013

By Jerry Schafer Las Vegas hotel-casino properties no longer rely on gaming revenues to provide the bulk of their profits. To be sure, gaming revenues are part of the revenues collected; however, for a multitude of reasons, the main lure to Las Vegas is no longer the casinos. In the past — prior to the advent of corporate mentality becoming the way of doing business in a Las Vegas hotel-casino operation; prior to the IRS[…]

Entertainment · Show Reviews

“Drinkin’- Singin’- Swingin’: Show Review”

July 10, 2013

By Sandy Zimmerman Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. was each known in their own right. When all three of these lovable stars are in one show, it is an evening of nostalgic music and memories. As a Las Vegas show reviewer for more than 25 years, I had the opportunity to see Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and some of the other great stars perform. “Drinkin’- Singin’- Swingin’” brings a talented cast[…]