Life + Culture

Positively Adoptable

Tips for finding a pet ready for a forever home Article by Helen D. Bather  Looking for a pet? Consider adopting one from a rescue or shelter. So many animals are in need of a second chance, and in return, you’ll gain a best friend that you keep for their whole life.  After rescuing six pets over the years, I’ve found that the pet usually chooses me rather than the other way around. In the end, they ultimately rescued me every time. Before you begin looking, consider the size, age, gender...

Life + Culture

Building Healthy Teen Relationships 

Positive signs, boundaries, and confidence teens can learn early Article by Beth Flory | Photography by S.A.F.E. House Teens today are surrounded by relationships at every turn, from family dynamics at home and situationships amongst friends to stories in romance novels. With so many different examples, how do they know which are true relationship goals? Because that part isn’t always clear, many teens end up finding themselves in an unhealthy situation. In fact, one in 10 high school students...

Food + Beverage

Lunchbox Wins

Easy boxed lunches and fresh breakfast favorites make school mornings simpler Article by Sienna Sinclair | Photography by Photos By Alex S As back-to-school season ramps up, families are looking for quick, reliable ways to make mornings smoother and lunches easier to manage. Great Harvest Bread Co. in Henderson offers exactly that kind of help with fresh, customizable options designed to take some of the stress out of the daily routine. Owner Kim Jacobs says, “Bread being the center of all...

Education

Learning Made Fun

Vegas PBS Kids offers free, trusted tools that turn everyday moments into meaningful learning Article by Vivian Greggory For families looking to make screen time more meaningful, Vegas PBS Kids offers a trusted place where curiosity, imagination, and learning come together. “Media can help children learn,” said Dr. Niki Brunetti, Executive Director, Education & Business Development at Vegas PBS, pointing to the long-standing idea behind PBS KIDS: that television, when created with care and...

Wellness

Breath of Clarity

Exploring pulmonary health with Dr. Kevin Tsui Article by Patranya Bhoolsuwan | Photography by Casey Jade Health concerns can often feel overwhelming and uncertain. Finding clarity, especially when it comes to something as vital as breathing, can be life changing. For Dr. Kevin Tsui, pulmonary specialist and founder of Henderson Pulmonology, that clarity is not just a goal, it’s a responsibility. “My job is to help people understand what’s happening in their body,” Dr. Tsui says. “When...

Education

Ready, Set, Preschool

Expert tips for helping children confidently begin their preschool journey Article by Jenna Oddo Preparing for preschool is an exciting milestone for both children and parents. From emotional readiness to building independence, the transition into a classroom environment can feel overwhelming at first. According to Jennifer Sullivan, Director of Coronado Prep Preschool, readiness for the classroom is about much more than knowing letters and numbers. “Preschool is about so much more than...

Travel

Paso Robles: High Altitudes and Neon Antidotes

Trade the Las Vegas Strip for the silken tannins of DAOU Mountain and the immersive, glowing valleys of Sensorio Article by Paige Candee | Photography by DAOU Vineyards The transition from the dry heat of the Mojave to the cooling Pacific breezes of the Central Coast is a physical reset. For those accustomed to the relentless pulse of Las Vegas, Paso Robles offers a different kind of intensity—one found in the deep purple of a cabernet glass and the rhythmic glow of a thousand fiber-optic...

Sports + Recreation

Exploring with the A’s

Las Vegas prepares to discover baseball, community, and a new hometown experience Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Courtesy of the Athletics For locals, exploring often means finding the heart of our community in the places we gather, hiking in Red Rock Canyon, or taking a jaunt to Lake Mead. As we look toward the future of the Valley, a new hometown experience that is worth exploring—one that promises to bridge the gap between professional sports and the local lifestyle we value. The...

Fitness

Strong Like Dad

How bonding has turned into an art form for a father and his son Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by Michele Sylvester Thomas Rambo has always felt connected in some way to martial arts. Without it, he would not be here today. Both of his parents have a martial arts background, crossing paths through it. “My mother was an instructor in South Korea, and my father met her there,” Thomas recalls of their journey, which included becoming black belts together and later entering marriage and...

Life + Culture

Rock’s Leading Man

Jeff Gutt talks fatherhood, fandom, and fronting Stone Temple Pilots Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Emily Paine While the June calendar is filling up with Father’s Day celebrations and the first official days of summer, Southern Nevada rock fans already have their sights set on the biggest event of the coming season. On Saturday, July 25, Stone Temple Pilots will take the stage at M Resort Spa Casino's M Pool, bringing a legacy of multi-platinum hits to one of the region’s most...