FROM THE RECORD-COURIER

It started last month with our local Raley’s Supermarket asking shoppers to buy discounted stuffed bears at the check-out register to comfort children involved in a disaster or emergency. The community generously responded with donations that purchased small stuffed animals that can be carried on our local fire-rescue ambulances and larger ones that can be distributed at the hospital emergency department. Raley’s Store Director, Mike Mazza, was able to acquire over 40 stuffed animals through customer donations, but Mike needed help finding a way to get them into the small hands and hearts that needed them the most.

http://www.recordcourier.com/news/10140597-113/stuffed-carson-child-community

VIA THE LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL — THE VIEW
By Southwest/Spring Valley View reporter Caitlyn Belcher

Nicholas Williams, 24, smelled something strange as he got ready for bed around 1:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at his Century Village apartment, 4801 Spencer St.

“We heard our neighbors arguing and things physically breaking,” said Williams’ girlfriend, Shannon MacDowell. “Then it got really quiet.” (more…)

VIA KTNV, Las Vegas — Denise Wong

Volunteers with the American Red Cross respond locally to a house fire every 18 hours.

They provide critical and immediate help to families, but that assistance takes money.

That’s why it launched its fundraising campaign on Thursday. (more…)