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TENANTS RIGHTS

If you are renting a property and are having problems and want to know what your rights are.... please call Tenants Rights at 383-6095.  Since Contact 13 gets alot of these complaints, I decided to post the number.  Please always do your homework.

Even before you rent a property, you may want to inquire about your rights.

Tricia Kean

Mayor Oscar Goodman turning 70!

Happy Birthday, Mayor Oscar Goodman!

He is turning 70 years old on Friday, July 31st.

If you have a birthday message for our mayor, leave it here!

What do you think about the conditions at the Las Vegas zoo?

Have you been to the Las Vegas zoo? Contact 13 Chief Investigator Darcy Spears did a hidden camera investigation into the conditions at the zoo. Humane Society Investigator Jane Garrison went along and says some of the animals are living in a tortured existence with no shade, company and not enough space. What do you think about the conditions at the Las Vegas zoo? Sound off by leaving a comment below.

Do you think combating obesity should be a key element of President Obama's national health care plan?

According to a a new government survey, obesity costs the US $147 billion a year. That's $1,400 more every year for an obese person than for someone of normal weight. Do you think combating obesity should be a key element of President Obama's national health care plan? Leave a comment below.

GREAT TRAVEL DEALS

If you need a break from this extreme heat, why not get away?  If you think you can't afford it you may want to think again.  Here are some great deals... but you need to act fast!

THERE'S A NEW TRAVEL DEAL OUT THERE..... THAT COULD HELP YOU SAVE SOME SERIOUS CASH.

STARWOOD HOTELS IS SLASHING PRICES.... UP TO -50- PERCENT.

STARWOOD MANAGES SHERATON... WESTIN.... AND OTHER HOTEL BRANDS..

THE PROMOTION IS GOOD THROUGH.... OCTOBER -12-TH.

THIS COULD SET OFF A PRICE WAR AMONG HOTELS...

AND....

MEAN CHEAPER RATES.... ACROSS THE BOARD.

Have you ever witnessed anything you'd consider improper conduct by employees at or outside nightclubs on the strip?

Prive' Nightclub at Planet Hollywood is being forced to close after its liquor license was not renewed. This comes after allegations of sexual assault and patrons being over served. Have you ever witnessed anything you'd consider improper conduct by employees at our outside nightclubs on the strip?

COUNTRYWIDE SETTLEMENT!!!

GOOD NEWS FOR THOUSANDS OF HOMEOWNERS WITH LOANS THROUGH.... COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL.

HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.... MAY BE HEADED.... YOUR WAY.

 

 

 

ATTORNEY GENERAL.... CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO SAYS.....

ELIGIBLE BORROWERS SHOULD START RECEIVEING PACKETS SOON..... WITH INFORMATION IN HOW TO CLAIM A SHARE.... OF -3- MILLION DOLLARS.

THE MONEY IS BEING DOLED OUT..... TO NEVADA HOMEOWNERS WHO LOST THEIR HOMES..... AS PART OF A NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.

NEVADA IS ONE OF SEVERAL STATES..... WHO FINALIZED SETTLEMENT PLANS..... WITH COUNTRYWIDE.

THE SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR..... PLANS TO BEGIN MAILING PAYMENTS OUT... IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF -2- THOUSAND -10-.

President not backing down on Gates statement

President Barack Obama is standing by his assertion that police did not need to arrest a Harvard scholar who was trying to get into his own home.

Obama said in an interview with ABC that he has "extraordinary respect" for the challenges and hardships that law enforcement officers face every day in their line of work.

But at the same time he said he didn't think it was necessary to arrest Henry Louis Gates Jr.

What do you think?

President not backing down on Gates statement

President Barack Obama is standing by his assertion that police did not need to arrest a Harvard scholar who was trying to get into his own home.

Obama said in an interview with ABC that he has "extraordinary respect" for the challenges and hardships that law enforcement officers face every day in their line of work. But at the same time he said he didn't think it was necessary to arrest Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Obama said "cooler heads should have prevailed" in the incident. But he did not retract his initial statement that he thought police had "acted stupidly" and said such incidents "get elevated in ways that probably don't make much sense."

What do you think about Prive' being forced to close?

Thursday, The Clark County Department of Business License denied the liquor license applications for nightclubs Prive’ and Living Room, forcing them to cease all business operations by next week. It comes only days after the Gaming Control Board slapped Planet Hollywood with a fine saying Prive' employees dumped drunk customers in the casino. There were also alligations of customers being physically and sexually assaulted. What do you think about Prive' being forced to close?