The Daily Rundown - November 7th, 2025
🐈 Las Vegas pet shops will be banned from selling dogs, cats and certain other animals under an ordinance passed Wednesday by the Las Vegas City Council. New pet shops also cannot sell rabbits, guinea pigs or potbellied pigs starting immediately, but are encouraged to partner with local rescues and shelters.
The 13 currently licensed pet shops can continue selling those animals until Nov. 6, 2028. After that date, the sales will be prohibited.
The council also approved new standards for pet shops to ensure animal health and welfare and to reduce risks associated with large-scale breeding operations, the city said. New rules include safer spaces for dogs, a one-year warranty for dogs under 12 months old and 30 days of free pet insurance. Stores also must clearly display the price and kennel of origin for dogs and cats.
⛏️ A massive quarry and cement manufacturing facility proposed by Utah-based Bridgesource has been stalled following local opposition. The project, which would cover nearly 2,200 acres east of Moapa, required rezoning about 380 acres of private land from residential and agricultural use to heavy industrial to build a cement plant near homes and schools.
The Clark County Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny Bridgesource’s application, siding with residents who overwhelmingly opposed the plan during public testimony. Residents cited concerns about air pollution, noise, health effects and potential degradation of their rural community and natural environment, including impacts on the Muddy River.
Bridgesource argued the project would bring economic development, jobs and tax revenue to the area. However, the issue is not over — the Clark County Commission will consider whether to overrule the Planning Commission’s vote on Dec. 3. The company also indicated it may explore building on public land, which would avoid the zoning conflict but trigger a strict environmental review process.
The story of new mining developments coming to smaller towns is not unfamiliar to the people of Nevada. In Northern Nevada’s Smith Valley, the prospect of an expanded copper mining project has left residents worried about its effect on their water.
📈 What's happening with furniture prices? Like all industries, furniture makers and sellers are dealing with higher expenses: utilities, insurance, wages. Big cost spikes came during the pandemic, when shoppers raced to buy desks for home offices and patio sets, and shipping costs soared.
But if you ask furniture industry insiders, the first thing they'll reply is that the price of furniture has actually grown slower than overall inflation, which has risen nearly 26% since February 2020. See the full story here.
⚡NV Energy revealed in a Thursday filing that it likely overcharged customers by more than $65 million between 2001 and 2024 — far higher than the previously estimated $17 million. The utility said the earlier estimate only covered overcharges dating back to 2017. The new figure follows an investigation by state energy regulators and stems from the misclassification of residential properties, which led to customers being charged higher rates than they should have been.
🍾 Downtown is seeing a cocktail bar renaissance built on mutual support and an old Vegas vibe. People are looking for more of a locals’ scene,” says Jen Taler, a partner in Dustland, one of the new bars in the Arts District. “I’ve seen a huge shift and change, especially over this past year. As more things open, more people will come down here.”
Initially known for mechanics’ garages and metal shops, the neighborhood became home to a cluster of art galleries and studio spaces in the early 2000s. More recently, those have given way to craft breweries and vintage stores. Now, a batch of cocktail bars have sprung up, creating their own community within the neighborhood as locals and industry veterans come together to build their own businesses — and support one another’s. Read the full story here.
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