Monday, June 15, 2026

Building independence through support: Reported Sunday, a local program helped a woman with Down syndrome build independence, highlighting supportive services expanding opportunities for adults with disabilities across Southern Nevada -- see the independence program.

Community lifesaving effort: The Raiders and Intermountain Health led a Las Vegas push to break a 12-hour CPR world record, with about 5,000 people practicing hands-only CPR to boost lifesaving readiness -- see the CPR record push.

Midweek heat safety: Triple-digit heat continues across Henderson today with little overnight relief. The hottest afternoons will arrive Tuesday and Wednesday. Clark County has cooling stations and a chance of mountain storms -- read the full forecast.

The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan -- see how it works.*

Find your bead people: Bead Jungle has the seed beads, findings, and friendly guidance to turn that half-formed idea into a necklace you’ll actually wear. Drop in for a class this week, restock your stash, then leave with a new skill and a project you won’t abandon mid-string.

Your midweek reset spot: Cornerstone Park is your low-effort, high-reward breather this week, with paths by a tranquil 31-acre lake and lighted sport courts if the legs still feel spicy after work. Bring a coffee, a friend, or that podcast queue and let the brain unclench.

Thread therapy, anyone? Whether your fabric stash is looking a little anemic or you’ve got a quilt idea burning a hole in your brain, Quiltique is the local go-to for bright prints, trusty notions, and class vibes that actually make you want to finish a project.

A practice that strengthens how you move and how you think: Tai Chi walking works on two fronts at once. The slow, coordinated steps build lower-body strength and balance, while syncing your breath and movement quiets a busy mind and sharpens your focus. Create a personalized plan that adjusts as you settle into rhythm. *See your starting point →

Google your own name and you'll probably find your home address: It's sitting on a people-search site right now, next to your age, your relatives, and your phone number, free for anyone to look up. Incogni gets it taken down. It contacts 420+ data brokers on your behalf, uses privacy laws to legally demand deletion, and keeps resending requests so your information doesn't creep back online. No hours of opt-out forms, it runs quietly in the background. *Remove my data →

How much bacteria and microplastics come from your cutting board? More than you'd ever want to know. A single cut on a plastic board can shed up to 300 microplastic particles straight into your food, and a wood board absorbs raw meat juice so deep into the grain that scrubbing never gets it out. Thankfully, there's a cleaner solution entering more and more kitchens. *Check it out →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

The card that pays you to pay down debt: Most balance-transfer cards skip the rewards. Most rewards cards skip the long 0% intro APR. This one has both: 0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and qualifying balance transfers, plus 5% cash back in rotating quarterly categories like grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations (up to the quarterly max, when you activate) and 1% on everything else. No annual fee, and the cash back you earn is automatically matched at the end of your first year. *Worth a look →