Vegas TMI Podcast

Hear from two key staff members from the UNLV School of Nursing about the nursing shortage, what is being done to fix the nursing shortage, the education required for nursing and much more. Learn more about the Las Vegas Medical District: lasvegasmedicaldistrict.com

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is a shortage of rental homes affordable and available in Nevada for households whose incomes are at or below the poverty guideline; there are only 20 affordable and available rentals for every 100 extremely low-income renter household in Nevada. The data shows that there is a deficit of more than 100,000 affordable and available rental units in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Housing Coalition was created to develop strategies and goals to address the state's affordable housing shortfall through community action and policy changes. We are joined by the Coalition's Executive Director Christine Hess and board member Patrick Petrie from our very own city of Las Vegas Office of Community Services team.

On Aug. 16, 2021 the federal government, prompted by the low water levels in Lake Mead, issued a water shortage declaration on the Colorado River. In January 2022, Southern Nevada's water allocation was reduced by 7 billion gallons, enough water to serve 45,000 homes This #WorldWaterDay we spoke with the Southern Nevada Water Authority about the community's allocation & conservation efforts. Learn more: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/lake-mead-water-shortage

People sometimes wonder if there is a homeless problem in Las Vegas. Like most communities there is but in this conversation on Twitter Spaces we hear from the city's Community Services Director and The Salvation Army on the many programs and services available to help the homeless like a homeless recuperative center, the new improved Homeless Courtyard, feeding and clothing the homeless, the MORE Outreach program , the Salvation Army and more. Learn more at lasvegasnevada.gov/homeless

The pandemic has continued to challenge how our children are being educated. However, community partnerships have emerged as a bright spot and helped transform these challenges into manageable circumstances for many students. We're discussing how our community partners are all working to support students.

There are estimated to be more than 24.9 million people, adults and children, subjected to human trafficking around the world, including the United States. Sadly, Nevada ranks ninth in the nation for human trafficking. Many organizations in the community are working daily to support individuals who have been impacted by this issue, often on a 24/7 basis to meet the myriad needs of clients.

As we approach the end of 2021,we mark a tragic milestone - the deadliest year on our roadways in a decade. There has been a 24% increase in fatal accidents this year. We are joined by two experts in the traffic safety field to talk about the state of roadway safety and what more can be done to prevent this tragic loss of lives. Guests: Joey Paskey, Deputy Director/Transportation Manage, city of Las Vegas Public Works department Andrew Bennett, the public information officer for the Office of Traffic Safety and Zero Fatalities initiative for the state of Nevada.

Today, the Fremont Street Experience drives 24 million visitors annually to downtown Las Vegas and covers five city blocks with direct access to eight downtown hotel-casinos. However, when the space opened in December 1995, no one was quite sure how everything would turn out. We're joined by experts to talk about how the Fremont Street Experience changed the tourism experience in Las Vegas when it opened and, 26 years later, has only continued to do so. Guests: Andrew Simon, Chief Executive Officer Fremont Street Experience and longtime Las Vegan. Bill Marion, principal and partner of Purdue Marion & Associates Public Relations, native Las Vegan and historian Jan Jones Blackhurst, who was the city of Las Vegas mayor from 1991 to 1999, including during the opening of the Fremont Street Experience in 1995. She also sits on the board of directors of several organizations: Caesars Entertainment the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, which owns Allegiant Stadium. She is also CEO-in-residence at the International Gaming Institute at UNLV.

By 2050, it is projected that Las Vegas' population will grow by 300,000 people! As you can imagine, this is expected to put a strain on our already limited resources. For example, water, which is already dealing with a shortage from the due to climate change affecting the Colorado River. But anticipating these factors, we decided to be proactive, and this has put us ahead of the curve in ensuring our city and our residents continue to flourish. Thanks to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Cities rating system framework -- we crafted our 2050 Master Plan, which is a 30-year comprehensive plan to make us a leader in resilient, healthy cities that foster community-driven implementation while improving the quality of life for all residents. The 2050 Master Plan will also give residents access to services, education, and jobs: masterplan.vegas Guests: Hilari Varnadore of LEED for Cities program at USGBC Marco Velotta, city of Las Vegas' sustainability team.

When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine -- experts say it is safe, effective, and free, but it's also a hot-button issue because some folks aren't on board. And when you mention the vaccine and kids, well, that creates even more of a mixed bag of reactions and emotions. Experts join us to talk about everything you need to know about the FDA and CDC-approved Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11. JoAnn Rupiper -- Chief Administrative Nurse at the Southern Nevada Health District Rebecca Dirks Garcia -- President of the Nevada PTA Dr. Tal Minuskin, MD -- Pediatrician Find a vaccine location: https://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine/distribution/

On Aug. 16, 2021 the federal government, prompted by the low water levels in Lake Mead, issued a water shortage declaration on the Colorado River. The shortage will reduce the amount of water Southern Nevada will be allowed to withdraw from Lake Mead beginning in January 2022. The good news is that thanks to the strong water conservation efforts Southern Nevada has achieved over the last 25 years, the shortage declaration will have little impact initially. Our area already uses less water than what the new allocation is to be, even with the cut factored in. However, it has generated a lot of questions about how our future looks where water is concerned. Our speakers: Assemblyman Howard Watts Nevada Assembly District 15 Assembly Committee on Natural Resources – Chair Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure – Vice Chair Dr. Nicholas Irwin Assistant Professor of Economics UNLV Lee Business School Bronson Mack Media Relations and Public Outreach Manager Southern Nevada Water Authority Marco Velotta Senior Management Analyst City of Las Vegas For more water information and tips: snwa.com Follow the city of Las Vegas on Twitter: twitter.com/cityoflasvegas

Welcome to our short-form series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions or interesting topics that don’t need a full podcast. Episode 13 deals with the little-known history of Las Vegas divorce ranches. Today Las Vegas is one of the marriage capitals of the world, but during the Great Depression Vegas tourism got a boost from divorces. Some divorce ranches still exist as parks, but what is a divorce ranch? Why were they mostly used by women? Listen and find out. See pictures from the divorce ranch era: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/las-vegas-divorce-ranches In 1931, with the country in the grips of the Great Depression, the Nevada legislature passed two important bills to spur economic growth. One legalized gambling and the second changed the divorce residency requirements from six months to six weeks while adding nine grounds for divorce including the catchall “extreme cruelty entirely mental in nature”.  The rest is history. Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our short-form series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions or interesting topics that don’t need a full podcast. Episode 12 deals with the Covid-19 Coronavirus affecting everyone right now. Nonessential businesses are closed, but what businesses are nonessential? How can I find help? How can I help others and still maintain social distancing? Listen and find out. Read the latest coronavirus updates at: https://lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus State of Nevada updates: https//nvhealthresponse.nv.gov Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers will enforce the closure of businesses deemed nonessential. The Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office will then either pursue a criminal complaint or civil complaint based on Metro’s findings. The criminal option entails the filing of a misdemeanor. The civil option would consist of the city securing a temporary restraining order to close the business more quickly should its owners not comply with the Metro order.   At the same time, the city plans to take several steps to ease the burdens on businesses that have been forced to close. These include: ▪          A 60-day grace period for business license renewals with due dates of March 1 or April 1. ▪          Options to close general or privileged licenses and no cost to reinstate them ▪          A liquor license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure ▪          A gaming license option to pay a reduced fee during the temporary closure ▪          An ongoing acceptance of applications during this time How to help: Donate blood. There is a dire need in our community right now.  Visit http://RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment.  Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods, has a help map where you can ask for help or offer help to your neighbors.  The Tyler Robinson Foundation, Imagine Dragons’ nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis, is looking for pen pals to help families facing isolation right now.  Send scanned letters, drawings and videos to penpal@trf.org, and they will be shared with the families Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26

Welcome to episode 26 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the new homeless ordinance approved by the city council on Nov. 6. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with the Director of Community Services Kathi Thomas Gibson and Veterans Community Advisory Board member Nina Ridgeway. They discuss and clear up misconceptions about the new ordinance that makes it a misdemeanor to camp or sleep in the public right-of-way in the downtown and residential areas. The ordinance was designed to help direct people to the city’s Courtyard Homeless Resource Center and other existing nonprofits to connect those in need to services and help break the cycle of homelessness. Learn more about the homeless ordinance: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/city-council-to-hear-first-reading-of-new-ordinance-designed-to-connect-homeless-with-services-and-off-the-streets Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 25 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the new parks being built and renovated and recreation programs coming soon. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with new Director of Parks and Recreation Greg A. Weitzel. Weitzel holds more than 20 years’ experience in the urban parks and recreation administration field. Most recently he served as the Department Director of two of the largest parks and recreation agencies in Pennsylvania and Idaho. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Recreation and Park Association and chairs the Public Policy Committee. Learn more about city of Las Vegas parks and programs: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 24 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the current state and future of transportation in southern Nevada. How will the city and transportation-related agencies deal with the explosive growth of the Las Vegas valley and prepare for a technology enhanced future? City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Mike Janssen, the city’s Director of Public Works; Kristina Swallow, Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation; and, John Penuelas, Senior Director of Engineering, Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. Learn more about Project Neon: http://ndotprojectneon.com/ Find NDOT online: https://www.nevadadot.com/ Find the RTC online: https://www.rtcsnv.com/ Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 23 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the growing and ever-changing landscape of professional sports in Las Vegas. The city is fast becoming a professional sports destination due to the influx of new teams and new stadiums. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Las Vegas Lights FC Owner Brett Lashbrook and Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations of the Howard Hughes Corporation, the owner of the Las Vegas Aviators. Learn more about the Las Vegas Lights Football Club https://www.lasvegaslightsfc.com/ Learn more about the Aviators https://www.milb.com/las-vegas Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 22 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In 2017, just months after recreational marijuana was legalized in Nevada, we chatted with guests from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Yes on Question 2 campaign to discuss what would happen next. A lot has changed in two years. In this episode, we talk about what has happened and new things on the horizon like marijuana consumption lounges. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Business Licensing Section Manager Darcy Adelbai-Hurd and dispensary owner Andre Rhodes. Meanwhile, Shane and Natasha visit the world’s first and only immersive cannabis museum, Cannabition located in downtown Las Vegas. Read more about the City Council regulation of marijuana consumption lounges https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/marijuana-consumption-lounges Learn more about Cannabition museum https://cannabition.com Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane, Natasha & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @hitheresunshine @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 11, we wonder what is a trigono? Why are we naming a new park after it? We also talk about film permits. When do you need a film permit? How much do they cost? Listen and find out. Learn more about Trigono Hills: https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/trigono-hills-park-coming-in-late-2019 Add your thoughts to the Las Vegas Master Plan: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Business/Planning-Zoning/Master-Plan Get more information about film permits: https://lasvegasnevada.gov/Business/Permits-Licenses/Film-Permits Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 21 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the new Master Plan being developed for the city. Cities in Nevada are required to develop a master plan to guide future decisions about their physical development. Master plans identify current issues and needs in the community, and set forth goals, policies and actions to address issues. They also contain specific functional areas that address many different and complex aspects of urban and suburban development, including conservation, historic preservation, housing, land use, public facilities and services, recreation and open space, safety and transportation. The city’s current 2020 Master Plan, adopted in 2000 and updated periodically over the following decade, sought to address the challenges of rapid growth and transformation during the 2000s and 2010s. Since many of the goals and policies from that plan were achieved, it is now time to plan how our community will look in the future. The master plan team is made up of the city of Las Vegas, and the Smith Group and includes an executive steering committee and a citizens advisory committee. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Planning Director Robert Summerfield and Master Plan Citizens Advisory Committee member Amanda Klein. For more information and to make your voice heard visit https://www.masterplan.vegas Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 20 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about items of interest on the 2019 Nevada legislative agenda. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Deputy Administrative Services Director Nicole Rourke. For more information and to track bills in the 2019 legislative session visit: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/80th2019/ Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 19 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about an exciting downtown enhancement project called Project Enchilada. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Executive Director of Community Development Tom Perrigo and City Attorney Brad Jerbic to talk about the project that will bring green, open space, illumination and overall stabilization to East Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to 14th Street. PROJECT ENCHILADA TIMELINE:* NEON Illumination – May 2018-July 2019* • Surrounding business outreach • Stabilization of East Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to 14th Street • Intense landscaping upgrades • Address vacant lots • Restoration and illumination of the existing building facades • Restoration of power in the area • Illumination of building – exterior & interior • Illumination and reinvention of the alleyways • NEON sign restoration and illumination *Dates are approximate For more information on Project Enchilada: https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/eud/Project-Enchilada.pdf Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Melissa on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @VegasMelD This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 10, we wonder who decides whether or not to put up a traffic light? Can I get one in the intersection near my house? We also talk about building permits. Do you need a building permit to change out a ceiling fan? Listen and find out. Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 9, we wonder can a fire hydrant freeze? What happens if there’s a fire in freezing temperatures? We also talk about the changes to Short Term Rental regulations. Can you still have an AirBnB in the city? Listen and find out. Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 8, we wonder what is a city marshal? How are they different than Las Vegas Metropolitan Police? We also met with the city urban forester to answer your tree questions. How long do trees live downtown? What are some recommended trees for your Las Vegas landscape? Listen and find out. Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 18 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about everyone’s favorite topic - Food. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with former Las Vegas Weekly food editor and current Greenspun Media Group Editor-at-Large Brock Radke and Le Thai chef Dan Coughlin to hear their thoughts on the growing food scene in Las Vegas. Watch Shane eat all the donuts https://youtu.be/WXHPispgx_s Read our food blogs: Pastries https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/five-pastries-to-try-before-you-die Cookies https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/northwest-nom-noms-three-life-changing-cookies-you-must-try Sandwiches https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/the-3-sandwiches-you-have-to-eat-in-dtlv Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Natasha on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @Hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 7, we wonder about traffic lights. Who do you call if they go out? What if their timing is all wrong? We also let people know how to find out what Ward they live in. Who is your city councilperson? Listen and find out. See if YOU live in city limits http://lasvegasnevada.gov/citylimits Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi https://twitter.com/savanapridi @jendavies26 https://twitter.com/jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 17 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about crime and the perception of crime in the Las Vegas area. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Captain Sasha Larkin, head of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s northwest command, and Dr. William Sousa, Criminal Justice Associate Professor at UNLV and Director of the Center for Crime and Justice Policy. In our Out & About segment, Shane and Jen meet up with three city of Las Vegas marshals to talk about training, crime and the job of a city marshal. Download the Nextdoor app https://nextdoor.com/find-neighborhood/ Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 6, we wonder what exactly is the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE? Why do we need donations? What about tax-payer dollars? We also discuss downtown living. Why live downtown? What’s it good for? Listen and find out. Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE Information: https://mayorsfundlv.org Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 16 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the state of education and the city’s role and efforts. The Clark County School District is the fifth largest school district in the nation with over 322,000 students and 360 schools. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara and city of Las Vegas Director of Youth Development and Social Innovation, Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 5, we wonder what the city has to do with education. Do we fund the school district? Do we offer preschool education? We also discuss safe school routes. Wait, what is a safe school route? Listen and find out. Find your safe school route: https://cityoflasvegas.link/saferoute Education Information: https://cityoflasvegas.link/education Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 4, we wonder how to find an inmate in city jail. What are visiting hours? Who is in a city jail versus a county jail? We also talk about cooling off with some sweet splash pad action. Why splash pads instead of pools? Listen and find out. Find your nearest splash pad https://cityoflasvegas.link/splashpads Inmate Information: https://cityoflasvegas.link/inmate Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 3, we talk about what you can do to help the homeless as the temperatures climb to record-breaking heights. We also talk about keeping your pets safe in the summer heat. When is the sidewalk too hot to walk your dog? Listen and find out. Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 2 we talk about short term rentals (also known colloquially as AirBnB’s). Are they even legal in Las Vegas? What is allowed at a short term rental? Can I get a permit? We tackle these questions and more. We also talk about tax revenue generated by the sale of recreational marijuana. The voters of Nevada wanted the money to help schools. Is it? Listen and find out. See a map of the city limits: https://www.maptechnica.com/city-map/Las+Vegas/NV/3240000 Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 1 we talk about the difference between the city of Las Vegas and the surrounding areas of unincorporated Clark County. Do you know the difference? Which Las Vegas strip properties are in the actual city limits? Listen and find out. See a map of the city limits: https://www.maptechnica.com/city-map/Las+Vegas/NV/3240000 Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Produced and edited by Lauren Anderson. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 15 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about our developing Courtyard Homeless Resource Center. The Courtyard, located at 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is a starting point where homeless individuals can go to access resources all in one place within the Corridor of Hope. The initial phase of the Courtyard opened last year and now the city is moving forward to expand the property. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Kathi Thomas-Gibson Community Resources Manager for the city of Las Vegas, Shalimar T. Cabrera, executive director of U.S.VETS - Las Vegas and Juan Salinas, Director of Social Services for the Salvation Army of Southern Nevada. Shane Savanapridi visits the Courtyard ground breaking to hear the stories of some of the volunteers who work there. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 14 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about our new professional soccer team the United Soccer League Las Vegas Lights FC. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Lights FC owner and CEO Brett Lashbrook. Shane and Natasha visit the Lights FC during practice and talk to players JuanCarlos García, Matt Thomas and Adolfo Guzman. Watch the time-lapse of Cashman Field turning into a soccer field https://twitter.com/savanapridi/status/958403643157364736 Watch Jen & Shane discuss the Lights FC on Trending Vegas https://cityoflasvegas.link/tv Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane, Jen & Natasha on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 @hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to the lucky episode 13 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the year that was 2017 - our first full year of podcasting. So many huge events inside and outside of our podcasts. Shane Savanapridi, Jennifer Davies and Natasha Shahani sit down in the studio to talk about what happened, what was learned and where to go from here. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find Shane, Jen & Natasha on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 @hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 12 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about Short Term Rentals and what the city is doing to help business owners and residents. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with city of Las Vegas Deputy Planning Director Mary McElhone, Code Enforcement Supervisor Vicki Ozuna and a local Short Term Rental owner to get their take on the new Short Term Rental ordinances and initiatives. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 11 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk with new City Manager Scott Adams. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with city of Las Vegas City Manager Scott Adams to get his vision for the future of the city. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 Scott Adams-@adam12dude This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 10 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we discuss Las Vegas Art & Culture. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with city of Las Vegas Director of Cultural Affairs, Ally Haynes-Hamblen, and Arts Commissioner Brian Paco Alvarez. Shane Savanapridi takes a downtown art tour with Visual Arts Specialists Laura Aguiar Machado & Rebecca Holden. View pictures from the Downtown Aerial Gallery on First Street https://flic.kr/s/aHskUgPW9P View pictures from the AMP Utility Box Art project https://flic.kr/s/aHskXSkxmJ Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish monthly. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 9 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we discuss Las Vegas history. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Senator Richard Bryan a living piece of Nevada history and member of the Centennial Commission. Shane Savanapridi & Jennifer Davies visit the world-famous Mob Museum to speak with Senior Director of Content Geoff Schumacher. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane, Jen & Natasha on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 @hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 8 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we discuss whether Las Vegas is a Sanctuary City and what that means in light of the policies of the Trump administration. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Captain Sasha Larkin and Director of Public Information Carla Alston as well as Clark County School Board Trustee Carolyn Edwards. Shane Savanapridi & Natasha Shahani speak with with local teens. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane, Jen & Natasha on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 @hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 7 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we discuss legislative matters with city of Las Vegas Government Affairs Manager Brian McAnallen and Government Affairs Officer Kelly Crompton and the effects of the Trump administration agenda. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane, Jen & Natasha on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 @hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 6 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we discuss recreational marijuana legalization which passed in November 2016 in the state of Nevada. As of January 1, 2017 Nevada joined six other states and the District of Columbia in making it legal for those 21 and over to possess and consume marijuana. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer A.J. Delap and Scot Rutledge, Campaign Manager for Yes on Question 2 join Communications Director David Riggleman to talk about the complexities of legalization. Meanwhile, Shane Savanapridi and Natasha Shahani conduct interviews with seniors at the Lieburn Senior Center to get their pot thoughts. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane, Jen & Natasha on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 @hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 5 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we discuss the city of Las Vegas Innovation District and touch on everything technology related including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Rogue One, Blade Runner 2049, self-driving cars, Google Fiber rumors, Amazon Alexa and more. Communications Director David Riggleman interviews city of Las Vegas IT Director Michael Sherwood and Assistant Traffic Manager Niel Rohleder about up and coming innovation. Meanwhile, Shane Savanapridi and Natasha Shahani conduct interviews with some of the top minds of Las Vegas. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. This podcast will publish twice a month. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 4 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we discuss the wedding industry-past, present and future. Communications Director David Riggleman interviews Clark County Clerk Lynn Goya, Viva Las Vegas Chapel owner Ron Decar and Vegas Wed founder Dolly de Leon. Meanwhile, JShane Savanapridi and Natasha Shahani conduct interviews at the downtown Marriage License Bureau. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. This podcast will publish twice a month. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 3 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about local businesses and how they are shaping downtown Las Vegas. Communications Director David Riggleman interviews Scott Adams the Assistant City Manager, Graham Kahr, a Las Vegas native who has worked with downtown businesses such as Zappos and Life is Beautiful festival, and Jerad Howard of Vesta Coffee Roasters. Meanwhile, Jennifer Davies and Shane Savanapridi interview patrons at Downtown Container Park. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. This podcast will publish twice a month. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 2 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the upcoming stadium, pro sports and what it all could mean for the city and Vegas residents. Shane and Jen walk you through an episode where Communications Director David Riggleman interviews Brian McAnallan the city's Government Affairs Manager and Ray Brewer, Assistant Managing Editor for Digital and Sports at the Las Vegas Sun. Meanwhile, Senior Public Information Officer Jace Radke interviews UNLV Rebel fans Trey Tagliaferri and Lincoln Rodgers. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. This podcast will publish twice a month on Thursdays. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to the first episode of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we introduce some of the voices you will hear on future episodes and talk about why we decided to get into podcasting. Find us on social media channels @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feedback and high-fives. This podcast will publish twice a month on Thursdays. Meet: David Riggleman, Diana Paul, Jace Radke, Jennifer Davies, Shane Savanapridi, Natasha Shahani, Nancy Byrne, Sue Leavitt and Melissa Duran. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast