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Feb 24, 2022 by Zachary Green

As we near the end of February, black history month, we’re going to reflect on the people, events, and places that make up the Black experience in... Read More

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by Krystal Allan

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — "This is a moment for us to say we appreciate you for the work that you do."

Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear expressed his gratitude as the community honored African-American trailblazers. The... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Wednesday is the start of King Week in Las Vegas and there are lots of events planned to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Junior.

One of the events will be the MLK parade in downtown Las Vegas, which is celebrating its 40th year. There will be decorated floats and school bands taking part in the Monday parade.

Those who were... Read More

Developer, Icy Hot purchase laptops for local youths

In a spontaneous gesture orchestrated by legendary basketball player and Las Vegas resident Shaquille O’Neal, The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of the master-planned community of Summerlin and its urban center of Downtown Summerlin, joined The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and its partner, Icy Hot, to purchase Dell laptops for 100... Read More

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — At Symphony Park, a lot has happened here in eight months.

When we were here in April, construction was continuing.

Now, here in December, the work is done on two major tenants: two residential complexes that house hundreds... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Two recently refurbished basketball courts at the Doolittle Complex were unveiled Saturday at a ceremony headlined by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal.

The courts, now named The Shaq Courts at Doolittle, were renovated thanks to a $200,000 donation from The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Icy Hot and the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE, according to a spokesperson for... Read More

Las Vegas received good news last week when the city was awarded a $50,000 grant to conduct research on the Historic Westside neighborhood.

The goal of the research is to identify buildings and properties in the neighborhood that could be added to the National Register of Historic Places and to the city register for historic properties. This would establish protections for those... Read More

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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The city of Las Vegas just launched a free shuttle service for the homeless.

It's called "The Arrow" and aims to connect the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center at 314... Read More

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By Mathew Miranda Las Vegas Review-Journal

Owners who leave pets to fend for themselves in Las Vegas’ unforgiving summer heat could face hefty fines and even jail time if they are... Read More

Two years ago, two high-traffic intersections in the Historic Westside were upgraded to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow. City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear was a strong advocate for both of these projects and has many other plans for upgrades in Ward 5. Watch the video below to hear what he has to say about how the upgrades have improved the roadway experience in the area and... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — It's Friday morning and much of downtown Las Vegas’ Symphony Park is buzzing with construction. Its 61 acres, the site of the former train yard that gave birth to Las Vegas, has been touted and marketed by the City of Las Vegas for years as a prime spot for downtown renewal.

We see lots of building, all in Councilman Cedric Crear's ward.

“We're booming,” Crear... Read More

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Cedric Crear, the current Las Vegas City Councilman for Ward five, has announced he's running for mayor in 2024.

Crear was born and raised in Las Vegas and would be the first native born mayor if elected.

Crear's career in the public sector spans decades. He served on the board of regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education, and transitioned to the Las... Read More

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (8 p.m.)

Las Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear wants to be the next mayor.

Crear, who represents Ward 5 — home to the historic West Las Vegas neighborhood where he still lives in his childhood home — launched his mayoral campaign Thursday afternoon. 

“I want to continue to serve, not only my ward, but continue to serve the... Read More

In this episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete, he is visited by Councilman Cedric Crear, whose ward includes many of Las Vegas’ most underserved residents. We will discuss the unique medical and social needs of his ward’s high risk residents and his plan to promote positive change. Councilman Crear and our host share a similar determination to be “change leaders” that place a greater... Read More

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Officials across Clark County are planning pop-up vaccination clinics in communities of color to help more minorities access the COVID-19 vaccine. 

The latest numbers from the Southern Nevada Health District show a disparity in vaccinations that do not reflect local demographics. While more than 32% of white people received the vaccine, 10.5% were Latino and 4.75%... Read More

By Shea Johnson | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Cedric Crear has a particularly close connection to some of the city of Las Vegas’ longtime leaders in the historically Black westside neighborhood that he now represents on the City Council.

He was baptized by Rev. Marion Bennett, attended an elementary school named after Mabel Hoggard, learned to swim from Charles Kellar, and can trace... Read More

By Mary Hynes Las Vegas Review-Journal

The largest COVID-19 vaccination site in the state will officially open Friday to members of the public — at least those who were able to make appointments on the Southern Nevada Health District’s website before it crashed.

The vaccination site at Cashman Center in Las Vegas had what was described as a by-invitation-only soft launch Thursday... Read More

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Installation Set For New Historic Westside Monument Signs On
Martin L. King Boulevard At U.S. 95 Off-Ramps
Single Lane... Read More

Thank You South Academic Center

Yesterday at city council I was very surprised to be presented with a thank you plaque by Ms. Janet Hurd and Principal Dr. Anthony Marentic of South Academic Center.

South Academic Center is designed to provide quality instruction to students in grades six through twelve who have been temporarily assigned from other schools throughout the Clark... Read More

By Jennifer Bradley - JB Public Relations

Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, today announced that, through its ongoing partnership with the City of Las Vegas, it will build a new informational digital advertising sign, or Parquee®, created specifically to promote the legacy and heart of the city’s historic Westside.... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — More than 50 people rode their bikes down The Strip hoping to bring awareness to the injustices against the Black community.

Councilman Cedric Crear joined them, saying positive changes will come from protests like this.

“Our community is hurting, and we want those to know about it,” said Councilman Crear. “I’m a native, Vegas born. A lot of these people are... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Friday night marked the 9th consecutive evening of gatherings and protests in Las Vegas after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

And up to 4,000 people gathered in a Las Vegas park to protest against police brutality and equal rights.

The group also held a vigil for those killed at the hands of the police.

It was peaceful and orderly. A variety of... Read More

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Clark County and the City of Las Vegas teamed up to create the ISO-Q Complex at Cashman Center, an isolation quarantine complex for the homeless.

“This is an at-risk, vulnerable, patient population,"... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Dean sat on the corner of Foremaster in Downtown Las Vegas, his heart heavy with the news of a man at Catholic Charities testing positive for the Coronavirus.

"I wish someone would do something to help us," he said with tears in his eyes.

Like so many on the streets, Dean, 79, depends on the shelter at Catholic Charities for a place to sleep.

But when... Read More

By Richard N. Velotta Las Vegas Review-Journal

The last time Bob Maricich, president and CEO of International Market Centers, talked publicly about the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, it was, at that point, the hottest day of the year, in July.

On Thursday, Maricich was at it again on one of the coldest days of the year as contractors Marnell Cos. and the Penta Building... Read More

by Doug Puppel

Las Vegas has enjoyed a remarkable economic comeback in the decade since the end of the Great Recession.

In the last 10 years, unemployment has fallen from 12 percent to below 5 percent, and the Southern Nevada workforce has grown by more than a quarter-million people.

One area that has not shared in the comeback is Ward 5 in the city of Las Vegas. It... Read More

By Mia Sims Las Vegas Review-Journal

It has been over 15 years since coach Gene Tate of northwest Las Vegas brought divisions of the East Palo Alto T-Ball team and Junior Giants to the Las Vegas area.

For years, the teams have used ... Read More

By Dana Gentry, Nevada Current

A City of Las Vegas councilman is suggesting housing developers be required to include affordable (perhaps even low-income) units in exchange for the privilege of doing business. 

Councilman Cedric Crear on Wednesday commended city staff for recent redevelopment efforts, which focus largely on hospitality, entertainment, sports and high-end... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Scheduled to open in 2021, construction on a new 290-unit multifamily community located in Symphony Park in downtown began last week with a groundbreaking ceremony.

Aspen Heights Partners and Canyon Partners Real Estate announced in a release that the three-to-five story development is among the first residential projects to break ground at the new 61-acre Symphony... Read More

A new Marriott convention hotel for Symphony Park has been approved by Las Vegas leaders, drawing a $95 million investment to an integral downtown development with the promise of jobs.

The AC Hotel by Marriott, or a “comparable brand,” will be built on the corner of Grand Central Parkway and Symphony Park Avenue, just west of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and across from the... Read More

Celebrate Black History with events happening throughout the month. City Councilman Cedric Crear of Ward 5 highlights some of the amazing events taking place and gives a touching account of his background in our city.

LAS VEGAS - Unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing Ward 5. Across the city, unemployment stands at 5 percent. However, it rose to 15 percent in Ward 5.

"The days of just putting up two pieces of plywood and sheet metal and putting some paint on it are long gone," said Ward 5 City Councilman Cedric Crear.

Councilman Crear wants nothing less than the best in his... Read More

LAS VEGAS - This week on Politics Now: A low turnout in the Las Vegas Ward 5 special election, District Attorney candidate Robert Langford sits down for an interview, dozens of opioid-related bills in congress and Ken Starr tells us about investigating the president.

Following his election to the Las Vegas City Council Ward 5 seat in Tuesday’s Special Election, Councilman-Elect Cedric Crear thanked his team, and all his supporters, while vowing to protect and improve neighborhoods.

“I’m humbled that the people responded to my plan to elevate Ward 5,” said Crear. “At the same time, I want to spend the next year winning the respect and trust of the... Read More

LAS VEGAS -- One of the oldest communities in the Las Vegas valley has seen many changes and experienced a decline since its glory days during the last century.

Even so, historic west Las Vegas is still home to many people who love it.

Located in the present day in a central portion of the valley, its name stems from when it was west of the railroad tracks in the... Read More

UNLV officials this month cited dwindling attendance and poor-performing teams as primary reasons for the athletic department’s near $5 million budget deficit for the 2016-17 academic year.

On Thursday, the Board of Regents Athletics Committee did not want to hear excuses... Read More

A divided Las Vegas Planning Commission on Tuesday night approved a fraction of the more than 2,500 housing units proposed for the Badlands Golf Course after a marathon special meeting on the project.

A crowd of roughly 200 people, the majority of whom opposed... Read More

STATELINE — Nevada’s higher education board is weighing a proposal to change the way it oversees some of the state’s schools, a suggestion met with a mix of skepticism and support during a special meeting Thursday.

Under the plan, proposed by Board of Regents Chairman Rick Trachok, the state’s two universities and its Henderson-based state college would each be overseen by a committee... Read More

Cedric Crear was working as chief marketing officer for a financial services company about eight years ago when he came to a life-changing conclusion.

“I said to myself, ‘I think I can do my own thing,’” Crear recalled.

That own thing was starting an advertising agency called Crear Creative Group, which he launched out of his house in 2006. He took out a loan, expanded his small... Read More

The Clark County School Board retained much of the same look after Tuesday's election with all three contested incumbents re-elected for another four years.

School Board President Linda Young was unopposed for the District C spot in the north-central Las Vegas valley.

Incumbent Deanna Wright – a homemaker who came in second in the June primaries – rallied back, maintaining her... Read More