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  • Suspect's transcript: 'I did it. I did it'

    One of the women accused of killing an 83-year-old man last year admits on tape that she was to blame, saying she wanted to take the man’s money to buy drugs, according to a transcript.

    Tom Clayton, a prosecutor with the district attorney’s office, states in a pleading before the court that he may present a transcript at trial in which Jessica Livingston, 24, takes responsibility for the injuries that led to the death of Jose Apodaca in June 2007.

    Livingston’s trial is set for next month.

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  • Ex-cop pleads no contest in attack

    A former Las Vegas police officer has pleaded no contest to a charge that he attacked another man at a bar during a Christmas party.

    Steven Gutierrez, 25, who left the police force months ago, entered a plea agreement to a misdemeanor charge of aggravated battery, according to court records. The charge was reduced from aggravated battery whereby death or great bodily harm could be inflicted.

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  • Co-host considering whether to accept KFUN offer

    KFUN recently canceled its liberal talk show, saying its host was “too opinionated” and had a sarcastic attitude.

    But the station wants to keep the program’s co-host, who has expressed an interest in staying with KFUN.

    Bernard Schaer, host of “The Bernard Schaer Show,” was told by station owner Joseph Baca a couple of weeks ago that he should turn in his keys because the station was ending his show.

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  • City OKs housing project at 11th hour

    The Las Vegas City Council had no idea before a meeting Wednesday that it would be considering a big construction project for the housing authority.

    And that was a matter of controversy. But in the end, the council unanimously approved a $215,000 contract to replace the roofs of 21 buildings in the authority. Las Vegas-based Rudolph Construction was the low bidder, beating six other companies during a bid opening Tuesday, officials said.

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  • Mechanic accused of beating customer

    A mechanic shop owner is accused of attacking a man who owes him money.

    Michael Romero, who turned 32 Saturday, faces a number of charges in the attack, which took place at his business, Michael’s Precision Automotive, 514 Commerce St., police said.

    Last Monday afternoon, Romero visited Slim’s Tattoo Shop and asked the alleged victim if he had the $1,300 that he owed Michael’s Precision for car repairs, according to a criminal complaint filed in Magistrate Court.

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  • Highlands plans renovations, green projects

    Highlands University’s five-year capital outlay priorities include the remodeling of the media arts building, renovation of the old Las Vegas hospital property and the old trolley building, and the going-green initiative that aims to make the campus energy efficient.

    The Board of Regents approved the plan at its meeting last week.

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  • Longtime radio host leaves airwaves

    Cipriano Aguilar quietly disappeared from the airwaves two months ago — no goodbyes, no farewell shows, no reminiscences.

    After 46 years with KFUN, Aguilar said he decided to leave and gives his keys to station owner Joseph Baca in May. For years, he hosted a show playing Spanish music on Sunday afternoons, becoming a fixture on Las Vegas radio.

    Aguilar said he had disagreements with Baca but didn’t want to say what they were because he promised to be positive about his departure.

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  • Mayor appoints residents to panel

    Mayor Tony Marquez, elected in March, continues to make his mark on city government.

    During a special meeting last week, the City Council confirmed his choices for four city advisory committees. He said he plans to announce more appointments at an upcoming council meeting.

    The committee members are:

    • Utility Committee: Chairman Andrew Feldman, a city councilman; Gilbert Martinez; Glenn Yocum, a current member; Lee Einer, the Optic’s features editor; and Amos Estrada, a retired educator who has closely watched city government over the years.

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  • Unlicensed builder sentenced

    A man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to posing as a contractor and failing to complete work after getting paid for it, officials said.

    Mario Mendoza, 51, pleaded guilty to several counts of fraud and was sentenced to serve four and a half years in prison, according to a district attorney’s office press release. Mendoza is required to pay $10,000 to the victims upon his release from prison.

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  • Woman accused in attack

    A Las Vegas woman is accused of attacking her boyfriend in an apartment on the Highlands University campus.

    Pamela Gold Leyba, 36, 1211 Chavez St., was charged with assault and battery against a household member.

    Around 5 p.m. June 28, the shirtless, shoeless victim showed up at the Highlands University police station to report that he had been attacked. He had marks on his face, back, arms and leg, according to a criminal complaint.

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