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Exclusive: Stopping illegal meat from getting to Nevada and other states
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Unlawful meat from China is flooding into the U.S. Federal officers say it is by no means been this dangerous. Partly two of our unique report, 13 Motion Information goes inside a safe facility to see how officers are stopping these harmful merchandise from touchdown in Nevada and throughout the nation.
“This by far is the worst I’ve ever seen it. I’ve by no means seen this stage of animal product interceptions ever,” says U.S. Customs and Border Safety Supervisor Brian Hamilton.
CBP says it is seeing file ranges of prohibited meat coming from Southeast Asia; Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea and particularly China. Hamilton says merchandise like; pork, hen, beef and duck are being seized frequently on the Los Angeles-Lengthy Seashore seaport.
“Final fiscal yr, we had about 1,000,000 kilos of contraband intercepted. This primary quarter, this fiscal yr, we’re roughly at a 33 p.c improve,” says Hamilton.
EXAMINE PRODUCTS
13 Motion Information has your first look inside this undisclosed warehouse the place officers are analyzing 1000’s of merchandise.
“We do work with the FDA, we work with EPA to make sure that we’re adhering or we’re making certain that their laws are enforced,” says Part Chief Laura Tapia.
From simply October to December of final yr, Tapia and her workforce found greater than 262,000 kilos of prohibited meat.
“We do have multi-level screening. So it’s a paper overview, a non-intrusive inspection after which the bodily inspection,” says Tapia.
In a current bust, officers searched by way of a cargo labeled “All Sorts” of freight.
“So we actually open up a field and it is like, Oh shock! Look what we have now right here. We obtained slippers blended in with sausages. I imply, that is how truly we see it,” says Hamilton.
PAPER TRAIL
Suspicions are raised when there isn’t any paper path for these merchandise.
“If we uncover it on our personal as a result of they did not give us the documentation and clarify what was within the cargo, then we’ll deal with it as they’re misrepresenting the cargo… The toughest half not too long ago has been at instances actually figuring out who’s the proprietor,” says Hamilton.
Hamilton is an Agricultural Specialist and says the priority is not whether or not the meat is fit for human consumption. These merchandise could possibly be harmful to U.S. crops and livestock.
“We do not know precisely what’s in right here apart from it’s pork associated. So there’s numerous illnesses in Asia, specifically, China. China’s contaminated with ASF. ASF stands for African Swine Fever and it’s a fairly harmful illness,” says Hamilton.
The packaging alone might pose a threat. Thrown away and sitting in a landfill, birds might assist unfold potential viruses.
“These viruses are very virulent. It’s extremely troublesome to eradicate. If it drops right into a discipline, an space the place they might be elevating cows for feed, that might doubtlessly influence that trade,” says Hamilton.
That is why officers even examine crates carrying packing containers of merchandise. Improperly handled wooden and different supplies could possibly be holding hidden risks.
NOXIOUS WEED SEED
“Here is a pattern we simply obtained. Two of my inspectors discovered what possibly a federal noxious weed seed… And what the problem is is that this explicit weed seed might wreak havoc in our pastures the place cattle are feeding,” says Hamilton.
This pattern will probably be despatched to USDA botanists for additional examination. It is a by no means ending job to cease smugglers making an attempt to make a revenue with out regard to the protection of Nevadans or anybody else throughout the nation.
“We through the years have gotten smarter by using numerous intel companies and teams to assist us enhance our focusing on. We are literally seeing the advantage of us coming collectively,” says Hamilton.
With more preseason hype than seemingly any other Penn State Football team in this century, the Nittany Lions will open the season with three out-of-conference opponents, starting with Nevada from the Mountain West.
The hype, combined with Nevada’s 3-10 record in 2024, has the Nittany Lions as 43.5-point favorites per DraftKings, with an over/under not listed yet. Penn State’s last win by more than 43 points came in week three of the 2024 season against Kent State, as the game finished 56-0.
Over the past five seasons, Penn State has been one of the best teams against the spread in the country. With the 12-team college football playoff, taking care of every team on your schedule is even more important.
DraftKings has also set the Nittany Lions’ win total to 10.5 games this season, which is tied for the highest win total with Oregon and Ohio State. There is no team in the country with an 11.5 win total.
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Second annual Silver & Black Gala raises $3 million for youth mental health services in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Raiders Foundation proudly hosted the second annual Silver & Black Gala on May 17 at Allegiant Stadium, raising an impressive $3 million to benefit youth mental health initiatives across Nevada. Building on the success of its inaugural year and seeing considerable growth, the Gala once again spotlighted the Foundation’s commitment to uplifting communities through access, awareness, and action.
Presented by Intermountain Health, the evening gathered nearly 1,000 attendees, including local business leaders, public officials, and a contingent of Raiders, including alumni, current players, and front office staff for a powerful night of giving. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Gala will directly fund mental health services, programs, and resources for youth in Southern Nevada.
The evening began with an impassioned speech from Raiders Owner Mark Davis, who lit the Al Davis Memorial Torch in honor of Elaine Wynn, followed by a surprise $1 million donation from the Raiders Foundation to four Nevada-based organizations delivering critical mental health support to young people: Boys Town Nevada, Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada, Solutions for Change, and Campus for Hope.
“Mental health is a critical pillar of well-being, especially for our youth,” said Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders. “The Raiders are proud to leverage the power of this organization and the generosity of our community to help remove the stigma and expand access to essential resources. The Silver & Black Gala represents more than a night of giving — it’s a statement of our long-term commitment to the health and future of Nevada’s youth.”
“The overwhelming support we received at this year’s Gala reflects how deeply our community cares about the mental health of our young people,” said Kari Uyehara, Executive Director of the Raiders Foundation. “It’s an honor to channel that generosity directly into programs making an immediate and lasting impact. We’re especially proud to recognize and support organizations doing the hard work on the ground every day to lift up Nevada’s youth.”
Each of the four nonprofit recipients expressed deep gratitude for the unexpected investment:
“We’re incredibly grateful to the Raiders Foundation for recognizing the importance of early mental health intervention,” said Executive Director of Boys Town Nevada John Etzell. “This support enables us to expand vital programs that help young people develop resilience, heal from trauma, and build brighter futures.”
“This gift is truly transformational for the young clients we serve,” said Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada Executive Director Patrick Bozarth. “Mental health care should never be a luxury, and with the Raiders Foundation’s investment, we can reach more youth with the timely, compassionate support they deserve.”
“The Raiders Foundation’s leadership in mental health advocacy is inspiring,” said Danisha Mingo, Founder and Executive Director of Solutions for Change. “This funding allows us to continue our mission of empowering youth through education, therapeutic care, and community engagement — all essential tools in breaking the cycle of trauma and adversity.”
“This generous support from the Raiders Foundation strengthens our ability to meet youth where they are — with empathy, safety, and resources,” said Campus for Hope CEO Kim Jeffries. “Together, we’re building a healthier Nevada where no young person feels invisible or alone.”
The evening also featured the presentation of the “Commitment to Excellence Award” to Gary and Debbie Ackerman from Gaudin Ford and Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons in recognition of their outstanding philanthropic and community leadership.
Among the night’s highlights:
- A Ford Shelby F-250, donated by Gaudin Motor Company, was auctioned for $250,000.
- A private dinner with Mark Davis, Tom Brady, and Charles Woodson sold for $300,000.
- Raiders: The Opus, Silver Torch Edition, a 936-page book infused with the first 60 years of the Silver and Black, sold for $1M during the live auction.
- Stevie Wonder thrilled the audience with an unforgettable 1.5-hour performance.
Notable guests included Owner Mark Davis, President Sandra Douglass Morgan, Head Coach Pete Carroll, and General Manager John Spytek, along with Raiders Alumni Charles Woodson, Jim Plunkett, Eric Allen, and Marcus Allen. More than 40 current Raiders players attended, including Maxx Crosby, Geno Smith, Daniel Carlson, and Jackson Powers-Johnson.
For more information about the Raiders Foundation and future events, visit raiders.com/foundation.
The end is near. Don’t worry, it’s not the apocalypse. It’s just the Nevada Legislature.
Legislators are burning the midnight oil pushing through hundreds of bills. Last week marked the major second committee passage deadline, and there is one more major deadline between now and the final day of session on June 2.
Bills without exemptions must pass out of the second house by Friday, May 23, to get the governor’s consideration.
That means there are roughly two weeks for committees to consider some of the most talked-about legislation of the session. Lombardo’s remaining four priority pieces of legislation still need to have their first hearings. At least one of the bills is scheduled to go in front of the Assembly Ways and Means committee this week. Assembly Bill 584, his education package, will be heard Tuesday morning.
But beware: a deadline failure does not mean a piece of legislation is doomed. Policies can be revived or amended into existing bills, prolonging their discussions until sine die, when this session ends.
Here’s what’s been going on in Nevada’s capital.
Recapping the recent deadline
Last week was eventful for the biennial Legislature. It pushed bills through the second committee passage deadline, and advanced some major bills that had been exempt from the deadline.
First, the bid to stop Nevada’s clocks from changing twice a year failed. AB 81, which would have exempted Nevada from daylight saving time, didn’t make it out of the second committee passage.
An amended version of the governor’s AB 540, called the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, passed out of the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor on Friday – the first of the governor’s priority bills to make through committee.
It was amended to decrease the amount put into the proposed Nevada Attainable Housing Fund from $200 million to $150 million, and to remove a portion that would have allowed attainable housing projects to be exempt from prevailing wage requirements.
In other news from deadline day, an amended version of the SB 179, which would allow the Nevada Equal Rights Commission to investigate claims of antisemitism in housing, public accommodations and employment, passed out of committee.
During bill’s discussion May 13, Jewish advocacy groups called for the bill to be amended to use the widely recognized definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
Other dead bills
In addition to the death of the daylight saving time bill, 30 other measures failed to advance the Friday deadline.
Those bills include:
- AB 156 would have increased the salary of Clark County School District trustees to the base salary of a county commissioner.
- AB 291 would have automatically sealed criminal records for defendants who had their charges dismissed or who were acquitted.
- SB 143 would have required a study on artificial turf and synthetic grass during the 2025-2026 interim.
- SB 324 would have prohibited the sale of most water bottles in communities abutting Lake Tahoe.
It’s far less than the 281 measures that failed the first committee passage deadline on April 11. But there are still 414 bills and resolutions as of Monday that are exempt from all deadlines, most often because they contain an appropriation or would have a fiscal or revenue impact to the state.
Monday updates
That brings us to Monday. Agendas have grown longer for money committees where lawmakers are hearing bills with significant fiscal impact to the state, some for the first time. The Senate approved SB 89, a bill preventing someone convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime from purchasing or owning firearms for up to 10 years after the conviction. The bill passed 12-8 and still must be considered by the Assembly.
The Democrats’ answer to education policy — SB 460 sponsored by state Sen. Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro – was heard for the first time Monday afternoon.
Contact McKenna Ross at mross@reviewjournal.com and Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @mckenna_ross_ and @jess_hillyeah on X.
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