C.C. McCandless
@ccmccandless.bsky.social
I'm a writer in Las Vegas. Previously, I've been an investigative producer, digital reporter, novelist, screenwriter, columnist, and blogger. ASU Cronkite School grad, born and raised in Massachusetts.
It was a Nazi salute. Twice. Anyone downplaying it, defending it, or calling it anything else is part of the problem.
January 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
It was a Nazi salute. Twice. Anyone downplaying it, defending it, or calling it anything else is part of the problem.
I’ve got a big pop culture blind spot when it comes to David Lynch’s stuff and I’m not sure why. I think I’ll start with Twin Peaks after reading all the touching tributes today.
January 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I’ve got a big pop culture blind spot when it comes to David Lynch’s stuff and I’m not sure why. I think I’ll start with Twin Peaks after reading all the touching tributes today.
Me: “They can’t recast Baylan Skoll! Stevenson was perfect. This is an outrage.”
Ahsoka producers: “We got ‘The Hound’ from Game of Thrones.”
Me: “My mistake. Carry on.”
Ahsoka producers: “We got ‘The Hound’ from Game of Thrones.”
Me: “My mistake. Carry on.”
January 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Me: “They can’t recast Baylan Skoll! Stevenson was perfect. This is an outrage.”
Ahsoka producers: “We got ‘The Hound’ from Game of Thrones.”
Me: “My mistake. Carry on.”
Ahsoka producers: “We got ‘The Hound’ from Game of Thrones.”
Me: “My mistake. Carry on.”
Currently trapped watching an episode of “Bar Rescue” in which regulating uniformity of the cocktails is one of the biggest correction points. Cut to: “Mixology expert” who demonstrates a new drink and doesn’t measure jack shit.
January 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Currently trapped watching an episode of “Bar Rescue” in which regulating uniformity of the cocktails is one of the biggest correction points. Cut to: “Mixology expert” who demonstrates a new drink and doesn’t measure jack shit.
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After a season filled with baffling decisions and choices, this New England Patriots “win” is coach Jerod Mayo’s worst. Simply inexcusable.
January 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
After a season filled with baffling decisions and choices, this New England Patriots “win” is coach Jerod Mayo’s worst. Simply inexcusable.
I changed a fluorescent light in my kitchen tonight and the urge to swing the dead bulb around like a lightsaber was almost impossible to resist.
December 31, 2024 at 9:57 AM
I changed a fluorescent light in my kitchen tonight and the urge to swing the dead bulb around like a lightsaber was almost impossible to resist.
I’ve noticed lots of new followers lately, so…welcome! Thanks for finding me here. Random anecdote: I had a stranger approach me on the street tonight to ask for advice about his beard. That was a first. I also realize that I should probably use a newer picture here so this post will make sense…
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 AM
I’ve noticed lots of new followers lately, so…welcome! Thanks for finding me here. Random anecdote: I had a stranger approach me on the street tonight to ask for advice about his beard. That was a first. I also realize that I should probably use a newer picture here so this post will make sense…
Davis appeared in court on Tuesday and posted a $112,500 bail premium in an attempt to secure house arrest leading up to his trial this fall.
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Tupac Shakur murder defendant denied bond; judge unsure if it was ‘obtained through legal sources’
In a June 25 order, Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny ruled that she was uncertain that defendant Duane Davis’ bond “was obtained through legal sources” and denied him bail.
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June 27, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Davis appeared in court on Tuesday and posted a $112,500 bail premium in an attempt to secure house arrest leading up to his trial this fall.
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Jones was arrested twice last fall for violations of a domestic violence protective order.
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Former Raiders star avoids jail time in domestic violence case
Former Las Vegas Raiders start Chandler Jones will avoid jail time on two misdemeanor domestic violence charges, according to a preliminary disposition in his case.
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June 24, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Jones was arrested twice last fall for violations of a domestic violence protective order.
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“Telles exhibited concerning behaviors almost immediately and targeted the Plaintiffs specifically,” the filing states.
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4 women file suit against murder suspect Telles for hostile work environment
Four women have filed a federal lawsuit against a former Clark County employee who is currently preparing for his murder trial.
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May 20, 2024 at 11:12 PM
“Telles exhibited concerning behaviors almost immediately and targeted the Plaintiffs specifically,” the filing states.
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Rios agreed to plead guilty to one count of attempted murder and one count of discharging a firearm from within a structure or vehicle.
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Man charged with shooting Las Vegas middle school campus monitor pleads guilty
A man charged with 13 felonies following the shooting of a Las Vegas middle school campus security monitor last year has agreed to plead guilty to a pair of those counts.
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May 15, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Rios agreed to plead guilty to one count of attempted murder and one count of discharging a firearm from within a structure or vehicle.
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The estimated cost for phase one is $30 million.
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Las Vegas Spaceport clears initial planning hurdle
The Las Vegas Spaceport has reached a milestone in its development.
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May 9, 2024 at 11:04 PM
The estimated cost for phase one is $30 million.
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With no margin for error, the Vegas Golden Knights turned in their best defensive performance of the 2024 playoffs, shutting out the Dallas Stars 2-0 in Las Vegas and forcing a deciding Game 7.
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Golden Knights force Game 7 with 2-0 victory over Stars
With no margin for error, the Vegas Golden Knights turned in their best defensive performance of the 2024 playoffs, shutting out the Dallas Stars 1-0 in Las Vegas and forcing a deciding Game 7.
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May 4, 2024 at 4:41 AM
With no margin for error, the Vegas Golden Knights turned in their best defensive performance of the 2024 playoffs, shutting out the Dallas Stars 2-0 in Las Vegas and forcing a deciding Game 7.
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With the 13th pick, the Raiders selected tight end Brock Bowers from Georgia.
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Raiders select Georgia tight end with 2024 first-round draft pick
On the opening evening of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders used their first-round selection to supplement their offense.
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April 26, 2024 at 1:59 AM
With the 13th pick, the Raiders selected tight end Brock Bowers from Georgia.
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The complaint says that the process led to Mitrione suffering a “catastrophic” injury during a performance of the show on or around June 28, 2023.
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Las Vegas performer sues Cirque Du Soleil for negligence after suffering ‘catastrophic’ injuries during show
A Las Vegas professional aquatic performer and his wife are suing Cirque Du Soleil after the man reportedly suffered “catastrophic” injuries while performing during a new act in his Las Vegas Strip sh...
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April 23, 2024 at 1:44 AM
The complaint says that the process led to Mitrione suffering a “catastrophic” injury during a performance of the show on or around June 28, 2023.
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I'm looking forward to seeing more people join! So far Bluesky seems like it's exactly what we want it to be without the toxic baggage of similar sites.
We're always excited to welcome journalists and news organizations to Bluesky! 🗞️
Journalists have continuously been one of the backbones of social media. It's incredibly important to have a space for healthy real-time discussion.
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Journalists have continuously been one of the backbones of social media. It's incredibly important to have a space for healthy real-time discussion.
📧 press@blueskyweb.xyz
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April 19, 2024 at 10:34 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing more people join! So far Bluesky seems like it's exactly what we want it to be without the toxic baggage of similar sites.
The male victim identified Manuel to police, and added that a feud between the two began when the suspect’s wife asked the victim for help pushing meth on Manuel’s behalf.
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Report: Suspect, victim involved in ‘feud’ before Las Vegas double murder
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrest report has provided a wealth of new information pertaining to a March double murder outside a convenience store.
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April 17, 2024 at 1:35 AM
The male victim identified Manuel to police, and added that a feud between the two began when the suspect’s wife asked the victim for help pushing meth on Manuel’s behalf.
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Officers arriving on the scene were advised that the armed suspect had barricaded himself inside a residence and refused to surrender.
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Henderson police provide details on deadly weekend-long barricade
On Monday afternoon, the Henderson Police Department provided an update on a weekend-long barricade that ended with a suspect found dead.
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April 16, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Officers arriving on the scene were advised that the armed suspect had barricaded himself inside a residence and refused to surrender.
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A Santa Monica woman was arrested after reportedly “cussing and growling at other passengers and flight crew” while waiting to depart on a flight out of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
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Woman arrested in Las Vegas after ‘cussing and growling’ at fellow airplane passengers
A Santa Monca woman was arrested after reportedly “cussing and growling at other passengers and flight crew” while waiting to depart on a flight out of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
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April 10, 2024 at 2:08 AM
A Santa Monica woman was arrested after reportedly “cussing and growling at other passengers and flight crew” while waiting to depart on a flight out of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
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Chance Comanche and Sakari Harnden are each charged with murder with the use of a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree kidnapping with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit kidnapping
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Trial date set after Las Vegas murder plot suspects indicted by grand jury
A former NBA G League basketball player and his girlfriend have been indicted by a grand jury and will face a Clark County District Court jury trial in 2025.
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April 8, 2024 at 11:43 PM
Chance Comanche and Sakari Harnden are each charged with murder with the use of a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree kidnapping with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit kidnapping
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The victim died in December 2021 from the injuries sustained during the robbery.
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Boulder City police investigating 2021 robbery-murder; 2 suspects in custody
The Boulder City Police Department reported that it is investigating a robbery-murder from two and a half years ago.
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April 4, 2024 at 10:40 PM
The victim died in December 2021 from the injuries sustained during the robbery.
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Police received calls reporting that a male had been shot in the neck in the parking lot of a Las Vegas apartment complex on March 26.
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Police: Woman accused of killing carpet cleaner found with gun matching cartridge case from scene
According to a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a woman charged with the murder of a carpet cleaner was found with a handgun matching the type and caliber of a cartridge casin...
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April 3, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Police received calls reporting that a male had been shot in the neck in the parking lot of a Las Vegas apartment complex on March 26.
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Alfred Martin Lagunas entered the plea in front of Judge Harmony Letizia in Clark County Justice Court on March 25.
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Unlicensed Las Vegas contractor who scammed woman pleads guilty
An unlicensed Las Vegas contractor accused of scamming a local woman has entered a guilty plea.
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March 28, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Alfred Martin Lagunas entered the plea in front of Judge Harmony Letizia in Clark County Justice Court on March 25.
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