This is some good news for valley residents: some Las Vegans can now register their new vehicles or transfer existing plates online without going to a DMV location!

The Electronic Dealer Report of Sale system is beginning a trial run with 10 local car dealerships (the Desert group, Findlay Honda, People’s Mazda and Towbin Hummer) which will issue the required DRS to the department over the Internet, along with insurance information and emission testing results.

The customer then uses the copy of the DRS to complete the registration on the DMV website themselves. A temporary movement permit can then be printed by the user until plates and decals arrive in the mail.

There are some restrictions of course. Motor homes and trailers cannot be registered online, and certain license plate styles, like antique or classic vehicles, cannot be transferred.

For further information and questions, visit the DMV website or call (702) 486-4368.

With Valentine's Day just a couple of weeks away (wasn't it just Christmas?) many people are starting to think about a date night with that special someone.

I've put together a list of 6 of the best date restaurants in Las Vegas for locals, perfect for Valentine's Day! Keep in mind these are just my opinion and from my experience -- if you feel differently or have other suggestions please don't hesitate to let us know.

The Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is celebrating the 2009 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, with a unique display. The Conservatory’s design is guided by the ancient practice of Feng Shui, or the art of using surroundings to attract harmony, balance and positive life energy.

The display features a 15-foot long ox, the symbol of prosperity. An 18-foot-tall Chinese God of Wealth and Fortune is just a few feet away, surrounded by I-Ching coins, a traditional Chinese money symbol.

Visitors are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year in the Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens through February 28th. The display is open to the general public and admission is free.

The Bellagio is located at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas.

The Cupcakery, Las Vegas's premiere cupcake bakery, is celebrating its third anniversary at its Eastern location and a second anniversary at its Lake Mead location in Las Vegas this Friday, January 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Both locations will be offering a complimentary Southern Belle or Tickle Me Pink cupcake to everyone who visits that day while supplies last! The Southern Belle cupcake is an award-winning red velvet cake smothered in cream cheese frosting, and the signature Tickle Me Pink is a classic white cake topped with pink buttercream frosting.

The Cupcakery offers a signature line of 12 distinctive cupcakes, as well as seasonal and featured cupcakes. Delivery and specialty orders are also available. They are located at 9680 S. Eastern, Suite 100, Las Vegas; and 7175 W. Lake Mead, Suite 118, Las Vegas.

[image used with permission from The Cupcakery]

Several businesses around the Las Vegas valley will be at the Texas Station this Tuesday, January 20th for a city-wide job fair.

The fair will take place between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and several hotels, as well as Cox Communications, Wells Fargo, AT&T, North Las Vegas Police Department, and La-Z-Boy Furniture will be taking resumes and applications.

Texas Station is located at 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is offering several events and exhibits for January at various locations around the valley:

The Nevada Chamber Symphony will be presenting Strings Sing Opera and More in the main theater at the Clark County Library at 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. The event will take place Sunday, January 18 at 3:00 p.m. for adults and seniors.

An afternoon of Readers Theatre at the West Las Vegas Library at 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, will introduce both well-established and new literary works and playwrights. For adults and seniors at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24.

January is Nevada Scottish Heritage Month and all ages are welcome at the Scottish Céilidh at the Clark County Library. On Saturday, January 31st at 7:00 p.m., enjoy an evening of Scottish dancing and fiddling.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has raised bus fares starting today. Standard fares, which were $1.25, have jumped to $1.75, the monthly full fare pass has gone up $15 a month, but the 30-day pass remains unchanged at $25.

Many residents are baffled by the 40% hike, which was approved back in November, given an economy that has many looking for jobs and in which even fifty cents per ride requires a little extra budgeting.

Over 30 bus routes are also seeing changes or have been eliminated completely. The RTC site has a full list of stops and routes that have been affected, including time changes and stop frequencies.

For questions and concerns call (702) 228-RIDE.

Locals and their guests get a special treat on Sunday, January 11: The Liberace Museum is opening their doors with a day of free admission!

Las Vegas residents with a valid I.D. will be able to see the costumes, pianos, memorabilia, glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas legend. A cafe on the premises also offers a selection of snacks, drinks and desserts, and a gift shop can provide you with postcards and gifts to take home.

Hours of operation on Sundays are 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular admission prices are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors 65+ as well as students with a valid school ID. Children under 10 are free but must be accompanied by an adult.

The Liberace Museum is located at 1775 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, at Spencer Avenue. Call (702) 798-5595 for further information.

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A jellyfish at Shark Reef -- one of our favorite places to take friends and family!

Don't forget -- today is the start of CityCenter's hiring process for 12,000 positions!

MGM Mirage is conducting the application process completely online. If you can't get through immediately, keep trying. As was probably expected, the site is completely inundated and taking its time loading. It took me about two minutes of just letting it sit before it loaded.

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