The end of filing means campaign season is officially underway, as candidates — including more than 60 who filed in Clark County on Friday — prepare for the June 14 primary election and Nov. 8 general election.

Las Vegas attorney and former Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Peter Bernhard was saved by courthouse marshals after suffering a massive heart attack. Six months later he talks about how the experience changed him.

“The ability to reduce the jail population in these ways will assist the Sheriff in his responsibilities to the health and safety of the inmates,” Bell wrote. “At the same time, both the Sheriff and I recognize the priority of keeping our community safe and decisions about the release of inmates must take into consideration any potential risk of harm to the community.” 

The order, signed by Chief Judge Linda Bell and Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Kristina Pickering, states that beginning Monday all scheduled “non-essential” court hearings will be conducted by video or telephone, decided on the papers or rescheduled unless otherwise directed by a judge. It is up for review at least every 30 days and will continue until rescinded by a subsequent order.