Nevada passes 3M population mark with push from Californians

LAS VEGAS (AP) — California is playing an unparalleled role in Nevada's growth, as state population estimates surpassed 3 million people and the U.S. Census Bureau ranked the Silver State as the nation’s fastest-growing in 2018.

‘It's not a joke for us': 1,500 people show up for ‘Storm Area 51' event, 75 gather at gate

About 75 people arrived early Friday at a gate at the once-secret Area 51 military base in Nevada — at the time appointed by an internet hoaxster to "storm" the facility to see space aliens — and one person was arrested, authorities said.

'Storm Area 51' creator cancels alien-themed festival over fear of 'possible humanitarian disaster'

The California man behind the viral "Storm Area 51" event on Facebook that may draw alien-obsessed crowds to a rural Nevada county next week has pulled out of a festival spawned from the popular event because of safety concerns.

‘Alien Stock': The man behind the viral ‘Storm Area 51' Facebook event is planning a real festival

The Facebook group calling on people to “Storm Area 51” and “see them aliens” that started as a joke has now turned into a full-fledged Burning Man-style festival with music and art installations scheduled to take place in September this year.