Nevada
Election Day, clear skies ahead this week for northwestern Nevada
Washoe County Deputy Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald talks about the election
Washoe County Deputy Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald talks about early voting and preparation for election day with the RGJ on Oct. 30, 2024.
Election Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 5, and the calendar has been cleared — no concerts, no school for Washoe County students, and the weather forecast calls for a rather routine day.
If you’re making plans to vote, you can visit washoecounty.gov/voters to register and find a polling location.
Need help getting there? RTC Washoe is providing free transit services on Election Day to get you to the voting booth.
Want to track the election results? Visit rgj.com on Tuesday and throughout the week for the latest updates.
Here’s a look at what else is in store for northwestern Nevada for the week of Nov. 4-10, 2024.
Northern Nevada events, Nov. 4-10
Black Lips, Nov. 6: One of the big names in the neo-garage rock movement since the turn of the century, this Georgia band uses a fair amount of shock, outrage and flat-out noisiness in their music and public persona. You can see what it’s all about at 8 p.m. in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $20-$25. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.
Bay Faction, Nov. 6: After making waves in the emo-punk community for a chunk of the ’10s, this Boston band split up in 2020. It didn’t take, though, as they are now back together and touring the country this year. They’ll play at 8 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., Reno. Tickets are $18-$20. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.
Ruvlo, Nov. 7: Another current big-name in the bass music scene, this DJ/producer will perform at 10 p.m. at Dead Ringer Analog Bar, 432 E. 4th St., Reno. Tickets are $10-$20. Details at facebook.com/drabreno.
KC and the Sunshine Band, Nov. 8: Keyboardist and singer Harry Casey is still leading this funk/disco group on the theater circuit, playing their No. 1 ’70s hits such as “Get Down Tonight,” “Please Don’t Go” and “I’m Your Boogie Man.” They’ll play at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno. Tickets range from $40-$70. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.
Pablo Cruise, Nov. 9: With original members David Jenkins (vocals and guitar) and Cory Lerios (keyboards) still part of the group, this pop-rock group also still plays its ’70s and ’80s hits, including “Love Will Find A Way” and “Whatcha Gonna Do?” The band plays at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Boomtown Casino Hotel, 2100 Garson Road, Verdi. Tickets are $40-$100. For details, call 775-345-8520 or visit boomtownreno.com.
Jo Koy, Nov. 9: With acting and animated-voice roles now a part of his career, this comedian still does theater tours sharing his distinctive style of observational comedy. Koy makes ’em laugh at 7:30 p.m. at Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 US Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $50-$90. For details, call 775-589-2056 or visit tahoeblueeventcenter.com.
Northern Nevada weather, Nov. 4-10
Monday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the low 30s in the valleys and in the low 20s to low 30s at higher elevations.
Election Day Tuesday: Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the mid-20s in the valleys and in the mid-10s to mid-20s at higher elevations.
Wednesday: Sunny and cooler, with highs in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the mid-30s to mid-40s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-20s in the valleys and in the mid-10s to mid-20s at higher elevations.
Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with highs in the low 50s in the valleys and in the low 40s to low 50s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the upper 20s in the valleys and in the upper 10s to upper 20s at higher elevations.
Friday: Sunny and warmer, with highs near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 30s in the valleys and in the mid-20s to low 30s at higher elevations.
Saturday: Mixed clouds and sun, with highs near 60 in the valleys and in the low 50s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the low 20s to low 30s at higher elevations.
Sunday: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain; highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy with a chance of precipitation overnight, with lows in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the mid-20s to mid-30s at higher elevations.
Northern Nevada roadwork, Nov. 4-10
I-80, west Reno: Lane reductions and overnight ramp closures will continue as part of a multiyear project to repave and improve the stretch of freeway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane shifts and speed reductions.
Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: Lane and road closures will take place through late fall as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to resurface 3 1/2 miles of State Route 671. Expect closures of up to 30 minutes.
Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand Steamboat Parkway from four lanes to six between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.
U.S. 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue to be reduced to two lanes on 395 through mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The on-ramp at Panther Valley, north of Reno, will be closed through late 2024. Watch for intermittent ramp closures overnight.
Mark Earnest contributed to this report.
Nevada
Tesla’s robotaxi clears a key hurdle in Nevada
Tesla just got one step closer to deploying its robotaxis commercially in Nevada.
Tesla completed the self-certification process for the robotaxi in Nevada, a DMV representative told Business Insider.
This step means the company can deploy an autonomous car on Nevada roads, but it still needs approval from the Nevada Transportation Authority to operate commercially. The NTA has not responded to requests for comment from Business Insider.
Clearing self-certification in Nevada comes as CEO Elon Musk aims to expand ride-hailing in up to 10 metropolitan areas by the end of the year, with a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles.
“We expect to be operating in Nevada and Florida and Arizona by the end of the year,” Musk said on an October earnings call.
Tesla’s robotaxis are operating commercially in San Francisco and Austin. The company is hiring in cities such as Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, and Orlando, as it ramps up the robotaxi deployment process.
On Monday, Tesla received approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate ride-hailing services in the state. It also submitted a “self-certification” to test its robotaxis in the state with safety drivers, a spokesperson for the department told Business Insider.
Meanwhile, in California, a robotaxi war is breaking out. Uber, Tesla, and Waymo are fighting to shape robotaxi regulations in the state.
Waymo, which operates self-driving taxis in San Francisco and Los Angeles, said in November that companies offering autonomous ride-hailing services should submit quarterly reports about the rides. Tesla opposed this suggestion.
This week, Amazon launched its Zoox robotaxi service in San Francisco, offering select members of the public free rides.
Tesla’s stock price dropped about 2% on Thursday. It’s up more than 15% in the past year.
Nevada
Democrats pass resolution to enshrine universal mail-in ballots into constitution
Nevada
LIVE BLOG: Nevada Legislature expands length of Special Session on Day 7
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The 36th Special Session has officially hit the week-mark on Wednesday morning, and legislators have agreed to extend their time in Carson City to work on additional bills.
Since 1867, this is the first time that lawmakers have independently called to meet on an urgent matter: affordable housing. The petition was signed early Wednesday to have the session address corporations buying up homes in the valley.
And notably, this bill has garnered bipartisan support.
In a release about the expansion, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro shared the following statement:
The focus of the expanded agenda will be the revival of SB391 (now SB10), a measure designed to curb the monopolization of the house market by Wall Street hedge funds and out-of-state corporations.
According to a release, the bill seeks to limit the number of homes corporate entities can purchase annually to reduce artificially inflated home prices and avoid squeezing out homebuyers.
As for other bills, the Senate passed the Governor-backed crime bill (AB4) after midnight Tuesday. After enrollment, it will head to Governor Lombardo’s desk.
Additionally, a new bill was introduced late into the night, which would tackle an extension of AB4: order-out corridors. If passed, Senate Bill 9 would clarify parameters around “ordering out” repeat offenders from the Strip.
Here’s the latest on other bills FOX5 has been tracking:
- Statewide Cybersecurity (AB1) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- Alcohol Delivery (AB2) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- Film Bill (AB5) – Waiting in General File for further discussion/vote.
- School Zone Bill (AB6) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- SNAP funding (SB3) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- Windsor Park Relocation (SB6) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
FOX5 is giving you real-time updates on what’s happening in Carson City:
10:45 a.m. — Joint meeting of Senate and Assembly Committees on Jobs and Economy convenes to discuss SB10.
9:36 a.m. — Senate goes into recess.
9:05 a.m. — Senate convenes with roll call and a prayer. SB10 is formally introduced and referred to the committee. Some confusion from lawmakers about access to language of the bill, others clarify it should be available shortly.
This is a developing story, check back later for updates.
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