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Election Day, clear skies ahead this week for northwestern Nevada

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.



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Nye County Sheriff urges caution after deadly month on rural Nevada roads

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A string of deadly crashes in and around Pahrump has prompted Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill to push for more safety measures along dark, sidewalk-free roads.

“The worst penalty is death, if you consider that,” McGill said.

The recent deaths include a single-vehicle rollover on State Route 160 during the morning hours of the last Wednesday in January that killed one person and injured another.

Then, into February, two pedestrians were killed in less than three days.

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The first was a 7 p.m. crash on Quarter Horse Avenue. Investigators believe a 2006 Jeep Liberty was driving on the street when it hit a pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

A few days later, this last Saturday, state troopers responded to a crash just after sundown at Charleston Park Avenue. A sedan hit a pedestrian, who was also pronounced dead at the scene.

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Nevada State Police investigators are still investigating both pedestrian cases before more details are released.

McGill said the recent crashes were enough to spur action.

“When the third one came out, I was sitting at home and watching TV. I looked at my wife and I said, ‘We got to do something about this,’” McGill said.

McGill is responding with a reflective vest giveaway, pointing to limited infrastructure as a possible factor. He noted a lack of street lights off State Route 160 and no sidewalks inside the community.

“The only light that you have is the ambient light from houses and cars so it is really dark,” McGill said.

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John Treanor of AAA Nevada said poor visibility can quickly turn dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.

“It is very easy to be confronted with a situation that you cannot see coming because the visibility might be bad,” Treanor said.

Treanor encouraged pedestrians to carry lights and drivers to be prepared if they end up outside their vehicles in dark conditions.

“Having lights on you. Even carrying a flashlight allows something where a driver can see it,” Treanor said. “If you are a driver, make sure you have the right stuff in your car, in case you do get in a situation where you are on the side of the road and now you are in dark. Make sure you have a kit with some reflectors, some lights. Anything the trunk of your car in case you need it.”

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McGill said vigilance is important even in daylight.

“Any time of the day, you have got to be vigilant. You have to keep aware of your surroundings if you are a walker or on a bicycle or if you are the driver,” he said.

Authorities also urged caution as more people may pull off roads in rocky areas along the route toward Death Valley National Park during springtime blooms, increasing the need for drivers and pedestrians to stay alert.

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Mansion on the Nevada Side of Lake Tahoe Swiftly Sells for $46 Million

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A waterfront mansion on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe just sold for $46 million, less than three weeks after hitting the market. 

The speedy deal marks a departure from the typical U.S. market.

Nationwide, homes took a median 78 days to land a buyer in January, five more than the same time last year and the 22nd straight month of homes taking longer to sell on a year-over-year basis, according to data from Realtor.com. 

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The lavish log cabin-like residence, in Incline Village, listed on Jan. 24 for $47.5 million. It sold 20 days later, on Feb. 13, listing records show. 

The more than 7,000-square-foot residence was built in 2014, and has double-height living spaces, walls of windows, beamed ceilings, fireplaces, and plenty of rustic exposed stone and wood, listing images show. 

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There’s also a gym, a wet bar, a spa, a wine room, an office, two separate game rooms, seven bedrooms and dramatic Lake Tahoe views. Outside, there’s a private sandy beach, multiple decks, a heated driveway and two exterior fireplaces, according to listing information. 

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The seller and the buyer are both limited liability companies, according to property records. Both parties were represented by Jeff Brown of Tahoe Mountain Realty, who declined to comment on the deal. 

The median home price in Incline Village was $1.595 million as of December, a fall of 3.3% from a year earlier, according to data from Realtor.com. Listings, meanwhile, spent an average of 130 days on the market. 



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Green Valley edges Liberty in Class 5A softball — PHOTOS

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