Nevada
Jackets Fall to Nevada in Diamond Head Championship Game
Honolulu, Hawai’i – Freshman Baye Ndongo continued his sensational performance in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic with 20 points and eight rebounds Saturday night, but it was not enough to lift Georgia Tech to victory as the Yellow Jackets fell, 72-64, to Nevada in the championship game.
Tech (8-4) snapped a four-game winning streak and finished as the runner-up in the tournament, and Ndongo was voted to the all-tournament team after averaging 18.0 points and 9.3 rebounds over three games. The Wolf Pack won its fifth straight game and improved to 12-1.
The Jackets trailed from the 12:03 mark of the first half on, unable to contain the Wolf Pack guard tandem of Kenan Blackshear and Jarod Lucas, who combined for 50 of their team’s 72 points. Lucas scored 10 of his 20 points in the first half to stake Nevada to a 36-30 lead at intermission. Blackshear scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half, answering every Tech attempt to rally with a key bucket. They combined to go 6-for-6 at the foul line in the closing minute to seal the championship for the Wolf Pack.
Never trailing by more than seven in the first 10 minutes of the second half, Tech nonetheless was unable to catch Nevada. The Jackets twice got within a single point, first at 57-56 on Naithan George’s layup with 6:23 remaining, and again at 60-59 on George’s free throw at 4:05. Blackshear answered with a bucker each time. After Kowacie Reeves, Jr., scored on a putback and a free throw to make it 64-62 with 2:38 left, Blackshear responded yet again with a jumper in the paint.
Ndongo hit 7-of-8 shots from the floor and went 6-for-6 at the foul line to lead the Jackets Sunday night. He finished the tournament 23-of-26 from the floor and 8-of-9 from the charity stripe. Miles Kelly was the only other Yellow Jacket in double digits with 10 points five rebounds and three assists.
Tech is off until Jan. 3, when the Yellow Jackets resume their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule at Florida State. Tip is at 7 p.m., and the game will be televised live on the ACC Network.
Nevada
Power out for thousands as windstorm hits northwestern Nevada, Sky Tavern closed
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Thousands of customers were left without power Sunday morning as a windstorm swept through northwestern Nevada.
As of 7 a.m. Sunday, NV Energy reported that 8,418 customers were without power in Washoe County, centered in areas south of I-80 and west of I-580, and in Sun Valley to the north. There were no estimates as to when power would be restored.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning through 10 p.m. Sunday due to continuing winds from the southwest of 30-40 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph. The warning covers the greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area, as well as Mineral County, southern Lyon county and Mono County in California.
Winds may blow down trees and power lines, and vehicle travel will be difficult for high-profile vehicles, the NWS reported. Burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area are especially susceptible.
The Reno Police Department reported a tree down on Plumas Street south of South McCarran that was blocking the southbound travel lane. Southbound travel lanes on South Virginia Street between Peckham and Kietzke lanes also were closed for unspecified reasons.
Several ski lifts closed at nearby resorts
Boreal reported that seven of its eight lifts were operational on Sunday morning, the lone exception being the Lost Dutchman Triple Chairlift.
Diamond Peak reported that five of its seven lists were operational; Red Fox Lift and Ridge Chair were closed.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe reported that four of its eight lifts were closed; additionally, the Galena lift would be on a wind hold. The Wizard, Magic East and Magic West lifts were scheduled to open at 9 a.m. Sunday.
Palisades Tahoe reported that 15 of its 26 lifts would be closed, with anticipated weather impacts affecting another five lifts. Twelve of the 14 lifts on the upper mountain were closed, with the remaining two — Gold Coast Express and Shirley Lake Express — subject to anticipated weather impacts.
Sky Tavern reported that all Sunday programs would be canceled due to rain and high winds.
Weather forecast for Reno-Tahoe
Sunday
In the valleys: Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Around Lake Tahoe: Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8500 feet. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 41 to 51. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Ridge gusts up to 120 mph decreasing to 100 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows 30 to 40. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.
Monday
In the valleys: A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Overnight, rain likely. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Around Lake Tahoe: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 42 to 52. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph. Overnight, snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Lows 28 to 38. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.
Tuesday
In the valleys: Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Overnight, rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Around Lake Tahoe: Heavy snow and rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Highs 37 to 47. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph. Overnight, Breezy. Heavy snow and rain in the evening, then heavy snow likely after midnight. Lows 18 to 28.
Nevada
NEVADA VIEWS: Protecting the Amargosa Valley’s lifeline
In the heart of the Amargosa Valley, the Amargosa River quietly winds its way through the hottest and driest desert in North America. Though invisible on most maps, this rare desert river is nothing short of miraculous. To the rural communities that call the Amargosa Valley home, it is essential.
As elsewhere in the Southwest, and especially in the Mojave Desert, water is the lifeblood of our communities. But due to the unique geology of the Amargosa Valley, the benefits the Amargosa River provides to our communities are fragile. That is why the proposed Amargosa Valley “mineral withdrawal” is a necessity, both to protect against immediate threats and to secure our future.
This initiative seeks to withdraw approximately 309,000 acres of public land in the Amargosa Valley from mineral exploration and new mining, with valid existing mining rights and operations remaining intact. While mineral extraction has played a role in the history of our region, the stakes today are far too high. The pressure on our water resources has never been greater. New mining in this fragile area would pose a significant risk of depleting, diverting and contaminating the Amargosa River, which is already stretched to its limits.
The communities of the Amargosa Valley have lived in the shadow of resource extraction for decades. And yet, this time is different. The threat of widespread mining and renewable energy development has united us, as it must. Our communities are rallying behind this proposal because we understand that water transcends boundaries, ideologies and political divides. Without water, there is no agriculture, no economy, no wildlife and no future.
The Amargosa River’s reach is astonishing. For our rural towns, the river is the source of drinking water, irrigation for crop and a draw for ecotourism, which is an increasingly vital part of our local economy. Without the river, Amargosa Valley and our neighboring communities will become ghost towns.
The river also feeds Ash Meadows, an incredible desert oasis that is prized by locals, sought after by visitors from around the world and home to 26 species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. It helps maintain the delicate balance of Death Valley’s ecosystems, where even the smallest disruption can have cascading effects. These interconnected concerns have forged an unprecedented coalition: local governments and federal agencies, conservationists and tribes, scientists and small-business owners. We are all standing together, urging the Department of the Interior to act swiftly and decisively by withdrawing these lands from new mineral exploration.
The stakes could not be clearer. Protecting the Amargosa Valley through this mineral withdrawal is not just an act of good stewardship, it is an act of common sense, of community survival. We cannot afford to wait. Every delay puts this fragile system and my town closer to irreversible harm.
President Donald Trump’s Interior Department has the power to make this vision a reality. By finalizing the proposed Amargosa Valley mineral withdrawal, they can help ensure that current and future generations of Nevadans that cherish their rural way of life can continue to not just survive, but prosper.
Let’s leave a legacy that proves we understand the value of both our natural resources and of the storied and unique rural communities like mine that are part of the fabric of the American West. Time is of the essence. Our community is calling for help, and we look to our leaders to answer.
Carolyn Allen is the chair of the Amargosa Valley Town Board.
Nevada
Two movie studio bills face the spotlight and scrutiny as Nevada legislative session starts
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The spotlight is on two movie studio bills going before Nevada lawmakers, as Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. look for tax credits in exchange for bringing thousands of jobs, new facilities and hundreds of millions of dollars in investments.
Nevada’s 2025 Legislative Session begins Monday.
FOX5 has told you about the two proposed studio projects: Warner Bros. Discovery will make Las Vegas its next filming headquarters and hub all in partnership with UNLV. A spokesperson said that Warner Bros. Discovery will invest $900 million to build the studios, pledge $500 million of spending annually over 17 years and bring 7,500 jobs a year.
A planned movie campus from Sony Pictures called Summerlin Studios is still “on track,” according to a company spokesperson. The project said that the economic impact will be $2.85 billion per year.
Both studios’ plans hinge on whether lawmakers pass tax credits.
FOX5 spoke with Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui, the author of the tax credit package for Summerlin Studios. The proposal promises $105 million in tax credits for Summerlin Studios (with $25 million set aside for independent productions).
Jauregui said the bill would mandate that at least half of the 15,000-person annual workforce must be from Nevada.
“This is an industry that’s going to bring good paying, six-figure paying jobs to our state. It’s going to put Nevadans to work,” Assemblywoman Jauregui said. “This is about jobs, jobs, jobs,” she said.
Jauregui and proponents of both bills emphasize the need for more workers and industries to diversify Nevada’s hospitality-dependent economy. Many of the workers in unions across the Valley have jobs that are transferrable to various movie and TV productions.
Others debate the return on investment, or ROI.
For every $1 given in tax credits, how much will the state get back in direct or indirect revenue?
Film productions generate direct revenue for the state from sales taxes and payroll taxes. Productions utilize and hire various other businesses in the community.
“I think of all of the small businesses that are going to be impacted by bringing a new industry,” Jauregui said.
Some legislative analysts, insiders or lawmakers express concerns whether the return will be more than the investment or at least break even.
“You’d be hard pressed to find an economist or an economic development professional who would say this is a great investment. Essentially, they are a negative balance on the general fund,” said Dr. David Damore of UNLV think-tank The Lincy Institute, urging scrutiny if Nevada lawmakers seek to utilize tax credits.
“I look forward to reading through the bill language but on principle – I believe Las Vegas and Nevada are great the way we are, we don’t need to try and be Hollywood 2.0 on the backs of the taxpayers,” said Senate Republican Leader Robin Titus.
Jauregui said she prioritizes fiscal responsibility, as lawmakers look to pass a balanced budget.
“Once we pass the budget, if our state can afford to do a film tax credit, I will move forward in full force. But if we get to the point that our state cannot afford it, then our state cannot afford it,” she said.
Both bills are still being drafted.
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