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Nevada governor proposes $250M fund to develop housing

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March 24, 2025

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Gov. Joe Lombardo’s proposal for addressing Nevada’s affordable housing crisis includes down payment and rental assistance for working families and incentives for homebuilders, the Republican governor said Monday.

His legislation, called the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, would create the Nevada Attainable Housing Fund and put forward $250 million in state resources to support more than $1 billion in housing through grants, loans and rebates.

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Lombardo said the first of his five priority pieces of legislation came out of the concerns constituents have about the future of Nevada’s housing market.

“I think it is the governor’s role to engage in that,” he said in his office near Harry Reid International Airport. “If we have the ability to incentivize or abate or provide, we need to be in the business. That’s what the intent of that act is.”

The governor’s bill text was not available Monday evening but is expected to be published soon. Other bills on education, health, crime and economic development are also pending. The bills received exemptions that allow them to be introduced after Monday’s deadline for most other legislation considered this legislative session.

Lombardo proposes expanding affordable housing eligibility to households earning up to 150 percent of the area median income. He said another incentive program would address low-income earners making 60 percent of the area median income.

Clark County’s median household income is $73,845, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The 150-percent ceiling is intended to help Nevada’s workforce, including teachers and first responders, and the fund will help families cover down payments or rent, Lombardo said.

Lombardo’s bill would also create a council to provide oversight of the Nevada Attainable Housing Fund.

Local agencies to ID recipients

Under the legislation, the state would match local grant funds from local agencies, according to Lombardo.

“It’s a little bit easier to identify the people in need at the local level versus the state level, and so they could do all that due diligence, and we can provide matching funds to address that,” the governor said.

His bill also aims to provide incentives to homebuilders through the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank and low-interest loans, he said.

Attainable housing projects funded through the Nevada Attainable Housing Fund would be exempt from prevailing wage requirements, which are the minimum hourly rate that workers must be paid in public works projects.

The prevailing wage varies by region in Nevada and job. A cement mason in Clark County, for instance, receives a prevailing hourly wage of $68.81, according to a report from the State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry Office of the Labor Commissioner.

Lombardo’s bill includes a preference but not a requirement for paying prevailing wages, in an effort to encourage fair labor practices while maintaining cost efficiency and give flexibility for developers, according to the governor’s office.

It also calls for expedited review and permitting processes for attainable housing projects, as well as streamlining the approval of contractors’ licenses in rural areas, according to the governor’s office.

His proposal is just one of the housing-related bills on the table this session, as legislators try to find solutions to a longstanding housing crisis that has plagued the Silver State.

Las Vegas Valley residents face an affordable housing crisis caused by elevated interest rates, a slowdown in building, a lack of buildable land and increased construction and labor costs.

Nevada is short more than 78,000 affordable rental units, and the urban area is landlocked with 88 percent of Clark County controlled by the federal government.

Legislative Democrats have re-introduced bills the governor vetoed last session, including authorizing rent control for seniors and those with disabilities, and putting limits on land purchases by out-of-state corporations.

“Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the nation and its ongoing housing crisis is leading to skyrocketing eviction rates and homelessness,” Tai Sims, communications director for the Nevada State Democratic Party, said in a statement. “Despite this, Joe Lombardo still refuses to offer a plan that holds large corporate investors accountable and limits their ability to buy up housing stock and artificially increase costs, leaving everyday Nevadans with little to no affordable options. The cost to buy a home is now at record highs in Nevada, but when Joe Lombardo had the opportunity to sign legislation that would lower rent costs and keep more Nevadans in their homes, he vetoed the bills. He owns Nevada’s housing crisis.”

Contact Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com and McKenna Ross at mross@reviewjournal.com. Follow @jess_hillyeah and @mckenna_ross_ on X.

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Nevada truckers group warns of $500 fee as parking options shrink

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May 14, 2025

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Nevada’s Hispanic trucking community is warning of a potential $500 delivery surcharge starting July 1.

Drivers are calling it a “growing parking crisis” if Clark County does not address it.

Several truck yards across the Las Vegas Valley, including one located on Las Vegas Blvd and Nellis Blvd., are being forced to close due to zoning violations.

For Nevada truckers, the truck yard is a safe space where they can leave their trucks and head home for the night after their shift is over. But the Nevada Hispanic Truckers’ Association said recent closures and aggressive enforcement of lots are making it nearly impossible to operate in Clark County.

While the crackdown affects all drivers, the group says Hispanic drivers are hit hardest because they make up the majority of independent owner-operators in the region.

“The problem is that there’s not enough parking for the,” said a spokesperson for the Nevada Hispanic Truckers’ Association, Dunia Antunez. “So, they’re being given tickets $500 to $800 tickets for parking in residential areas or streets.”

Starting July 1, the group says it will begin charging a $500 delivery surcharge to companies receiving goods in Clark County, unless action is taken.

“The county commissioners must stop closing down this long-term parking and they need to build more actually, because we have too many truckers, we don’t enough parking,” Antunez said.

But Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, whose district includes the yard in question, said this property was never legally approved for this use.

“They have lots of violations, code violations, cause it was not zoned for business, no business license for that that be of use in that neighborhood,” Segerblom explained.

Segerblom said the neighborhood around the yard is changing and industrial zones are now giving way to homes.

“It’s really because of the diesel fumes, big trucks going down neighborhood streets is not healthy in my opinion,” Segerblom said. “You wouldn’t want to have a truck yard in a in a residential neighborhood.”

He explained he’s sympathetic to the truckers and promised new policies are in the works to create legal, regulated yards in the right locations.

“We want to make sure that the lot is paved, that is appropriate area, that that requires a special use permit,” Segerblom said.

Segreblom added that these new rules could still take months and said if someone brings forward a properly zoned location in his district, it could be approved sooner but for now it’s a case-by-case basis.

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Nevada’s celebrity weddings: What stars have tied the knot in the Silver State?

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May 13, 2025

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Nevada’s celebrity weddings: What stars have tied the knot in the Silver State?

From the nearly 26-year-old “Friends” episode, “The One in Vegas,” to the 2025 Oscar-nominated film “Anora,” Nevada has been famous for its wedding culture for decades.

But Nevada isn’t only known for its Vegas quickie weddings. Lake Tahoe also makes Northern Nevada a world-renowned wedding destination.

The Silver State attracts couples from all walks of life looking to get hitched, including stars. Here’s a look at the celebrity couples who said “I do” in the Silver State.

What celebrities got married in Las Vegas?

The list of celebrities who tied the knot in Vegas exceeds 200 people. The Office of the Clark County Clerk’s Celebrity Timeline lists the famous people who married there — some of whom are still together.

Here’s a list of the most recognizable names. If a celebrity or their spouse is recognized by multiple professions, for example singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow, the couple will appear in both categories.

What musicians have gotten married in Las Vegas?

Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg
Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia Jean Finley
Britney Spears and Jason Alexander
Coolio and Josefa Salinas
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow
Frankie Valli and Jackie Jacobs
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley
Mel Tormé and Arlene Miles
Noel Gallagher and Meg Mathews
Sammy Davis Jr. and Loray White
Sinead O’ Connor and Barry Herridge
Steve Aoki and Sasha Sofine
Usher and Jenn Goicoechea
Wayne Newton and Elaine Okamur

What actors have gotten married in Las Vegas?

Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg
Betty White and Allen Ludden
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore
David Harbour and Lily Allen
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher
James Caan and Sheila Ryan
Jane Fonda and Roger Vadim
Joan Crawford and Alfred Steele
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Judy Garland and Mark Herron
Mary Tyler Moore and Grant Tinker
Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson
Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra
Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf
Michael Caine and Shakira Baksh
Mickey Rooney and Ava Gardner
Mickey Rooney and Carolyn Hockett
Mickey Rooney and Margie Lane
Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike
Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford
Rita Hayworth and Dick Hayme
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.
Tony Curtis and Christine Kaufmann
Tony Curtis and Jill Vandenberg

What influencers or socialites have gotten married in Las Vegas?

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
Zsa Zsa Gabor and George Sanders
Zsa Zsa Gabor and Jack Ryan
Zsa Zsa Gabor and Michael O’Hara

What models have gotten married in Las Vegas?

Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman
Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere
Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon

What athletes have gotten married in Las Vegas?

Darryl Strawberry and Tracy Boulware
Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra
Leon Spinks and Brenda Glur
Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy
Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer
Shotzi and Jesus Alfaro
Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi
Steve Austin and Kristin Feres
Sugar Shane Mosley and Jin C. Mosley

What celebrity couple got married in Lake Tahoe?

The “Clueless” actress Alicia Silverstone married long-time boyfriend Christopher Jarecki on the shores of Lake Tahoe in 2005.

What celebrity couple got married in Carson City?

Actor Elliott Gould (“M*A*S*H,” “Friends,” “Ocean’s 11”) and singer Barbara Streisand got married by a Carson City justice of the peace in a secret ceremony in 1963.

Why is Las Vegas so famous for weddings?

Part of it is the ease with which someone can get married in Las Vegas. You can get a marriage license in Sin City in less than an hour, according to the Clark County website. Not only that but there are several chapels that make the experience more exciting than a courthouse wedding.

A Las Vegas wedding has a cultural meaning all its own. Where else in the world can you get hitched in under an hour, by Elvis and surrounded by the glitz of Nevada neon?

Why do so many celebrities get married in Las Vegas?

As mentioned above, the list of celebrities that have been married in Las Vegas is substantial. So why do so many celebrities get hitched there?

Aside from the reasons listed above, Las Vegas is also a hub for entertainment so many celebrities go to Southern Nevada for work. It is also only a four hour drive from star-studded Los Angeles which makes Las Vegas a convenient spot to get married away from the attentions stars may get if they marry in Hollywood.

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Reno wind advisory continues; snow, sun in the Northern Nevada forecast

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May 12, 2025

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Reno wind advisory continues; snow, sun in the Northern Nevada forecast

The strong winds Northern Nevadans experienced on Sunday, May 11, will continue through today in Reno and Lake Tahoe. The high wind advisory from the National Weather Service is set to end at 5 p.m., but calm, summery weather won’t return just yet.

In addition to the wind, both Reno and Lake Tahoe have a chance of precipitation through midweek, NWS Reno said.

Warm temperatures and sunny skies are expected to return after this wintry spell, though showers could make a comeback over the weekend.

Here’s a closer look at the forecast for Reno and Lake Tahoe this week:

Reno-Sparks weather forecast for the rest of the week

Monday: High near 58, low around 36. High wind advisory until 5 p.m. with a 20% chance of showers after 2 p.m. Snow level drops from 6,200 feet to 5,100 feet overnight.
Tuesday: High near 59, low around 37. Winds ease to 5–10 mph. 30% chance of showers during the day, dropping to 20% in the evening. Snow level rises from 4,900 to 6,700 feet.
Wednesday: High near 68, low around 41. Sunny with calm winds at 5–10 mph.
Thursday: High near 76, low around 48. Sunny during the day, cloudy overnight.
Friday: High near 75, low around 48. Partly sunny during the day, partly cloudy at night.
Saturday: High near 71, low around 43. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday: High near 70. Sunny.

What’s Lake Tahoe’s weather forecast this week?

Monday:High near 47, low around 26. Wind advisory until 5 p.m. 40% chance of daytime precipitation, shifting to a 30% chance of snow showers by evening. Little or no accumulation expected.
Tuesday: High near 48, low around 28. 50% chance of morning snow showers and thunder. Slight chance of rain/snow mix in the evening. Snow level near 6,900 feet. Little or no accumulation expected.
Wednesday: High near 58, low around 32. Sunny with light winds.
Thursday: High near 65, low around 38. Sunny during the day, mostly cloudy at night.
Friday: High near 64, low around 38. Partly sunny during the day, partly cloudy at night.
Saturday: High near 61, low around 33. Slight chance of showers. Snow level drops from 9,300 to 8,200 feet overnight. Mostly sunny during the day, partly cloudy overnight.
Sunday: High near 62. Sunny with a slight chance of showers. Snow level rises from 7,800 to 8,700 feet.

What will weather conditions on Interstate 80-Donner Pass be?

While little to no snow accumulation is expected in the mountains above Reno, travel impacts on I-80 are unlikely. However, high winds could pose issues over Donner Pass.

Here’s the Tahoe road conditions and storm watch resources to keep up to date on the roads before you leave on your trip.

Tahoe road conditions, storm watch resources

National Weather Service: Along with providing seven-day forecasts, users can monitor weather warnings and alerts and download past weather data at weather.gov.
Nevada Department of Transportation: The state’s transportation department offers not only current road conditions, but also provides access to weather station data and traffic cameras. Information is available at nvroads.com and dot.nv.gov.
Caltrans: Check highway conditions in California at roads.dot.ca.gov before traveling.
NV Energy weather stations: The company provides public access to several dozen weather stations throughout the state, with data updated every 10 minutes. Users can access the data at nvenergy.westernweathergroup.com.
ALERTWildfire: The network of 50 cameras throughout Nevada can provide users with a live look at conditions. Cameras can be accessed at alertwildfire.org.

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