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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.
RENO, Nev. — As electric vehicle ownership continues to climb in Nevada, experts say one question is becoming increasingly important: Can the state’s charging infrastructure keep pace?
New consumer research from, Yardi Matrix, found Nevada ranks sixth in the nation for electric vehicle growth, with registrations increasing nearly 420% over the past five years.
At the same time, Nevada is outperforming much of the country when it comes to charging access for renters. About 14% of multifamily housing units in the state offer EV charging, placing Nevada ahead of more than half of the nation.
Still, researchers say one key difference separates Nevada from some neighboring states.
Unlike California and several other states, Nevada does not require new multifamily housing developments to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure or EV-ready parking spaces.
Instead, developers decide whether to install chargers, often viewing them as an amenity that can help attract and retain tenants.
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“What you see in those other states is a state mandate that says if I’m going to build, I have to be ready or capable,” said a market analyst with Yardi Matrix, Douglas Ressler. “Nevada follows California vehicle sales very closely, but it lacks a multifamily EV building code mandate.”
Nevada has relied on incentives and rebates rather than statewide requirements to encourage EV infrastructure.
As more Nevadans switch to electric vehicles, charging access at apartment communities will become increasingly important, particularly for renters who cannot install chargers at home.
If Nevada were to require EV-ready infrastructure in future apartment developments, lawmakers would likely need to pass legislation establishing statewide requirements for new multifamily construction.
For now, researchers say Nevada’s growing EV market will continue to test whether voluntary investment by developers can keep pace with rising demand.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Hundreds of Southern Nevada kids got a jump-start on the new school year Thursday as The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation hosted its annual “Shaq-to-School” Summer Fun Fest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada at the Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club.
During the event, The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation donated 260 backpacks filled with school supplies to benefit both Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and Communities in Schools of Nevada.
“We are grateful for the continued support Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada has received from The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation,” said Andy Bischel, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. “Going to school with the tools to succeed in the classroom is incredibly important, and through this generous donation from The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, we know our Club members will feel excited and confident entering the new school year.”
Club members from the Andre Agassi and James Boys & Girls Clubs took part in a carnival-themed celebration that included games, food and other interactive activities. All club members and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada staff also wore special T-shirts featuring designs by two youth who won the organization’s T-shirt design contest for the event.
Partnering organizations at the event included the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Office of Community Engagement, Insperity, The Just One Project, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Spread the Word Nevada.
More information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada is available at www.bgcsnv.org.
More information about The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation is available at www.shaqfoundation.org.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada regulators have given the green light to Terrible’s takeover of Primm casinos and rest stop operations, averting a closure of the state line enclave.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission voted Thursday to grant Terrible’s a non-restricted license to operate the three casinos: Primm Valley Resort, Whiskey Pete’s and Buffalo Bill’s.
Terrible’s reached an agreement with the Primm family, which owns the land, and Affinity Gaming, which had been operating the casinos, to assume operations.
Affinity planned to close the resorts, the Flying J gas station, the Primm Travel Center, and a lottery store in California by July 4. A total of 344 employees would have been terminated, many of whom live in apartments in Primm.
Scott Butera, CEO of Affinity, told regulators in May that business has been declining for years, despite efforts to invest in the resorts with new slot machines and a new digital sign. Only Primm Valley Resort has been operating on a full-time basis in recent months.
The Gaming Control Board said they still had serious concerns about the closures, however, particularly with how it would affect employees.
On Thursday, Tim Herbst, president and CEO of Terrible Herbst, told the Gaming Control Board that the deal to transfer control is unorthodox. He said Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft reached out to avert the closure and keep the workers employed.
“It all comes down to Nevadans helping Nevadans,” Herbst said.
He said the Primm family and Affinity are still in negotiations regarding what will be left behind, but Terrible’s is ready to assume control of non-gaming assets by July 4.
On Primm’s future, Herbst said he believes the Brightline West train and a supplemental airport would help revitalize the town.
“I think it’s a bright future for the Primm family,” Herbst said. “I think there’s a lot going on there. It may take a little time to figure out the family’s objectives and long-term ranges out there, but I can’t imagine – they’re a smart group of people. I think the state of Nevada and Clark County and the industry will all look favorable about what happens there soon.”
Gaming Control Board member George Assad said the goal was to make sure nobody in Primm lost their job.
“It’s just an example of how we can all move together and move forward and do the right thing,” Assad said.
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