Nevada
Primary elections, baseball, BBQ and brews on tap this week in northwestern Nevada
Nevada holds its 2024 primary elections on Tuesday with pivotal races on the ballot including the U.S. Senate, the Nevada Legislature and the Washoe County School Board. Meanwhile, the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society is hosting its 36th annual Juneteenth Festival, and big acts like Parliament-Funkadelic, Jeff Foxworthy and a double bill of Nelly and Flo Rida will grace the region’s stages on what should be a warm, sunny week in northwestern Nevada.
Here’s the full rundown of the week ahead in Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe for June 10-16.
Northern Nevada events, June 10-16
Primary elections, June 11: Voters can head to the polls in 49 locations throughout Washoe County to cast their ballots in the 2024 primary elections. Nevadans still can register to vote online and in person for Tuesday’s primary elections. Visit washoecounty.gov/voters or nvsos.gov/sos/elections for registration details and voting locations, and visit rgj.com beginning on election night for the latest results.
Reno Aces vs. Sacramento River Cats, June 11-16: Minor League Baseball’s Aces return home to take on the Sacramento River Cats, the top affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Highlights of the homestand include postgame fireworks on Friday, a tribute to the TV series “The Office” on Saturday and on-field catch on Sunday. For details and tickets, call 775-334-7000 or visit renoaces.com.
Menopause: The Musical, June 11-16: This traveling show pokes musical fun at women and aging with some funny and sometimes poignant tunes. Shows take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, as well as at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Performances are at the Showroom, Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., Reno. The show is in town through June 30. Tickets are $35-$55. Details at caesars.com/eldorado-reno.
Magique, June 11 and June 15: The Theatre plays host to a dazzling performance of illusions and special effects by Reno duo Kevin & Caruso. The magic takes place both Tuesday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. at 505 Keystone Ave. Tickets start at $50. For details, visit wethetheatre.com.
Destroy Boys, June 12: Led by guitarists Alexia Roditis and Violet Mayugba, this Sacramento band has earned a national following for its punk-of-all-styles approach. They perform at 7 p.m. at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $22-$25. For details, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.
Parliament-Funkadelic, June 13: Known for hits such as “(Not Just) Knee Deep,” “Flash Light” and “Give Up The Funk,” this George Clinton-led soul troupe puts on entertaining and deeply funky shows that encourage crowd booty-shaking from the whole crowd. It all begins at 8 p.m. at the Showroom, Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $60-$80. For details, call 775-588-3515 or visit ballyslaketahoe.com.
Food Truck Friday, June 14: Food Truck Friday is back with a 50-vendor cuisine lineup including American, Mexican, Asian fusion, Southern, Mediterranean, Brazilian and so many more. It’s happening from 4 to 9 p.m. at Idlewild Park, 1800 Idlewild Dr. in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/RenoStreetFood.
Jordan Davis, June 14: This Louisiana country artist has quickly become one of its brightest new talents. His best-known songs include “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,” “Buy Dirt” and “What My World Spins Around.” Davis plays at 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $60 to $100. For details, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.
Jeff Foxworthy, June 14: A popular sitcom was one of the steps to fame along the way for this comedian, who was part of the Blue Collar Comedy movement and still packs them into big venues to hear his Southern spin on humor. Foxworthy returns at 8 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $80-$120. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.
Don Felder, June 14: Famed for his guitar work with the Eagles, including one of the dual solos on “Hotel California,” Felder plays solo material and Eagles hits during his shows. He’ll play at 7 p.m. at Glow Plaza, J Resort, 670 W. Fourth St., Reno. Tickets are $20-$35. For details, call 775-348-2200 or visit jresortreno.com.
BBQ Brews and Blues Fest, June 14-15: Local and national blues, rock and soul groups are all a part of this two-day event in downtown Reno. The big headliner (8 p.m. June 15) is the Commodores, which features founding members William King (trumpet and keyboards) and Walter Orange (drums and vocals) as well as its singer since the mid-’80s, J.D. Nicholas. They’ll play hits such as “Nightshift,” “Brick House” and “Easy.” The event begins at 3 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday outdoors at the Eldorado Hotel Casino, 45 N. Virginia St., Reno. Details at caesars.com/eldorado-reno.
Nelly and Flo Rida, June 15: This double bill features two hip-hop artists that gained pop-chart fame in the ’00s. Nelly’s biggest hits include “Hot in Herre” and “Just a Dream.” Flo Rida is best-known for “Low” and “Right Round.” They team up for this show at 7 p.m. in the Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $55-$130. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.
Brett Dennen, June 15: This singer-songwriter is a frequent visitor to Reno-Tahoe. This show is billed as his trio, so expect a rhythm section to play hits such as “Ain’t No Reason” and “See the World.” The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Crown Room, Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $25-$30. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.
Phantasmal Abyss and HellHeart, June 15: As those names imply, these are two death or black metal influenced bands from California. They will make a stop in Reno — with local openers Vakker, Bear Eater and Honor Bound — for this show at 7:30 p.m. at Alturas Bar, 1044 E. Fourth St., Reno. There is a $10 cover charge. For details, call 775-324-5050 or visit facebook.com/alturasnv.
Juneteenth Festival, June 16: The Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society is hosting an early start to the celebrations (the official holiday isn’t until Wednesday, June 19). It’s the 36th year for the local celebration, and it’s happening from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/NNBCAS.
Whiskey Myers, June 16: This Texas band is one of the biggest in the “red dirt” country scene of Texas that mixes both twang and heavy rock crunch. They are back in town for this show at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theatre, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $69-$159. For details, call 775-325-7401 or visit silverlegacyreno.com.
Northern Nevada weather, June 10-16
Monday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-90s in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the low to mid-90s in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Thursday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the mid-40s at higher elevations.
Saturday-Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s in the valleys and in the mid-70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the low 40s at higher elevations
Northern Nevada roads, June 10-16
U.S. 395, Gardnerville: The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville on Monday between Waterloo Lane and First Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in either direction; drivers should expect moderate delays.
I-580, south Reno: Southbound I-580 will see lane reductions near the Summit Mall while crews flatten bridge transitions over South Virginia Street. Overnight lane reductions will take place between Mt. Rose Highway and South Meadows Parkway between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., with periodic overnight ramp closures at Mt. Rose Highway, South Meadows Parkway and Damonte Ranch Parkway, through early summer.
Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand the stretch of Steamboat Parkway from four lanes to six between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.
U.S. 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue be reduced to two lanes on U.S. 395 through mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen U.S. 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The on-ramp at Panther Valley north of Reno will be closed through late 2024.
U.S. 395 north of Topaz Lake: Single-lane closures will take place in one-mile sections from the state line to Ray May Way between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays through August as NDOT repaves the roadway. Reduced speed limits will be in place. Drivers should expect travel delays of up to 30 minutes.
Mark Earnest contributed to this report.
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There’s a debate over on Reddit right now about how dogs should be kept on leashes around town, on trails, or anywhere in public that’s not a dog park.
I should clarify: When I say “debate,” I mean that several users have created posts about how dogs should be kept on leashes, and almost every response is 100% in agreement.
Go ahead and look at the posts; nobody’s putting together a spirited defense of letting their pets run around licking strangers and pooping on nature. With that kind of general consensus, I’d want to say that leashing our dogs is one of Reno-Sparks’ “unwritten rules.”
Except for two things: One, this rule is very much written (see Chapter 95.220 of the Washoe County Code: “Owners must have animals leashed no more than 6 feet in length and under immediate control at all times.”)
And also: The phrase “unwritten rules” implies that everyone goes along with it without even thinking. But we’ve all interacted with dog owners on local trails, letting their giant furballs knock over toddlers or chase goslings through the wetlands.
“Aw, he’s just a big puppy!” they’ll say, followed up with a halfhearted, “Down, Barnaby.”
Clearly, leashing dogs is not an unwritten rule because it’s constantly being broken. A true unwritten rule for hiking trails would be something that rarely ever gets broken, like “wear pants at all times.” Really, the leash thing is more like a wish list for society, alongside such things as:
- Don’t mow before 8 a.m.
- Signal your turns and lane changes.
- Merge when you see a lane closure ahead, not at the last minute. (Yes, make all your arguments about how last-minute merging saves space. It all amounts to “I’m going to cut ahead of everyone else and pretend that it’s for the greater good.”)
- If you’re driving a large vehicle, park at the far end of the lot.
- Several more things about driving, actually.
But let’s move on. I’ve been wracking my brain to think of actual “unwritten rules” for Northern Nevada that outsiders might not grasp right away, and I didn’t come up with many. But here goes:
It’s not rude to keep your favorite spots a secret, even from friends and family: Got a favorite local park or Lake Tahoe beach? You’re not even required to tell your own mother about it, because word will get out and everything will be ruined. We value our personal space, and the community is too small to keep anything under wraps.
Side note: You can’t do this with businesses, because you need your burrito spot to stay crowded and busy. If nobody goes to your secret hot springs, it’s not going to suddenly go out of business and turn into a vape shop.
On Tahoe beaches, you can claim one beach towel’s worth of space per person, and that’s it: If word gets out about your favorite beach, you’ll have to start your day battling for a parking spot (bonus unwritten rule: You can’t reserve a parking spot by standing in it.)
The slightly less annoying ― but still difficult ― territory battle will be on the beach itself. Everyone but you will have a pop-up tent, several coolers and some sort of sound system. But societal convention dictates that any group can only claim the square footage of one beach towel per person, and leave ample space to walk between their beach site and the next one over.
Twenty minutes is a long drive in Reno-Sparks, but four hours is completely reasonable if you’re heading out of town: Recent transplants from more urban places like the Bay Area or Las Vegas will drive for 45 minutes to get to the one Target they like best. Around here, that sounds like hell.
On the other hand, driving for several hours to go see ichthyosaur skeletons or attend a Basque festival or go to a Giants game is completely reasonable. I can’t explain why this is. It might have something to do with hatred of stoplights.
Settle in a bit before complaining about outsiders: Yes, we know you just got here, and you want to prove your worthiness by complaining about Californians or Southern Nevadans, because that’s our local sport.
On average, we’re not nearly as closed off as people say; only about one-quarter of Nevadans were actually born here, so most of us know what it’s like to be the new kid. But at least wait until you’ve unloaded the last box from your U-Haul before you start griping about how new arrivals are pricing everyone out.
You, on the other hand ― you, the person reading this article right now! ― know a lot more unwritten rules for Northern Nevada. Either that, or you have ideas on what should be unwritten rules. Send them my way at bmcginness@rgj.com, and we’ll debate all of them next week.
Guys, we’re bringing back Shopko
What lost places in Reno-Sparks should we bring back? That’s the question I posed last week; here’s what you said:
Let’s start with department store ShopKo, which had the highly underrated slogan, “Say hello to a good buy.” We had three ― on South Virginia, Mae Anne and Oddie Boulevard. Lauri Ferguson wrote in to compliment the selection, and noted “their products lasted too.” Sadly, the entire chain disappeared nearly a decade ago, so bringing them back might be the heaviest lift ever.
“Bring back Famous Murphy’s,” wrote E. Pollard. “Can’t believe it ever closed and was then bulldozed and has been an empty dirt lot for more than 25 years.”
For the record, it’s actually been 18 years since it closed and 11 years since it was bulldozed, but the point stands.
“The purpose of the demolition is to make way for a new development being planned at this site,” developers told the RGJ in 2015. Anyway, it’s still an empty lot.
And finally, I had lamented over the lost Century Theaters dome on South Virginia, but Kurt Kinder mentioned one even more venerable, but equally lost: the Granada Theater, which originally opened in 1916, burned down in 1953 and reopened in 1954. It was torn down in 1997 and is now the site of the Palladio.
Brett McGinness is the engagement editor for the Reno Gazette Journal. He’s also the writer of The Reno Memo — a free newsletter about news in the Biggest Little City.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada veterans who say they were exposed to radiation and toxic chemicals at the Nevada Test and Training Range are one step closer to getting recognized and help.
Senator Jacky Rosen and Congresswoman Susie Lee are introducing an updated “Forgotten Veterans Act,” now renamed the Sergeant Dave Crete Forgotten Veterans Act, to force the Defense Department to document contamination on the range and identify every service member who served there.
Veterans say years of classified work have kept them from proving their exposure and getting VA benefits, even as they deal with cancer and other serious illnesses.
Under the bill, the Pentagon would have to formally list the range as contaminated, unmask where veterans served the VA, and clear up a path for them and their families to qualify for care and compensation.
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The City of Reno and the Reno Police Department are mourning the loss of Detective Thomas Lopey, who served the department for nearly 13 years and was known for his dedication, leadership, and mentorship.
Lopey also served four years in the U.S. Army as an infantry mortarman, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and later continued his service in the National Guard as a combat engineer.
He began his law enforcement career with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office before joining RPD, where he worked in patrol, the Regional Gang Unit, SWAT, and later became a detective. He also served as president of the Reno Police Protective Association for three years.
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City and police leaders praised Lopey as a committed public servant whose work strengthened both the department and the community. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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