By james art 
Washoe County Deputy Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald talks about the election
Washoe County Deputy Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald talks early voting and preparing for Election Day with RGJ on October 30, 2024.
Election Day is this Tuesday, November 5th, and the calendar is clear – no concerts, no school for Washoe County students, and the weather forecast calls for a pretty routine day.
If you plan to vote, you can visit washoecounty.gov/voters to register and find a polling place.
Need help getting there? RTC Washoe provides free transit service on Election Day to get you to the polling booth.
Want to track election results? Visit rgj.com on Tuesday and throughout the week for the latest updates.
Here’s what else is expected in northwestern Nevada for the week of November 4-10, 2024.
Events in Northern Nevada, November 4-10
Black Lips, November 6: One of the big names in the turn-of-the-century neo-garage rock movement, this band from Georgia used quite a bit of shock, outrage and outright noise in their music and public persona. You can see what it’s all about at 8pm 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, November 6: After making waves in the emo-punk community for part of the 1910s, this Boston group split up in 2020. It didn’t take long, however, as they are now back together and touring the country this year. They will play at 8 pm at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., Reno. Tickets are $18-$20. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.
Rouvlo, November 7: Another current big name on the bass music scene, this DJ/producer will play at 10pm at Dead Ringer Analog Bar, 432 E. 4th St., Reno. Tickets are $10-$20. Details at facebook.com/drabreno.
KC and the Sunshine Band, November 8: Keyboardist and singer Harry Casey still leads this funk/disco group on the theater circuit, playing their No. 1 hits from the ’70s like “Get Down Tonight,” “Please Don’t Go” and “I’m Your Boogie Man.” ” They will play at 8pm at the Grand Theatre, 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 Cruz, November 9: With original members David Jenkins (vocals and guitar) and Corey Lerios (keyboards) still part of the band, this pop-rock group still plays their hits from the 70s and 80s, including Love Will Find A Way ” and “Whatcha Gonna Do?” The band plays at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the Boomtown Casino Hotel, 2100 Garson Road, Verdi. Tickets are $40-$100. For details, call 775-345-8520 or visit boomtownreno.com.
Joe Coy, November 9: With acting and voice-over roles already part of his career, this comedian still tours theaters sharing his distinctive style of observational comedy. Koy makes them laugh at 7:30pm at Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 US Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $50-$90. For details, call 775-589-2056 or visit tahoeblueeventcenter.com.
Weather in Northern Nevada, November 4-10
monday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s in the higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the low 30s in the valleys and in the 20s to 30s in the higher elevations.
Election Day Tuesday: Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s in the higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the mid-20s in the valleys and in the mid-10s to mid-20s in the higher elevations.
Wednesday: Sunny and cooler, with highs in the low 40s in the valleys and in the mid-30s to mid-40s in the higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-20s in the valleys and in the mid-20s to mid-20s in the higher elevations.
Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with highs in the 50s in the valleys and in the 40s to 50s in the higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the upper 20s in the valleys and in the upper 10s to 20s on higher ground.
friday: Sunny and warmer, with highs near 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s in higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s to high 30s.
Saturday: A mix of clouds and sun, with highs near 60 in the valleys and around 50 in higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the 20s to 30s in the 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 showers overnight, with lows in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the mid-20s to mid-30s in the higher elevations.
Roadworks in Northern Nevada, November 4-10
I-80, West Reno: Lane reductions and overnight ramp closures will continue as part of a multi-year project to repave and improve the stretch of freeway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane changes and speed reductions.
Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: Alley and road closures will be in 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.
Steamboat Parkway, South Reno: Crews will widen Steamboat Parkway from four lanes to six between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway by November.
US 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue to be reduced to two lanes on 395 until mid-2025 due to work by NDOT to widen 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The ramp at Panther Valley, north of Reno, will be closed until the end of 2024. Watch for intermittent ramp closures at night.
Mark Earnest contributed to this report.