Yearly Archives: 2020
On The Job: Essential businesses bring people together during pandemic
Despite many businesses being closed, or operating with employees working from home, the factories and warehouses at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center appear full to the brim.
Treat COVID-19 like a natural disaster (opinion)
OPINION: I am pleading with the folks who are still having doubts to do everyone a favor and stay home. Not just for you, but for all of us.
Historical Society solicits community stories to document pandemic for future generations
Nevada Historical Society is collecting the living history of the coronavirus pandemic to document history for future generations.
Day 25 – You live where?
Karl take us on a jaunt around Reno's neighborhoods, including the 2-4, Sproul and Conductor Heights.
Need for student computers sparks community-wide effort
Nearly 16,000 area students do not have access to a computer at home, making getting and submitting assignments in the time of “shelter-at-home” an extra challenge.
Finding a friend: Marley’s story
Marley, a longtime fixture at the Nevada Humane Society, was recently adopted and has become the official mascot of the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center.
Governor: New directive limits church activities, golf courses ordered to close
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak followed through on a threat made Monday: If people don't practice social distancing, he'll tighten restrictions.
Application period opens for new low-income senior housing
A new affordable housing complex for seniors began accepting resident applications this week to prepare for leasing, which is slated to start this summer.
Examining the COVID-19 outbreak at Willow Springs | KUNR
At Willow Springs, a residential treatment facility in Reno, 24 youth and 11 staff have tested positive for COVID-19. One staff member has died.
Day 24 – Champagne & Hartman
Karl's curation of stories begotten by other stories is stymied by the rules of Facebook, but those stories are alive and well at the Sparks Heritage Museum.