Yearly Archives: 2022
America is in the middle of a labor mobilization moment – with self-organizers at Starbucks, Amazon, Trader Joe’s and Chipotle behind the union drive
Labor Day 2022 comes smack bang in the middle of what is increasingly looking like a pivotal year in the history of American unions.
Brief Digest: September 4, 2022
Consider this a sort of grab bag with links to some of the development-related stories in the news over the past week or so.
Huckleberry’s brings New Orleans to you
Early this year, Huckleberry’s took over the South Towne Crossing Mel’s Diner spot near Walmart in South Reno. Before that, it was a Denny’s.
Store-bought milkweed plants can expose monarch caterpillars to harmful pesticides
Milkweed plants purchased at retail nurseries across the United States were contaminated with pesticides harmful to monarch caterpillars that rely on milkweed.
PODCAST: Dying ducks and seniors getting shafted
A wildlife veterinarian explains why botulism is suspected in the regional water bodies and how that is impacting waterfowl.
Letter to the editor: Sept. 3, 2022
The recent committee which wrote the homelessness white paper I’m sure are good, earnest people who want to fix this problem. However, they were all homeless advocates first and foremost.
BBB: Avoid student loan forgiveness scams
A recent announcement by the Biden Administration will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. The Better Business Bureau said this “creates an excellent opportunity for scammers.”
Toxic algae returns to Virginia Lake
People and pets should avoid all contact with the water at Virginia Lake for at least the next two months, according to officials at the City of Reno.
Brewer’s Cabinet celebrates 10 years in business
Heard of Dirty Wookie beer? Then you know Brewer’s Cabinet Brew Pub.
AARP poll focusing on older voters shows slight lead for Cortez Masto, Sisolak
A newly released poll from AARP shows Nevada Democrats hold a narrow lead in the races for U.S. Senate and governor.