Monthly Archives: April, 2024
2024 “Biggest Business Expo Ever” presented by Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce (sponsored)
The Chamber has released additional details for the 2024 “Biggest Business Expo Ever,” set to highlight Chamber businesses on May 9th, 2024, from 10am-2pm at the Convention Center.
Five events in Reno this week: Bounce house madness and ballet
A massive bounce house extravaganza is scheduled this week at Meadowood Mall. There’s also a crafts and gifts show, local music and new choreography hosted by Sierra Nevada Ballet.
School Volunteer Week highlights local programs
Washoe County School District’s Board of Trustees proclaimed April 22 - 26 Public School Volunteer Week and heard updates on several volunteer programs within the district.
Editorial: Washoe County misses the mark on proposed changes to state laws
Washoe County wants to change state law to account for its out-of-date interpretation of whether autopsy reports are public records. County staff are going in the wrong direction.
Café Central celebrates the grand reopening of its bar with signature drinks
The bar is adjacent to the Café Central restaurant, which offers buffet dining and Chinese food mains 24/7 inside the casino.
Reno Housing Authority acquires property for low-income housing services
The Reno Housing Authority announced on Wednesday the acquisition of a new facility at 2287 Oddie Blvd. to be used as a resident services hub.
Video: NV Energy customers protest rate spikes
Ratepayers and advocates organized at the NV Energy headquarters on Thursday, April 25, to protest rate increases and what they called the lack of renewable energy from the power company.
Not so fast, Mr. Velto: Political expediency versus integrity (opinion)
In a recent op-ed, Reno attorney Alex Velto explained his decision to resign his position as a high-paid attorney with a prominent conservative law firm, Hutchison & Steffen. He didn't tell the whole story.
Reno Police Department credits new initiative for ‘substantial decrease’ in crime
Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance told Reno City Council members on Wednesday that the department’s new policing initiative, D.E.E.D.s, is a “new way of policing.”
Tribes in Nevada eligible for millions in Interior water infrastructure funding
In the last decade, Native American communities throughout Nevada have seen a significant increase in Safe Drinking Water Act violations due to failing infrastructure and paltry federal funding for tribes.