Reno historian, Dr. Alicia Barber, discusses with us some of the big development issues facing Reno, including what changes are planned for the Powning District.
Bob Conrad
Bob Conrad
Bob Conrad is publisher, editor, and co-founder of This Is Reno. He has served in communications positions for various state agencies and earned a doctorate from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2011, where he completed a dissertation on social media, journalism and crisis communications. In addition to managing This Is Reno, he holds a part-time research appointment for the Mineral County University of Nevada Extension office.
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County officials are warning — again — not to get complacent about the spread of COVID-19. The Truckee Meadows COVID Risk Meter is back in the high range after increased transmissions of the virus.
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County shuts down home “providing food to the community” for code violation
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradWashoe County last week shut down the Sun Valley “Karma Porch” house that was providing food and clothing to needy people in the community.
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Long rider Samantha Szesciorka is hitting dusty Nevada trails again. This time, she’ll be traveling on horseback from Las Vegas to Carson City.
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Assembly bill would make Washoe County school board partially appointed
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradA bill making its way through the Nevada Legislature would make some school board trustees appointed versus being elected.
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Washoe County District Health Officer Kevin Dick today said there’s been a slight uptick statewide of COVID-19 cases.
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El jefe de policía se resiste a contratar trabajadores sociales como parte del aumento presupuestario
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradEl jefe de policía de Reno, Jason Soto, se negó este martes a contratar trabajadores sociales para ayudar a los oficiales de policía.
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Police chief balks at hiring social workers as part of proposed budget increase
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradReno Police Chief Jason Soto today balked at hiring social workers to assist police officers.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak today announced a two-month extension to the state’s eviction moratorium.
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Evento de voleibol de escuela secundaria”Celebración de la vida”, vinculado a la propagación de la variante COVID-19 del Reino Unido
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradUna celebración del evento de la vida y las actividades de la liga de voleibol de la escuela secundaria han llevado a la propagación de la variante B.1.1.7 COVID-19 en el condado de Washoe, anunciaron este jueves funcionarios de salud.