A zoning amendment that would have allowed for hundreds of homes and commercial development near Swan Lake was rejected this week by the Reno City Council.
Carla O'Day

Carla O'Day
Carla has an undergraduate degree in journalism and more than 10 years experience as a daily newspaper reporter. She grew up in Jacksonville, Fla., moved to the Reno area in 2002 and wrote for the Reno Gazette-Journal for 8 years, covering a variety of topics. Prior to that, she covered local government in Fort Pierce, Fla.
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The Reno City Council on Wednesday named a deputy city attorney to fill a vacant seat on the Reno Municipal Court during a special meeting.
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Reno’s city manager said understanding technicalities can be challenging when acknowledging a recent open meeting law violation by the council.
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Washoe County has struggled with logistical issues in getting locals vaccinated for COVID-19, in part because unreliability in the supply chain.
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Washoe County on Tuesday swore in its newest commissioner, along with several other elected officials, during a special meeting.
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‘Fighting COVID Together’ to air Wednesday as Washoe encourages public to take virus seriously
By Carla O'DayBy Carla O'DayWashoe County Commissioners heard numerous public comments from those frustrated with COVID-19 restrictions, but urged unity.
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El concejo de Reno nombra a cuatro finalistas para juez de la corte municipal
By Carla O'DayBy Carla O'DayEl concejo municipal de Reno nombró el 2 de diciembre a cuatro finalistas para ocupar un puesto vacante en la corte municipal.
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The Reno City Council on Wednesday agreed to transfer 4 acres of land to a developer who plans to build affordable senior housing.
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County commissioners give manager raise, bonus after positive review
By Carla O'DayBy Carla O'DayWashoe County Manager Eric Brown received high marks Tuesday during his annual evaluation, with all five commissioners noting he exceeds their expectations.
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The Washoe County Health District on Tuesday reported the first local hantavirus death this calendar year.