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Picon Press Staff 10/24/23 Picon Press Staff 10/24/23

Numbers Don’t Lie

Over the past twelve-to-fifteen months, an unsettling trend has taken hold at the 9th Street Senior Center, as it has increasingly become a haven for homeless seniors. This demographic shift has not only posed challenges but has also contributed to the existing concerns faced by the senior citizens who were once the primary users of the facility. The very individuals who have instilled fear seem to be the homeless seniors who have seemingly taken control of the center. Understanding the reasons behind this shift calls for a dialogue with County Manager Eric Brown who seems to just keep passing the buck.

Picon Press Staff 10/20/23 Picon Press Staff 10/20/23

City of Reno Has No Responsive Records

When this resident sent us the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department highly redacted Domestic Battery report we realized why City of Reno’s Public Information Office Landon Miller stated, “The reason why there is no responsive records is because the call was handed to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, as the request itself states.”

Picon Press Staff 10/17/23 Picon Press Staff 10/17/23

Compromise Clara, who exactly dredged up appointed Commissioner Clara Andriola?

A little nudge from Red Rock….

Picon Press Staff 10/16/23 Picon Press Staff 10/16/23

TANSTAAFL (There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch)

For over 40 years, Washoe County Senior services has prided itself on serving seniors in the community. With their vision of “Living Well. Aging Well,” they have intended to provide excellent care and support to elderly individuals. However, an incident that took place at the 9th Steet Senior Center on September 28, 2023, raises questions about the sincerity of their claims. The real question is whether or not Washoe County Government genuinely cares about the well-being of seniors.

Picon Press Staff 10/15/23 Picon Press Staff 10/15/23

Sparks is on a Spending Spree*

Former City Manager Neil Krutz attended the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education program in June 2022, at a cost of nearly $20,000. Interestingly, Krutz was later "let go" by the Sparks City Council in September 2023. This raises the question of whether the hefty expense of this course was justified, considering his subsequent departure from the position. Is this simply courses taken that allow for resume building as Reno City Councilmember Devon Reese has done, as soon as the course was over it was on his LinkedIn page.

Picon Press Staff 10/10/23 Picon Press Staff 10/10/23

A Bowl of Chowder

Councilmember Devon Reese's decision to attend the Harvard Kennedy School's program for individuals in 2023 has raised concerns about the use of taxpayer money.

Picon Press Staff 10/9/23 Picon Press Staff 10/9/23

Hillary Schieve vs Sparks Sports Center, LLC dba Total Sports CV-N-01-0222-ECR-RAM

Intriguingly, Mayor Hillary Schieve's façade of legal inexperience starts to crumble upon closer examination. Despite her claims to the contrary, it seems that her proficiency in hiring lawyers and dealing with lawsuits is more substantial than meets the eye. This lawsuit dates back to April 6, 2001.