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The campaign season always finds its rhythm eventually—but in Northern Nevada, one of the first drumbeats is almost always the same: sign wars. Call it politics at street level. Call it territorial instinct dressed up in corrugated plastic. Or, if you’ve been around long enough, call it déjà vu. B
Read the articleIf you’re looking for a little excitement tonight, look no further. There’s a fundraiser for Devon Reese, reportedly backed by a room full of attorneys — and really, what could be more fun than that combination? But while the wine is flowing and the speeches are polished, the real action might be
Read the articleIf there’s one thing the local Republicans seem to struggle with lately, it’s getting their act together. Case in point: the annual debate series hosted by Red Move at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. This event is supposed to be a showcase — a place where Republican candidates present their idea
Read the articleIsn’t the judiciary supposed to be impartial? That’s the standard the public is told to expect: judges stay above the political fray, particularly during election season. At the very least, they’re expected to avoid the appearance of political favoritism or entanglements that could raise questions
Read the articleThere was an interesting sight at today’s meeting of the Community Homeless Advisory Board. Former Washoe County Manager Eric Brown — yes, the same Eric Brown who recently exited county government and is reportedly looking for his next professional chapter — made an appearance in the audience. A
Read the articleMemories of the 8 3rd Nevada Legislative Session came rushing back when we saw a notice for a Regional Fire Services Study meeting scheduled for March 19 . The meeting was pushed out by the City of Reno — which is interesting timing given the city is dealing with the ongoing issues surrounding
Read the articleWashoe Valley Residents Speak — But the Votes Were Already Counted … At the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 meeting of the Washoe County Commission, the setup on the dais appeared clear from the start. A trio had formed. Commissioners Alexis Hill, Clara Andriola, and Mariluz Garcia seemed poised to over
Read the articleWhen Grant Denton talks about accountability in his recent This Is Reno opinion, it’s hard not to laugh — not because accountability isn’t important, but because the people who have been asking Denton for accountability since May 2024 know how little of it they’ve received. Those were the women w
Read the articleAnd our readers made sure to point it out. Specifically, residents of Red Hawk — many of whom oppose the newly proposed housing development — contacted Picon after our story ran to highlight something we should have connected. Back in 2024, Washoe County Commissioner Clara Andriola reported“in-kin
Read the articleThe inbox at Picon has been busy lately. Dozens of emails and private messages have come in raising questions about a certain Washoe County commissioner and a private office located at Red Hawk Golf and Resort — and whether that proximity might be helpful to the developers behind a major new housin
Read the articleIt was surprising to see the recent gala celebration post from Step 1 prominently feature multiple photos of Grant Denton, the head of the Karma Box Project. The post raises a simple question: was Denton invited as a guest of the organization, or did he attend as a paying participant? The timing ma
Read the articleCredit where it’s due: Jackie Bryant showed a measure of appropriate gravity during yesterday’s press conference in Reno regarding the suspension of Chief Nance. Bryant appeared visibly affected—almost a little verklempt—which conveyed that the situation was serious and unsettling for the city’s lea
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