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Picon would like to apologize for being absent for a few days. We know many of our readers were worried. Some wondered if we had been sued, arrested, banned from public meetings, or trapped in a Washoe County public records request. The truth is much simpler. We've been busy performing brain surge
Read the articleOne of the more amusing facts of this election season: Mike Leonard of Mike's Reno Report appears to have more followers than Devon Reese received votes. Think about that for a moment.
Read the articlePicon is always surprised when members of the media don't take a moment to verify campaign claims. Ward 2 Reno City Council candidate Vanessa Vaupel reportedly told KOLO she knocked on 1,000 doors. But did she really? Based on what we've heard from readers, it appears a more accurate description m
Read the articleFree Press Frenzy: Devon and Eddie Chase Headlines Picon is amused that today the City of Reno is holding a gathering to discuss data centers. Why? Because suddenly City Councilmember Devon Reese has discovered concerns about data centers after voting for them and accepting campaign contributions
Read the articleWe were not going to write about the City of Reno Ward 2 race because, frankly, it feels like nobody cares about some of these local races anymore. We see it in this race and over in the Ward 4 race in Sparks. We still cannot believe Sparks residents appear willing to embrace Adam Mayberry without a
Read the articleToday’s round in the courtroom between Eddie Lorton and Mike Leonard before Judge Pierre Hascheff raises a question plenty of Reno residents are probably asking: Is Justice Court really where campaign feuds and “Breaking Bad” memes belong? According to reporting from KUNR , the dispute centers
Read the articleThe City of Reno apparently has a new message for residents: Thank you for paying your city fees — now pay extra to pay them. Residents handling city bills online or by card are increasingly frustrated over service fees attached to credit card and debit card payments. Want to pay your sewer bill,
Read the articleSo let’s get this straight. Naomi Duerr is throwing her support behind Vanessa Vaupel—a candidate who’s been in Reno for, what, two years?
Read the articleAnd here’s where it gets even more interesting. If Eddie Lorton wants to talk about transparency, maybe he should start with his own backyard. Take a look at your C&E filing yesterday. What about his team? They can’t help you out?
Read the articleWhy does Michael Leonard and Mike’s Reno Report matter? Simple: people actually read it — and they act on it. In less than a year, Leonard has built a growing, loyal audience — especially among Republicans — and that influence is very real. Just ask Eddie Lorton. Leonard was once in Lorton’s co
Read the articleWe have had a bunch of readers asking us to post this application. Here you go.
Read the articleHigh-density development is knocking on the door of the Old Southwest—again. We were contacted about a sign that has been up on Plumb Lane near Jessie Beck Elementary, and residents should take notice. This isn’t just another project—it’s a preview of what the developer—working hand-in-hand with th
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