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Picon has said it before — nothing says “party unity” like Republicans fighting Republicans. For years, the local GOP has operated like an exclusive club. Loyalty isn’t encouraged; it’s enforced. Support the approved candidate or risk being shown the door. That’s been the pattern. Enter the curiou
Read the articleIf timing is everything, then today’s Sparks City Council meeting may feel like the Sparks city manager’s worst nightmare. Because hanging over the dais is not just an agenda — it’s a question no one seems eager to ask out loud. On Friday night, Sparks City Councilmember Joe Rodriguez was reported
Read the articleAfter reading Mike’s Reno Report today, it’s clear he laid out Bruce Parks’ worldview of Republicans and Republican politics far more eloquently than Picon ever could. And as Mike correctly pointed out, the problem isn’t that Parks lacks passion or spirit—it’s that he doesn’t do the homework.
Read the articleAfter reading Mike’s Reno Report this morning, we thought we’d add a few observations from Monday night’s Washoe County Republican Central Committee meeting (January 27, 2026). You know—the one chaired by Bruce Parks, who has a habit of politically excommunicating Republicans who don’t fall in line,
Read the articleA recently listed Reno home at 1620 Harold Drive is raising eyebrows over what appears to be a dramatic four-month flip, advertised renovations, and unanswered questions about permits, zoning, and disclosure requirements. The property, APN 002-261-07, was purchased on August 20, 2025, for $267,000,
Read the articleTonight’s City of Reno Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory meeting includes a big agenda item: the proposed closing or repurposing of several Washoe County schools located in Ward 3. One of the presenters? Washoe County School Board Trustee Beth Smith.
Read the articleReno Mayor Hillary Schieve spent the holiday season in New York City—was it part vacation, part brand promotion—repping her sunscreen business alongside her business partner—heck we don’t know but we enjoy the images . Big-city backdrop, big inflatable Spooge marketing props, and plenty of photo ops
Read the articleSo let’s clear this up. I’m being told the Republicans aren’t supporting me because I print articles calling them out. Correction: the real Republicans ar e . The ones who open their homes, host fundraisers, knock on doors, make calls, and grind through campaign season without a title or a Facebo
Read the articleWhen silence isn’t an option: Devon Reese accidentally confirms he reads Mike’s Reno Report. Or he sure did about the loss of Harrah’s xx and downtown Boise. It turns out Councilmember Devon Reese does read Mike’s Reno Report — or at least reads it closely enough to feel compelled to respond. No
Read the articleBeefy’s Burger Joint says it plainly: the building needs major repairs — plumbing, flooring, and essential maintenance that simply can’t wait. Because of it, they’ve had to temporarily close their doors. For a neighborhood spot with loyal customers, that’s heartbreaking.
Read the articleWe so enjoy trolling social media posts and frankly can’t believe what elected officials put up online. Our favorites are Reno Councilmember Devon Reese and Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson, but Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark is moving up. We saw Commissioner Mike Clark’s post celebrating that Eddie
Read the articleSo who watched the Reno City Council Meeting - we did. And our take away … Councilmember Kathleen Taylor finally snapped about downtown Reno — and honestly, it was the most enthusiasm we’ve seen on the council dais since someone mentioned their free catered lunch arrived.
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