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Well, folks, break out the campaign buttons — because yes, Devon Reese is officially running for Reno mayor. And if you feel like you’ve seen this movie before, you probably have. The script hasn’t changed much: big promises, bigger fundraising asks, and that ever-present question — who’s Reno reall
Read the articleHow sad is this? A recent opinion in This Is Reno reminded us of something that Councilmember Devon Reese never seems to understand: when you sign up for public office, you don’t get to pick and choose which residents you’ll interact with. You wanted the appointment. Then you wanted the election.
Read the articleThe Reno mayoral race is starting to look crowded – or at least noisy – with three more hopefuls “exploring” the idea of running . But here’s the question: where have these would-be leaders been? Not at the late-night City Council marathons. Not at the Planning Commission showdowns. Not at the Nei
Read the articleFinding out what the Nevada Police Union pays their vendors is like hunting for Jimmy Hoffa’s burial site, Genghis Khan’s tomb, and the Vatican’s secret archives—all at once. But thanks to a stealth reader with an eye for details, the mystery just cracked open. Buried in an IRS filing on ProPublica
Read the articleOn September 10th, the Reno City Council will hold the first reading of its ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs ) —the supposed superhero solution to affordable housing. A second reading will follow two weeks later. But here’s the plot twist: without one critical safeguard—banning short-ter
Read the articleIf Reno politics had a royal court, case CV25-01334 would be the scandal of the season. Picture it: a wine bar, an elderly gentleman, and a Reno City Councilmember with 2026 mayoral dreams—except the evening allegedly turned from small talk to small brawl, and now we’re all waiting for the tapes.
Read the articleYou almost have to admire the irony. Why is Barrett Resources representing the anti-development group Save Lakeridge while simultaneously cashing checks from the City of Sparks to push a lands bill that’s entirely about promoting development? Save Lakeridge — that plucky group of homeowners dead-s
Read the articleIt’s getting crowded in the sky over Somersett. Between the automated license plate readers quietly capturing comings and goings, and now the appearance of a recreational drone — allegedly launched by the Somersett Homeowners Association — it seems Big Brother no longer needs a badge or a warrant.
Read the articleWhile some local media was busy chasing cones at Keystone, a summer storm on Sunday, July 27 dumped hail, lightning, and a flood into downtown Reno—oh, and possibly swept away parts of the Arlington Bridge construction site. But you wouldn’t know that from your local media or the City of Reno, howev
Read the articleThere’s a familiar smell wafting through Reno politics again, and it’s not sagebrush or summer wildfire smoke — it’s the scent of undeclared conflicts and developer dollars. Former Reno Planning Commissioner J.D. Drakulich, a rumored, un-declared candidate for City Council Ward 2, has found himself
Read the articleRichard Jay—board‑hopper, Downtown Reno Partnership booster and social‑media hype man for Mayor Hillary Schieve—recently gushed that Reno is “doing a good job” downtown.¹ For residents staring at boarded‑up buildings, police lights and fresh pink slips, that appraisal lands about as well as a neon a
Read the articleIf you’ve spent five minutes on Nextdoor lately, you’ve likely seen the name Shaun Mullin —keyboard warrior, neighborhood watchdog, and unofficial spokesperson for everyone sick of seeing Reno carved up like a real estate buffet. This week’s target? The Hello World project—an ironically named de
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