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In a dizzying twist of local political irony, Washoe County Library Trustee Marie Rodriguez — once a recipient of Commissioner Mike Clark’s support — appears to be smearing him as the secret ringleader of a so-called “mob” that attends commission meetings for about a year now. In a public email to
Read the articleLet’s rewind the tape on a little episode of government dysfunction that Washoe County officials would now really prefer we forget — but we won’t. At center stage is Sober 24 Testing Services, the county-run operation that was supposed to ensure accountability in the courts but instead became a h
Read the articleWe almost let out a sigh of relief when Washoe County Manager Eric Brown packed up and rode off into retirement. Not because we're ungrateful (well, maybe a little), but because we thought one particular pet project might quietly fade into the bureaucratic sunset: the Washoe Leadership Academy. You
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
Read the articleJuly 15, 2025 will go down in history—not for anything civic, legislative, or remotely government-related—but because SPOOGE officially launched its line of ultra-premium, sparkle-infused skincare products, including one we didn’t know we needed: glossy sunscreen for your butt cheeks. Yes, you re
Read the articleYes. Chris Hicks’s office has a full‑blown Public Information Officer (PIO)—paid by you, the taxpayer—spitting out press releases like pros. From launching a Twitter account in 2015 to promoting “felonious rioters” and Reno High pandemonium, it’s slick spin 24/7.
Read the articleThe Punch Line: When you've got budget shortfalls and big regulatory battles brewing, rolling the dice on lobbying is sometimes seen as the smarter bet than silent suffering—or public backlash.
Read the articleSpending Spree? Alexis Hill’s $75,000 discretionary blowout raised a few eyebrows. If Washoe County taxpayers are wondering where fiscal responsibility went, they might find it buried under a pile of discretionary receipts. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, just seven day s into the new fiscal year, Commis
Read the articlePicon had been told by an employee inside City of Reno Government the announcement there would be employee layoffs would be coming in early July 2025 - sure enough our intel was correct and the press release was issued yesterday regarding eight city employees positions being cut. Our inside intel sa
Read the articleWhy was the Media excluded from "transparency" effort following years of quality concerns Nothing says "we take senior nutrition seriously" quite like scheduling a crucial kitchen tour with two days notice during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, then excluding the media from
Read the articleTonight's developer-sponsored meeting promises all the transparency political contributions can ensure. Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to tonight's 5:30 PM spectacle at Lakeridge Golf Course, where the fine art of "developer-sponsored community engagement" takes center stage. Yes, i
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