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community   -   Apr 06, 2026 April 2 CAB Meeting Failure
April 2 CAB Meeting Failure

Apparently, from the Washoe County Website, there are no minutes from the April 2, 2026 South Valleys CAB Citizens Advisory Board) meeting because there was no quorum by the members. This is unfortunate because there are many issues to deal with in the South Valleys and we need more public

by Rick Cooper
Apr 06, 2026 Wildlife on the Highways
Wildlife on the Highways

Spring is here and there is a lot of activity in the hills with the deer, horses, rabbits, bicyclists and other wildlife roaming around which includes crossing our roads and highways to get to those new sprouts on the other side. Here's a reminder to drive cautiously especially

by Rick Cooper
About   -   Apr 06, 2026 Contact Us!

email washoevalley@gmail.com with your comments, ideas, meetings, news, observations and suggestions. We are looking for aspiring writers on the topics of life in South Washoe Valley south of Hwy 431. Also news, events, history, photos, etc. Community is one of the things that makes our area special. washoevalley@

by Rick Cooper
community   -   Apr 06, 2026 Washoe City Cemetery Cleanup
Washoe City Cemetery Cleanup

The Washoe City cemetery at the corner of Joy Lake Rd and Old US 395 in Washoe City is one of the last remnants of Washoe City that was once the biggest town in Washoe County in the 1860s. By the 1870s the town was already in decline and the

by Rick Cooper
Mar 27, 2026 Area of Interest
Area of Interest

The south county area is once again feeling the high pressure of regional development. Many of these projects affect residents outside their boundaries. The proposed Sierra Reflections 960 home development west of Pleasant Valley and North of Washoe Valley for instance. Residents and experts have identified potential regional negative effects

by Rick Cooper
development   -   Mar 27, 2026 Next Phase of Sierra Reflections
Next Phase of Sierra Reflections

A note from Washoe Valley alliance on the next phase of the Sierra Reflections development controversy.-editor. "People have been asking about next steps in the Sierra Reflections process.Sierra Reflections is a project of Regional Significance based upon number of houses, traffic generated and some other issues. As

by Rick Cooper
development   -   Mar 25, 2026 Steamboat Business Park
Steamboat Business Park

Plans are underway for a new business park at the southeast corner of Geiger Grade Rd and South Virginia. Tentative plans show self storage buildings as well as office space. From the developer via LoopNet.com: Steamboat Business Park is a mixed-use commercial development designed for high-traffic retail

by Rick Cooper
development   -   Mar 25, 2026 580 South Plans
580 South Plans

The warehouse development at the southwest corner of Mt Rose Hwy and South Virginia Street is a mixed use development with potentially apartments and commercial businesses. Renderings show two more warehouse or office buildings. Also at the top of the illustration above, on the western side of the project there

by Rick Cooper
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