Living in Washoe Valley for 27 years we've always enjoyed Davis Creek Regional Park on the northwest side of the valley. It's been a place to enjoy a forest environment with a pond, creeks and towering pines in our otherwise high desert area. On September 7,
by Rick Cooper
We've received the following dispatches on the date of the Regional Planning Commission meeting to approve or deny the Sierra Reflections project. "We have received an email from Jeremy Smith, TMRPA Director, that the current plan is to change the date of the Sierra Reflections hearing by
by Rick Cooper
News 4 reports that Three adults, one child and two dogs were displaced after a fire in Washoe Valley on Monday afternoon. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) put out a fire in Washoe Valley on Ormsby Lane shortly after 1 p.m. on April 6." This was in
by Rick CooperApparently, 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
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 Cooperemail [email protected] 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
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
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
Living in Washoe Valley for 27 years we've always enjoyed Davis Creek Regional Park on the northwest side of the valley. It's been a place to enjoy a forest environment with a pond, creeks and towering pines in our otherwise high desert area. On September 7,
by Rick Cooper
From Washoe Valley Alliance: We have received word that 05/28/26 is a firm date for the Regional Planning Commission (TMRPC) to hear the Sierra Reflections issue. This will most likely be heard in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Exact Time uncertain now but usually evening.The Agenda for
We've received the following dispatches on the date of the Regional Planning Commission meeting to approve or deny the Sierra Reflections project. "We have received an email from Jeremy Smith, TMRPA Director, that the current plan is to change the date of the Sierra Reflections hearing by
email [email protected] 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@
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
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
It was in response to the threat posed by the Sierra Reflections development at that time. Local residents were alarmed that the large development proposed for the old Pagni Ranch west of Pleasant Valley and north of Washoe Valley would create changes that threatened our rural lifestyle. The main concern
Living in Washoe Valley for 27 years we've always enjoyed Davis Creek Regional Park on the northwest side of the valley. It's been a place to enjoy a forest environment with a pond, creeks and towering pines in our otherwise high desert area. On September 7,
by Rick Cooper
We've received the following dispatches on the date of the Regional Planning Commission meeting to approve or deny the Sierra Reflections project. "We have received an email from Jeremy Smith, TMRPA Director, that the current plan is to change the date of the Sierra Reflections hearing by
by Rick Cooper
News 4 reports that Three adults, one child and two dogs were displaced after a fire in Washoe Valley on Monday afternoon. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) put out a fire in Washoe Valley on Ormsby Lane shortly after 1 p.m. on April 6." This was in
by Rick CooperApparently, 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
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 Cooperemail [email protected] 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
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
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