Now that the dust has settled, here's the unofficial (as of post date) results from the Nevada Secretary of State. Federal Offices US Representative to Congress, District 2 (Democratic): Teresa Benitez-Thompson with 45.70% percent of the vote with 17,676 votes from Washoe County. US Representative
by Rick Cooper
Join local residents for a cleanup of the Jumbo Grade Trailhead and road area.
by Rick Cooper
The Regional Planning Commission will continue to hear public comment on the subdivision next Tuesday at 6pm. Send in your comments, attend and show your concern and participation in the process, or register to speak. Come and learn about our great South Valleys area from expert speakers that have researched
by Rick Cooper
Guest Column by Washoe Valley resident Gayle Bowers Editors Note: Dog Rock is located on the south side of Eastlake Blvd near South Beach at Washoe Lake. Slide Mountain has been known to have landslides reported in the local press press since the 1860s and probably many times before that.
by Rick Cooper
Tragic Horse/Car Crash Washoe Lake Fencing Note: While technically the horses may be technically "estray" and/or feral, we will use the all-inclusive informal term "wild horses". Tragic Wild Horse/Car Crash. On May 30, at 3:47pm local authorities received a call about
by Rick Cooper
Planning Comm Meeting set for July 7, 2026 The property owner for this 40 acre parcel has applied for a "Master Plan and Regulatory Zoning Map Amendment for 40 acres in the Hwy 431 and Fawn Lane area. The existing zoning of 92% Rural Residential/8% Open Space will
by Rick Cooper
Meeting to be continued in two weeks Like Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Berra said, "It was like deja vu all over again." The 6pm meeting opened to an almost full house as there were some empty seats this time. The meeting opened with a small class for
by Rick Cooper
Washoe County is offering a Free Dog License Promotion For complete details go to the Washoe County Animal Services website.
by Rick CooperNow that the dust has settled, here's the unofficial (as of post date) results from the Nevada Secretary of State. Federal Offices US Representative to Congress, District 2 (Democratic): Teresa Benitez-Thompson with 45.70% percent of the vote with 17,676 votes from Washoe County. US Representative
by Rick Cooper
The proposed developments so far There's been a lot of discussion and confusion about what is going on at the Mt Rose and South Virginia Street intersection with all the development proposals in various stages of design and construction. We thought it would be informative to create a
A continually updated log of happenings connected with the Sierra Reflections Development Progress. June 25, 2026: Word is that an appeal of the TMRPA approval of the project is to be appealed with the deadline on July 2, 2026. The 10 member Governing Board of the TMRPA may meet in
The following is an AI prepared summary of the deliberations of the TMRPA Board members at the end of the June 15, 2026 meeting. This was after public comments, staff report, developer presentation and community attorney presentation. Chapter Two of our review of the proceedings is the deliberations. The video
An official fund has been established to help fund the continuing fight for our rural values and way of life in the South County. Here's how you can help. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PERTAINING TO THE SIERRA REFLECTIONS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Pleasant Steamboat Valleys Landowners Association PO Box 19201 Reno,
Review and analysis of the Regional Planning Board approval of the Sierra Reflections development from June 15, 2026. Method There's a lot to discuss about the disappointing actions and vote from our Regional Planning Commission's review and approval of the urban development in rural South Washoe
Meeting to be continued in two weeks Like Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Berra said, "It was like deja vu all over again." The 6pm meeting opened to an almost full house as there were some empty seats this time. The meeting opened with a small class for
Opinion by Thomas Daly M.A. MSc.Thomas Daly is a former Washoe County Planning Commissioner. When 1,800+ people weigh in on a development issue, you have ‘community involvement’. This is the case for the proposed 940 housing unit project known as Sierra Reflections in Washoe County’s Pleasant
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@
Now that the dust has settled, here's the unofficial (as of post date) results from the Nevada Secretary of State. Federal Offices US Representative to Congress, District 2 (Democratic): Teresa Benitez-Thompson with 45.70% percent of the vote with 17,676 votes from Washoe County. US Representative
by Rick Cooper
Join local residents for a cleanup of the Jumbo Grade Trailhead and road area.
by Rick Cooper
The Regional Planning Commission will continue to hear public comment on the subdivision next Tuesday at 6pm. Send in your comments, attend and show your concern and participation in the process, or register to speak. Come and learn about our great South Valleys area from expert speakers that have researched
by Rick Cooper
Guest Column by Washoe Valley resident Gayle Bowers Editors Note: Dog Rock is located on the south side of Eastlake Blvd near South Beach at Washoe Lake. Slide Mountain has been known to have landslides reported in the local press press since the 1860s and probably many times before that.
by Rick Cooper
Tragic Horse/Car Crash Washoe Lake Fencing Note: While technically the horses may be technically "estray" and/or feral, we will use the all-inclusive informal term "wild horses". Tragic Wild Horse/Car Crash. On May 30, at 3:47pm local authorities received a call about
by Rick Cooper
Planning Comm Meeting set for July 7, 2026 The property owner for this 40 acre parcel has applied for a "Master Plan and Regulatory Zoning Map Amendment for 40 acres in the Hwy 431 and Fawn Lane area. The existing zoning of 92% Rural Residential/8% Open Space will
by Rick Cooper
Meeting to be continued in two weeks Like Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Berra said, "It was like deja vu all over again." The 6pm meeting opened to an almost full house as there were some empty seats this time. The meeting opened with a small class for
by Rick Cooper
Washoe County is offering a Free Dog License Promotion For complete details go to the Washoe County Animal Services website.
by Rick Cooper