Summary of the deliberations of the County Commissioners before their 3-2 decision to approve Sierra Reflections Leading up to the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Regional Planning Commission to approve the Sierra Reflections Application, here's a summary of the discussion leading up the the County Commissioners
by Rick Cooper
Locals thronged to enjoy community and meet with local agencies at event. On a beautiful Spring day along the shore of Washoe Lake, neighbors gathered to reunite with friends after the winter, meet new ones and bring fresh questions and comments to local agencies that work in the South County.
by Rick Cooper
Beneficial Gopher snakes are showing up in local yards 3' Gopher snake seen crossing a local patio this last week. Reports are coming of gopher snake sightings in the area of South Washoe County. The sub-species Great Basin Gopher Snake are native and common to Western Nevada. Despite
by Rick CooperFollowing our coverage of the area south of Highway 431 (Mt Rosie Hwy) we’re reporting on the beginning of construction of Valage Senior Living. Located at 205 De Spain Lane, and bordered by Mt Rose Hwy to the north and Wedge Parkway to the south, it is an assisted
by Rick CooperThe fire science experts are reporting that the wildfire season will start early this year and last longer into the fall. Truckee's Sierra Sun reports that even though the Sierra received notably less snow, precipitation was near normal creating a "wet snow drought". This could create
by Rick Cooper
Senior County Planner Eric Young Explains Reduction To Required Findings Mr Young opened the Zoom workshop by explaining the background of the five "Findings" a developer must meet to get a proposed subdivision approved. The five findings are located in Section 408 of the development standards called the
by Rick Cooper
The nursery will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from April 30 through June 6. The Nevada Division of Forestry Conservation Nursery opens for the season on Thursday, April 30th with locally grown plants for sale. The nurseries focus is on locally viable plants
by Rick Cooper
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
by Rick Cooper
Summary of the deliberations of the County Commissioners before their 3-2 decision to approve Sierra Reflections Leading up to the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Regional Planning Commission to approve the Sierra Reflections Application, here's a summary of the discussion leading up the the County Commissioners
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@
Summary of the deliberations of the County Commissioners before their 3-2 decision to approve Sierra Reflections Leading up to the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Regional Planning Commission to approve the Sierra Reflections Application, here's a summary of the discussion leading up the the County Commissioners
by Rick Cooper
Locals thronged to enjoy community and meet with local agencies at event. On a beautiful Spring day along the shore of Washoe Lake, neighbors gathered to reunite with friends after the winter, meet new ones and bring fresh questions and comments to local agencies that work in the South County.
by Rick Cooper
Beneficial Gopher snakes are showing up in local yards 3' Gopher snake seen crossing a local patio this last week. Reports are coming of gopher snake sightings in the area of South Washoe County. The sub-species Great Basin Gopher Snake are native and common to Western Nevada. Despite
by Rick CooperFollowing our coverage of the area south of Highway 431 (Mt Rosie Hwy) we’re reporting on the beginning of construction of Valage Senior Living. Located at 205 De Spain Lane, and bordered by Mt Rose Hwy to the north and Wedge Parkway to the south, it is an assisted
by Rick CooperThe fire science experts are reporting that the wildfire season will start early this year and last longer into the fall. Truckee's Sierra Sun reports that even though the Sierra received notably less snow, precipitation was near normal creating a "wet snow drought". This could create
by Rick Cooper
Senior County Planner Eric Young Explains Reduction To Required Findings Mr Young opened the Zoom workshop by explaining the background of the five "Findings" a developer must meet to get a proposed subdivision approved. The five findings are located in Section 408 of the development standards called the
by Rick Cooper
The nursery will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from April 30 through June 6. The Nevada Division of Forestry Conservation Nursery opens for the season on Thursday, April 30th with locally grown plants for sale. The nurseries focus is on locally viable plants
by Rick Cooper
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
by Rick Cooper