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Judge Accuses Robert Beadles Of ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ in Election Lawsuit, Dismisses Case

November 21, 2023 11:35 amNovember 21, 2023 6:55 pm

Carson District Judge James Russell ruled an election lawsuit brought by Reno resident and businessman Robert Beadles was without merit and dismissed the case “with prejudice” preventing subsequent refiling. Judge Russell also dismissed Beadle’s request for a change of venue noting that “he had never met Beadles or the people...

MLB Owners Unanimously Approve A’s Move To Las Vegas Amid Divided Fanfare

November 16, 2023 1:31 pmNovember 17, 2023 11:30 am

Today, MLB owners unanimously approved the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas to the cheers and jeers of various elected officials and Nevada-based organizations and activists. “Today is an incredibly difficult day for Oakland A’s fans,” Athletics owner John Fisher said. “It’s a great day for Las Vegas.” MLB commissioner...

ACLU NV Threatens Lawsuit Against City of Las Vegas ‘Order Out Corridor’ Bill

November 15, 2023 12:32 pmNovember 15, 2023 6:39 pm

In a unanimous vote held earlier today, The City of Las Vegas banned people convicted of crimes from parts of downtown, replicating a Clark County ordinance passed last year that enabled a similar prohibition on the Las Vegas Strip. The “order out corridor” bill, sponsored by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn...

Washoe County Enlists Equity Consultant to Combat Green House Gas Emissions

November 14, 2023 4:21 pmNovember 26, 2023 11:11 am

Washoe County has hired Fuse Corp to “develop plans to reduce emissions and improve climate resiliency across multiple sectors such as buildings, transportation, energy, food and waste.” The contract is in conjunction with the county’s launch of a Green Recovery Plan (see below) to conduct a community-wide green house gas...

OPINION: TRPA Ignores Environmental And Safety Concerns of North Shore Residents

November 10, 2023 12:18 pm

Yesterday the TRPA Advisory Planning Commission (APC) conceptually approved 946 housing units for extra height, density, coverage and inadequate parking. With only two dissenting votes, the APC moved to recommend the Phase Two Housing Amendments to TRPA’s Governing Board. This decision came following what one commission member said was “the most...

Bar Complaint Filed against Attorney Representing IVGID Recall Committees

November 6, 2023 1:57 pmNovember 6, 2023 2:48 pm

2:43 PM: The article has been updated to reflect comments from Attorney Jason Guinasso. The Globe has received an exclusive copy of a bar complaint filed against Attorney Jason Guinasso of Hutchison and Stephen PLLC citing conflicts of interest and gross misconduct. As reported by The Globe, Guinasso is representing...

Recall of IVGID Trustees Fail, Proponents File Appeal

November 2, 2023 9:44 amNovember 8, 2023 10:49 am

A divisive recall of two elected Trustees of the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) failed to meet the threshold for a special election. 1,801 signatures were needed for each petition, yet the Washoe County Registrar found the recall committee fell short by a narrow 75 signatures for Trustee Matthew...