Washoe County

Opinion: Why Am I Running For School Board

There are a handful of reasons why I’m running for the Washoe County School Board (WCSD). I’m running because the WCSD School Board’s lack of transparency in their meetings is hiding our schools’ failures from the public. School Board meetings are held at times when most working parents cannot attend...
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UNR Celebrates ‘UndocuWeek’ to Highlight Challenges, Successes of Undocumented Immigrants

In an email sent last week to students, faculty and staff, the University of Nevada, Reno announced a week-long celebration that will “highlight the stories, challenges, and successes experienced by undocumented members of the Wolf Pack Family.” Allies of the undocumented community are encouraged to attend various events throughout the...
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City of Reno To Consider Rezoning Single Family Neighborhoods To Allow for ‘Affordable Housing’

At tomorrow’s city council meeting, the City of Reno will consider rezoning single family neighborhoods in order to allow for “affordable housing” units, add exemptions for affordable housing projects, and expedite related building permit processes. The changes to zoning ordinances would allow for duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in single family...
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