Dog Valley Road, west and south of Verdi, generally makes the news every couple of years during the winter when someone trying to avoid road closures over Donner Summit gets stuck in the snow and requires rescue. It is also one of my favorite places when the Truckee River starts receiving higher elevation runoff. There…

Perhaps lightning striking the house while charging caused the sparking of transformation that no one could have predicted. As the smoke cleared, the Roomba’s circuits began to hum with newfound energy, aware of its surroundings in a way it had never been before. But with this awareness came a wild streak, an urge to roam…

My Cousin Elmo says, “Hide the women-folk! The White House says the Sniffer will visit Reno on Monday and Tuesday, March 18th and 19th.”

Recent disclosures stemming from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests have rocked the 2020 US presidential election narrative of being secure and points to Washoe County’s continuing involvement in election integrity. Evidence has emerged that a secretive election day phone call organized by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) included representatives from Dominion, ES&S,…

New data released by Sierra Nevada Realtors reveals a significant uptick in housing prices across northern Nevada during the first month of 2024, reflecting continued demand and a dynamic real estate market in the region. Robert Bartshe, 2024 President of Sierra Nevada Realtors, highlighted the positive trend, stating, “The start of 2024 showed us some…

My Cousin Elmo says, “My body is a filter. Just add coffee and sarcasm pours out.”

At the  Washoe County School District (WCSD) school board meeting on Tuesday, March 12, a contentious 6-0 vote unfolded, further highlighting the deepening divide among members as Trustee Jeff Church found himself at the center of the storm, as his efforts to address critical issues within the education system met resistance and accusations from his…

The empty stretch of U.S. Highway 50 highway stretched endlessly before her, the darkness of the night swallowing any hint of warmth or comfort. Her fingers gripped the steering wheel with a white-knuckled intensity as she navigated the straight, narrow road through the high desert. The only company she had was her thoughts. “Why did…

We worked hard all day, Tired to the bitter bone And came home to stay, In our comfortable shoes. At home, so comfortable and grand, Relaxing here — a life unplanned. Comfortable shoes. There is a desire to rest, Take a load off for a while, And as lazy does suggest Sit in this comfortable…

My Cousin Elmo says, “Haiti has been overtaken by a cannibal gang leader known as “Barbecue” who is “ready to sleep in the same bed as the devil.” I really don’t know why he has to drag Hillary Clinton into this.”