The City of Reno has come under fire for its reluctance to disclose the locations of its security cameras, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. The city provided only a vague list of camera names with non-specific locations, citing the Nevada Public Records Act as justification for withholding detailed information. An unnamed records official refused…

Following a state primary riddled with glitches that further eroded voter confidence, Nevada Policy (formerly Nevada Policy Research Institute) released a 42-page paper outlining the need for bipartisan legislative action to address concerns and restore trust, security, and transparency in Silver State elections. The matter is underscored by Nevada’s ranking of dead last in Election…

The once-thriving manganese extraction site Three Kids Mine is getting a makeover as developer Lakemoor Ventures LLC sets its sights on redeveloping the abandoned land into a residential community. However, the project is not without controversy, as concerns regarding environmental hazards and public health implications emerge. With roots dating back to World War I, Three…

In total disregard for the law, Nevada Secretary of State Frisco Aguilar and a dozen legislators are flouting constitutional provisions with impunity. Article 4, Section 2 of Nevada’s constitution delineates that the legislature can only convene every other odd year for a maximum of 120 days. Yet, despite the absence of 2025 on our calendars,…

In a world that often pressures individuals to conform to societal norms, I think “fitting in” is overrated. The call for embracing individuality and uniqueness is gaining momentum, challenging the belief that conformity is a prerequisite for success and acceptance. The advocates for this perspective argue that the pressure to conform stifles creativity, hinders personal…

In 2023, prominent Nevada leaders embarked on extensive journeys to destinations spanning the globe courtesy of third-party organizations. Among the nearly 70 lawmakers and statewide elected officials, Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager stood out as the most traveled, with visits to Rio de Janeiro, Bayeux, Oslo, Dublin, and Mexico City, among others, amounting to nearly $39,000…

Peri & Sons Farms, headquartered in Yerington, has proposed an H-2A agricultural housing facility in Holtville, Cal., approved for seasonal employees. The plan, presented by Peri & Sons Farms of California LLC, in collaboration with California Desert Properties LLC, was recently approved by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 20. The proposed facility, slated for…

In my life, there was a time when fitting in was not just a desire but a necessity for survival. Looking back, I do not regret the years spent trying to be normal. Sometimes, you have to learn the rules before you can break them. It is a rite of passage. But why did I…

There is a striking parallel between findings from a 2018 audit of Reno city officials and ongoing financial improprieties in 2024. The audit, conducted internally, exposed numerous infractions, including undocumented donations to nonprofits, inappropriate travel authorizations, and excessive travel spending. The audit, conducted under the oversight of Internal City Auditor Emily Kidd, identified 49 instances…

You know it has gotten bad when people would rather live under a Communist dictatorship than in San Francisco. 87-year-old Rong Xin Liao, a Chinese immigrant residing in San Francisco, has decided to relocate to China after enduring multiple assaults in the city. In 2021, Liao fell victim to a brutal assault that resulted in…