Last Friday evening a series events caused a mass Sheriffs Office response in the area of Jumbo Grade in New Washoe City. Initial Reports and Descriptions on Nextdoor Saturday Morning Preliminary reports on Nextdoor by citizens reported a chaotic scene with a traffic accident at the corner of Douglas Dr
by Rick Cooper
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection hosted a media seminar today at Washoe Lake to raise awareness on identifying hazardous conditions. Channel 2 News has a good article here covering the event. NDEPs website can be found here at www.nevadahabs.org and includes information on Harmful Algae Blooms (HABS)
by Rick Cooper
Washoe Valley Alliance celebrates our fabulous history with maps showcasing our Western Nevada heritage with interactive maps. The informative maps are at the Washoe Valley Alliance website here under the "Maps and Parks" tab.
by Rick Cooper
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
by Rick Cooper
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
by Rick Cooper
The flood that damaged 100 homes east of Reno reminds us that it can happen here, and has. In 1986 portions of New Washoe City were hit with thunderstorm caused flash floods twice, causing extensive damage to homes. Concentrated around Jumbo Grade and Partridge Drive, the thunderstorm deluges caused damage
by Rick CooperReviewing the transcript of the meeting while preparing Chapter 2 of my report I have some initial observations of the June 15 hearing. The developer evidently heard the rebuttal from the previous meeting that community speakers are not ignorants spouting opinions and feelings but giving real evidence. So this time,
by Rick Cooper
The BLM and the State of Nevada have released an interactive map of public lands they feel are disposable. Apparently the land would be transferred to state, county or local agencies to then be sold to private developers. The map is here. On the map below, the dark blotches are
by Rick Cooper
Last Friday evening a series events caused a mass Sheriffs Office response in the area of Jumbo Grade in New Washoe City. Initial Reports and Descriptions on Nextdoor Saturday Morning Preliminary reports on Nextdoor by citizens reported a chaotic scene with a traffic accident at the corner of Douglas Dr
by Rick Cooper
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@
The south county area is once again feeling the high pressure of regional development. Many of these projects affect residents outside their boundaries. The proposed Sierra Reflections 960 home development west of Pleasant Valley and North of Washoe Valley for instance. Residents and experts have identified potential regional negative effects
Last Friday evening a series events caused a mass Sheriffs Office response in the area of Jumbo Grade in New Washoe City. Initial Reports and Descriptions on Nextdoor Saturday Morning Preliminary reports on Nextdoor by citizens reported a chaotic scene with a traffic accident at the corner of Douglas Dr
by Rick Cooper
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection hosted a media seminar today at Washoe Lake to raise awareness on identifying hazardous conditions. Channel 2 News has a good article here covering the event. NDEPs website can be found here at www.nevadahabs.org and includes information on Harmful Algae Blooms (HABS)
by Rick Cooper
Washoe Valley Alliance celebrates our fabulous history with maps showcasing our Western Nevada heritage with interactive maps. The informative maps are at the Washoe Valley Alliance website here under the "Maps and Parks" tab.
by Rick Cooper
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
by Rick Cooper
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
by Rick Cooper
The flood that damaged 100 homes east of Reno reminds us that it can happen here, and has. In 1986 portions of New Washoe City were hit with thunderstorm caused flash floods twice, causing extensive damage to homes. Concentrated around Jumbo Grade and Partridge Drive, the thunderstorm deluges caused damage
by Rick CooperReviewing the transcript of the meeting while preparing Chapter 2 of my report I have some initial observations of the June 15 hearing. The developer evidently heard the rebuttal from the previous meeting that community speakers are not ignorants spouting opinions and feelings but giving real evidence. So this time,
by Rick Cooper
The BLM and the State of Nevada have released an interactive map of public lands they feel are disposable. Apparently the land would be transferred to state, county or local agencies to then be sold to private developers. The map is here. On the map below, the dark blotches are
by Rick Cooper