Farm Day returns to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Celebrate spring with Farm Day by bringing the family to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park’s Nevada Farms and Families area with activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday April 28.
Apr 26, 2024
Bethany Drysdale
Washoe County appoints Behavioral Health Administrator Julia Ratti
Washoe County has hired Julia Ratti to fill the newly created position of Behavioral Health Administrator. This position was created in January this year to oversee the assessment and improvement of a regional system of care for mental health and substance use...
Second Judicial District Court hosts ‘Lawyer in the Library’ special event sponsored by the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association
The Washoe County Law Library of the Second Judicial District Court has partnered with the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association to host a special Lawyer in the Library event to celebrate Law Day 2024. It will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Washoe County Law Library at 75 Court St. in downtown Reno. No registration is required. First come, first served.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Washoe County receives $14.5 million from State of Nevada for West Hills behavioral health hospital renovation
Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Reminder to property owners to check the tax cap on your property
Washoe County Communications Division premieres documentary on the state of homelessness in Washoe County, launches discussions for future of services for the vulnerable
As Washoe County nears the three-year mark of having assumed lead responsibility for homeless programs in the region, the Washoe County Communications Division has released a documentary of first-person accounts titled “Home: Rebuilding Hope for Washoe’s Homeless.” The documentary premiered April 10 at The_Theater to an audience of participants, service providers, elected officials, government staff, and business owners and residents who have a stake in helping the homeless community. The premiere was followed by a robust forward-looking discussion of available services and those that are lacking in Washoe County.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Board conducted a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to prohibit public camping and certain activities such as having fires, blow torches, propane tanks, or parking of oversized vehicles on public property. Commissioners voted 3-2 to pass the ordinance, with direction to the Sheriff’s Office to provide quarterly reporting so the Board can revise as needed.
Washoe County Property Tax Exemption Renewals Mailed
Washoe County Assessor Chris S. Sarman is mailing the annual Property Tax Exemption Renewal Notices to qualified veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses and blind persons. The Assessor’s Office reminds exemption holders that in order to apply the exemption toward real property taxes, the renewal must be filed with the Assessor’s Office by June 15, 2024.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Regional Archery Facility and Senior Center will both receive upgrades through approved construction contracts; Board appoints members to the Library and Parks boards.
El Condado de Washoe Busca Trabajadores Bilingües
El Registro de Votantes del Condado de Washoe está contratando trabajadores bilingües para las elecciones, y nos encantaría contar con la ayuda de Latino Research Center para distribuir la siguiente información. Además, la edad mínima requerida es de 16 años, lo...