May 4, 2023
Bethany Drysdale
Regional Animal Services conducts disaster exercise
As part of Washoe County Regional Animal Service’s (WCRAS) continued focus on safety and emergency preparedness, WCRAS will conduct a full-scale exercise simulating a local disaster requiring the evacuation of all animals in the Washoe County Regional Animal Services Shelter. This exercise will take place on Tuesday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exercise will test staff disaster preparedness and response procedures in preparation for possible local disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes or floods.
Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to Animal Cruelty
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information regarding a person who discarded a deceased, emaciated and hobbled dog into a family's yard. On April 21, 2023, around 11:48 p.m., a deceased dog was thrown into a yard on West 6th Street in Sun...
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Board adopts Tahoe Transportation Plan as guiding document to address transportation issues in north Lake Tahoe
Regional Animal Services hosts free microchipping clinic for livestock
Microchipping available for horses, donkeys, mules, goats, sheep, pigs, or tortoises; alpacas and llamas will not be microchipped at this time
Washoe County hires Sustainability Manager in commitment to a healthier community
Washoe County has hired Brian Beffort to spearhead its sustainability program and further its efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. Washoe County launched its sustainability program, based in the County Manager’s Office, to help the county meet its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Beffort will lead these efforts by focusing on internal county operations as well as community-wide efforts.
Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Reminder to property owners, please check the tax cap on your property; deadline is June 15 to submit a partial abatement claim.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Washoe County Budget Manager Lori Cooke presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget with estimated appropriations of just over $1 billion. The budget represents the Board of County Commissioners’ vision for key strategic goals.
Washoe County releases results of annual point-in-time count
Washoe County today released the results of the January 26, 2023, Point in Time (PIT) Count. The PIT Count is an annual, in-person count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in Washoe County. Conducted each year, the PIT Count provides a detailed one-day “snapshot” of the size and demographics of sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations in communities across the nation. The count is conducted according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidance and begins at 4 a.m. on the day of the count.
Spring into family fun at Rancho San Rafael’s Farm Day
There will be many family-friendly activities including meeting farm animals from Valley Amigos Ranch, join a massive “find the turkeys” scavenger hunt, create crafts in the Discovery Room, learn about insects with Truckee Meadow Parks Foundation, visit Girl Scouts of Sierra NV themed booth and photo opportunities, play corn hole with KTMB and spin the prize wheel, check out antique tractors and engines, meet Master Gardeners handing out seed bombs, listen to the amazing Washoe County Librarians with story times and activities, and many more partners and activities! Short Tail Coffee will have warm drinks and snacks for purchase.