The Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors February 2017 report on existing home sales in Washoe County, shows a slight increase in sales and listed the median sales price at $320,000; an increase of 10 percent from February 2016 and a 6 percent increase from January 2017. The median sales price of existing condominiums in Washoe County…… MORE
More Releases at Oroville Dam
California’s Oroville Dam will begin releasing water again in about a week through the heavily damaged main spillway, as levels in the main reservoir continue to rise. Officials say Lake Oroville is currently just below 860 feet and will rise to 865 feet by March 17th. Even though that’s below the point at which water would…… MORE
World Cup At Squaw Valley
Top female skiers from around the world will be at Squaw Valley this weekend for the FIS World Cup. They’ll see unbelievable snow conditions, and some of the steepest slopes on the World Cup circuit. Tickets for granstand seats are sold out, but spectator spots are available on the mountain accessible by skiers and at…… MORE
Nevada to test Hyperloop, world’s fastest transport
The world’s fastest transportation system is becoming a reality, thanks to the vision of Elon Musk, founder Tesla Motors & SpaceX, and Nevada’s vast expanse of uninhabited desert. Nevada is the home of Hyperloop One’s DevLoop, a test track for the world’s first hyperloop, a pneumatic tube transportation system that will move passengers and products at record…… MORE
Suspect in Officer Involved Shooting Arrested
The suspect who fled the scene of an officer involved shooting that sent a Reno cop to the hospital, and another suspect to the morgue, has been caught in Plumas County. 17 year old Erick Bernal was arrested just before 5am Wednesday, and was taken into custody at a traffic stop in Portola, Ca. without…… MORE
Dems Want Laxalt Records In Ethics Case
The Nevada State Democratic Party has filed four new public records requests, for correspondence between the Attorney General’s office and the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, including CEO and founder Sheldon Adelson and lobbyist Andy Abboud. Laxalt is accused of pressuring the chairman of the Gaming Control Board to intercede in a lawsuit on behalf of…… MORE
Nevada Unemployment Drops To Five Percent
Nevada’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for January fell to 5 percent, the lowest it has been since late-2007. The state gained 1,000 jobs relative to December. Governor Sandoval calls the announcement is a major milestone in the state’s recovery. Sandoval says, “This is good news for Nevada’s economy, but we must remain vigilant in our efforts…… MORE
New Solar Idea From The Utility
Subscription solar, is an idea NV Energy is pitching to the state Public Utilities Commission. They call it a renewable energy program that is an alternative to rooftop solar. Customers would be able to subscribe to a 100 killowatt hour block of solar energy, generated at one of the company’s industrial grade solar facilities. It…… MORE
New City Manager Selected
Reno’s New City Manager will be Sabra Newby, she’s currently an assistant county manager in Clark County, and wowed the council at her final public interview. Even the other finalist dropped out of competition, Mark Scott, the San Bernardino City Manager.… MORE
39 Life Sentences, No Parole In Sex Case
A Reno man convicted of numerous counts of Lewdness with a Minor, and Sexual Assault of a Child has been sentenced to 39 life sentences. Washoe County D-A Chris Hicks says it’s one of the largest child sexual abuse trials ever tried in Washoe County. 47-year-old Valentin Anthony Corrales was found guilty by a jury…… MORE
