A Reno resident born in Guadalajara is helping to keep Downtown Reno clean and safe. José Manzo-Rodríguez, an ambassador for Downtown Reno, does what he can to help others feel supported, whether they’re visitors who need directions or homeless people who need assistance for more serious issues. His favorite part of the job is making… [Read More]
Sisolak: Nevada to spend big on housing, broadband via federal funds
Gov. Steve Sisolak on February 23, 2022, laid out plans for how Nevada will spend nearly $2 billion in federal pandemic relief money to confront some of the state’s most pressing issues, namely scarce affordable housing, incomplete broadband connectivity and poor access to child care. The governor, in a rare, off-cycle State of the State address at… [Read More]
He Tore Down Motels Where Poor Residents Lived During a Housing Crisis. City Leaders Did Nothing.
For most of his life, Ernest Block has managed to stay one step ahead of homelessness. When he was 9, his parents scrambled to find a new place to live after his grandmother sold the family ranch. As an adult, when his rent surpassed his income, he found friends willing to take him in as… [Read More]
The changing Wells Avenue: What residents think
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the third of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Ana Alvardo’s boyfriend in 2004 purchased a house in the… [Read More]
The challenges faced by new and old businesses on Wells Avenue (2 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the second of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. There are 200 businesses in the Wells Avenue area and… [Read More]
The changing face of Wells Avenue (1 of 4)
Wells Avenue is one of the most popular and picturesque neighborhoods in the city of Reno. It is known as a great place to see art murals, visit small Latino restaurants, salons, tattoo parlors, clothing and pet stores. Over the past few years, Wells Avenue has seen numerous new businesses flourish and has also begun… [Read More]
For Lake Tahoe, Caldor Fire brings uncertainty, dislocation and fears of a new normal
The wind whipped ash around in Carson City on Tuesday afternoon as Carlos Arce laid his hand on the bed of a white pick-up truck. The day before, Arce evacuated from South Lake Tahoe with his four children. He stood by the truck with his father, visiting from out of the country, in the parking… [Read More]
Federal eviction moratorium extended until July 31
Nevada housing advocates claimed a victory this week after the Biden administration declared a 30-day extension of a nationwide eviction moratorium, but also warned that at-risk tenants will continue to fall through the cracks if they are unaware of their rights or the legal protocols they need to follow to get assistance. During a Thursday video… [Read More]
Lawmakers presented 91 bills ranging from education, immigration and transportation this week
Despite suspending some bill introduction rules, state lawmakers and legislative drafters still rushed on Monday to introduce dozens of legislative proposals affecting a wide variety of topics — everything from banning loud mufflers, to requiring Postmates be more transparent on food deliveries and requiring school board trustees to spend one day a year as a… [Read More]
Questions remain regarding state and federal eviction moratoriums
On March 29, 2021, the Biden administration extended the federal eviction moratorium until June 30. On March 30, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak extended the state eviction moratorium until May 31 that was previously scheduled to end Wednesday, March 31. The two moratoriums have slightly different eligibility factors. As stakeholders try to sort this out, several… [Read More]