Living in Reno / Tahoe

Numerous candidates are running for Reno City Council in 2012. Here are those seeking your vote and more about the 2012 Reno City Council elections.

Learn about gardening in northern Nevada from the experts. Free classes from Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.

Winter break camps in Reno and Sparks give children something to do until school starts up again in January.

Check out these spring break activities around the Reno / Lake Tahoe area. There is lots of spring break fun from which to choose.

Reno events and celebrations commemorating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday in Reno and northern Nevada.

Webcams are located in a variety of locations around Reno. The City of Reno operates a set of webcams showing downtown, the Truckee River Whitewater Park, and other locations that may change from time to time. Other webcams are operated by various government agencies, ski resorts, businesses, and colleges and universities around the Reno / Tahoe...

Opportunities abound for fishing with your family around the Reno / Tahoe area. We have a variety of urban fishing holes suitable for everyone as well as more challenging angling waters in lakes and streams throughout northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe region.

Reno residents, learn how to avoid being a scam or fraud victim and know how to fight back against scammers and fraudster criminals. Get informantion about scams and frauds in the Reno Lake Tahoe area of Nevada, NV.

Volunteering in Reno is a wonderful way to give back to the community through public service and help those in need by participating in the American tradition of volunteerism. The ways to volunteer listed here are some of the major opportunities available in the Reno / Tahoe area.

Ways in Reno to resolve complaints and issues with businesses and merchants. Get satisfaction when you have a complain about a business in Reno, Nevada, NV.

Reno and Lake Tahoe wildfires are serious threats. Learn how to prevent wildfires and stay safe if wildfires occur in the Reno / Lake Tahoe area.

The Nevada Sex Offender Registry provides an online searchable database that allows citizens to learn about and find registered sex offenders in their neighborhood and area.

Reno's arid climate makes water a topic around which many important issues revolve. Among these are water quality, deciding who gets how much from a finite supply, and the recreational use of water.

Nurseries and garden centers in the Reno area will help you get started with gardening, plant selection, landscaping, accessories, and all the things you need to successfully grow both food and ornamental gardens in our northern Nevada climate zone.

There are numerous ways for you to contribute to RenoTahoe.About.com and I encourage you to do so. Check out my Reno blogs, forum, and other ways to add your information to RenoTahoe.About.com.

Learn about the radon hazard that exists in the Reno area, and what you can and should do about it to protect your family.

Enjoy a family outing by getting your own Christmas tree. Christmas tree cutting permits are available from the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service for areas in the Reno / Tahoe region.

Reno's locally-owned businesses are a fundamental part of the Reno / Tahoe economy. Locally-owned business owners employ thousands of workers, support local government through their taxes, donate to area charities and events, and help keep the dollars circulating here rather than heading out of town.

Reno's back to school time is one filled with excitement, trepidation, and uncertainty for both students and parents. With the Washoe County School District on a 12 month schedule, it's hard to know which public schools open when, and even where children in a particular neighborhood are supposed to attend classes.

Reno residents head for the water when the heat is on. We may live in a desert, but there is plenty of water-based recreation in the Reno / Tahoe region thanks to our proximity to the Sierra Nevada and the cool water that flows our way from its many streams.

Reno has been working on reinventing itself for years and it's showing in numerous ways. Reno's downtown redevelopment has transformed the face of the city in dramatic ways - the train trench, Riverwalk, condo conversions of old casinos, and the Reno Aces Ballpark to name a few.

These places for family activities in the Reno area include options for things to do both indoors and outside.

Around the Reno / Tahoe region, there are numerous places to get what you need and want without paying too much. In some cases, you can get good stuff and have fun without paying anything at all.

Safe Place in Reno is part of a nationwide program that provides a first step for youth at risk or in crisis. Various community organizations, government agencies, and businesses collaborate to provide places where immediate safety and help is available, and offer support services to both young people and their families.

Reno credit unions provide the same services as banks, with one big difference - customers are members of the organization who profit from its success and have a say in how it is run. Members actually vote for the board, which is charged with providing value and good service to members. Credit unions are nonprofit organizations and in good...

Look forward to a joyous occasion if you are planning your wedding in Reno or at Lake Tahoe. There are many wedding chapels from which to choose, along with hotel casinos that can arrange every detail for you and your guests.

Around Reno, Nevada, NV, there are numerous places to get what you need and want without paying too much. In some cases, you can get good stuff and have fun without paying anything at all.

Reno's fall season is a great time to be out and about, enjoying the pleasures of living in the Reno / Tahoe region. Numerous activities compete for your attention, from organized events to quiet hikes through aspen groves of golden fall color at Lake Tahoe. Many of my suggestions are suitable for everyone, so take the family on a fall outing to...

Fall color comes to Reno / Tahoe foliage starting toward the end of September and peaks through October, though when the leaves change color varies somewhat from year to year.

Before Reno's Triple-A baseball stadium broke ground in February, 2008, there was Reno Fire Department's Station 1, a couple of run down motels, abandonded railroad tracks, and emply lots. Then along came SK Baseball and things haven't been the same since.

Green living in Reno is supported by numerous green living resources, programs, and information. From recycling to conserving water to buying locally grown food, there are lots of ways to adopt green living in Reno.

Reno and Sparks have numerous things to do within a two gallon radius of the Truckee Meadows. Save gas, save money, and enjoy activities in Reno and Sparks.

Reno / Tahoe residents switching from incandescent light bulbs to compact flourescent lights (CFLs) is pretty much a no-brainer if you want to save money and help reduce the amount of fossil fuel burned by Sierra Pacific Power.

The Reno / Tahoe combination of high elevation and hot summers results in some rigorous outdoor conditions. The arrival of summer heat doesn't necessarily mean area waters have warmed up. Learn how this works and your visits to area lakes and rivers will be enjoyable rather than tragic.

Reno / Tahoe has hot summers and a high elevation, creating health concerns for people sensitive to high temperatures and exposure to UV radiation from the sun.

Earthquakes are shaking Reno / Tahoe. Nevada ranks third among the most seismically active U.S. states, after California and Alaska.

The Truckee River flood plain includes much of Reno and Sparks. Learn how to be prepared for flooding and what's being done to control the risk.

Reno / Tahoe blogs and bloggers are blogging away with news and opinions about whats going on in Reno and around Lake Tahoe.

Don't laugh. After you've been here a while, you'll understand why I'm providing you with a list of carwashes in the Reno / Tahoe area. Between windy dusty days and muddy wet winters, plenty of crud accumulates on even the finest ride. Keep your car clean at a car wash near you.

Don't just dump it - recycle your natural Christmas tree in Reno and Sparks with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB).

The Nevada Legislature meets on a biennial basis (every two years) and is one of only six states with legislatures on this schedule. The Legislature is composed of a 42 member Assembly and a 21 member Senate. Biennial regular sessions are limited to 120 days.

The 76th regular session of the Nevada Legislature begins on February 7, 2011. Biennial (every two years) sessions of the Nevada Legislature are limited by law to 120 days. The Nevada Legislature is composed of a 42 member Assembly and a 21 member Senate. The Governor may call special sessions of the Legislature if the need arises between...

The Nevada Humane Society (NHS) in Reno is a non-profit organization supported by both monetary donations and volunteers. NHS operates a no-kill animal shelter providing adoption services, low-cost spay and neuter clinics, and care for homeless animals.

greenUP! is a campaign to create awareness of environmentally sound and sustainable practices, products, and activities around Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe, Washoe County, Northern Nevada.