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Mt. Rose Wine Co. expands hours and adds live music at Summit Mall under new owners

6 days ago | thisisreno.com | Nora Heston Tarte

Mt. Rose Wine Co. opened its doors at the Shayden Summit Mall in November 2023, and for about 18 months, a pair of Chicago transplants with wine bar ownership experience grew the brand nestled into a bustling corner of the outdoor mall within walking distance of the movie theater, Land Ocean, Skipolini’s, Miguel’s and next door to Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream. When Lacie and Doug Flannery made the decision to move on from their Reno adventure, they were ready to sell the entire brand.
East 4th Street, Lear Theater again make list of endangered historic places

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Kristen Hackbarth

Preserve Nevada this week released its 2025 list of the state’s most endangered sites, again listing Reno’s Lear Theater among the threatened entities. This year’s list increased to 12, up from 11 in past years, and it includes locations and concepts across Nevada preservation experts say should be protected. To read this article, please sign in to your account or sign up for a free account, which gets you access to even more articles and our daily newsletter.
Washoe Schools' not-so-final final budget approved with $2.7 million deficit

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Kelsey Penrose

Washoe County School District officials are working to finalize their fiscal year 2026 budget, which is due to the state by June 8. Chief Financial Officer Mark Mathers said uncertainty during the current legislative session makes the “final” budget reviewed during Tuesday’s board meeting more like “tentative budget 2.0.”To read this article, please sign in to your account or sign up for a free account, which gets you access to even more articles and our daily newsletter.
Bridging the generation gap at Memorial Day service (photos)

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Steve Ranson

FERNLEY — A key to remembering the contributions veterans have made to their country over the years is to involve the younger generations, a theme presented at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley. The majority of the 9,500 veterans interred at the state’s second-largest military cemetery come from earlier wars such as World War II and Korea.
More digital signs expected in Reno after council’s approval of new ordinance

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Kelsey Penrose

The Reno City Council on Wednesday approved the first reading of a sign regulations change ordinance. Despite recommendations from the city’s Planning Commission and more than 60 written responses from the community, no changes were made to the new rules. To read this article, please sign in to your account or sign up for a free account, which gets you access to even more articles and our daily newsletter.
Mayor rails against public art policy again

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Kelsey Penrose

Mayor Hillary Schieve at Wednesday’s council meeting raised objections again about the city’s process for selecting public art. She said the project in question, a mural along California Avenue, was another public art decision moving forward without being reviewed by council. She railed against the fact that, again, artists who are not local to the area were selected. This article requires a paid subscription to read. Please Sign In or subscribe here.
Reno events to check out this week (5/26/25): Mai Tais, ukulele music, baseball party, ag day

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Darcy Lenardson

The Reno-Tahoe area is offering events that will tickle your tastebuds, bring music to your ears and wonder to your eyes. Check out our picks for recommended events below from all over the region. Besides the highlights below, more listings are available on our full calendar. More details are provided below. Are you hosting an event? Get it published here (free and paid options are available) to be considered for next week’s events preview column.
Flour Bakery's burnt Basque cheesecakes attract customers at Reno and Sparks locations

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Nora Heston Tarte

When Cake by the Slice decided to sell off some of its locations, a new couple saw it as an opportunity to make their own bakery dreams come true. Adamant about continuing to serve dedicated customers the items they had grown accustomed to, as well as showcasing their own favorite desserts, Flour Bakery took over the spaces and equipment but has forged a new path of its own.
Ominous predictions: City council mulls fire regionalization effort again

2 weeks ago | thisisreno.com | Kelsey Penrose

The Reno City Council on Wednesday heard a joint presentation from the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Reno and Sparks fire departments regarding the ongoing push for regionalization of the fire districts.
‘No taxes, no increase’: Commissioners approve flat county budget

2 weeks ago | thisisreno.com | Kristen Hackbarth

Washoe’s Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved more than $1 billion for the fiscal year 2026 budget which begins June 1. Although the expenses planned for the coming fiscal year are $11.5 million more than what was included in the tentative budget, approved in April, overall spending is about 7% less than the current year. To read this article, please sign in to your account or sign up for a free account, which gets you access to even more articles and our daily newsletter.