The program began in 2015 when Volunteers of America and then-Councilwoman Neoma Jardon had the idea to start an employment program for the unhoused population. Since then, 110 people have graduated from the program.

The historic Cal Neva Lodge in Lake Tahoe, which has been closed for almost 10 years, has been sold to Colorado investor who plans to rebrand the casino once owned by Frank Sinatra.

Ebert, a private sector benefits analyst, took the lead in the vote total over the weekend after following closely behind Weber several days after Election Day, as additional mail ballots were tabulated and processed.

Just two Republicans denounced prominent donor Robert Beadles after learning of his past controversial statements.

The appointment process will take 30 days. From Aug. 15 through Aug. 19, the city clerk’s office will take applications for the Ward 5 seat. On Sept. 7, the council will interview finalists and make the appointment.

Reno City Councilwoman Neoma Jardon announced Monday that she will step down from office to lead the city’s nonprofit business improvement district.

"Today's vote aligns resources, expertise and facilities with the needs of our homeless population," Reno Councilwoman Neoma Jardon said.

Amid a global pandemic and an unforgiving job market that’s spurring housing insecurity, Nevada's decision makers are grappling with ways to balance concerns that homeless individuals are creating safety and sanitation problems, with the reality that there are not enough resources to protect unsheltered populations from the harsh elements of the environment.

Though candidates for the presidential race and several major state races are neck and neck as of Wednesday, most local candidates have been able to relish a clear victory or hang their head in a loss.

Joe Biden maintains a narrow lead in Nevada over President Donald Trump, but the state’s six electoral votes and the results of many other major congressional, statewide and local races remain up in the air after initial returns on Election Night.

In the Ward 3 council race, incumbent Oscar Delgado far outstrips Rudy Leon in fundraising. His challenger, however, criticizes the two-term incumbent for his lack of presence in or engagement with the community and says that campaign funds are just a piece of the puzzle.

Two-term incumbent Neoma Jardon received the most votes in the June primary, but her opposition is calling voters and using social media platforms to unseat the councilwoman.

The at-large council position represents residents of the entire city, but in 2024, the city will redraw wards, adding a sixth geographically distinct ward and eliminating the at-large position in the process. Lorton is looking to replace Reese on the council for the next four years.

The Tuesday hearing addressing the temporary restraining order against the shelter was just one battle in a greater conflict over the legality of the temporary shelter. The attorneys and judge are scheduling an evidentiary hearing which will review what potential harm the shelter presents to nearby property owners and decide whether a permanent injunction is necessary.

The conflict is the latest in the region’s long struggle to address homelessness, which has included regular and controversial cleanups of encampments. It also comes as COVID-19 — the reason leaders sought a larger shelter space in the first place — shows few signs of abating.

More than three months after opening a makeshift homeless shelter at the Reno Events Center and as the pace of coronavirus spread in Nevada has accelerated, officials will vacate the venue by Aug. 3, replacing the facility's 375-bed capacity with existing shelter space and a temporary campground.

As Reno navigates a housing shortage, the stress on city finances during a pandemic that devastated local revenues and a burgeoning population driven in part by global companies setting up shop in the region, candidates in four City Council races are battling to determine who will help guide the city through the next four years.

With business closures across the state, a drop in tax revenue could lead to millions of dollars in lost revenue for municipalities, Reno Finance Director Deborah Lauchner said in a presentation to the City Council on Wednesday. Although city staff are looking at three scenarios including a “doomsday” case, Lauchner said it is still too early to tell how large the hit to city services will be.

Schieve is scheduled to headline a campaign kickoff event for Britton Griffith, an executive with Reno Engineering and city planning commissioner, on Oct. 24 at the Lake Mansion in Reno. Griffith is one of two challengers running against Brekhus, running for her third term to represent Ward 1, which covers portions of downtown and west Reno.