Residents oppose 100‑foot cell tower near Truckee River; developer says it is evaluating lower heights Neighbors told the Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Board they oppose a proposed 100‑foot cell tower beside the Truckee River, citing visual impact, property values and inadequate notice; developer SBA (via BNT Group) said it is exploring lower heights and will work with staff.

Residents are rallying against a towering 100-foot cell tower that threatens to overshadow the scenic Truckee River and devalue their homes.

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RTC outlines transit service growth, neighborhood plans and bike network for Ward 3 At the Ward 3 NAB meeting, RTC government-affairs officer Paul Nelson described ridership growth, fleet updates, youth transit programs and a multi-year neighborhood network and bike-corridor plan affecting Ward 3, including Mill Street upgrades and an $85 million Sun Valley Boulevard overhaul.

Exciting changes are coming to Ward 3, with RTC reporting nearly 6 million trips and unveiling plans for a transformative bike network and upgraded transit services!

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Reno city manager outlines how 'consolidated' taxes fund city services, cites shortfall vs. local spending City Manager Jackie Bryant told the Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board that Nevada's consolidated-tax package (six taxes) generated about $2.2 billion statewide in FY24 and that CTAX revenue provides roughly one-third of Reno's general fund; she highlighted distribution rules that leave Reno receiving a smaller share than its population and described steps the city is taking to track interlocal subsidies.

Reno's City Manager reveals how Nevada's tax distribution leaves the city with less funding than expected, impacting essential services like police and fire.

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City Council debates noise concerns and extended hours for EDM nightclub in Reno Council reviews noise, safety issues amid push for later hours at EDM nightclub.

Reno's City Council is at a crossroads as residents voice concerns over late-night EDM bars disrupting their neighborhoods—will new regulations strike the right balance?

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