Golf Communities
Reno / Lake Tahoe
Area Info
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 180,480, making it the second-largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas. Current estimates place the population of the city proper at more than 214,000 which would make Reno the third-most populous city, after Henderson. Reno lies 26 miles (42 km) north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe in the high desert. The area of western Nevada and the California Sierra Nevada anchored by Reno has a population of approximately 650,000. Reno shares its eastern border with the city of Sparks. Reno, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.
Articles
Staying Safe in a Scary World
Many of today's seniors enjoyed an era where they weren't overly concerned about locking their doors and windows. They were even farther away from a time where they had to exercise genuine caution when talking on the phone or reading their email. Even the Read more...
Latest updates from the Reno Gazette-Journal
A look at the health care overhaul bill
Mar 21, 2010 3:51 am
Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obamas health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday.
Skateboarders are 'Ultimate' champs in Reno
Mar 21, 2010 3:38 am
Skateboarders shredded an indoor ramp at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno on Saturday as they battled to determine who would be crowned the Ultimate Boarder.
Reno airport set to unveil noise-monitoring system
Mar 21, 2010 2:46 am
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is preparing to launch a noise monitoring system, a project that involves 14 noise monitors installed in neighborhoods in the vicinity of the airport.
Blog: A Volunteer sighting in Rhode Island
Mar 21, 2010 2:24 am
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Lyon County unemployment tops 19 percent
Mar 21, 2010 1:38 am
Officials estimate there are more Lyon County workers unemployed than ever before.
Congresswoman Dina Titus to vote for health care bill
Mar 21, 2010 12:27 am
LAS VEGAS (AP) U.S. Reps. Dina Titus and Reps. Shelley Berkley of Nevada have announced theyll vote for a health care bill, giving President Barack Obama more support for his top priority.
Blog: Wolf Pack's Kraemer always hitting his mark
Mar 20, 2010 11:54 pm
From dynamic dunker to Wolf Packs sharp-shooter, Ray Kraemer leaves his mark.
Blue boating rules eyed to protect Lake Tahoe
Mar 20, 2010 11:00 pm
More than a decade after Lake Tahoe regulators banned polluting two-stroke Jet Skis and two years after boat inspections commenced to guard Tahoe from invading plants and animals, officials are poised...
Reno audience sings along with original 'Jersey Boy' Frankie Valli
Mar 20, 2010 10:43 pm
A few years ago I saw the phenomenal stage musical based on Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Jersey Boys in San Francisco.
Sen. Harry Reid says he has the votes to get the health bill through the U.S. Senate
Mar 20, 2010 9:32 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he has enough votes to push changes in the health care overhaul bill through the Senate.
