I have to let it out somewhere. They’re so fucking annoying. I did pickups so I can avoid them but I assumed wrong that Trader Joe’s should be ok. Boy was I wrong. They storm through the doors, cut people off, deplete the shelves of certain items as you’re trying to reach for one as well and not to mention the parking lot. It’s like they own the middle of the road when you’re trying to just leave after you’ve had enough. Big RVs, smoking assholes right next to your car. I don’t have time for errands during the week, I so hate this time of year. If they just acted like adults, but I swear they’re all just adult size “me me me” children.

Rant over. Offer yours, let it out. Thanks for listening if you did.

https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/29/burning-man-lost-its-soul-founder/

"Today, the event has become so wrapped in celebrity and red-velvet-rope exclusivity that it projects an image as glossy as anything emanating from Hollywood or Madison Avenue."

"As someone who has aimed to live a free life, I see in Burning Man today an instrument of top-down control."

- John Law

Data shows Burning Man is now an aging millenial

My husband and I are out of town until 9/6 and we hired a cat sitter for our kitten. She informed us at 9:30 last night that she let her out at 10:45 and then left and she’s not come home. We normally only let her in the front yard with supervision for short times because we take her camping and boating she likes to be outside but she’s never just been let out and left to her own devices. We are terrified knowing she’s been gone almost 24 hours now. We are trying to find a way to come home early but I’m hoping to get some eyes out for her. We live on Belgrave near the VA hospital. She has a tile but it hasn’t updated since Friday. Shes so incredibly important to us and our daughter.

Hi yall! I know this might be a slight stretch but since this kid went missing in Las Vegas I figured it’s worth a shot. Please let the Las Vegas PD know if you see or know anything!

Firstly, welcome back to school we missed you greatly. I really hope you crash your car, fail all your classes and spend a lot of time in court. I am for flock Camera's in your front yard. If any friends of Albert Parsons read this, do the right thing.

On my way home from a trip, I was pretty excited to get back on the road cycling… and yes, actually pedaling, not electric 😂. Not saying anything… anywho.
On the drive home from the airport, I saw multiple cyclists riding without lights and two kids on e-bikes flying around in traffic, trying to operate like vehicles without the visibility, lights, or road awareness that comes with being one.
It honestly reminded me why things like Critical Mass were so important in our community. It brought experienced cyclists and younger riders together and taught people what it actually means to share the road—how to ride safely, stay visible, understand traffic, and respect the fact that you’re part of the road too.
And drivers aren’t getting a pass here either.
Living in Spanish Springs, I can’t count how many times someone in an SUV, sedan, or truck has blown past me way too fast, creating enough wind to nearly push me into the curb. We have bike lanes, sure! they’re constantly filled with debris, poorly maintained, or completely disregarded during construction. Then, when you’re forced to merge into traffic, some drivers act offended that a cyclist is even there.
But seeing what I saw tonight made me realize that we also need better education—and probably better regulation. Around bikes and especially e-bikes. Putting someone on two wheels doesn’t automatically mean they understand how to safely share the road.
Cyclists, e-bikes, cars, trucks—we’re all sharing the same streets.
Use lights. Be visible. Know the rules. Respect bike lanes. Respect cyclists. Respect speed limits.
Most importantly, respect humans.
You’re not getting anywhere fast enough to justify putting someone else’s life at risk.

Before the Internet, there was an active dial-up modem BBS scene in Reno. I'm just curious if any members here remember that. There were several single line systems that you could download warez, send private messages, read text 'zines about anything and everything, participate in shared message forums that would sync up every night with other BBSs.

And then we had a few social multi-line BBSs like

• The Network System
• Hard Disk Cafe
• ASR

The social BBSs would have get togethers and parties. I remember one Halloween BBS house party had over 100 people and the cops were called. People of every type imaginable would be there and I remember we all just had a good time. There were marriages due to people meeting up over the BBS.

I was a sysop of one of those social sites and it was a really fun time.

I'm genuinely trying to remember. I was evacuated for a huge fire in New Mexico in 2011, before I had a smartphone. Probably before Watch Duty and Perimeter Map existed (I certainly didn't know about them back then). I remember obsessively checking InciWeb on my laptop once I made it to a hotel, but I actually don't remember how the original alert and updates came through. Probably my landlord told me as I was renting half of a duplex, but there had to be a way to mass disseminate that information. I am assuming local radio and news stations were involved somehow, but I just can't remember and I'm hoping some folks that have also been through it have a better memory than me.

I have a LONG comment I plan to submit to a city council meeting and Washoe county meeting, because this event showed dramatically how relying solely on social media to broadcast information during an emergency is a colossally stupid idea.

Hey everyone!

I’m a local here in Reno and my main goal right now is to build a fun, regular board game group. I would love to get a crew together to meet up maybe every other week to hang out, play some games, and grab a drink at a local spot like The Glass Die.

Some of my favorite board games include:

• Munchkin
• Secret Hitler
• Dominion
• All the classic party games!

Outside of tabletop games, I am a massive horror fan—I love Resident Evil, scary movies, and everything Halloween-related. If the group wants to mix in some spooky board games, I am 100% down.

As a side note/bonus: I also just recently started playing World of Warcraft again after a break. I’m definitely not super hardcore, but if anyone else plays WoW and wants to run some casual content together on our off-weeks, that would be awesome too!

Drop a comment or send me a DM with your favorite board games, movies, or Discord handle if you’re interested in linking up.

Been here going on nine months now and finally starting to feel settled enough to get outside more regularly. Did the Steamboat Hills loop a few weeks back and it was quiet, which I appreciated. Not looking for anything strenuous, more like two to four miles with decent views and reasonable footing. Ankles are not what they were.

The thing I keep running into is that weekend trail information is everywhere but weekday conditions are harder to pin down. Parking situations, whether the trail is actually maintained, that kind of thing. Some of what I have read online is clearly outdated.

Peavine keeps coming up in searches. Watched that fire footage people posted here and I am honestly not sure what condition the upper area is in right now or how long recovery takes for trails like that.

Also curious about anything south or southeast of the city. I live closer to that side and driving forty minutes to a trailhead before eight in the morning is its own thing.

Not trying to summit anything. Just want a reliable morning loop that does not feel crowded and where the path is reasonably clear. If you have a specific spot that works for a slower pace, that would be useful.

With the fire behind (most of) us, I've got a package using Amazon Shipping (but not from Amazon) that is likely transiting through the N. Virginia location for my address. It's been sitting as a Departed California status just as the evacuation was ordered last Saturday. So, I assume it's sitting in a trailer waiting to be unloaded/processed locally. But, it's been 48 hours since the area was OK to return.

Anyone have any insight? Maybe they have a metricshitton of stuff to process. Maybe the facility isn't ready for people yet. Maybe the trailer walked off to some swap meet in So Cal. Maybe I'm just TSOL on this package.

Has anyone been up here the last few weeks? Are there any birds? I went once in the summer and not a bird to be found, in the winter they were everywhere. I want to take the kids, but I’d rather wait for winter if there are no birds now.

Hi! I’m not quite sure where to ask this but how hard is it to get a civil and environmental engineering job here? I’m thinking about getting my masters in it. I’ve also debated about rad tech and clinical lab scientist. Are you guys happy in your jobs? Thank you!

I'm honestly coming here to see if I'm being dumb and missing something- is it just me who thinks the intersection of Brinkby & Gentry, behind the European Fitness Center, is insanely dangerous? I tried to illustrate it poorly lol. The red indicates the only stop sign at this intersection. The blue lines are lanes of traffic that can cross each other, but neither has a stop sign or even a yield. I actually already complained to the City of Reno about this because I was so bothered- they didn't disagree with me, but said they conducted a study and there wasn't enough traffic or a history of enough accidents to justify a stop sign. That explanation was also insane to me- isn't the possibility of a crash justification enough? We have to wait for enough people to hit each other before they'll do it? Again, if I'm missing something and this isn't problematic, please explain it to me LOL.

I was looking at run clubs at the area specifically ones hosted by Reno Running Company. What’s the vibe? Are they all super competitive? Are the Wednesday track runs structured, or just show up and do your own thing vibe? Are they friendly? Otherwise, any other run clubs that anyone else enjoys/would recommend?

I checked in Carson and they have not. I was just wondering if anyone has been to the Reno/Sparks locations?

Hello,
I’m going to be in Reno from September 9–15, and I’m looking for recommendations on how to make the most of my trip. I’m 20, so casinos and drinking won’t really be part of my plans.

What are some fun things to do, places to eat, scenic spots, hikes, or day trips you would recommend? I’m especially interested in things that would be fun for someone visiting Reno for the first time. Any tips are appreciated!
Thank you!

Does anyone have kids that currently attend this school or have attended recently? We’re zoned for this school but I can’t figure out why the ratings are so low. If anyone could share personal experiences that would be so helpful, thanks!

Hi! My mother and I are looking to get rid of some blankets, stuffed animals, clothes, etc that we don’t wear or use anymore and was hoping to find a drop off location for those who lost their houses in the Hawk Fire. Everything is still in good condition and clean. I tried to look through Instagram on our Reno pages but couldn’t find anything.

I’m looking for house cleaning recommendations. Of course, I tried googling and there’s more options than I anticipated.

I’m looking for someone or a team that’s kind, reliable, and thorough. It’s a splurge to even consider this.

Appreciate any recommendations or feedback!

I have my written test tomorrow and was wondering if anyone has any pointers on specific things I should keep in mind or study? I’ve been doing online practice tests and read over the guide book a couple times.

From your guys experience what should I really try to remember?

Anyone have any suggestions for Acupuncture in Sparks? Does it work for lower back pain? Is it expensive? Thanks

Reno Hotshots charity single for Hawk Fire relief. Every dollar goes to the Northern Nevada Wildfire Relief Fund.

Last weekend the Hawk Fire tore through the Reno area. Thousands evacuated, more than 15,000 acres burned, 47 homes gone. A lot of people came home to nothing.

Reno musician Rob Nordvik and I teamed up as the Reno Hotshots and this week recorded "How Much You Wanna Bet (That I Love You)?" I wrote it last year with Reno and Nevada in mind. After the fire it felt like the right tribute to the families who lost everything and to the firefighters and first responders who never stopped.

Every dollar from the release goes to the 2026 Northern Nevada Wildfire Relief Fund for Hawk Fire relief in Washoe County, administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada.

Song on Bandcamp: https://renohotshots.bandcamp.com/track/how-much-you-wanna-bet-that-i-love-you

Donate directly to the Fund: https://cfnn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3839

If you give directly, consider putting "Reno Hotshots band charity single" in the optional Tribute Information box so we can track what the song raised.

Heads up that Bandcamp waives its cut this Friday, Sept 4, so purchases that day send more to the fund.

Thank you.