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Reno Police Officer James Hoff died in the line of duty. It was an undercover drug deal that went fatally wrong. But his legacy continues to be honored through today.Jimmy’s murder continues to draw raw emotion. Though not even alive when Hoff’s death occurred, the officer’s legacy as a fallen officer resonates through today to the men and women of the Reno Police Department.The James D. Hoff Peace Officers Memorial honors the risks law enforcement make each and every day. While law enforcement’s role in recent years has come under increasing scrutiny, the life-and-death scenarios faced by police remain.The role police had in Hoff's killing, however, remains unsettled.LLearn more about this series, and listen to all of the episodes, here: https://thisisreno.com/solutions/

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John Steven Olausen struggled to learn. Just out of high school, but without a diploma, he had a learning disability, dyslexia, that hampered his ability to understand the basics. Olausen was caught in an ugly divorce between his parents. He was also easily influenced. His friends said he was a Boy Scout, willing to do anything for anyone at any time. It was these traits that would land him on death row within a year of coming to Reno, Nevada in 1979.Learn more about this series, and listen to all of the episodes, here: https://thisisreno.com/solutions/

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What unfolds in this podcast is the story of how many lives were irreversibly ruined because of grave errors made by numerous people — from cocky, maladjusted youth to the highest levels of the Reno Police Department and state government. It is a story that reverberates through the consciousness of the Northern Nevada community to this day. Solutions season two launches October 8, 2018.

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Jasmine Milligan Cividino is Reno's only certified KonMari consultant. That may or may not mean something to you, but for me, her business of helping people get rid of their stuff was life changing.For her, too: "Around the time that I discovered (Marie Kondo's) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up, my life was in need of change," she writes. "​I was a divorced single mother of five years and had been the head of a small business for 11 years. The significant responsibilities involved in running a household and a company were wearing me down. I no longer knew what made me happy or how to enjoy the company of my friends and family."My situation was different, but we both had a similar problem: too much stuff. Listen below to find out how "decluttering" or "tidying-up" worked for me, and why. Contact Jasmine at 775-636-4019.

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There is no silver bullet that will solve homelessness. But there are many solutions that can reduce houselessness. Our 5th episode, and the finale of our first season, covers some of what Reno locals are doing -- and recommending -- to solve the city's homeless crisis. We speak with houseless individuals, advocates, Reno's chief of police, and nonprofits about what can be done. We also visit Washoe County's Crossroads program, which has a high success rate but a lengthy waiting list. Solutions #5 relied heavily on the following sources:1. "A History of Homelessness in America," a presentation by Steve Carlson, Psy.D. 2. "The History of Homeless in America, 1640s to present" by Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness. http://www.dceh.org/the-history-of-homelessness-in-america-1640s-to-present/3. "Homelessness in America" by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/4. "Amid booming economy, homelessness soars on US West Coast." Associated Press, Nov. 9, 2017. https://www.apnews.com/d480434bbacd4b028ff13cd1e7cea1555. "Driven Out." Pacific Standard. July 31, 2017. https://psmag.com/social-justice/driven-out6. "Bussed Out: How America moves its homeless." The Guardian UK, Dec. 20, 2017. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2017/dec/20/bussed-out-america-moves-homeless-people-country-study

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Solutions season 1 returns with its fourth episode, "If We Don't Build It, They Will Die." The podcast features Reno City Councilmember Neoma Jardon and the city's Reno Works Program. We debunk some myths about tiny homes, which the city is hoping to build. Solutions season 1 is covering the rise of the homeless in the Reno area and is hosted by Bob Conrad of ThisisReno.com.

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Dana and Bob are back to discuss this week's big news, including:* Behind the scenes at the FORTE Awards* The latest on the City of Reno's agreement with Waste Management* Controversial art at UNR? We discuss.* The Off Beat Fest

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A repeal of the Affordable Care Act would spell disaster for Nevada. That's according to Heather Korbulic of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange. Heather gives us an update on what potential changes mean for health insurance options in the Silver State. Also discussed:* Reno's proposed vagrancy ordinances* The strip club drama* Street Vibrations, and* Who wants Reno's effluent

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This week our hosts Bob Conrad and Dana Nollsch debrief President Donald Trump's visit to Reno, and how we covered it. Also on this episode, Jay Kolbet-Clausell talks about on-the-ground issues in Reno, including the city's newly proposed vagrancy ordinances. This episode is sponsored by Canfest, Reno's original, international canned beer festival, taking place Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Grand Sierra Resort.

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July is hot. Art is everywhere. Dana Nollsch, Kristen Power and Bob Conrad discuss a litany of Artown events. In other news, we cover a ton of events to check out this weekend, as well as:* Maniacal drivers in Reno* CanFest 2017 at GSR* Shoplifting in Midtown* Wildcreek High School versus the Wildcreek golf course* Truckee River safety* Marijuana's distribution problem and the Governor's statement of emergency* What our listeners want you to know.Thanks for tuning in.

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