Pam Farris

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The 2019 Municipal Equality Index is out – and the City of Reno has earned a perfect score. The City of Reno’s Human Rights Commission made the announcement Tuesday and explained how this rating came to be.

AHHH!!!  The thrill of ice skating in Downtown Reno, a handy cup of hot chocolate nearby, family, friends….it all makes for good times this winter season. But before you head to Greater Nevada Field, turn your skates

It’s difficult not to notice that throughout the summer and stretching into mid-October, patches of snow remain on many of the peaks in the Sierra Nevada – remnants of last winter. Locals began boasting about “Snowtember” when

Street Vibrations is now in its 25th year in Reno, the 4th largest motorcycle event in the country. Reno’s Finest are on hand to make sure the event runs safely and smoothly.      It’s now a

The man behind many of the Dead’s lyrics, Robert Hunter, has died at the age of 78. Hunter wrote for Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and declined Jerry Garcia’s offer to join his band in 1961. If you

100 metros across the US were recently studied and HOT DAMN! Reno Ranks #2 as The Best City for families looking to buy a house. A financial technology firm, SmartAssets, completed their study recently and Reno took

A portion of Rancho San Rafael Park will turn into a vintage trailer park this year for Hot August Nights!                                  

The heat is on and the lure of Lake Tahoe jolts the impulse to sink your toes in the sand. Before you make the pilgrimage the first surprise is the fact that all the heavy “pow” that

Aerosmith has been rocking Las Vegas with their Deuces Are Wild residency at The Park MGM Hotel which runs through July 9th. Friday night, June 28th, Paul McCartney performed across the street at T-Mobile Arena. The two

The foodie scene in Reno sure is growing at a fast pace. In some instances, restaurants that opened a little more than a year ago are being replaced by new ones! Finding a hip culinary “foodgasm” around

When the iconic movie “Woodstock” was released in 1970, something was definitely missing. Creedence Clearwater Revival!                                          

It has been the never ending winter of 2019. In fact, during the last week of May, Squaw Valley has added yet another foot and a half of snow! The high price of a lift ticket at

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Finally! Pammy gets inked!   

Marce Herz, former teacher & co-founder of the Sky Tavern Jr. Ski Program, will have a new middle school named after her in South Reno set to open in August of 2020. A teacher as well as

   When it comes to rock stars no one makes my heart skip a beat like David Coverdale from Whitesnake. David visited the KOZZ studios around 2000 and I had the pleasure of meeting him. You can

 “Bohemian Rhapsody” has become the most successful music biopic of all time!                                                   

 Finding yourself a bit strapped due to holiday shopping? Reno rockers may just have to look under the bed, in the attic, the garage or the extra closet and find some vintage baggage you’ve been hoarding could

  Todd Rundgren has achieved diverse musical success. The uncanny ability to play almost every musical instrument, audio production and engineering records from The Band, Cheap Trick, Grand Funk Railroad, Meatloaf and so many more. He’s known

French Fries can be found at literally any restaurant in Reno. The savory, extra special fries can be a bit more difficult to find. OK, mom made the best! Mom put effort into slicing them to perfection,

The golden hues,  a spattering of yellow, orange and every color you might find in your crayon box are on Fall display in Reno and the Truckee Meadows. The temperatures dip just a bit, but before you can

Yes the thermometer shows It’s Hot! Fortunately, just about a 45 minute drive away Lake Tahoe is one of the best places to simply soak rays, congregate with outdoor lovers just like you and commune with nature.

Artown is full of events and activities for every age and whatever your heart’s desire throughout the month of July but only one event literally goes to the dogs. Art Paws is Reno’s premier pet event of

Record Store Day is April 21st. and if you love the smell of a record store like I do, this is the day to trip on all the festivities, deals and special releases.   I have enjoyed

  There’s a good chance every one of us has experienced an attempted phone scam or seen fraud scams rear their ugly heads. There’s the Prince in Nigeria who has declared you a long lost relative and

Walking across the Virginia Street Bridge you see it. People giving “high fives” whether its a weekend stroll, attending a Pub Crawl, or the Reno Wine Walk. Driving Interstate 580, 80, or Hwy 395, bikers give the

Cruising Natural Hot Springs Around Reno, Nevada Natural hot springs are prevalent throughout the State of Nevada, with the Washoe Indians enjoyed quality time with their families at various hot pools. A massive hydrothermal belt interspersed with