Hi, Nevadans!

Remember how a couple weeks ago we asked you to nominate your favorite Reno spots? Our Reno Food Guide is out now! Did your favorite make the cut? 

Some of the categories include:

Where to find the best Mexican breakfasts in Reno

Farmers’ Markets in Reno that our readers love

Where to find amazing all-you-can-eat sushi in Reno, according to our readers

Have a good week!

🎬 Short Notice: Short films by Las Vegas filmmakers — Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Winchester-Dondero Cultural Center (3130 McLeod Dr.) Film enthusiasts, come enjoy a free and spontaneous night of local talent and creativity. Check the website to see if the films have been listed. Or, just turn up and hope for the best. 

🎨 Art After Dark: The Witching Hour — Friday, Oct. 24, from 7-10 p.m. in the Skyroom at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno (160 W Liberty St.) Dance under the candlelight with live music, strike a pose in the photobooth, be immersed in the art, and show off in the costume contest. This event is 21+. Tickets can be purchased online, starting at $25 for nonmembers. 

🎃 Parktoberfest — Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m. at the Silverado Ranch Community Center (9855 Gilespie St.) Free family-friendly event with carnival games, face painting, bounce houses, and an outdoor movie. 

👻 Nevada State Police Trunk or Treat — Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 p.m. at the DMV South Reno (9155 Double Diamond Pkwy.) Join law enforcement, first responders, and community partners for a safe and fun Halloween experience. 

Founder of A Sense of Home Georgie Smith, teen Jason Martin and Jeremy Renner on Oct. 16, 2025. (Siobhan McAndrew/RGJ)

By Siobhan McAndrew, Reno Gazette Journal

Reno teen Jason Martin said he hasn’t had a good night’s sleep in over a year.

The 19-year-old went into the foster care system when he was 7 or 8 and has lived in nearly a dozen foster and group homes.

After graduating from high school in Fallon in 2024, Martin lived in a group home and then in Washoe County’s homeless shelter, the Cares Campus.

He’s witnessed two stabbings while living on the streets and around the shelter. He never felt safe, hated the food and had his things stolen multiple times.

Martin moved into the one-bedroom Midtown apartment with help from Renner’s Rennervation Foundation and Los Angeles based charity A Sense of Home.

A photo of Rep. Susie Lee’s health care roundtable on Thursday, October 9, 2025. (Supplied by Lee’s Press Secretary Claudia Alvarado)

By Naoka Foreman

If federal tax credits expire, thousands of Nevadans could lose health coverage, while others may see premiums double or triple.

Dr. Brad Isaacs, president of the Clark County Medical Society, warned that losing subsidies could overwhelm emergency rooms and even force closures.

“How much do you have to hurt your population before it gets fixed?” he asked.

Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) stressed the need for Congress to act, noting families could face $4,000 in added annual costs and $335 billion in higher premiums nationwide over the next decade.

In the immediate term, however, it’s the looming loss of Affordable Care Act subsidies and cuts to Medicaid that are causing alarm about Nevadans’ ability to access care. 

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón with stories from Naoka Foreman and USA Today via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Kim Lawson.

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