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Pet of the Week: Ferdinand

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Sun Valley Scolari’s Store Closing Soon

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Van Fire Threatening Northern Sun Valley

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Pet of the Week: Chloe

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Happy Independence Day 2025

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The Case of the Disappearing ATM

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Sun Valley Shopping Center Gets New Sign

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Happy Juneteenth 2025!

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A Heartfelt Hug for Every Father

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Fire: Parts of Sun Valley Being Evacuated

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Youth Ride Free on RTC

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Missing Dog: Fat Boy

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Highland Ranch Community Garage Sale 2025

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Rollins Stallworth: A Hug High School Legend

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Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2025

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Pyramid/Highland Ranch Intersection Improvements

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Pet of the Week: Gustavo

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Happy Mother’s Day 2025!

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Final Countdown for Hug Class of 2025 Seniors

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Community Field Day: You Are Invited!

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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Reno, Sparks, and Sun Valley, Nevada

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April 22nd: Earth Day, in a Nutshell

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Is Rapunzel Entangled with Rampion Way?

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Sun Valley Blvd or Sun Valley Dr?

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Game: Kingdom Battle 3D

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Photo of the Week: Shadows & Sage

Richard Barnet - Rainbow Umbrellas

Thank you, Pris, for introducing me to the flavorful world of vendor cart food. I've tried 2 different carts now, and had some amazingly wonderful corn in a cup, and strawberry shaved ice. So delish!

Sheryl Hanalee Valerio - Who was Procter Hug, Sr.?

Great article! Shine bright, beautiful! As you reach for the stars, remember that your family is always silently cheering you on, proud of every step you take towards your dreams.

Ms. Guzman - Community Easter Egg Hunt Brings Joy to Local Kids!

Great job bringing awareness to this fun community event, Joselyn :)

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A discarded book on Sun Valley Blvd.
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Who is Left to Bother?

Emma B.April 6, 2025June 28, 202501 mins

“Who is Left to Bother?” An original poem by Emma B.

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Highland Ranch Composer Street Signs
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Highland Ranch: Featured Composers

Richard BarnetApril 1, 2025May 30, 2025013 mins

If you’ve walked around Highland Ranch in Sun Valley, Nevada (or driven through here on your way to Desert Skies Middle School), you’ve undoubtedly noticed some of the street signs highlighting famous classical music composers. Learn more about these famous people!

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Rampion (or the European Bellflower), used in salads.
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Is Rapunzel Entangled with Rampion Way?

Richard BarnetMarch 5, 2025May 11, 202505 mins

“Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!” Photo credit: Javier Martin, Public Domain.

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Pretty Mailbox in Sun Valley, Nevada
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The Cutest, Little VW Bus You’ll Ever See!

Richard BarnetMarch 5, 2025May 8, 202503 mins

Sun Valley residents are known for their resourcefulness and artistic flair, in many cases. We spotted this absolute gem while driving around one day, and simply had to snap a pic because it’s so cute!

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Free Little Library, Sun Valley, NV
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Little Free Libraries: A Worldwide Phenomenon

Richard BarnetFebruary 4, 2025May 19, 202501 mins

Sun Valley, Nevada is home to several Little Free Libraries, a worldwide movement to provide no-hassle, free access to books when a traditional library may not be nearby.

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Save The Children Mural in Sun Valley, NV
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Save The Children!

Richard BarnetFebruary 1, 2025April 17, 202501 mins

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Highland Ranch Painter Street Signs
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Highland Ranch: Featured Artists

Richard BarnetFebruary 1, 2025May 30, 2025023 mins

If you’ve driven or cycled around Highland Ranch in Sun Valley, Nevada, you’ve undoubtedly noticed some of the street signs highlighting famous artists…

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Hispanic culture mural in Sun Valley, Nevada
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Hispanic Heritage Mural

Richard BarnetFebruary 1, 2025May 11, 202501 mins

Located on Sun Valley Blvd, this wonderful mural graces the side of the building at the centrally-located Super Carniceria in Sun Valley, Nevada.

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Bee Sculpture, Sun Valley, NV
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Sun Valley’s UnBEElievable Sculpture

Richard BarnetFebruary 1, 2025March 22, 202501 mins

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Robot sculpture in Sun Valley, NV
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Is AI Taking Over Sun Valley?

Richard BarnetJanuary 31, 2025July 1, 202503 mins

Anyone who has driven down Sun Valley Blvd at least once has definitely seen this iconic robot mailbox. Bender Bending Rodríguez (from the animated TV series Futurama) is his name, and the Sun Valley version is a great, real-life representation of the cartoon figure.

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Sun Valley Easter Egg Hunt 2025

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Highland Ranch Park (Review)

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The Washoe Tribe History with Sun Valley

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Who was Procter Hug, Sr.?

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