Not a bad little town to live in. That being said it lacks on a good amount of places to eat, As…read morewell as nightlife. Living here you will find yourself traveling out of town often for many things.

I'm writing my review from the point of view of a visitor, which is what I am :)…read more This town is small, but big enough to have enough restaurants & interesting little nooks to keep me busy for at least 2 or 3 weeks! Plus, the location makes it ideal for cool day trips. In less than 2 hours you're in Reno, in a little over 3 you're in Sacramento! There's lakes & mountains all in close proximity & lots of historical places to explore. It's definitely a place I'm glad I was able to visit :)

Had to visit NAS Fallon to finish up some business with my son in getting his USID. The ladies…read morethat I worked with there were so helpful. As you know, with most government agencies, you have reams and reams of paperwork, and it can get get quite confusing. The ladies helping me were so nice and though, it took a little longet than I thought, we were able to finally come in and seal the deal. I also got my letter from the commander today that allows me to assist my son with commisary and base exchange purchases. So happy to finaaly get that done. Looking forward to our first official visit to the commisary and base exchange. More to come on that...

I was driving along the Loneliest Road in America and passing through Fallon, Nevada. One of the…read morerecommended to-do spots here in Fallon was to check out this....the Naval Air Station - "home to the Top Gun training facility". When I had read that this place housed "Tog Gun", I thought maybe I could get a tour and walk around and explore?? It sounded unique and exciting and of course I was a fan of the original movie, lol. This Naval Air Station was located sort of on the outskirts of Fallon....maybe a 10 minute drive from downtown. As I headed towards the base....I was able to view out onto the desert and the desolate area of wilderness afforded to test flights. And...I actually got lucky and caught a plane taking off! That was pretty cool. As I drove along the road which sort of paralleled the runway of the base, I finally came upon the entrance way. It was at this moment where I had my doubts. It appeared as if the base was closed off to visitors. That....it was specifically designated for instructors and students of the air facility. There was a guarded gatehouse at the front with fencing embedded all around. I questioned at this instant whether I should drive up to the guard and ask if the facility was available for touring? Though....I guess I "blinked in the moment" and shied away. I just had this impression like the area was extremely secured (see my picture) and specifically designated for training. I certainly didn't see any cars or tours being offered. Ultimately, I chickened out and never approached the guardhouse to find out if visitors could wander around the area and explore. I simply grabbed a photo of myself in front of the sign saying (at least) I arrived at the Naval Air Station - Fallon Nevada. So...I apologize to those folks out there who are reading my experience and unfortunately....I never got the answer as to whether the outside public are allowed past the security gates for tours. In the end....I just felt like this place was designed exclusively for trainers and students...while being off limits to the public. I guess I was just a little discouraged as to why they'd name this place "home to the Tog Gun training facility". I would assume that most people revisit their iconic movie memories and then scramble over here anticipating they can get an inside glimpse into an all access "behind the scenes" tour...when that's probably not the case.

Small consortium of a group of Northern Nevada libraries which affords more of a selection…read more The librarian there is very friendly, very informative, and very thorough in getting you started with their services and getting you a library card. Very clean, organized and accessible off of Maine St. There is an internet link where you can borrow, hold, and extend books and articles. The selection of audio books is lacking, compared to the larger libraries but you can use the app "Libby" which may enable you to access more of a variety. I still need to check that out.

Serious problems at this library, which used to be a gem. Staff has left, book choices have…read moredeteriorated. a formerly integrated smooth running operation in chaos.

Sunday night after the Super Bowl my girlfriend decided to go home to Reno from Fallon and in doing…read moreso she accidentally locked her keys in her SUV! I called AAA auto and they were going to be here in 2hrs. her medication was also in the locked vehicle! called the sheriffs dept. and a deputy was at our house in minutes and unlocked her vehicle quick! good people and we thank you for helping us! that is "helping the public"

Came here for a cold-case murder we solved, nice folk, they have better equipment and attitudes…read morethan us, enjoyed my time here!

The Fantastic 4 and other friends were on way back from mountain-biking and we droved by this, what…read morewas once an enchanting place to live and visit, now a total catastrophe to watch after June 24th blazing fire in the South Lake Tahoe/El Dorado County area, that destroys a large amount of homes and leaving many residents dispossessed and inconsolable. We drove by the now-deserted road and saw nothing but ashes and debris scattered all over the streets. The fire has been longed contained, but the huge damage has been done. Structural damage has affected the residence and other neighboring communities. It is a bear to watch also put tears into our eyes to experience what just happen to a once quiet residential place, now an open area full of disaster. Although the cause of the fire is still under investigation, it's still a tragic to watch live and in the flesh. The residence and homeowners will get 5-star to what they endure.

The city of South Lake Tahoe is a pit. I can't believe that Sacramento/ Bay area people can't see…read moreit. Every Hotel in SLT has bed bugs. You pay crazy amount of money for hotels. All the restaurants have the same low quality food from the same 2 suppliers in town but charge twice as much as where you live. They load up police staff during busy times and weekends just to pad the cities bank account.

Okay here is what makes this a 5-star rating vs a 1-star rating…read more It all depends on who you get as a clerk. I had a very high fine for being one month late in getting insurance. The first clerk I saw, told me I needed to show proof of insurance, otherwise, I was SOL. So I left and went to my daughter's, where I could use her computer and print out the info. (I live too far away to do that on the same day) Went back to court showed my info and the new clerk I got told me that unfortunately, I was a month late, however.... she directed me to the computer and printer they had on site. She told me there was a form available if you are having trouble paying and it would be a hardship for you. So I filled out the form, printed it, and brought it to the third clerk I saw that day. He was also very helpful, and picked out from the paperwork I gave him, what the judge would need to see. So after all is said and done, I did get a substantial reduction in fine. Thank you to the two clerks who helped me out. The first gal, well maybe needs more training or not be hating on those of us who screwed up and didn't, fly right the first time. Heads up people. If you cannot afford the fine, go on the court system website and you will find a form for if you can't afford to pay. It will list options you can choose from and just ask for reasons.

The department that handle traffic ticket is horrible. I got a speeding ticket in May of 2017, it…read moresaid on the ticket it will take about 45 to 60 days before it appear on the court website. I checked the website almost every week until it show up and finally it appear at the end of July 2017, I paid it right away, but the only confirmation I have is a receipt basically saying "case will be released when payment is received", no other communication or contact whatsoever afterward. The deadline to pay the ticket is at the end of August 2017, so I was assuming my case had been released after I pay it in July, but it was not. THEY SENT MY DEBT TO COLLECTION COMPANY WHICH INCREASE MY SPEEDING TICKET FROM $281 TO $561, UNBELIEVABLE! NOT ONE ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO CONTACT ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM. When I contact the court the only thing they tell me was how sorry they felt about my situation, but no attempt to help at all; basically, they just want to finish the phone call asap to get rid of me. I serve in the military and was preparing for a deployment, so I didn't have much time to deal with it. When I was at my deployment location I have to collect a lot of documents to prove to them I was attempting to pay my ticket, but for some reason it didn't go through. I even contacted my bank and they say there was no record of attempt to withdraw money at the time I pay the ticket. So I wrote a letter and gather all the necessary documents and send it to the collection company so they can send those docs to the court to review my request. 2 months pass by and I contacted the collection company again and they say the court deny my request. To sum it all up, I end up paying approx $300 more for ticket in which I took full responsibility for, did my diligent, checking up on the ticket and pay it right way when it appear on the website. But for some fucking reason my payment did not go through and they have no effort to find out why and refuse to accept my effort in researching the reason behind it. No support receiving whatsoever from their staff or even the clerk; especially the clerk, she such an idiot, she have very limited knowledge about her job and very unprofessional in the way she talk to me.

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is nothing more than an HOA on steroids. They are far from helpful…read morebut come across like their purpose is to make your life a living Hell. I'd rather have an IRS investigator, a Fish and Game officer and OSHA all show up at my front door at the same time than one of these Gestapos.

I am a full-time resident and a homeowner. I am not a big corporation or mega developer. I just…read morecompleted the process for submitting a Single Family Dwelling (SFD) Application with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The process is of course very complex with many regulations. But, I can honestly say that I am a happy constituent who felt well served. The entire process from application submission to permit was very smooth and transparent. Inspite of the overwhelming workload that the agency is facing, the team at the TRPA responded promptly and professionally. I typically received a response from a representative via email or phone call within 24 hours, an amazing turnaround. Automated emails and notifications as my application progressed helped make sure I was never left wondering if things were moving forward. Most importantly, the responses were extremely helpful, with much of the information already published in detailed documents available online and very accurate. For example, much of what I needed was in what is called the "Code of Ordinances" but because this is a very large document, it can seem overwhelming. Instead of just citing the code, the planners would point me to the specific sections. The entire application process was handled remotely online and was very straightforward and easy to follow. They even helped me when I needed accomodations with the payment timing for the fees. If the goal of such an organization is to help all who want to enjoy the resources of this region do so responsibly, I think that is what the TRPA is accomplishing.