Officials say that hazardous conditions are possible or present in the lake.
The Virginia Lake algae bloom is unrelated to recent area botulism outbreaks that have been suspected by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
The community joined The City of Reno and Waste Management to clean up trash around Virginia Lake.
You may have noticed algae covering Virginia Lake recently.
If you saw a helicopter circling near Virginia Lake on Wednesday evening, here's why: The Reno Police Department says they were looking for a suspect in the area of Brinkby Avenue and Robinhood Drive.
Ludwig the Swan is sick again. This time, his rescuer and caretaker say that he cannot go back to the lake. They're looking for someone to give him a permanent home.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office says a suspect has been arrested near Virginia Lake and Lakeside Drive who was involved in a domestic dispute.
Authorities say a woman was rescued from Virginia Lake early Tuesday morning, after she fell through the ice.
The City of Reno collaborated with local residents and the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation to host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the improvements at Virginia Lake Dog Park Sunday.
Virginia Lake's water clarity has improved, but the City of Reno says invasive weeds were found on the bottom of the lake.