Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media The Associated Press reports that “U.S. unemployment dropped sharply in August from 10.2 percent to a still-high 8.4 percent with about half the 22 million jobs lost to the coronavirus outbreak recovered so far.” This indicates a likely “V” shaped recovery rather than a “U” shaped recovery. That’s a good thing because this … [Read more...]
Andrew Barbano Column: Diabolical Déjà Vu: Fire is the Devil’s only friend
When I saw him on the stage My hands were clenched in fists of rage No angel born in hell Could break that Satan’s spell - Don MacLean he Mahatmas have spoken. The great Baltimore Evening Sun columnist HL Mencken originated what has morphed into “Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.” And here we are. On July … [Read more...]
Sparks pub turns to food to stay open during pandemic
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneIt’s been a tough six months for Nevada’s restaurants and bars due to the current Covid health pandemic but with a little ingenuity and creative thinking, a few local businesses have found a way to quickly pivot and persevere. For instance, down in Sparks’ Victorian Square many popular food and drink establishments have had to close their doors, … [Read more...]
Despite pandemic, experts say housing market remains strong
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune The housing market in Reno/Sparks is off the hook right now with real estate inventory flying off the shelves amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Typically inventory is stable during the summer because sellers will put their houses on the market in the months of April, May, and June, but now there are many would-be sellers who are staying … [Read more...]
Sparks City Hall strikes a blow for white guys
Geno, Geno, paisano mio. I didn’t know that I knew you so well until I saw last Wednesday’s Reno Gazette-Journal. You’re me. I’m you, save for one thing: I grew up and you didn’t. At first, I hoped that some green reporter had simply misquoted you and your successor as Sparks mayor. Nope. The highly experienced Siobahn McAndrew is one of the best reporters in … [Read more...]
Lane closures to begin Aug. 3 on Sparks Boulevard
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune On August 3, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County will begin intermittently closing lanes on Sparks Boulevard between Greg and Baring boulevards so that construction crews can start doing exploratory work under the existing roadway, to prepare for a larger roadway-widening project to accommodate commuters long term. … [Read more...]
High school fall sports moving to spring of 2021
By Dave Maxwell Battle Born Media The sights and sounds and smells of high school football haven’t been spared by COVID-19, or any other sports in Nevada for that matter. Like all sports in regards to the coronavirus and straddled by a line between health and safety and an insatiable desire to play, as reported July 23 in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Bart Thompson, … [Read more...]
Dear Guv: Put your foot where your mouth is
“God gave Noah the rainbow sign. No more water, the fire next time.” - From a venerable “Negro” spiritual The current edition of the German version of Time, Der Spiegel (“The mirror”) has a cover that does Time one better. The US news mag’s best has been the illustration of Trump staring down at a crying Latina baby at his feet. Der Spiegel shows Trump in the oval office … [Read more...]