April 18, 1923 – May 24, 2020. Melba McFarland died peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Portland Oregon. She was 97 years old. Melba Trigueiro was born and raised in Reno, Nevada on April 18, 1924 to Jose Caytano Trigueiro and Maude Lillian Wright. She ultimately graduated with a BA from The University of Nevada Reno campus with a degree in … [Read more...]
Our fearless leader
By Sherman R. Frederick A funny thing happened to Nevada’s Gov. Steve Sisolak on his way to a press conference.He didn’t show. This wasn’t just any press conference. This was probably the most important press conference to date in the governor’s tenure: He was set to announce the details of the next phase of the state’s reopening. The the people waited. And … [Read more...]
Reno under mandatory curfew
This is a press release from the City of Reno:Reno, Nevada (May 31, 2020) — Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve has issued a mandatory curfew within the Reno city limits starting at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Sunday, May 31. The curfew will go into effect beginning at 5:30 p.m. this evening and shall expire Monday, June 1 at 5 a.m. unless … [Read more...]
Nugget prepares for reopening
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune In mid-May, Governor Steve Sisolak announced that it is looking at June 4 for when Nevada casinos can reopen as part of its next phase of reopening as long as they follow proper health code and safety protocols to keep their patrons protected. Therefore, Reno and Sparks casinos have been scrambling to reconfigure their hotel/gaming facilities to … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and cancer patients
Cancer patients and survivors are finding it increasingly challenging to get necessary health care as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Many are experiencing financial stress and mental health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment. An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey of cancer patients and survivors focused on … [Read more...]
Crazy coronavirus rules just keep a-comin’
Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media Ever had a dream that makes perfect sense when you wake, but by the time you brush your teeth it sounds completely mad?Some coronavirus task force meetings around the country must be like that. For example, how did the new rules on tennis come about? That had to be one weird discussion.Dr. No: We believe we can safely allow tennis … [Read more...]
Cailyn and Danyelle may have played their last game together
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneWhen the Reed High School softball team went down to Las Vegas to play in the Bishop Gorman softball tournament on March 12-14, they had no idea that it would be their last games of the season. For Raiders sisters Cailyn and Danyelle Leone, it was likely the last game they’d ever play together.Deciding to play in Vegas instead of Sacramento … [Read more...]
Washoe County begins Phase 1 of reopening
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneCoronavirus cases continue to rise, but the growth has been slow which may be an indication that the curve is starting to flatten. Therefore, Nevada governor Steve Sisolak announced plans for the first phase of nonessential business reopening. Here are the latest statistics, plans, and ways efforts to help keep local businesses alive:Seven … [Read more...]