The following are highlights from the July 11, 2022, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Council commended the Sparks Centennial League Renegades baseball team on being the 2022 Champions in Nevada District 1. General Business Council approved: A $66,975.00 professional service contract with NCE for the 2022 Annual Pavement Condition Data … [Read more...]
Phase One of Sparks Blvd. Project begins Sunday
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County plans to begin nightwork on phase one of the Sparks Boulevard Project on Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. Phase one of the Sparks Boulevard Project includes the segment of Sparks Boulevard between Greg Street and Lincoln Way. Once completed, this phase will add roadway capacity by restriping the existing right-of-way to … [Read more...]
City approves budget for 2023; plenty of positions to fill
At the May 2023 Sparks City Council meeting, its members voted to adopt the FY 2023 budget, which went into effect on July 1. The city’s annual budget is created by the city manager and financial services department, keeping in mind the six fiscal policies that help feed the budget, including: collecting property and sales taxes along with sewer, recreation, and business … [Read more...]
Sparks family installs Biggest Little Library on Disc Drive
A house in a neighborhood on Disc Drive in Sparks recently installed what claims to be “the biggest little library in Sparks” as part of the worldwide Little Free Libraries phenomenon. There are more than 150,000 little free libraries placed in neighborhoods and public spaces throughout 100 countries, encouraging people to read and build communities of book … [Read more...]
June 29: Sparks City Council Meeting Highlights
June 29: Sparks City The following are highlights from the June 27, 2022, Sparks City Council Meeting. Sparks City Council heard a presentation about the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee’s completed projects from 2017 to 2022 and future projects from 2022 to 2025.Council commended the Sparks High School Varsity Track Team on becoming 2022 State Champions. Council … [Read more...]
Local resident looking to bring virtual arthouse cinema to Reno-Sparks
Northern Nevada resident Austin Lugo is looking to revolutionize the theater industry by bringing a virtual arthouse cinema to the Reno/Sparks area. Lugo and his wife moved to Reno a year ago from Indianapolis, Indiana. His wife was originally from Carson City but moved to Indiana when she was young, and the couple grew up together. “We’ve known each other since … [Read more...]
Live music on the river, rodeo highlight busy week in Reno-Sparks
Between Rockin’ on the River, the wildest rodeo in the West, a young writers’ workshop, and a barbecue challenge coming up Fourth of July weekend, there’s something going on every day this week and next weekend in Reno/Sparks. Here are some events not to miss: Rockin’ on the River Starts Rocking Thursday As part of its Hello Summer Celebration, the City of Sparks is hosting … [Read more...]
COVID-19 level raised to medium; officials urge public to stay current on vaccines
People are yearning for things to go back to how they were in 2019, but unfortunately covid is still affecting those vaccinated and not nationwide. On June 3, the Washoe County Health District shared a statement from the CDC about how risk of contraction and transmission of COVID-19 has been raised back up to the medium level. The federal health organization encourages … [Read more...]