The following are highlights from the April 11, 2022, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Council proclaimed: April 10-16 as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” to acknowledge and thank the Emergency Communications supervisors and dispatchers for being the first contact for a person in crisis. These highly trained employees work … [Read more...]
Sparks Art Walk returns April 21
Now that we’re heading into nicer weather, the City of Sparks is relaunching its Sparks Art Walk with its first 2022 event to be held April 21 from 5pm-7pm in Victorian Square. During this time, an artist reception will be held in the Depot Gallery (831 Victorian Avenue) with artists Kirsten Mashinter and Turburam Sandagdor. Sandagdor’s exhibit is called the Galaxy of … [Read more...]
Sparks fire chief to retire after ‘no confidence’ statement by union
Following a heated Sparks City Council meeting on March 14 in which the Sparks Firefighters IAFF Local 1265 union called for the removal of Fire Chief Jim Reid, he has since announced his retirement after 26 years of service with the department. Last month at the regularly held city council meeting, Sparks firefighters brought forth a list of complaints in its public comment … [Read more...]
Reno-Tahoe Airport authority announces $1B infrastructure investment
Last week, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority revealed its multiyear construction project called MoreRNO, which aims to enhance the traveling experience for passengers coming through the RenoTahoe International Airport. Approximately $1 billion will be invested in the MoreRNO construction project over the next few years (through 2028) which focuses on improving key areas such … [Read more...]
New pet memorial to be installed this week at the Sparks Marina
On Monday, April 4, the City of Sparks announced that it is working on two projects along the Sparks Marina walking path that residents and visitors should be aware of. The most prominent project is located on the south side of the Sparks Marina next to the dog park, where the new Sparks Marina Pet Memorial Project is being installed. The Pet Memorial is an interactive art … [Read more...]
Memorial to fallen Navy crew members rededicated
Antisubmarine helicopter crashed west of Sand Mountain in 1978 By Steve RansonNevada News Group On a cool, early spring day east of Fallon, a Navy helicopter hovered over the barren desert conducting a routine combat search and rescue exercise. According to the National Weather Service records, the temperature hovered slightly above 50 degrees with overcast skies … [Read more...]
March 28: Sparks city council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the March 28, 2022, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/Presentations The City Council recognized the appointees to the new Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board: Roberto Castillo, Elvira Diaz, Jarell Green, Rose Meza, A’Keia Sanders, Michael Scherzer, and T Tran. The Board’s meeting schedule will be announced and posted once … [Read more...]
State ends employee COVID testing, rolls back fees for unvaccinated
By Tabitha MuellerThe Nevada Independent Following a move from daily to weekly reporting of COVID-19 data, state officials are lifting a requirement that unvaccinated employees undergo weekly COVID-19 tests, while also eliminating a planned monthly surcharge for state workers who have not received a COVID vaccine. A memo sent to state workers Tuesday announcing the end … [Read more...]