By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune It seems like ever since the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation in March, people have been escaping the cities to hide out in the mountains where there’s more space and access to the outdoors. Then summer came around and destination spots like Lake Tahoe that are normally teeming with tourists have been impacted especially hard. … [Read more...]
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith dies after battle with pancreatic cancer
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune Mayor Smith City of Sparks Mayor Ron Smith passed away on Friday, August 21, following his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. As a Sparks resident for more than 35 years, Smith had a visible passion for his community, eventually running for (and winning) a Sparks City Council seat in the 2006 election … [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...]
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...]
Gov. Sisolak’s mask mandate prompts push to ‘live free’
By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A coronavirus mask mandate by the Democratic governor of Nevada is drawing protests and organized opposition from a self-described conservative Republican activist who vows to target elected officials he says threaten personal liberty. “We’re really not trying to take a political stand,” Ian Bayne, head of the new “No Mask … [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...]
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 … [Read more...]