Even though it has only been open for two weeks, the Manila Bakery & Café has had a steady flow of people since its grand opening last Thursday, giving testament to the fact that the food is so good that they keep coming back for more. Sizzling plates of sisig, lechon kawali, lumpia shanghai, pork adobo, and baboy are consistently coming out of the kitchen, feeding the … [Read more...]
Marching for Change
John Byrne/Tribune The annual Women’s March in Reno took place Saturday where an estimated 3,000 people flooded the streets of downtown to have their voices heard. Now in its third year, Saturday’s message was about fighting for policy changes and featured speeches by several community leaders. The parade began on Virginia Street under the arch and concluded at the Reno City … [Read more...]
Sparks mayor ready to lead city into the future despite cancer diagnosis
New Sparks mayor Ron Smith has always been passionate about the City of Sparks – and politics. After spending the last 12 years on the city council, that passion has guided him to his new position of leading the city he has lived in for the last 44 years into the future. However, just two months into his new role, the Sparks mayor released a statement last week announcing … [Read more...]
New 8,500-seat amphitheater planned for Victorian Square
Demolished Bourbon Square Casino to be the site of venue The long-shuttered Bourbon Square Casino in the heart of Victorian Square will soon become an 8,500-seat amphitheater if everything goes as planned, offering yet another entertainment source in downtown Sparks. Marnell Gaming, the owners of the Nugget Casino Resort, acquired the Bourbon Square property about a … [Read more...]
Big Saturday for the Pack
(Left) Courtesy Kyle Pulek, Nevada football/(Right) courtesy Alina Rodgers, University of Utah Saturday was a big day for the University of Nevada. The Wolf Pack football team captured the Arizona Bowl title in comeback fashion with a 16-13 win over Arkansas State, while the men’s basketball team took down Utah by 15 on the road to finish its non-conference schedule … [Read more...]
Tahoe Group Bringing New Eatery to Marina
The Sparks Marina is quickly becoming a destination for new businesses and visitors alike, and another eatery is on its way to Rail City. LandCap Investment Partners alongside local business owner Tom Turner are bringing a new dining experience to the water’s edge of the Sparks Marina. The Marina TownCentre, a multi-use property, will be home to the Sparks Water Bar — a … [Read more...]
Sparks Police, Fire Make Holiday Season One to Remember for Local Children
Local firefighters and police officers treated more than 60 underprivileged kids to a special shopping day at the Outlets at Legends Sparks in its special Holiday with a Hero shopping event. Organized by the Washoe County Human Services Agency, the City of Sparks Police and Sparks Fire Department teamed up with local youth at Target and allowed them to pick out whatever they … [Read more...]
Season of Giving Back
Courtesy photo Sparks mayor Ron Smith sits between a slew of canned goods that were donated as part of the annual ‘Can the Mayor’ food drive. The drive benefits the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and challenges City of Sparks employees and the public to participate by bringing in non-perishable food items to bins at Sparks City Hall, Sparks Police Department, Sparks Fire … [Read more...]