Landstar Companies is still vying to build multi-family townhomes on the vacant 7.7-acre lot located on 2255 S. Los Altos Parkway, but residents of Sparks are pushing back. Last week, Sparks City Hall was full of residents against the 75-unit project and doing whatever they can to halt the developer’s progress. The Planning Commission received 126 requests of opposition, … [Read more...]
Additions Causing Problems and Solutions to Housing Crunch
When Lawrence King bought his house on F Street, nine blocks away from Victorian Square, he had a decent backyard, parking spots, and a nice view. The Victorian-style house was constructed in 1905 in a fairly quiet and quaint area near all of the activity and access to main roadways. King and his wife planned to retire in Sparks, but it seems that the neighborhood is … [Read more...]
Remembering Our Heroes
Cougars Capture Second State Title in Three Years
The wait wasn’t nearly as long, but the outcome was just as sweet for the Spanish Springs High softball team. After winning its first two games of the tourney, the Cougars defeated Douglas 6-2 to capture the 4A state softball title Saturday at Bishop Manogue. It’s the second title in three years for Spanish Springs, who defeated the very same Tiger team five days earlier to … [Read more...]
Cougs Claw Back Late to Top Tigers, 9-3
It took nearly 48 hours, but in the end the Spanish Springs High softball team were the ones celebrating a regional title on the infield under an overcast sky Monday afternoon at Bishop Manogue. The Cougars completed the 9-3 comeback win over Douglas by scoring nine straight runs after trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning of their game that was postponed due to weather on Saturday … [Read more...]
As More Homes Are Being Built, Sparks Remains a Seller’s Market
The Sparks housing market is hot right now. With low inventory and creeping home prices, future home buyers are encouraged to invest sooner than later. As monthly rental rates are rising to match monthly mortgage rates and interest rates are going up, experts say it makes more sense to buy a home if you plan on staying in the area long enough. “Prices have leveled off in the … [Read more...]
Sparks Casino Welcomes New German Style Brewery
It is a Tuesday morning and Occidental Brewing Company Proprietor Ben Engler just spent the weekend filling 300 cases of German-style beer at its new brew pub in Baldini’s Sports Casino. The part-owner flew down from Portland, Oregon, to oversee and help with the first canning which he said went pretty smoothly. Its canned Kolsch and Pilsner will soon be distributed to grocery … [Read more...]
More Closures Begin This Week on Prater Way
The Regional Transportation Commission temporarily closed a section of eastbound Prater Way in Sparks for construction work this week as part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit Project. The RTC also plans to temporarily close the I-80 westbound on-ramp at Prater Way for paving. Work began on Monday and is scheduled through the week of May 7 at Eastbound Prater … [Read more...]