Good morning, Sparks.

Carson Gonzales, a 20-year-old accused of stabbing and killing his mother and injuring Angela Clay, had his first bail hearing yesterday as his defense secured an interim no bail hold—Angela Clay is recovering in the hospital with her family’s support—and a mandatory status conference is scheduled for May 8.

A woman was sent to the hospital after a hit-and-run crash that occurred Tuesday night around 10:30 p.m.—police are asking for anyone with information to come forward.

Sparks Police Department reminds residents that driving without proper registration — and valid insurance — is illegal and poses a safety risk.

The department will continue enforcing the law with routine traffic stops and targeted patrols in coming months.

The 9th Circuit ruled in favor of the City of Sparks on April 22—affirming a district judge's dismissal of a lawsuit by a private detective who claimed his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated during a GPS tracking investigation linked to Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.

The court found that he did not present a valid legal theory for a privacy claim and noted that any amendment to the complaint would have been futile.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected private investigator David McNeely’s suit against Sparks police—who had disclosed his name during a GPS tracking case involving Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.

City Attorney Wes Duncan said he is pleased with the ruling, and McNeely must now reveal his client’s identity by early May.

Northern Nevada Public Health will host a Food Safety Inspection Bootcamp on Monday, April 28 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 1001 E.

9th St. (Conference Rooms A and B) to guide local food service businesses on complying with food safety rules.

Whiff of Spring Fundraising Painting Event

1-4 p.m. — CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro — $39.00 — Enjoy a cheerful painting party while supporting a good cause at a local bistro.

LPGA Amateur Golf Association Scramble Open

May 2-3 — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Registration required — Compete in a fun Net Scramble event with teams of four women using the Ambrose handicap method.

Mom’s on the Run 2025

7-11 a.m. — Procter R Hug High School — Registration required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a community 5K run and walk supporting local women battling cancer.

Jaywalkers Weekly Meeting

5:30-6:30 p.m. — 1640 Prater Way, Sparks, NV — Free entry — Engage in supportive discussions on addiction recovery in a welcoming environment.