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Sparks
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross is assisting families affected by the Gold Ranch Fire, providing shelter, resources, and evacuation advice in Washoe County. KTVN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ NV Energy cuts power to over 6,200 residents until Tuesday due to the Gold Ranch Fire amid Red Flag warnings for gusty winds and low humidity in western Nevada and parts of northeastern California. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An unidentified Washoe County jail inmate died following a mysterious medical event, despite efforts at resuscitation. KTVN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Red Flag Warning indicates critical fire weather conditions in western Nevada and northeastern California, coupled with a Lake Wind Advisory for nearby lakes. KTVN
- ➤ The City of Sparks offers 300 residents a free tree through its TreeMendous Sparks program in partnership with Moana Nursery to increase green cover. City of Sparks
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sparks City Council Meeting on August 12, 2024, covered various agenda items including vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals, a free tree voucher program for residents, the proclamation of Secret Witness Day, and approvals for housing and transportation projects. City of Sparks
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Silk Painting Workshop with Louise Noel
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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