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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The new Harvest and Hops Farmers Market will open this Saturday at Brewer's Cabinet production facility—its monthly schedule promises local vendors and fresh produce to be enjoyed by the community.  KTVN

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Nevada gas prices fell on October 27, giving local drivers relief — experts say softer demand and higher supply helped lower costs — while many watch to see if the drop lasts.  KTVN

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Today, the Washoe County School Board presented WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst’s first performance evaluation, which rated him effective and praised his work on lowering absenteeism and raising test scores—while noting a need for stronger teacher support. The board will vote on his raise, starting at 2 p.m. at the administration office at 435 E. Ninth St.  Reno Gazette-Journal
  • Sepulveda Elementary School is fundraising to keep its full-time substitute P.E. teacher and cover school supplies.  KTVN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Nevada State Parks met with the Incline Village and Crystal Bay Citizens Advisory Board on October 27th to review parking reservations at Sand Harbor State Park — officials addressed community concerns that cars on the highway could create a safety hazard.  KTVN

HEALTH NEWS

  • On Monday, Northern Nevada Public Health held a food safety bootcamp nicknamed House of Horrors—designed to help food establishment owners and staff learn self-inspection techniques and prepare for routine regulatory checks.  KTVN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour

    8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic hits and musical mastery with rock icons YES.

    Sun, 11/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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