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No campaigning in Nevada Day Parade again, supervisor criticizes rule as offensive
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — No political campaigning will be allowed in the Nevada Day Parade again in 2024 under a policy criticized by a Carson City supervisor earlier this year as 'substantially offensive.'. The rule, instituted ahead of the 2023 parade, is aimed at...
Tahoe area restrooms are works of art
TAHOE CITY — Visitors to four popular recreation sites managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be greeted with a surprise when they step into the restroom facilities. Instead of blank walls inside the vault toilets, people will find beautiful murals painted by local artists through a project led by the LTBMU and the Tahoe Fund.
High Fives Foundation, Pedal for Positivity hosts bike-a-thon for mental health at Sky Tavern
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - High Fives Foundation and Pedal for Positivity are promoting mental health awareness and supporting local community resources with a special bike-a-thon at Sky Tavern Bike Park. Harrison Biehl, founder of Pedal for Positivity, and Rick Reed, head of bike park development for Sky Tavern, stopped by...
Some Sacramento-area businesses close due to CrowdStrike outage
SACRAMENTO – Popular antivirus software CrowdStrike has caused global outages after an automatic update was pushed out. The outage has impacted airlines, banks, media outlets and businesses. Sacramento County says some of its public counters were closed Friday, at the building permit center and the coroner's office. Others like the tax collection center were able to reopen after a few hours. Some local hospitals said they've been monitoring their operations. Broadway Sacramento closed its box office. "We will probably lose half our business today," said Sally Slocum, who works for the ticket office at Broadway Sacramento. They're closed...
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness July 8-14
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From July 8-14, the City of Sacramento received 818 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 1,000 calls were closed, meaning that...
Celebrate local talent at Tahoe studio tour
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of local art at the 17th annual Artist Studio Tour hosted by the Tahoe Art League. This year the self-guided tour promises to be an extraordinary experience, held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day over two weekends: July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4. The Artist Studio Tour is a rare opportunity to meet and connect with South Lake Tahoe’s most talented artists. This year 21 artists will open their doors across nine studios, showcasing an eclectic mix of photography, woodworking, jewelry, painting, printmaking and ceramics. Visitors can explore each artist's workspace, learn about their creative processes and purchase stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the makers.
Car believed driven by father of missing Sacramento children found in Mexico
(FOX40.COM) — The family of two children who went missing after their mother was found dead said the car being driven by the children’s father was found in Mexico. Police have been searching for the children and Cameron Lee, their father, since the discovery of Angelica Bravo’s body in North Sacramento on July 8.
City of Reno hosting sixth cooking class for seniors
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno will be hosting a sixth cooking class for senior citizens next week. The free class will be held at the Reno Elks Lodge on July 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and be taught by Chef Johnathan Chapin. The class will include affordable meals, taste testing, and items from stores that people can find around town.
Reno's third-party vendor overcharges for kids summer camp
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Some parents who send their kids to Reno summer camps were overcharged overnight. A parent reached out to News 4/Fox 11 who said their child is registered for Vacation Station, a weekly camp at a Reno recreation center. The price is $130 per week. But the parent said she woke up to find that she was charged $810. That's more than six times the regular price.
Galena High alum Ian Gilligan fires off four birdies to make cut at Barracuda Championship
Round two of the 26th annual Barracuda Championship set the field for the tournament's final two days, with 65 professionals and one amateur making the +13 cut from a field of 155 professionals and one amateur in the Modified Stableford scoring format. At the top of the leaderboard is rookie...
Stockton City Council takes first steps towards new ethics rules in wake of grand jury report
The Stockton City Council may be inching towards new ethics rules following a San Joaquin County Gand Jury June report that said some of its members were “complicit in the deterioration of comradery, trust, respect, and ethical governing.”. The Council’s Legislation and Environmental Committee met on Wednesday and asked...
Crews on Scene of Fire Near Lear Boulevard
--- Original Story, 2:30 p.m.:. The Reno Fire Department is on scene of a fire near Lear Boulevard. The fire is about one half of an acre and is fully contained. No buildings were involved, and no injuries have been reported, but some power poles were charred. According to NV...
Next edition of Reno Memo to be carved on a cave wall somewhere
Pay for your news like a grown adult -- it's only 25 cents for two months! The entire planet is reeling from a global tech outage described as the largest in history. Reno has suffered ... um ... three flight cancellations and 30 flight delays. So it's not really hitting us terribly hard, but airport officials are expecting a ripple effect, especially considering it's happening on a Friday in the middle of vacation season. Beyond that, banks, hospitals...
What to know about $40M soccer stadium proposed at Reno's South Valleys Regional Park
The Biggest Little City could be home to professional soccer once again, if plans for a South Reno soccer stadium are approved. The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission received a $40 million proposal for an outdoor soccer stadium and training facility in South Valleys Regional Park in late June. Wendy...
Preparing for the Great Reno Balloon Race
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Great Reno Balloon Race has unveiled some new improvements to the event. This includes a new sustainability measure to use only solar and battery-powered energy and discontinue diesel generators. There will also be added activities and fun giveaways for kids. This is the 43rd anniversary...
Back From Break, Rainiers Open Quick Homestand Tonight
The All-Star break is over, and it’s time for baseball to resume. The Rainiers are home for a quick three-game weekend series against the Reno Aces before going off on the road again. Many of the players arrived back in town yesterday, and there was even an optional workout...
'Fill the Bus' Back-to-School Drive Final 2024 Event
The final donation drop-off event for the eighth annual 'Fill The Bus' school supply drive takes place next Friday. This series of donation drives will benefit more than 10,000 Washoe County School District students and their families who rely on this kind of community support to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
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