Washoe News

No new teachers in Sparks sign pledge on Nov. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Washoe News | Nov 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Sparks who signed the pledge on Nov. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Sparks sign pledge on Nov. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Washoe News | Nov 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Sparks who signed the pledge on Nov. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Canceled – Sparks Planning Commission Study Session

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

The Sparks City Planning Commission Study Session and Meeting for Tuesday, November 30th and Thursday, December 2nd have been canceled.

City of Reno to receive $500,000 national arts grant

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants totaling more than $20 million to 66 local arts agencies for subgranting to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic.

Health District Encourages President to Go Smoke-Free for the Great American Smokeout

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

The Washoe County Health District is celebrating the Great American Smokeout as a way for smokers and vapers to pledge to go smoke-free, even if it’s just for one day.

Student Attendance Advisory Committee Meeting on Dec. 10

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

Student Attendance Advisory Committee Meeting on Dec. 10

UNLV Opera Presents "Abracadabra: Scenes About Magic" Dec. 2

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

UNLV Opera presents "Abracadabra: Scenes About Magic" at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2 in the Rando-Grillot Recital Hall of the Beam Music Center.

New Faculty, New Perspectives in the GAMT Program

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

While the scenes and sounds of our favorite show starting might carry their own associations (the end of the workday as we settle in for the evening at home)

Capital Funding Protection Committee Meeting on Dec. 2

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

Capital Funding Protection Committee Meeting on Dec. 2

Give Thanks, Give Food: November 1-December 31

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

This year, Washoe County Library System will once again partner with local food banks in an effort to combat hunger in our community.

City of Reno cancels 2022 Reno-Tahoe Senior Winter Games

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

Due to the latest regional, state and federal guidance related to COVID-19, the City of Reno’s Parks and Recreation department has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Reno-Tahoe Senior Winter Games.

Road Closure Advisory: 39 North Pole, Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2021

Please be advised of the following road closures this weekend for the City of Sparks Christmas Holiday activities including the 39 North Pole event, Sparks Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Hometowne Christmas Parade events.

No new teachers in Sparks sign pledge on Nov. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Washoe News | Nov 28, 2021

There were no new teachers in Sparks who signed the pledge on Nov. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Sparks sign pledge on Nov. 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Washoe News | Nov 27, 2021

There were no new teachers in Sparks who signed the pledge on Nov. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Sparks sign pledge in week ending Nov. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Washoe News | Nov 27, 2021

There were no new teachers in Sparks who signed the pledge in week ending Nov. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Sparks sign pledge on Nov. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Washoe News | Nov 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Sparks who signed the pledge on Nov. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Washoe News area weekly mass times

By Washoe News | Nov 26, 2021

The following parishes in the Washoe News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

One teacher in Sparks pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Nov. 13

By Washoe News | Nov 26, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Sparks who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Nov. 13.