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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Amie Ambers, store manager of the Old Navy outlet, stands before the store's logo section Friday at The Legends at Sparks Marina. Old Navy will have its official ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday.
Welcome to the family
Old Navy cuts ribbon on Legends location Saturday
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Tribune file photo -- Seasonal jobs, such as life guarding, will be the highlight of Wild Island's two-day job fair on Saturday and Monday. The adventure park will be looking for applicants to fill vacant summer positions as life guards, food and beverage cashiers, group salespersons and operational service workers.
Where do you fit in?
Wild Island job fair Saturday offers prospective jobs
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- The 20-foot recycling container outside John Ascuaga's Nugget held more than 56,000 pounds of glass in the first year of the resort's recycling program.
Recycling never ends
Nugget embarks on recycling program, sees spike in total numbers
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Spanish Springs High School senior Jonathan Medina
Curiosity fuels the scientist
Spanish Springs High senior plans to explore medical science
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Scott Gibson, Regional Transportation Commission project manager for the Pyramid-McCarran Intersection Project, speaks Tuesday evening to a crowd of Sparks residents about the intricacies and affects of the improvement project.
Pyramid-McCarran under further review
RTC dissects Sparks’ busiest intersection with public
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John Ascuaga cuts the St. Patrick’s Day-themed Nugget birthday cake Sunday at the Casino Cabaret where the Ascuaga family joined several employees and long-time friends for the celebration.
58 years and going strong
Ascuaga family celebrates Nugget’s 58th birthday
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Tribune file photo -- New transit routes were a major topic of discussion at Friday's Regional Transportation Commission Board of Directors meeting, but Sparks will have to wait another month for the fate of a possible Sparks Galleria route.
RTC extends public comment period for long-term plan
Fare, route changes highlight Board of Directors meeting
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Tribune file photo -- As the summer events season inches closer the City of Sparks Parks and Rec Department is working diligently to extend the event season and keep events fresh.
Event season upon us
City of Sparks trying to expand event season, continue variety
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Courtesy photo -- Billey Stanberry
Suspect in custody after Spanish Springs homicide
Body found Tuesday leads to one arrest, continued investigation
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela - The Embroidery Doctor handles screen printing, seen here, as well as a variety of other services in its southeast Sparks location.
 The Embroidery Doctor: From corporate wear to underwear
Brett Edmunds and Mark Bader had been looking for a new business opportunity over the past year. When 2013 rolled around, they dove head first into a pool of new opportunity.
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Tribune photo by John Byrne -- Dr. Jay Jeffers moved to Sparks about 15 years ago. Southern California's loss has been the local community's gain as he has immersed himself in giving back.
Helping Hand
Sparks resident active in church, counseling circles
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Holly Young, a math teacher at Mendive Middle School, displays her book "The Underachievers" Wednesday inside her classroom. Young's book has helped elementary and middle school students understand fractions through its vibrant illustrations.
Illustrated approach
Mendive MS math teacher explains subject through colorful children’s book
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Jaicee Eastland
Always looking to help
Spanish Springs High student active in volunteering, enjoys helping others
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Tribune file photo -- The second annual Rotary's Got Talent! event will be held at John Ascuaga's Nugget on Saturday, March 23. The show will feature musical acts with a splash of laughter and benefits the Rotary Club of Reno Midtown, which specializes in youth leadership.
Who’s got (no) talent?
Northern Nevada Rotary clubs excited for 2nd annual talent show
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The Alf Sorensen Community Center is slated to receive renovations to its indoor pool facility.
Alf Sorensen, two others receiving renovations
Sparks City Council approves contracts with three companies
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Washoe County School District Police Chief Mike Mieras speaks to parents and students during a school safety forum Thursday at Sparks High School.
Parents, WCSD spotlight school safety
Public forum answers questions, addresses issues throughout county
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Courtesy photo -- Olympia Gaming moved one step closer to building its proposed resort hotel/casino Thursday when the Sparks Planning Commission approved its request for a Special Use Permit which allows for changes to traffic modifications.
Legends casino permit takes another step
Sparks Planning Commission approves Special Use Permit Thursday
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Chad Pettingill is Director of Golf at The Resort at Red Hawk in east Sparks and says he enjoys the different curves his job can throw at him.
'Not the same job every day'
Red Hawk golf director thrives on the 'different hats' of his job
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City staff honors Passport Day by working rare Saturday
For many families, a trip overseas is a life-long dream. With the summer months fast approaching, many people are hoping to turn those dreams into a reality. Luckily for those in and around the Rail City, National Passport Day is this Saturday, March 9, and for the first time the City of Sparks will be taking part. Through all the planning and budgeting that goes into scheduling a dream vacation to another country, one of the trickiest steps,...
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Spanish Springs High School freshman Tianrui Tan.
Managing the change
Spanish Springs High freshman adjusting to first year in America
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