Northern Nevada is heading into the Fourth of July holiday under an excessive heat watch, according to the National Weather Service.
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For seniors in need of reprieve from the excessive heat, the Washoe County Human Services Agency will open the Washoe County Senior Center for a limited time during the Fourth of July, extend hours this Friday, next week, and will remain open throughout the weekend.
Beginning today, July 1, Washoe County park rangers and district managers will add “enforcement officer” to their titles, and will have the authority to issue citations and fines for code violations at all Regional Parks and Open Space areas.
Washoe County wishes everyone a safe summer and happy Fourth of July. Please be aware that it is illegal to possess or use fireworks and/or pyrotechnics within the Truckee Meadows and North Lake Tahoe Fire Districts, which includes the unincorporated areas of Washoe County. Fireworks can be especially threatening to pets. If you’re going to […]