🌱 Major Flood Warning + $400 Million Renovations at Sands Regency

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Reno Patch newsletter. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 45 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The National Weather Service in Reno issued a warning of an Atmospheric River Pattern for the region that is expected to last from Thursday, Mar. 9 through Sunday, Mar. 12. The City of Reno officials said that they are actively monitoring water levels and will respond as needed in accordance with the city's their flood response plan. For residents in need of sandbags and sand, the city will be providing them at six locations available at the link. (This Is Reno)
2. On Thursday, Mar. 9, the Wandering Wyld and Far Out will be hosting their Never Spring event. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Reno Public Market and consist of various activities like "wine and wax," exclusive screenings, and a prize-filled raffle. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the woman-founded, local organization Skiing is Believing. (KOLO)
3. This week, Jacobs Entertainment announced they're looking to rebrand the Sands Regency and transform the property into the "Bellagio of Reno." The company shared that it will be rebranding to J Resort as part of the planned $400 million renovation. Phase one of the renovations is expected to be completed by June 2023. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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Today in Reno:

• Blood Drive at Wooster High School (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new furry friend to add to the family? The fun-loving, two-year-old pup Alfonso is available for adoption. Alfonso and many of his friends are waiting to find their forever homes at the Nevada Humane Society. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Reno Little Theater still has spots available for children grades K-6 to enjoy a Suessified week of theatrical camp activities. The Complete Works of Dr. Seuss camp will run from Mar. 27 through Mar. 31 and cost around $250 per student to participate. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)
• The Nevada Humane Society is excited to be sponsoring The Family Estate Planning Series this year. The 2023 spring series will be held every Wednesday from Mar. 22 to May 3 at the Sierra View Library (Old Town Mall). Each week will offer a different attorney and other experts, so attendees can learn more about the fundamentals of estate planning, health care directives, and various essential topics. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.